"It is my priority to provide best health facilities in every far reaching corner of the state and this is the main focus area of my Government," said the Chief Minister. The State Government is also exploring the possibility of setting up a centrally funded National Cancer Institute at Hamirpur, said Sh. Sukhu.

Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, has died in Vatican City at the age of 95 following a period of ill health. Benedict, who was the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign his position, rather than hold office for life, passed away on Saturday, according to a statement from the Vatican.