DW BUREAU / shimla Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off 29 vehicles of State Police Department from Oak Over, Shimla today. He also launched 40 Laser Speed Meter Cameras, 124 Body Worn Cameras and 129 Light Batons. Chief Minister said that Rs. 2.37 crore have been spent on purchase of Laser Speed Meter Cameras, Body Worn Cameras and Light Batons, whereas 2.52 crore have been spent on vehicles. He said that state government was making all out effort to maintain better Law and Order in the State. In this direction, modern equipment and facilities with world class technology were being provided to the Police Department. While appreciating Himachal Police, CM said that Police personnel of the state have gained country wide recognition for their talent and abilities. Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu said that the Laser Speed Meter Cameras would provide better traffic management and reduce accidents. The Body Worn Cameras would bring transparency and efficiency in working of police personnel posted in traffic management. Light Batons will facilitate drivers to understand the signals of police personnel at night. CM extends wishes Shimla Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur visited Raj Bhavan today and extended warm wishes to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on his birthday. He wished the Governor a healthy and long life. Chief Minister's wife Dr. Sadhna Thakur also accompanied him on the occasion. Lady Governor Anagha Arlekar was also present. President of India Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Members of the State Cabinet, Union Ministers and other dignitaries telephonically greeted the Governor. Earlier, the Governor performed a Yajana in the presence of other family members in the Yagyashala at Raj Bhavan in the morning and planted sapling a Poplar plant in the premises. He celebrated his birthday by lighting the lamp along with the Raj Bhavan employees./ DW bureau / (editor@dailyworld.in)