Shivraj Patil greets people on rakhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil on Saturday extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Describing this festival as a symbol of Brother-Sister bonding relationship and harmonious family life, Patil said that it also reminds us of the need to develop a sense of Raksha, or protection not only for our sisters but also for society.
Free bus ride for women in Haryana
Chandigarh: On Raksha Bandhan, the Haryana Government has allowed free travel facility to women and their minor children in state roadways buses on August 10 for a day like every year. “In view of the festival, free travelling facility to women, along with their children up to the age of 15 years, will be provided in ordinary buses of Haryana Roadways, an official said. last year over 11 lakh women and children availed free travel facility.
HP Guv, CM extend Rakhi greetings
Shimla: Himachal Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the State on ‘Raksha Bandhan’.
In her message, Urmila Singh said the festival would not only strengthen the bond of brotherhood but also play a significant role in creating a cordial atmosphere in the society. Virbhadra Singh said ‘Raksha Bandhan’ symbolizes the love and affection between brother and sister and expressed the hope that it would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.