‘Celebrating Mandi’ in city
Shimla: As a part of Himachal Pradesh government’s initiative to highlight cultural aspects of the districts, ‘Celebrating Mandi’ event will be organized from May 24 to 31 at the historic Ridge and Gaiety Theatre of Shimla town. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will inaugurate the week-long event. Principal Secretary, language, Art and Culture, Anuradha Thakur said that the event would be organized every month highlighting the glimpses of culture, traditions and folk arts of each district.
compensation for farmers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has approved a sum of over Rs 51.89 crore for five districts namely Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Hisar, Sirsa and Jind as compensation for damage to crops caused due hailstorm in March 2016. Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu said that a proposal to this effect has been approved by Chief Minister Manohar lal. Over Rs 19.35 crore has been approved for Bhiwani, while Rs 23.11 crore for Fatehabad, over Rs 43.62 lakh for Hisar, over Rs 1.68 crore for Sirsa and Rs 7.31 crore for Jind.
BKU to hold Kisan Chetna Seminar
Chandigarh: Bharti Kissan Union (lakhowal) is organizing one day ‘Kisan Chetna Seminar’ on Thursday at Sector-35 Kisan Bhawan where all challenging situations related to farmers shall be discussed in detail. The event will be addressed by Dr Gian Singh from Punjabi University, Patiala; BKU national spokesman Rakesh Takait and BKU national general secretary Yudvir, Chaudhry Ratan Mann and followed by Punjab leadership of BKU lakhowal.
Khattar to visit Bhindawas lake
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal would visit Bhindawas lake and Wildlife Sanctuary in Jhajjar district on Thursday. Jhajjar district administration spokesperson said that the Chief Minister would reach Bhindawas lake at 1.30 pm. Agri Minister Dhankar would also be present.