HP Governor, CM felicitate people on Shivratri
Shimla: Himachal Governor Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have felicitated the people of the state on the occasion of Shivratri. The Governor said, this was one of the most important festivals celebrated in the state as Himachal was considered as ''Abode of Gods ''. He hoped that the auspicious occasion brings peace and happiness into the lives of people. Thakur said that the people of the state have been celebrating this festival with traditional fervour and gaiety in all parts of the state since the time immemorial.
Badnore greets people on Maha Shivratri
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore extended greetings to the people on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri. The Governor said, this holy festival reminds us of our pursuit of truth and understanding and symbolizes salvation, devotion, dedication and fulfillment, in human life. This festival depicts our composite culture of peaceful co-existence and also reminds us to adopt a correct and positive attitude in our day-to-day life, he said. He appealed to the people to celebrate this festival collectively, rising above considerations of caste, creed and religion, in the true spirit of harmony.
City to host Sports Lit Fest Play Write on Feb 22
Chandigarh: The third edition of Play Write, India's premier Sports Literature Festival will be held on February 22 at the Hyatt Regency here. Vivek Atray, ex-IAS, Author and Co-Founder Play Write said, “A glittering array of sports personalities including famous Olympian and Dangal star Babita Phogat, along with hockey greats Ajit Pal Singh and Ashok Kumar from the 1975 Indian Team that lifted the world cup, and Joy Bhattacharya well known sports administrator will speak at Play Write 2020. Gurjoat Singh Khangura, skeet shooter and Anjum Moudgil, Indian Sport Shooter will also be a part of the event.”
Theatre Festival from Feb 22-24 in Chd
Chandigarh: To satiate the intellectual appetite of the theatre lovers of the city, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration will organize National School of Drama Theatre Festival from February 22- 24 every day at 6:30 pm onwards at the Tagore Theatre. The festival is being held after a gap of 6 years. On February 22, a play 'Bayen' directed by Usha Ganguly would be staged depicting socio-economic disparity besides various shades of human life. On February 23, play titled 'Jaat Hi Poochho Sadhu Ki' and on February 24, play 'Khamoshi Sili Sili' would be staged. The entry in the show is free for all.
Finance Dept releases Rs 349.50 crore
Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Department has released Rs 349.50 crore on account of General Provident Fund (GPF), Cooperative Sugar Mills, Verka Dairy Plant, Bassi Pathana besides the development of hi-tech Cycle Valley Project at village Dhanansu in Ludhiana district. A spokesperson said, funds to the tune of Rs 184 crore had been released for making payments of GPF (final/advances) to the employees till December 31, 2019. Another sum of Rs 111 crore for medical, Petroleum Oil and Lubricant (POL), water/electricity, material supplies and office expenses has also been released up to February 18, 2020.
IEC team creates awareness about EOL survey
Chandigarh: The IEC team of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized different programmes to create awareness in the masses regarding the ease of living survey. A live-band show was organized in Rock Garden and another similar event in Panjab University. Through the events, citizens were encouraged to fill the 24 question survey on eol2019.org/citizenfeedback and give their important feedback about the ease of living in the city.
To run Marathon for environment, health
Chandigarh: Vegans in Chandigarh (VIC) and Ahimsa Trust have teamed up to create awareness about environment in the form of a 100 km run from Shimla to Chandigarh with an overnight stop in Barog. The run happening on February 22 and 23 will end at the Sukhna Lake at 4 pm on Sunday. This will be a series of such runs to spread protect the environment and spread awareness, announced VIC and Ahimsa Trust.