SAD announces DharamYudh Morcha against Bhagwant Mann from July 19 Sukhbir Singh Badal calls it a collective holy war against the enemy of Guru Sahiban and the Khalsa Panth Guru Dokhi and Panth Virodhi has no right to rule in Punjab, says Sukhbir Singh Badal SAD president dares Bhagwant Mann to undergo Lie Detection Test Chandigarh 18 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Shiromani Akali Dal today announced a “Dharam Yudh Morcha” from Sri Akal Takht Sahib from July 19 to remove “Guru Dokhi and Khalsa Panth Virodhi” Bhagwant Mannn as Chief Minister who has been found and declared guilty of “committing heinous sacrilege and the most unforgivable outrage against the honour and sacred glory of Sikh Guru Sahiban and the supreme religio-temporal authority of the Khalsa Panth - Sri Akal Takht Sahib.” Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal declared that the ‘Dharamyudh Morcha’ will be launched under the ‘Chhattar Chhaya’ (overall spiritual p...
A Unique Blend of Handicrafts and Cultural Heritage at the Rural Urban Heritage Festival
The festival will bring vibrant folk art to life for ten days in Chandigarh and Ludhiana, featuring performances by renowned artists.
Chandigarh 29 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Once again, the magic of handicrafts and folk arts will mesmerize the people of Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana at Parade Ground. The event will showcase award-winning artisans, including Islam Ahmed, who has demonstrated the art of lac bangle-making at the Cannes Film Festival three times, and Sant Kabir Awardee Rapolu Ramalingam. Award-winning artists will conduct live demonstrations of various Indian handicrafts, including lac bangles, Rajasthani woodwork, Khadi weaving, tie-dye, Tamil Nadu wood carving, glass art, Madhubani painting, and doll-making. These demonstrations will offer visitors a chance to witness India’s rich artistic traditions firsthand. Following the grand success of Rural Urban Heritage Festival 2024, the 2025 edition promises an even more spectacular experience. Organizers Varun Verma and Sunil Verma shared details about the upcoming festival at Sector 7 Dhaba 7, revealing that it will feature performances by national and international artists. This year, the festival will be held in Ludhiana from April 4 and in Chandigarh’s Parade Ground from May 2, continuing its mission to celebrate India’s heritage and traditions on a grand scale. The Rural Urban Heritage Festival 2025 will once again bring together India’s diverse cultural heritage, arts, cuisines, and handicrafts under one roof, fostering recognition and pride in these traditions. Starting May 2, the festival will take place at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. According to the organizers, renowned artists from seven countries and 20 Indian states will present folk dance, folk music, handicrafts, and Sufi music performances.The festival will also feature live workshops on sculpture, handicrafts, and other traditional arts, where school children can participate for free. “The objective of the festival is to preserve, promote, and popularize India’s rich cultural heritage,” said the organizers. Thousands of visitors are expected daily, with folk performances scheduled from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by main performances from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Local artists will get a platform to showcase their talent from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This year, the presence of Padma Shri and other award-winning artists will be a special highlight of the festival.
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