All conspiracies to weaken Congress will be defeated : Warring Reaffirms, party united; only alternative to incompetent AAP Says, AAP using people to divert attention from brutal abuse of power Chandigarh 9 December ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today asserted that all conspiracies aimed at weakening the Congress in Punjab will be defeated. “Current controversy has been created to divert the public attention and shift the discourse from the AAP’s brutal abuse of police force in the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections”, he noted while pointing out, the AAP was on defensive and such sensational but baseless claims may provide them a breather from public scrutiny. “When everyone was talking about the abuse of police force and the AAP was not having any answers, the attention was instantly diverted with sensational claims which have no base or truth in them”, he noted, while adding, “both the BJP and the AAP are masters ...
15th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela15th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela concludes at Kalagram
Amrit Maan steals thunder of the evening as he doles out his hit numbers
NZCC Director credits success of Mela to enthusiastic Tricity folks
Chandigarh 7 December ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : On the last day of the 15th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, jointly organized by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) and the UT Administration, gung-ho Mela freaks from across the Tricity and elsewhere, thronged in their thousands to savour the fascinating folk flavours of art, culture, cuisins at the magnificent show of cultural diversity of India at Kalagram. The morning and evening stage performances featured folk dances of various states - Rouf (J&K), Chhapeli (UK), Ghoomer (Har), Bihu (Assam), Kalbelia (Raj), Jagarna (J&K), Jhijhia and Bhangra (Pb), while evening segment comprised Jhoomar (Pb), Raibanse (WB), jhijhia (Bihar), Madhuri (Telangana), Chakri (Raj), Dhangiri Gaza (Maha), and Dhamali (J&K).
The routine ground performances were Kachi Ghori (Raj), ‘Nachar’, Bazigar party (Pb), and ‘Been-Jogi’ and ‘Nagada’ from Haryana, drew huge plaudits from the visiting guests. Music lovers enjoyed a fascinating folk flavours of various regions, including the folk singing by Murli Rajasthani, Punjabi folk orchestra and Malwai 'giddha' by Major Singh and troupe and Punjabi folk singing by Bobby Sidhu, from 3.30 to 5.30 pm. On the occasion NZCC Director, Mohd Furqan Khan, the guiding light behind the initiative, expressed his deep gratitude to the visiting guests for making the 15th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, a big ticket event, by opting for handicraft items and supporting the artisans to secure their livelihood.
He thanked the Governor of Punjab for his astute patronage and the who's who of the Chandigarh Administration and others for making the Mela a huge success.He also thanked the Chandigrah Municipal Corporation, Engineering Dept, LKA, Chandigarh, journalist and editors of Print and Electronic Media and social influencers, invitee artists, artisans, coordinators and members of the NZCC staff, and last but not least the wonderful people of Tricity.
Mela enthusiasts made the last day, being Sunday holiday a hop and happening day as they went on their last day shopping spree, making bulk purchases of a surfeit of handicraft items on display at the Mela. Foodies had to field day as they continued to enjoy a range of lip-smacking treat of the traditional cuisines and culinary delights from various regions.The choosy few among others, headed straight to stalls showcasing Woolen garments, trendy artificial jewellery, saree and suits, kids' winter wears and others. Popular Punjabi folk singer Amrit Maan, a heartthrob of the young and the old, was the star singer of the concluding day evening, who sang his heart out to a packed Mela grounds. Some of his hit numbers he doled out included "Baapu teri pugg di pooni...(from his album 'Baapu'), "Maa meinu pata nahin si chhoti umar door hi tethon hona..." from his another hit album 'Maa', among others.He also rendered Diljit Dosanjh's iconic number 'Born to shine', the lyrics of which were written by him.
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