Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
Prominent personalities honored at the first CSNA Awards ceremony organized by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy
Prominent personalities honored at the first CSNA Awards ceremony organized by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy
Chandigarh 26 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The first CSNA Award Ceremony, organized by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, honoured eminent personalities for their outstanding contributions to the fields of art, music, dance, and theatre. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Awards were presented across various categories. Umesh Kant was honoured for Theatre Direction; Vidushi Suchitra Mitra for Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam); Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur Brar (Sukhi Brar) for Folk Music (Vocal); Pt. Vinod Pawar for Classical Music (Instrumental); Dr. Rinku Kalia for Light Music; Abhishek Sharma for Theatre Acting; Subhashish Guha Niyogi for Stage Craft (Property and Allied Activities); Sardar Swaran Singh Channi for Folk Dance; and Tarsem Chand Kalheri for Choreography. The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon Shri S.D. Sharma. Additionally, the ‘Kala Panthi Puraskar (Old Premier Award)’ was presented to Prachin Kala Kendra.
In his address, Governor Kataria said, “Art and culture are powerful mediums that unite society. Honouring artists is akin to preserving our rich cultural heritage.” Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur Brar, Chairperson of the Akademi, stated that CSNA is continuously striving to take Tricity’s talent to the national stage and that the awards are dedicated to the lifelong dedication and sadhana of artists.
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