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Main Vaapas Aaunga Creates History at the Attari Border

Main Vaapas Aaunga Creates History at the Attari Border A.R. Rahman and Imtiaz Ali lead an Emotional Tribute to India’s Bravehearts Amritsar 7 June ( PDL ) : Main Vaapas Aaunga created history today, as its music composer, Padma Bhushan awardee, Academy and Grammy Award winner- A.R. Rahman, delivered his first-ever live performance at the iconic Attari Border Post, paying tribute to the brave men and women of the Border Security Force (BSF). Held during the renowned Beating Retreat Ceremony, Jai Ho – A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts witnessed thousands of visitors gather at the JCP Stadium to celebrate the spirit of patriotism, gratitude, and Nationhood. The atmosphere was electric and emotions ran high as the stadium echoed with cheers, and a profound sense of pride, making it a landmark event that will be remembered for years to come! The fact that this performance happened at the iconic Attari border also holds a special significance for the Film. Main Vaapas Aaunga is a story of...

Punjab Mandi Board launches 'All India State Agricultural Marketing Board T-20 Cricket Tournament'

Punjab Mandi Board launches 'All India State Agricultural Marketing Board T-20 Cricket Tournament'

Chairman Harchand Singh Burst warmly welcomes the teams from different states

Special dinner organized in honor of the players at Kisan Bhawan for this tournament to be held from June 7 to 12

Free coaching being provided by opening the mandis of Punjab as 'Indoor Stadiums' to connect the youth with sports: Burst

Chandigarh 7 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Under the guidance of Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Burst, the 'All India State Agricultural Marketing Board T-20 Cricket Tournament 2026 Season – 2' is being organized, in which teams from Agricultural Marketing Boards of different states across the country are participating. Teams from Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, Uttarakhand State Agricultural Marketing Board, Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board have arrived to participate in this tournament. Before the formal start of this tournament, which will run from June 7 to June 12, Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Burst organized a special dinner with the players of all the teams at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh. During this, the players and officials of the teams from different states who arrived from all over the country were warmly welcomed. On this occasion, S. Burst welcomed all the teams and players participating in the tournament by giving them bouquets and met them. Along with this, he also encouraged all the players to perform brilliantly in the tournament.

During this, the Punjab Mandi Board Chairman laid special emphasis on the importance of sports. He said that Punjab Mandi Board has opened the mandis of Punjab state as indoor stadiums during the off-season to connect children with sports, where coaching is given free of cost. Under this, basketball is taught at Malout, badminton at Sri Muktsar Sahib, basketball at Sultanpur Lodhi and skating is also taught to children at Rampura Phul Mandi. Burst said that sports are an important part of our lives and they teach us discipline, time management and team spirit. He said that sports are very important to keep today's youth away from drugs and to live a healthy life. It is very important to participate in sports along with duty. Sports are the only means that keep a person mentally and physically refreshed in the midst of daily busyness. When our body and mind are healthy, only then will we be able to do our work and public services in a better way.

Burst expressed happiness that such national level tournaments provide an opportunity for employees and officials from different states of the country to understand each other's culture and strengthen mutual brotherhood. He said that this T-20 cricket tournament will continue till June 12. Punjab Mandi Board has made elaborate arrangements to make the tournament a success. Senior officials and employees of Punjab Mandi Board were also present during this event held at Kisan Bhawan.

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