Teachers to Hold Peaceful Protest on October 20 Against Administrative Indifference JAC Demands Resolution of Pending Issues Chandigarh 18 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Joint Action Committee of Teachers, UT Chandigarh (Regd.), has announced a peaceful protest on October 20, 2026, at Rally Ground, Sector 25, Chandigarh, against the continued administrative indifference towards the long-pending legitimate demands of teachers and employees of the UT Cadre. The JAC has announced that while Ravana effigies will be burnt in the evening as part of the Dussehra celebrations, teachers will hold a symbolic protest at 11:00 AM on October 20 by burning effigies representing certain officials of the Chandigarh Administration and the Education Department to express their resentment over the continued delay in resolving their genuine demands. The JAC stated that several memorandums, meetings and protests have already been held before the Chandigarh Administration and the Education Departm...
Sector 49 Dussehra to Feature 70-Foot Ravana Effigy and Grand Fireworks; Sanjay Tandon to Be Chief Guest and Kanhaiya Mittal will be the guest of honour
Sector 49 Dussehra to Feature 70-Foot Ravana Effigy and Grand Fireworks; Sanjay Tandon to Be Chief Guest and Kanhaiya Mittal will be the guest of honour
Preparations for the Fifth Ramlila and Dussehra Mahotsav by Divya Ramayan Yuva Kala Manch complete; 65-foot effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad to add to the spectacle
60-foot stage, 50-foot AI-powered LED screen and impressive musical presentations enhance the grandeur of Ramlila
Chandigarh 17 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Preparations for the fifth Ramlila and Dussehra Mahotsav, organised by Divya Ramayan Yuva Kala Manch, Sector 49, Chandigarh, have been completed. The grand Vijayadashami celebrations will feature the burning of a 70-foot-tall effigy of Ravana and 65-foot-tall effigies of Kumbhkaran and Meghnad. Renowned bhajan singer Kanhaiya Mittal will attend the celebrations as the chief guest. A procession will commence from Progressive Society Temple in Sector 50 at 3 pm on Dussehra, followed by the main Ravana Dahan ceremony at 6 pm. Green crackers and spectacular fireworks have been planned for the occasion. Special seating arrangements have also been made to ensure the convenience of devotees. Several prominent personalities, including Sanjay Tandon, Arun Sood, IAS officer Pradyuman and IPS officer Anurag Daru, are expected to attend the event.
Under the leadership of president Chirag Agarwal, the Manch has established a distinct identity across the Tricity over the past five years. The dedication of its office-bearers and members, the commitment of its artists and its mission to spread the ideals of Lord Shri Ram have contributed to the event's growing recognition. Sumit Sethi, who portrays Lord Shri Ram, has 25 years of experience playing the character and has been associated with the organisation for the past three years. Theatre artist Shubhra Singh will portray Mata Sita for the first time this year, while Ashish Rautela has been playing Lakshman for the past five years. Prashant will take on the role of Hanuman for the first time, having previously performed other characters in the organisation's Ramlila.
Ashwini Sharma, who portrays both Ravana and King Dashrath, serves as an Assistant Sub-Inspector with Chandigarh Police and has been associated with Ramlila performances for several years. Besides playing the lead role in the film Sai Mahima, he has appeared in several films and Punjabi television serials. He has also contributed to a song associated with Chandigarh Police's Dial-112 PCR unit, directed a traffic-awareness film on e-challans and participated in street plays aimed at public awareness.
A 60-foot-wide stage and a 50-foot LED screen equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology have been installed to enhance the audience experience. Traditional episodes from the Ramayana are being presented using modern visual effects and impressive musical arrangements. A playback singing duo has also contributed to the musical presentation. The organisation aims to connect the younger generation with the ideals of Lord Shri Ram, Indian culture and spiritual values through Ramlila. With the collective efforts of organisers, artists, supporters and devotees, the festival seeks to promote religious devotion alongside cultural unity.
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