Chawla for facilities in primary schools

Amritsar: Former BJP minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla has expresses her dismay at pathetic state of infrastructure at primary schools in the state. She requested the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, to make it a condition to provide toilets and furniture in classrooms of primary schools by December 2017. She said last year these schools did not get proper funds to foot their electricity bills, adding that it should be made mandatory to provide ceiling fans in all classrooms. TNS

Play laced with humour staged

Bhavan's Kala Kendra presented a play full of comedy and emotions, titled “Chandan De Ohle” by Young Malang Theatre Group. The play is written by Pali Bhupinder and directed by Sajan Kapoor. Dr Ashok Uppal, a renowned neurologist, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The play focused on the challenges youngsters have to face while struggling to achieve their dreams. Some face exploitation and others are oppressed, but the satire depicted this grim situation in a light manner, laced with humour for impact. This play has been earlier staged in several schools and institutions while Young Malangs’ summer theatre workshop also concluded with this play.  Ashok Sethi, Co-ordinator, Bhavan's Kala Kendra, extended the formal welcome to the chief guest and to the audience. The guests and the gathering appreciated the programme. Chairman Avinash Mohinrdu expressed his gratitude to all for sparing their valuable time for the show. TNS