Our Correspondent
Sonepat, July 24
Sonepat MP Ramesh Kaushik today paid his condolence to renowned Haryanavi folk singer Master Satbir Singh at Bhainswal Kalan village. Kaushik said that his demise was a great loss to the Haryana’s rich folk culture.
On the occasion, the MP announced a grant of Rs 30 lakh from his discretionary fund for various projects to be started in the folk singer’s name.
The amount included Rs 10 lakh for the construction of a memorial at the cremation ground, Rs 10 lakh for a community chaupal and Rs 10 lakh for developing a park in the village.
Satbir’s cousin Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and other prominent persons of the area were also present on the occasion.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Canada a ‘rule-of-law country’, says PM Trudeau after arrest of three Indians in Khalistani activist Hardeep Nijjar killing
Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was shot dead outside a gurdwara...
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: Probing Indian officials too, say Canadian cops
Day after 3 arrests, S Jaishankar terms such incidents their...
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: Of 3 held in Canada, two have no criminal record
Tose arrested have been identified as Karanpreet Singh (28),...
Attack on IAF convoy in J-K’s Poonch: Massive search operation under way to trace terrorists in Surankote area
Terrorists are believed to have fled into a forest after the...
'Rail Roko' protest: 55-year-old woman farmer dies at Shambhu railway station in Punjab's Patiala
Balwinder Kaur was part of a jatha of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghars...
