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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Iconic light & sound show back at Hussainiwala
The iconic light and sound show at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Hussainiwala came back to life on Sunday after a 22-month hiatus. HT has highlighted in its report on June 10 that this was not functional since August 2023. The ₹5.7 crore installation—a tribute to India's revolutionary freedom fighters—had remained shut since August 2023 after being severely damaged by flooding from the Sutlej river. Punjab Tourism director Sanjeev Tiwari visited the site and confirmed the show's revival. 'We're ready to reopen it for the public and will officially hand it over to the Hussainiwala Trust starting tomorrow,' he said following an inspection of the restored infrastructure. First launched in November 2021 under the Union government's Swadesh Darshan scheme, the 41-minute multi-sensory show was created to honour freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. Using projection mapping and immersive audio, it quickly became a major tourist attraction, offering a powerful retelling of India's freedom movement. The August 2023 floods caused extensive damage, including the destruction of five high-powered projectors. Although the project was developed and maintained by a private company under a five-year agreement, the company declined to fund repairs, arguing that flood damage qualified as a natural disaster and was beyond their contractual obligations. This led to prolonged delays in restoration. Highlighting its deeper significance, educationist Gurtej Singh Koharwala said, 'This isn't just a spectacle—it's a dynamic homage to revolutionaries like Chandra Shekhar Azad, BK Dutt, and Lala Lajpat Rai. Its revival will be vital for preserving our national memory.' With the show now back in operation, officials are hopeful that it will rekindle both public interest and a deeper emotional connection to India's Independence movement. At the National Martyrs' Memorial in Hussainiwala, visitors can now again experience a distinctive simulation of a train ride set in the pre-Partition era and was introduced here during the last Congress regime but lying defunct since August 2023 floods here. This experience takes place in a specially designed 36-seat railway coach equipped with LCD screens that showcase historical visuals of Lahore, such as the Lahore Railway Station and Kissa Khwani Bazaar, accompanied by a narrated commentary. The initiative was designed to deepen public understanding of the region's past and its historical ties to Lahore.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
With ad role lure for kin, 2 cheat woman of 28k
Mumbai: Two Andheri residents — Jaykishan Singh, 31, and Bhagat Singh, 29 — have been arrested for allegedly cheating a Borivli woman of Rs 28,500 on the pretext of getting her daughter roles in TV commercials. The fraud took place between March 26 and April 19. The accused called up the woman and told her that her daughter had been selected for an ad, but when they reached the shoot location, they were told it was cancelled. The accused called the woman to different locations and made her pay Rs 28,500 via a QR code. The accused face cyber fraud charges in Navi Mumbai, Telangana and TN. Jaykishan was booked in a murder case too. tnn
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pawan Kalyan back on Ustaad Bhagat Singh sets, makers release video
Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, has officially joined the shoot of his much-anticipated action entertainer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'. The actor, who recently completed 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' and 'They Call Him OG', has now allotted dates for this June 6, the makers released a behind-the-scenes video on X, where Pawan Kalyan is seen joining the sets and interacting with the cast. In the clip, the actor is seen holding a gun with trademark swag, giving fans a thrilling glimpse into the film's high-octane action the BTS Video: Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is a mass-action cop drama and marks a reunion of the actor-director duoafter their successful collaboration with 'Gabbar Singh'. The film is rumoured to be a remake of Thalapathy Vijay's Tamil film 'Theri'.The film also stars Sreeleela as the female lead and is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers banner. Music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who is currently on a winning streak. Cinematography is by Ayananka Bose, with editing handled by Ujjwal Kulkarni.'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' has been in the pipeline considering Pawan Kalyan's political commitments as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and various other the teaser of Ustaad Bhagat Singh: Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan has been swiftly completing his film commitments. He finished dubbing for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' and wrapped up shooting for the much-awaited 'OG'. Directed by Sujeeth, 'OG' is a high-octane action spectacle also features Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, and Sriya Watch
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Echoes of freedom fade as Hussainiwala light & sound show stalls post flood
The iconic light and sound show at the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala has remained non-operational for nearly 22 months, leaving visitors and locals disheartened. Launched in November 2021 under the central government's Swadesh Darshan initiative, the 41-minute audio-visual production, costing ₹5.7 crore, aimed to honour freedom fighters, like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. The show used state-of-the-art projections and sound to narrate the story of India's independence struggle, drawing tourists from across Punjab and beyond. 'Initially a daily feature, the show came to an abrupt halt in August 2023 when monsoon-driven flooding from the Sutlej river severely impacted the venue. Essential hardware, particularly five high-powered projectors crucial for the presentation, suffered significant damage,' said Ashish Sharma, an advocate. Meanwhile, an official familiar with the matter stated three of the five projectors are beyond repair and require expert evaluation to determine if replacements can be sourced. The project was managed by Tricolor India Schauspiel Pvt Ltd which signed a five-year maintenance contract. However, the company declined to cover repair expenses, citing the flood as a natural disaster not covered under its obligations. 'Neither the authorities nor the firm has taken concrete steps toward restoration,' said former Congress MLA Parminder Singh Pinki. 'It's unfortunate that it lies neglected,' he added. The silence at the memorial has disappointed the increasing number of summer tourists. 'We travelled from Ludhiana to experience this show but found only silence,' said Rajeev Sharma, a visitor. 'Once a magnet for visitors, the show highlighted the sacrifices of revolutionaries including BK Dutt, Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lala Lajpat Rai. Reviving the attraction would not only boost tourism but also serve as an educational legacy for future generations,' quoted Gurtej Singh Koharwala, an educationist. Ferozepur deputy commissioner Deepshikha Sharma claimed that the Punjab tourism department was in the process of getting it operational. State tourism director Sanjeev Tiwari, when contacted, acknowledged the issue and promised prompt intervention to resolve the matter swiftly.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
FIR lodged against ex-Cong MP & vice chairman of ANSCBL for 'irregularities' in sanctioning loans
An FIR has been lodged against vice chairman of Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd (ANSCBL) and former Congress MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma in connection with alleged gross irregularities in sanctioning huge amounts of loans to various people, a police officer said on Friday. Those named in the FIR include former chairman of ANSCB late Bhagat Singh, vice chairman Kuldeep Rai Sharma, board and directors/officials of ANSCB and other beneficiaries, the officer said. SSP (CID) Jitendra Kumar Meena told PTI, "We have received a complaint from the deputy registrar of cooperative societies (HQ) regarding gross irregularities in sanctioning loans to various people by the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank. Based on the content of the complaint, we have lodged an FIR (dated May 15). Further investigation is in progress." There are allegations that the managing committee of the ANSCB overlooked the recommendations of the loan screening committee and ignored the CIBIL report and mandatory documents while sanctioning loans, a police source said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo In some cases, there are also allegations that an unsigned site verification report was submitted by the branch manager during the loan disbursement process to some of the beneficiaries. There are also allegations that loans were disbursed to some unfit applicants without following the banking norms. Live Events A police team has been constituted to investigate and they are going through all the documents (including technical aspects) related to loans sanctioned to unfit applicants, the officer said. "It seems that the irregularities in sanctioning loans have been going on for the last few years. We will file a charge sheet once the investigation is over," the officer added.
