Government taking effective steps to attract film industry in Himachal: CM

Government taking effective steps to attract film industry in Himachal: CM

Vijyender Sharma

SHIMLA— Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the award ceremony of the International Film Festival Shimla said that the State Government was constantly emphasizing on the protection of language, art and culture and films were one of the best mode to conserve the same. He said that the State Government has also framed its own Film Policy to promote shooting of films in the State. Chief Minister said that the State Government has signed a Rs.100 crore MoU for setting up a film city in the State so that the film makers could get a conducive environment for shooting their films. He said that with the setting up of a Film City, film makers of the country and the world would be able to shoot and produce the entire film in the State itself. Jai Ram Thakur said that several filmmakers from India and abroad visit Himachal Pradesh to shoot there films due to it beautiful locations and beauty, films, but unfortunately Himachal Pradesh could not develop its film industry. He expressed hope that such Film Festivals would definitely motivate the film makers of the State to excel in the film making. Chief Minister said that events like Shimla Film Festival were playing an important role in creating a positive atmosphere in the state regarding film production and the State Government was also giving full cooperation to organize such events. He expressed happiness that during this film festival films were also screened for the prisoners of Model Central Jail Kanda. Jai Ram Thakur congratulated all the participants of the film festival, its organizer Himalayan Velocity and the Department of Language, Art and Culture, directors, producers and artists for making the seventh edition of International Film Festival Shimla such a success. Chief Minister also gave away awards to the best films, short films and documentary on the occasion. Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said that Shimla town has been first choice of the film makers from the start of Indian Cinema. He said that the India Cinema was one of the best mode for strengthening the rich cultural diversity of the country. Director LAC Dr. Pankaj Lalit also spoke on the occasion said that films from 16 countries were screened during this three day festival. Noted Producer and Director Vijay said that Himachal Pradesh has always been the favourite destination for film makers. He said that covid pandemic adversely affected the film industry, but fortunately now the cinema has opened and Indian Cinema was once again buzzing with activities. Festival Director of 7th international Film Festival of Shimla Pushp Raj Thakur while welcoming the Chief Minister said that as many as 58 International, National and State level films were screened in this three days festival out of which six films were from Himachal Pradesh. Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla Satya Kaundal and Secretary LAC Academy Dr. Karam Singh were present on the occasion among others. -0-

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Governor pays obeisance at Mata Chintpurni temple

Governor pays obeisance at Mata Chintpurni temple

Vijyender Sharma

CHINTPURNI—-Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar today paid obeisance at Mata Chintpurni Temple in Una District and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. He also attended the evening aarti of Mata Chintpurni. Governor said that crores of devotees have faith in Mata Chintpurni Temple and devotees across the world visit here to pay obeisance. He expressed satisfaction over the facilities being provided to the devotees and said that the State Government was strengthening the facilities for the devotees in the Chintpurni temple complex. Additional Deputy Commissioner Una Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma welcomed the Governor. Earlier, the Governor inspected the Chintpurni Marg railway station and took stock of the facilities being provided to the devotees. MLA Chintpurni Balbir Singh, SDM Manesh Kumar Yadav and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. -0-

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Chief Minister reiterates pledge to fight against Corona

Chief Minister reiterates pledge to fight against Corona

Vijyender Sharma

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CM Inaugurates Live Telecast of Aartis from Kangra Shaktipeeths

CM Inaugurates Live Telecast of Aartis from Kangra Shaktipeeths

Vijyender Sharma
JAWALAMUKHI-Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated live telecast of Aartis of all the three Shaktipeeths situated in Kangra district. These Shaktipeeths includes Jwalaji, Brijeshwari and Chamunda. Earlier, he paid obeisance and performed pooja at the temple. He, also, visited the place where a statue of Saint Aadiguru Shankaracharya has been installed in the premises of Jwalaji Shrine.
Jai Ram Thakur expressed hope that the daily live telecast of Aartis from the three Shaktipeets of Kangra District would help the devotees to pay obeisance and perform Pooja and Aarti from their homes. He further said that this step shall facilitate the devotees specially those who are unable to travel due to various reasons like disability etc. or in times like COVID when travel was discouraged, to view the arti at these shrines from the comfort of their homes. This would also ensure that the rich history and popularity of these shrines shall further spread across the world. This live telecast shall be done on MHOne channel which already telecasts the live arti of shrines like Mata Vaishno Devi. The Chief Minister lauded the efforts of the district administration in implementing this initiative.
Earlier, he attended the online function of Shri Kedar Dham (Uttrakhand) presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Briefing about the timings of the Aarti, DC Dr. Nipun Jindal said that these Aartis would be aired daily on MH1 Channel from Jwalaji in the evening only from 8:30 to 9:00 PM in winter and from 9:30 to 10:00 PM in summer. From Brijeshwari temple the Aarti would be online from 6:00 to 7:00 AM in winter and from 5:00 to 6:00 AM in summer during morning hours and from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in winter and summer each. From Chamunda Temple the Aarti would be aired daily from 8:00 to 8:30 AM both in summer and winter. The evening timings will remain from 6:30 to 7:00 in winter and 8:00 to 8:30 PM in summer.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, Industry Minister Bikram Thakur, MP Kishan Kapoor, Chairman State Planning Board Ramesh Chand Dhawala, MLAs Arjun Thakur and Rajesh Thakur, Political Advisor to CM Trilok Jamwal, State BJP Incharge Avinash Rai Khanna, Pawan Rana, DC Dr. Nipun Jindal, SP Khushhal Sharma, Director, Art, Language and Culture Department Dr. Pankaj Lalit, senior officers and local leaders were, also, present in the live telecast of function of Shri Kedar Dham (Uttrakhand) presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the premises of Jwalaji Temple.

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