IAF band performs in Delhi to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi (PTI): Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, the Indian Air Force band performed in the heart of the national capital on Wednesday, enthralling the audience with a vibrant repertoire comprising patriotic compositions and popular melodies.
The show at the Central Park in Connaught Place was hosted as part of the celebrations being held to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.
The IAF ensemble mesmerised the audience with a vibrant repertoire, comprising patriotic compositions and popular melodies, seamlessly blended with elements of jazz, rock and soulful orchestration, creating an engaging and uplifting musical experience, a senior official of the IAF said.
The performance, featured 30 accomplished musicians, showcasing the exceptional military precision and musical excellence of the IAF band, the official said.
The event was organised as part of a nationwide initiative by the IAF to honour the legacy of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the composer of 'Vande Mataram', and to reinforce the ideals of national pride, unity and patriotism among citizens, the IAF said.
Through the timeless notes of 'Vande Mataram' and other patriotic and popular melodies, the performance rekindled a profound sense of pride, passion and sacrifice, resonating deeply with audiences and celebrating the enduring spirit that defines the nation, it said.
"The Indian Air Force continues to engage with citizens across the country through such outreach initiatives, strengthening the bond between the armed forces and the people," the IAF said.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
