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81-ft Sikh military emblem a hit among tourists
Anandpur Sahib: An 81-feet Sikh military emblem in this Punjab town is quite a hit among the devotees and tourists, officials said on Thursday.
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accompanied by his daughter-in-law and union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur on Wednesday unfurled the recently installed 81-foot ‘Khanda’ (double-edged sword) at Panja Piara Park.
The 42-feet high and 18-feet wide stainless steel ‘Khanda’, weighing three tonnes, was installed on a 39-feet high foundation, which has been given the look of Ramgarhia Bungas of the Golden Temple.
Officials said marble would be installed on the foundation on the pattern of Virasat-e-Khalsa for Rs.20 lakh.
The religious symbol was prepared by Satnam Fabrication of Moga town in three months.
G.S. Radiators managing director Ranjodh Singh, who was association with its installation, said the ‘Khanda’ was made of pure stainless steel.
It has been prepared in accordance with the aero-dynamic design with an expenditure of Rs.22 lakh, he told IANS. The design ensures that the ‘Khanda’ withstands wind pressure.
“This majestic symbol speaks out the great sacrifices of the Sikhs,” tourist Gajinder Singh, who clicked “selfies” with the ‘Khanda’, said while pointing towards the symbol.
The three-day celebrations of 350th anniversary of the foundation of this historic town began on Wednesday.
The foundation of the town was laid by the ninth Sikh guru, Tegh Bahadur, on June 19, 1665.
The state government has declared a public holiday on June 19 to mark the celebrations.
BJP national president Amit Shah, union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Maneka Gandhi and Harsimrat Kaur, Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Vasundhara Raje Scindia of Haryana and Rajasthan respectively and Governors Kaptan Singh Solanki and Balramji Dass Tandon of Haryana and Chhattisgarh respectively will attend the concluding day ceremony.
Anandpur Sahib, 85 km from Chandigarh, is home to the second most important Sikh shrine, Takht Keshgarh Sahib, after the ‘Harmandar Sahib’ (popularly known as Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.