 Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 1: This Sunday was unusual for Jammuites and especially for the residents of old city area-Raghunath Bazar and Kanak Mandi. The occasion was "Big Street" organized jointly by 92.7 BIG FM and Rotary Club Jammu Tawi, with the support of District Administration Jammu.
On this occasion these busy streets were kept vehicle-free till afternoon and were open to public to pursue any sports, fitness and other co-curricular activities on the road apart from shopping and enjoying food stalls, free tattoo and free haircuts by OSIS. There was a separate kids' corner where they could take selfies with their favourite cartoon characters-Chhota Bheem and Chutki. There was a special painting competition for children on the theme 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' in which they won cash prizes and souvenirs.
The morning started with a special walk by a group of doctors from GMC Jammu spreading messages ranging from health, asthma, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, to cleanliness etc. Then there was a Yog Session by The Yoga Centre, University of Jammu and meditation by the Art of Living followed by many enthralling co-curricular activities like Zumba by Shape n Smile, The Strings Institute of Music Performance, Street Play in Dogri 'Teethh' by Rangyug-a Theatre Group for Social Change, Dogri Folk Dance by GGH School City Chowk and some special performances by budding artists of Jammu. There was Tug-of-war, cycling, skating, Live DJ by Anirudh and many more activities undertaken at these two streets.
MOS Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks Priya Sethi was the Chief Guest. She appreciated the efforts of 92.7 BIG FM and Rotary Club Jammu Tawi for bringing this novel concept in Jammu. She also appreciated the District Administration for supporting the cause and associating its entire staff with it.
Many dignitaries of state graced the event with their presence like Chief Electoral Officer J&K Shantmanu, DC Jammu Simrandeep Singh, ADC Jammu Dr Arun Manhas, President Chamber of Commerce and Industries Rakesh Gupta, President Raghunath bazar Association Baldev Khullar, SP Traffic City Sunil, SHO City Shakti Devi and many more.
Speaking on the occasion Cluster Head 92.7 BIG FM J&K and Punjab, Syed Mujtaba Ali Jaffery thanked the administration and the residents of old city for their support and also assured that it will be a monthly event for Jammu. The event was designed and executed by Programming Head 92.7 BIG FM Vikrant Sharma. President Rotary Club Jammu Tawi Ashok Gupta, Assistant Governor Rotary Club Jammu Tawi Dr. Dushyant Choudhary and many veteran Rotarians were present during the event along with RJs of BIG FM- RJ Juhie, Manas and Sarang. |
