Atif Aslam to perform in Berlin for the first time on September 13

by Utkalika Mohanty

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Pakistani playback singer Atif Aslam, who is known for hit tracks such as ‘Jeena Jeena’, ‘Aadat’, ‘Tere Bin’ and others, is set to perform in Berlin, Germany for the 1st time. The singer will take to the stage in the German capital on September 13.

Mumbai, Aug 24: Pakistani playback singer Atif Aslam, who is known for hit tracks such as ‘Jeena Jeena’, ‘Aadat’, ‘Tere Bin’ and others, is set to perform in Berlin, Germany for the 1st time. The singer will take to the stage in the German capital on September 13.

The upcoming gig is a part of his UK/Europe Tour. Atif will embark on a special five-city tour across Europe and the UK, starting on September 6, 2024 with 1st show in Glasgow, followed by Leicester and Wembley. He will then perform in Berlin concluding the tour in Holland on September 15, 2024.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the tour, Atif shared, "I've been on this musical journey for over two decades, and this tour will be my first-ever concert in Berlin—a city I've wanted to perform in for a long time. It's going to be an amazing opportunity to connect with the people of Germany and express myself through my music. This tour is a significant milestone for me, and I'm excited to perform here. The passionate and engaged audiences in these countries always sing along, creating a truly memorable experience."

The singer who has delivered numerous hit track in his career over 2 decades, will be seen treating the fans with some of his most iconic Bollywood blockbusters, including 'O Meri Laila,' 'Woh Lamhey,' 'Dil Diyan Gallan,' 'Tu Jaane Naa,' 'O Saathi,' 'Doorie' and others.

He added, "The love and warmth I receive from UK and European audiences is always overwhelming, and I’m eager to show my appreciation through my music. It’s going to be a month-long celebration of music and love across these countries”.

The tour is organised by Dembi Productions LLC, under Puroo Kaul, who promises to bring the festive holiday spirit to all attendees.

--IANS

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RG Kar Tragedy: Junior Doctors’ Street Protest Enters Fourth Day

by Utkalika Mohanty

Kolkata, Sep 13: The dharna by junior doctors in front of the West Bengal health department headquarters at Salt Lake over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, entered its fourth day on Friday.

The agitators are determined to continue with their protests for an indefinite period till their demands are fulfilled.

The proposed discussion with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at state secretariat Nabanna on Thursday did not fructify as the administration refused to accept the doctors’ demand for a live-telecast of the meeting.

Following the refusal, the 30-member delegation went back to the dharna venue at Salt Lake and announced the continuation of the protests for an indefinite period.

The demonstration started on the afternoon of Tuesday and is still continuing.

The protesting doctors on Thursday morning reiterated their previous stand of going to the discussion table only if their four conditions are accepted by the state government.

These four conditions are allowing a delegation of 30 representatives, meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, live telecast of the meeting for the sake of transparency among all parties and finally the meeting to be based around the five-point agenda outlined since the beginning.

One of the major demands in the five-point agenda already outlined includes the suspensions of the state health secretary, state director of health services and director of medical education.

Now, it remains to be seen whether in the next hearing at the Supreme Court in the matter on September 17, the counsel for the West Bengal government will highlight these continuing protests as contempt of the apex court’s observation about the doctors re-joining duty.

In the September 9 hearing, the three-judge Bench of the apex court observed that the court will not be able to intervene in any possible state government action against the junior doctors if they do not rejoin duty by 5 P.M. on September 10.

Legal experts are of the opinion that if the state government’s counsel makes any attempt to describe the protests as contempt of the top court’s order, going strictly by legal terms this argument is unlikely to be accepted by the Supreme Court.

According to the senior counsel of Calcutta High Court, Kaushik Gupta, the Supreme Court never gave a direction to the junior doctors to return back to duty by the deadline fixed by it.

“What the apex court observed was that it will not be able to intervene if the state government acts against the junior doctors unless the latter rejoin duty by a specific time and date.

“Legally the ball is now in the court of the state government on what administrative action it will adopt to end the protests and compel the junior doctors to rejoin duty. But in my opinion, the logic of contempt of court will not be applicable," Gupta explained.

--IANS

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ASI DG To Inspect Shreemandir Ratna Bandar On Sept 18; Darshan To Be Suspended From 1 PM

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Puri, Sept 13: Darshan of deities-- Lord Jagannath and His siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra-- in Shreemandir will remain suspended for devotees from 1 pm on September 18 because of the scheduled Ratna Bhandar inspection work.

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has set a special ritual schedule for the day.

According to the information, the Director General of the Archeological Survey of India and his team will inspect the inner Ratna Bhandar on September 18 after the second Bhoga Mandap.

The second Bhoga Mandap is likely to end by 1 pm. The ASI DG will start inspection work at 1 pm. Darshan of deities will remain suspended for the devotees during the inspection work," said an SJTA official.

Atif Aslam to perform in Berlin for the first time on September 13

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