Talks resolve some union demands; decorative lights brighten SK Marg as children build a 40-foot Ravana effigy

PWD Mechanical Employees Defer Protest After Talks with SDE

A proposed one-day sit-in by the All Haryana PWD Mechanical Employees Union’s Radaur branch has been postponed after a meeting with Public Health Engineering Department Sub-Divisional Engineer Ravi Nayak. The union had issued notice for the protest over what it described as employee-unfriendly policies and unresolved demands.

Following the notice, Nayak invited union representatives and office-bearers for discussions. State general secretary Amrik Singh Chattha was specially present at the meeting. Branch president Surjit Saini said the talks were held in a cordial atmosphere and that some demands were accepted and resolved on the spot.

According to Saini, the SDE sought one to two weeks to address the remaining issues. Union representatives said they were satisfied with the discussion and decided to defer the sit-in in view of the assurance. The union will expect further action on the outstanding demands within the time indicated by the department.

Those present included district president Anil Munjal, Ashwini Sharma, Baldev Singh, Rajinder Saini, Jagdish Mansurpur, Subhash Saini, Mayaram, Sahil, Vipin, Gurwinder, Abhishek, Gurdev and other employees.

₹91 Lakh Decorative Lighting Project Brightens SK Marg

Radaur’s SK Marg has taken on a brighter appearance with the commissioning of decorative streetlights installed along its divider. The project, undertaken by the Municipal Committee, involved an expenditure of approximately ₹91 lakh. Senior citizen Mahendra Singh inaugurated the lights at an event held in the presence of senior BJP leader Nepal Singh Rana.

Rana said residents of Radaur and the wider constituency had long been seeking attractive new lighting for the road. He said the project had been completed through mutual cooperation and with the agreement of Municipal Committee president Rajneesh Mehta and councillors. He expressed hope that more development works would be undertaken in the area.

Municipal Committee president Rajneesh Mehta said efforts were being made to develop Radaur as Haryana’s number-one municipality. Alongside infrastructure improvements, the committee was working to strengthen sanitation. Dustbins are also to be distributed to shopkeepers to encourage cleaner markets and more responsible waste disposal.

Municipal Committee secretary Surender Malik, municipal engineer Sandeep Sharma, Pushpendra Gurjar, councillors and other prominent residents were present at the event.

Dussehra Celebrated with Enthusiasm; Children Make 40-Foot Ravana Effigy

Dussehra was celebrated with enthusiasm in Radaur and nearby villages, with children preparing Ravana effigies at several locations. A grand procession of Lord Shri Ram Darbar was also taken out in the town, adding to the festive atmosphere.

A nearly 40-foot-tall Ravana effigy made by children near Nageshwar Dham at Pakka Ghat in Radaur became a special attraction. The children pooled their pocket money to prepare the effigy, and local residents appreciated their initiative and effort.

Swami Maheshashram said Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil and inspires people to follow the ideals of Lord Ram, including truth, righteousness and good conduct. He said the deeper meaning of burning Ravana lies in eliminating the evils within oneself, such as ego, anger and greed. The festival’s message, he added, should be reflected in everyday behaviour rather than remain limited to a ritual.