State govt. anniversary: Chief Minister to chair Thrissur district meet on May 14
As part of the fourth anniversary celebrations of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala, the Chief Minister will chair a district-level meeting here on Wednesday.
Revenue and Housing Minister K. Rajan and Higher Education and Social Justice Minister R. Bindu said here on Tuesday that the event was aimed at engaging with various sections of the public and beneficiaries of government schemes.
The meeting will be held from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Casino Hotel, with around 500 invited participants from different sectors.
'Ente Keralam' mega exhibition and trade fair will be held from May 18 to 24 at the Thekkinkadu Maidan here. The fair will be inaugurated by Mr. Rajan at 5 p.m. on Sunday (May 18) and Dr. Bindu will preside. A colourful cultural procession featuring over 10,000 participants will be taken out from 4 p.m. from CMS School to Thekkinkadu Maidan.
The fair will feature 189 air-conditioned stalls, including themed government stalls and commercial exhibits, offering a range of services under one roof. Highlights include a food and agriculture expo, cultural performances, film screenings, and seminars. Exhibition hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Various cultural programmes will be held daily. The programmes include Ente Keralam Nrithashilpam and Amrutham Gamaya band performance by Amritha and Abhirami Suresh; musical tribute to P. Jayachandran by Jayaraj Warrier; performances by differently abled children; and fusion music by Aattam Kalasamiti and Thekkinkadu Band.
Various seminars will be held from May 19 to 24 on topics such as responsible parenting, welfare of the elderly, constitutional literacy, sustainable agriculture, gender justice, career planning, innovation in higher education, climate change, and robotics.
Awards will be given for best media reports, photography, videos, selfies from the public, and best-themed stalls.
The closing ceremony on May 24 will be inaugurated by Dr. Bindu and Mr. Rajan will preside. The event will conclude with a mehfil concert blending Hindustani, ghazals, and film music by Pandit Ramesh Narayan and Madhushree.
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