Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 2 Nov: Doon Citizens’ Council was established in the year 1992 and is doing services for the betterment of the society. Its objectives are to promote and inculcate among the people respect for fellow citizens and an inviolable faith in the unity and integrity of the country. Under the guidance of President Dr DS Mann and Secretary General Dr S Farooq, it promotes and propagates the concept of mutual love and regard among citizens.
The Council celebrated Diwali Festival on 31 October at Lychee Bagh, Cantt Road, Dehradun. Besides the Diwali celebrations, a Ghazal Night was also arranged. The meeting was initiated by Honorary Secretary Pramod Kumar Kapur, who briefed about the present state of council activities. It was followed by the welcome address by Secretary General Dr S Farooq. In his own style, he welcomed members and their spouses with Urdu couplets, mesmerising the audience.
The audience enjoyed each and every moment of the Ghazals sung by the Ravi Musical group. A birthday cake was cut by the members born in the month of October. This was followed by fellowship and dinner. Each family was presented a Diwali gift.
