Qureshi receiving a memento from al-Sulaiti

The Indian Society of Dukhan (ISD) has marked the 65th Independence Day of India with a programme at Dukhan Cinema.
Indian embassy first secretary M R Qureshi was the chief guest and Qatar Petroleum Dukhan integrated facilities acting manager Hamad al-Sulaiti the guest of honour.
ISD chairman Arvind Patil welcomed the gathering. A cake cutting ceremony was arranged to mark the occasion followed by a felicitation for J R Babu, who is retiring from QP after 32 years of service.
A colourful cultural extravaganza with a variety of dance performances entertained the audience. Another attraction was a skit, ‘Tiger’s dream’, directed by Arvind Patil.  ISD vice-chairman Hiren Desai proposed a vote of thanks.