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Sagar Watch News/ A five-day National Theatre Festival will be held from February 20 to 24, 2026, at Dr Harisingh Gour University, Sagar. The event is being organised jointly by the North Central Zone Cultural Centre under the Union Ministry of Culture and the University Cultural Council.
The formal inauguration will take place on February 24 at the university’s Golden Jubilee Auditorium. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yashwant Singh Thakur will preside over the ceremony.
Sagar MP Dr Lata Wankhede will attend as the Chief Guest, while Bhagwandas Raikwar will grace the occasion as the Saraswat Guest. Other dignitaries include Sudesh Sharma, Director of the cultural centre, Sagar विधायक Shailendra Jain, and Mayor Sangeeta Tiwari.
Special Highlights
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Daily Lecture & Interaction Sessions: Every afternoon at 1 PM, expert talks and cultural interactions will be held at the Cultural Council premises, featuring scholars and artists discussing folk theatre traditions and performing arts.
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Focus on Folk Heritage: Performances will showcase Bundelkhandi folk music, Rai dance, Swang folk theatre, Dhamariya dance, Badhai folk dance, and Bundeli martial arts.
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Padma Shri Lecture: A special lecture and presentation on Bundeli martial arts by Padma Shri awardee Bhagwandas Raikwar on the concluding day.
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Evening Theatre Performances: Each evening at 6:30 PM, theatre groups from Bhopal, Delhi, Haryana, Gorakhpur, and Patna will stage diverse plays including Vidushak, Saare Mere Bete, Samrat Ashok, Maharathi, and Gabarghichor.
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Free Entry: All performances are open to the public free of cost.
Festival coordinators Dr Rakesh Soni and Dr Neeraj Upadhyay informed that the event aims to promote national theatre, preserve folk traditions, and provide a platform for cultural exchange. Citizens and theatre enthusiasts of Sagar have been invited to attend the festival in large numbers.
University Will Get a Synthetic Tennis Court
Sagar: The Department of Physical Education at Dr Harisingh Gour University has begun construction of an ITF-approved synthetic tennis court equipped with floodlights and a chain-link fence. The foundation ceremony was performed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Y.S. Thakur.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor said the new facility will enable university players to showcase their talent in tennis and participate in national-level competitions. He emphasised that sports are an essential part of life and good health, adding that students continue to excel in both academics and athletics.
Prof. Thakur also indicated that the university plans to further expand sports infrastructure to promote overall development and encourage greater student participation in various games.
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