Thane | The 25th anniversary celebrations of the Nair Welfare Association is being held today at 9.30 am at Kashinath Ganekar Hall, Hiranandani Meadows near Pawarnagar. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the chief guest.

Many social and cultural personalities from Thane and Mumbai are participating in the function. Apart from this, special Jubilee Awards and Mannathacharya Awards will also be presented on the occasion to those who have shown talent in various fields.

As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, there will be a comedy program called Just for Jokes, featuring 18 artists including famous artists Riaz, Anish, Manju Patros, Soumya Pillai and others in the Malayalam film and television sector, and a felicitation ceremony will be held for the newlyweds. The office-bearers informed that awards will be given to students who have achieved high marks in Guru Puja, SSC and HSC examinations.