Ratnagiri, 02 Sept (HS): The last date for submission

of entry forms for the State Drama Contest has been extended by the Directorate

of Cultural Affairs from August 31 to September 10. The date has been extended

due to the Ganesh Festival and heavy rains in many areas of the state.

The date has been extended to facilitate the drama

groups to submit their applications for participation and the regional and

state-level contests, following requests by several drama groups, said Cultural

Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar.

Those interested may submit the application form in

the prescribed format online via the official website

www://mahanatyaspardha.com.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar