Tag Archives: culture

Govt to set up fund for prominent Punjabi writers: CM

Patiala, Punjab: Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today announced a dedicated fund for the welfare of litterateurs, folk singers and other personalities who have promoted Punjabi language and culture. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the seventh All-India Punjabi Conference at Punjabi ...

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Historic Ram Bagh Garden faces utter neglect

Amritsar, Punjab: Even as the Union Ministry of Tourism has released a grant of Rs 2.32 crore for accelerating the conservation work of the historic Ram Bagh Garden — the Summer Palace of legendary Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh – it ...

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Historic gates need immediate attention

Amritsar, Punjab: The residents of the town stand for the preservation of the historic gates of the holy city, which are crying for the attention of the authorities concerned. Vagaries of nature have taken a heavy toll on these heritage structures. ...

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Restoration work of heritage sites proceeds at snail’s pace

Amritsar, Punjab: Even as Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced preservation of the holy city’s heritage under the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), the ongoing restoration work on various key heritage sites calls for immediate attention. The ...

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