Ludhiana, Punjab: At a time when the Punjabi language is being neglected in not only educational institutions in the state but even by those who consider it as their mother tongue, there are some bright spots in this depressing scenario like Mahinder Singh Sekhon who are making an effort to revive the language and restore its glory. A retired merchant navy ...

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 University here, the Chief Minister said it would be ensured that the families of such prominent persons were taken care ...

Ludhiana, Punjab: Punjabi Sahit Academi wants the government to give Punjabi the status of “state language”. To make this happen, it will be appealing to all the political parties to include this promise in their election manifestos. This was decided during a meeting of the office-bearers of the academy at Punjabi Bhawan today. The meeting was presided over by Dr Gurbhajan ...

Chandigarh, Punjab: Famous Punjabi writer Jasawant Singh Kanwal, Hari Singh Dilbar and Panditrao Dharennavar met Chandigarh Administrator. Team met Governor of Punjab Shri Shivraj Patil and requested him to implement Punjabi as official language of Chandigarh Administration. They also thanked Shivraj Patil for taking good steps to write sign boards in Punjabi also now a days in Chandigarh. They requested Shivraj ...

Amritsar, Punjab: A report by UNESCO came as a warning for the Punjabi language and its deteriorating status among the next generation. But the Folklore Research Academy in the city made it a point to keep the promotion and development of Punjab’s ‘maa boli’ their motto. The patrons, writers, followers and torch-bearers of the language celebrated the annual literary dedication to ...