Punjab Institute of Language, Arts and Culture Lahore, Punjab :Celebrated the 41st anniversary of the Great Folk Singer Alam Lohar :Online International Event

Lahore: July 9, 2020

On the initiative of Sughra  Sadaf, Director General, Punjab Government's Institute of Language Arts and Culture (PLAC), an online international function was organized to pay homage to the great folk singer Mohammad Alam Lohar on his 41st birth anniversary. It was attended by eminent writers and literary figures.

                               Alam Lohar ( 1928-1978)

At the commencement of the function,Dr. Sughra Sadaf said that Alam Lohar was a shining star of folk music whose brilliance has not diminished even after four decades and his son Arif Lohar Has contributed to the culture of Punjab by continuing his father's mission. 

                                   Arif Lohar 

In his inaugural address, Prof. Gurbhajan Singh Gill, eminent poet of Indian Punjab and Chairman, Lok Virasat Academy, said that Mohammad Alam Lohar was the singer of the language of our Punjab; 'The Land of Five rivers.He congratulated Sugra Sadaf for organizing such a beautiful international event and said that books of songs written by Alam Lohar and Shaukat Ali Sahib among the folk artists should be published.

Famous Sufi singer Abida Praveen praised the life of Alam Lohar  and said that an artist like him could not be reborn in the world.

Pammi Bai, a folk singer from Indian Punjab, said that the art of Alam Lohar was appreciated by Punjabis all over the world. He still loves to sing his famous song "Mitti Di Bawa".

Punjabi film actor Harbhajan Mann said today we can follow his footsteps and spread the culture of Punjab all over the world.

Harbhajan Mann also sang one of his songs. He proposed to publish  a book of all the folk songs and folk tales sung by him.

Famous Pakistani singer Suraiya Multanikar said that he was a man possessed of politeness and compassion and all these qualities are also found in his son Arif Lohar. She praised Alam Lohar and said that his songs today Also famous for its unique style.His love for the land of Punjab can be seen through his songs.

Dr. Sughra Sadaf, Director General, PLAC, thanked all and said that PLAC would continue to hold similar international events and an International Folk Music Festival in the memory of Alam Lohar.

http://www.babushahi.com/punjabi/full-news.php?id=86677

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur

Associate Professor

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College

University of Delhi

Never Have Seen Such Cheap Modikhana of Expensive Medical Tests:Opened the Big Secret of Medical Mafia

Guru Nanak Said Nature Brings God Closer to Us :Punjab Governments’s Contribution in Making The Earth a Greener Place

Punjab Government’s  initiative to plant saplings on non-forest land in every village across the state will go a long way in making the planet a greener place.

PUNJAB: Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev said nature is the manifestation of God. At the time when the followers of the faith were gearing up to celebrate the Guru’s 550th birth anniversary, the Punjab government also took a small step that can bring about a big change by enhancing the green cover.

As many as 76.25 lakh saplings of seasonal trees have been planted across 12,896 villages of Punjab. Each village of the state has 550 saplings planted on non-forest land. This may seem like a regular government initiative, but it can contribute to making the Earth a greener, cleaner place — something Guru Nanak said brings God closer to us.

This project, launched in September, 2018, was a brainchild of Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2020/jul/12/punjab-government-plants-7625-lakh-saplings-of-seasonal-trees-across-12896-villages-2168511.html

Raw Milk vs Packaged Milk :Amritsar Still Prefers Local Supply Over Packaged Milk

     Packaged milk industry struggles to compete with local supply

Amritsar: The packaged milk industry here is yet to win the confidence of consumers, who still prefer buying loose milk from friendly “dodhi” (milkmen), who delivers “fresh” milk at their doorstep every morning after milking it straight from cows and buffaloes at his “tabela”. Although there have been numerous cases of loose milk adulteration, the packaged milk, dubbed as “made in factory” milk, remains the second choice.

Of the nearly five lakh liter daily demand of milk in Amritsar, the packaged milk had a share of nearly one lakh liter.

There are several measures for checking milk adulteration with the packaged milk industry, whereas the loose milk is always at risk of being laced with various adulterants, he underlined.

However, the very idea of fortification is alien to the loose milk seller. “What is fortification? Milk itself is a complete food having all the required minerals and vitamins. There is no such need,” said Parkash Singh, a dairy owner. He claimed that the packaged milk industry would not be able to come close to them in terms of competition.

“Everyone knows that we supply fresh milk and not factory made. We have earned the faith of our customers,” said Parveen Kumar, a loose milk seller, adding that not only the loose milk, but the packaged milk is also adulterated.

Verka Milk Plant general manager Harminder Singh Sandhu said Verka would soon begin an awareness drive to make their reach to every household by holding camps in residential localities, telling people about the benefits of packaged milk over loose milk and also provide them free milk testing service.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/amritsar-still-prefers-local-supply-over-packaged-milkorpackaged-milk-industry-struggles-to-compete-with-local-supply/articleshowprint/76916408.cms

Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu Holds Virtual Interaction With Sikh Leaders in US

Washington: Indian ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has held a virtual interaction with members of the Sikh community in the United States, during which the participating diaspora leaders pledged to contribute to India’s development with particular focus on Punjab.

“Wonderful interaction with prominent members of the vibrant Sikh Indian-American community,” Sandhu said in a tweet soon after the virtual interaction on Friday, which was attended by about 100 eminent Sikh leaders.

During the two-hour-long virtual meeting, the ambassador briefed the community on India-US strategic ties and praised their immense contribution in the socio-economic milieu of the United States and development of India.

The Sikh leaders expressed interest in helping to develop Punjab, in sectors such as education and environment.

 “There was lot of enthusiasm to do something towards the overall development of Punjab,” according to a participating official.

During his previous postings here in various capacities, ambassador Sandhu has been instrumental in engaging the Sikh diaspora.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-ambassador-taranjit-singh-sandhu-holds-virtual-interaction-with-sikh-leaders-in-us/story-Mflp0ieg3wLAKrJfzBaUkI.html

शिरोमणी अकाली दल दिल्ली इकाई द्वारा सर्कल बनाने की मुहिम शुरु

यमुनापार वार्ड 45 में सर्कल जत्थेदार नियुक्ति, बड़ी गिनती में लोग पार्टी में हुए शामिल

नई दिल्ली 11 जुलाई: शिरोमणी अकाली दल दिल्ली इकाई का विस्तार समुची दिल्ली में करने के उदेश्य से सर्कल बनाने का कार्य शुरु किया गया जिसके तहत आज यमुनापार वार्ड 45 में सर्कल जत्थेदार नियुक्ति किये गये।
शिरोमणी अकाली दल दिल्ली इकाई के अध्यक्ष हरमीत सिंह कालका ने जानकारी देते हुए बताया कि पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष सः सुखबीर सिंह बादल द्वारा दिये गये निर्देशों और पार्टी के दिल्ली प्रभारी बलविंन्दर सिंह भुन्दड़ के मार्ग दर्शन से दिल्ली में पार्टी का एक मजबूत ढांचा तैयार करने की मुहिम बीते दिनों शुरु की गई। जिसके बाद से समुची दिल्ली से स्वयं लोग पार्टी के साथ जुड़ने के इच्छुक हो रहे हैं क्योंकि दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबन्धक कमेटी द्वारा जिस तरीके से सेवाएं निभाई जा रही है उससे संसार भर में सिख समुदाय को गर्व महसूस हो रहा है, लाकडाउन की शुरुआत से लंगर सेवा कमेटी द्वारा चलाई गई, सूखा राषन लोगों तक पहुंचाया जिससे लोग काफी प्रभावित हुए।

सः कालका ने बताया कि इसी उदेश्य से दिल्ली के हर वार्ड में सर्कल बनाकर ज्यादा से ज्यादा लोगों को पार्टी से जोड़ा जायेगा उसी कड़ी में आज यमुनापार वार्ड 45 से सः प्रिथीपाल सिंह पाली और प्रितपाल सिंह को सर्कल जत्थेदार नियुक्ति किया। इस मौके पर दिल्ली कमेटी धर्म प्रचार के चेयरमैन जतिन्दरपाल सिंह की अध्यक्षता में बड़ी गिनती में लोग पार्टी में शामिल भी हुए जिन्हें  पार्टी में सम्मानिन्त पद दिये गये। सः कालका ने बताया कि जल्द ही अन्य सर्कलों की घोषणा भी की जायेगी।

News Courtsey,

SUDEEP SINGH

Honorary Media Advisor

DSGMC

DSGM President Mr.Manjinder Singh Sirsa Welcomed and Congratulated Mrs.Gurjot Kaur (Senior Executive of Ajit Publications Group) for her appointment as a member of the Board of Control of GNDU

New Delhi, 11 July Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Chairman Manjinder Singh Sirsa has welcomed the appointment of Gurjot Kor, senior executive of Ajit Publications Group as a member of the Board of Control of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and congratulations for the same. 

In a statement issued Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that Ajit Prakashan Group has contributed immensely in the service of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat. He said that Mrs. Gurjot Kaur herself is a very big campaigner of Punjab and Punjabiyat, whose contribution towards the mother tongue is much less appreciated. 

He said that on being appointed a member of the Board of Control of GNDU, she would be able to serve the Punjabi mother even more and this belief is of the Punjabis settled all over the world.

Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa also appealed to Mrs. Gurjot Kaur that she should work in such a way that the foundation of which would become a compulsion for other universities ;so that all contribute unitedly for the service & upliftment  of Punjabi/ Mother toungue.

News Courtsey,

Mr. Sudeep Singh

Honorary Media Advisor

DSGMC

Gurjot Kaur Appointed As Member of Board of Control of GNDU

 

Gurjot Kaur  

Jalandhar, July 10, 2020:  In a significant decision, the Guru Nanak University Amritsar has nominated the Senior Executive of ‘Ajit’ group of newspapers Ms. Gurjot Kaur as the member of the Board of Control of the University. Ms. Gurjot Kaur would hold this coveted post from July 1, 2020, to June 30th, 2021.

Along with the Board of Control of the University she would also be a member of the Board of Studies. Ms. Gurjot Kaur has been appointed in the Board of Control in the Punjabi language.

 Pertinently, Board of Control was the most important institution of the Guru Nanak Dev University as this Board has to prepare the syllabus of the Punjabi language in the University from the basics to the Ph. D. From drafting the syllabus of the University the Board also prepares and appoints supervisors.

The appointment of Ms. Gurjot Kaur has been made by the Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Jaspal Singh Sandhu.

http://www.punjabtribune.com/news/219062-gurjot-kaur-appointed-as-member-of-board-of-control-of-gndu.aspx

Prakash Gurpurab of Bala Pritam Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji - 14th July, 2020 At Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

DSGMC President Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa requesting the Sangat to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib maintaining social distance and wearing mask.

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Punjabis Stranded in Cyprus Likely to Return Home By July15 2020

   Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Efforts have been started by Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal to bring home the Punjabis trapped in Cyprus and their return is possible by July 15.

A large number of Punjabi will return home on July 15 from the first flight. It is noteworthy that the case of 120 Punjabi youths trapped in Cyprus was raised by Parbans Singh Bunty Rumana, National President of Yuva Akali Dal. The matter was brought to the notice of Mrs.Badal. The family members of these youth were introduced to Mrs Badal;who made them aware of the plight of their children.

    Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jai Shankar

Given the seriousness of the matter,Mrs.Badal requested Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jai Shankar to bring Punjabi youth from Cyprus;who has now directed the Indian High Commission in Cyprus to make appropriate arrangements for the repatriation of the Punjabi youth to Cyprus at the earliest and to arrange special flights for the purpose so that in view of the difficult conditions of all Punjabis stranded in Cyprus they could be brought to India as soon as possible.

Punjabi youths who went to Cyprus in the hope of a better and brighter future will soon return among their own due to special efforts made by the Union Minister.

Prabhjot Singh Dhaliwal, President of District Ludhiana Rural Youth Akali Dal, paid special thanks to Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jai Shankar, High Commission of India Cyprus and State President Youth Akali Dal Parambas Singh Banti Rumana.

https://www.dainiksaveratimes.com/News?Story=Punjabis-Stucked-In-Cyprus-Likely-To-Return-Home-By-July-15

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur

Associate Professor

Sri Guru Nanak Dev khalsa College

University of Delhi

Sewa Singh Sekhwan :SGPC Members Rejects Panel to Probe Missing Birs

Amritsar: Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader , who is SGPC member from Gurdaspur, has asked Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to get the incident of 267 saroops of Guru Granth Sahib going missing from an SGPC-run gurdwara probed by a retired judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court.

Sekhwan told TOI on Friday that he along with other SGPC members, including Kiranjot Kaur (Amritsar West), Harpreet Singh Garcha (Pakhowal, Ludhiana), Amrik Singh (Shahpur, Dera Baba Nanak) and Mohinder Singh Hussainpur (Balachaur, Nawanshahr), had submitted a memorandum to the jathedar, seeking his intervention to dislodge the SGPC constituted sub-committee to investigate the issue and get the inquiry done by a person with indepth knowledge of Sikh affairs. “We have urged him to get the inquiry done by a gursikh retired judge of the high court,” he said.

On June 26, the Punjab Human Rights Organisation (PHRO) had sought an inquiry from the SGPC into the incident. PHRO had claimed that 80 of the 267 saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, damaged in fire and rain, were later cremated clandestinely.

Lok Insaaf Party MLA Balwinder Singh Bains also lodged a complaint with the Amritsar police commissioner, seeking police investigation into the incident. Sekhwan said, “How can we expect an impartial inquiry by the members by the sub-committee in whose tenure, between 2016 and 2020, the incident had happened?”

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/sgpc-members-rejects-panel-to-probe-missing-birs/articleshow/76901622.cms

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur

Associate Professor

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College

University of Delhi