Punjab

Residents along India-Pakistan border don’t wish to leave native home

Residents along India-Pakistan border don’t wish to leave native homeLakhe Ke Uttar (Abohar) (Punjab), Dec. 29 : People living in the border village of Punjab are determined not to leave their homes inspite of the increasing tensions along the border.

Villagers at Lakhe Ke Uttar, a kilometre from India-Pakistan border, say nothing can make them leave their homes.

Hazi Rattan Dargah and Gurudwara, a symbol of communal harmony in Bathinda Fort

Hazi Rattan Dargah and Gurudwara, a symbol of communal harmony in Bathinda FortBathinda, Dec. 27 : Punjab is also known as the land of Sufi saints and Gurus who always spread the message of communal harmony. A visit to the mausoleum devoted to Muslim Saint Haji Rattan in Bathinda Fort confirms the message.

People of different castes, creed and religion visit Saint Haji Rattan's Dargah from far off places. Also located adjacent to the mausoleum is a gurudwara devoted to the same saint.

Pomegranate farming offers a new hope to farmers in Punjab

PomegranateAbohar, Dec.

Lakhwinder Wadali taking the musical legacy ahead

Lakhwinder Wadali Amritsar, Dec. 27 : Lakhwinder Wadali's grandfather Thakur Dass Wadali was a famous vocalist of his time whose two sons formed India''s most celebrated Sufi Qawali duo, the Wadali brothers. And, today he has decided to carry forward this musical legacy and touch hearts all around.

Lakhwinder Wadali is today known for his singing which is stated to have a fine blend of classical and contemporary music.

Punjab villagers lament U.S slowdown influencing NRIs investment

LudhianaLudhiana, Dec. 27 : Living thousands of miles away from their homeland, a large number of non-resident Indians (NRIs) have never lost their fondness for India. They have always wanted to invest in India.

According to a World Bank report, nearly six million Indians working abroad sent home 30 billion dollars during 2008 making India, the top receiver of migrant remittances.

For instance, almost each family in the Giljian Village near Jalandhar today boasts of having at least one member living in abroad. The village has 300 houses.

Eight VIPs In Mohali To Lose Security

Eight VIPs In Mohali To Lose SecurityPunjab and Haryana High Court had directed that only the Heads of State, including the Chief Minister, Speaker and the Chief Justice were entitled to the escort vehicles. This would require about 50 police personnel and shall be made available from Mohali police station. ADGP handed a list of around eight persons from whom the security shall be withdrawn.

The security guards of Akali workers Amrik Singh of Mohali, Jasbir Singh, SGPC member Hardeep Singh and Sapna Sethi has already been withdrawn.

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