Faridkot, Oct 6 : Baba Farid, a 12th century sufi saint, is described by many as the first major Punjabi poet. He is known to have once performed penance for 40 days at Mokhalpur and impressed the King.

Faridkot city was later named after him. Devotees from far off place converge in the city to attend the annual Baba Farid fair marking the saint''''s arrival day with faith and fervor.

Tilla Baba Farid'''' in Faridkot is the place where Baba Farid stayed and did his penance in the 13th century.

Today, the holy shrine attracts a large number of devotees who observe `Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman Purb'''', to commemorate his arrival in the city.

The Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has advised all his cabinet colleagues to refrain from making irresponsible statements. He said that the party and the government are entitled to full fill the aspirations of the people of the state on the basis of which it has come to the power. He said that all ministers and party colleagues must represent the vision and guidelines of party before their personal interests.

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has realized the need to set up infrastructural facilities to attract the prospective film directors to make Punjab as one of the Television Serial and Film shootings Tourism destination in India. 

Ferozepur (Punjab), Sep. 29 : Radio Pakistan in its latest bulletin of Punjabi Darbar programme has tried to create divisions among Hindus and Sikhs and affect the fraternal relations shared by them in Punjab.

Through the propaganda based Punjabi Durbar programme, Radio Pakistan has stated that Sikhs are a separate community and they share no historical relation with Hinduism.

But the broadcasters forgot to recount that Hindu and Sikh communities have a shared history of bravery, mutual respect and cultural celebrations between them for centuries. Besides, Sikhism has strong historical ties to Hinduism.

Ferozepur, Sep. 27: Baldev Singh Jhakar of Village Killianwale in district Ferozepur is an inspiration for all those who want to peruse sports irrespective of age. At 75, he is going strong with every passing day.

The veteran hammer thrower Baldev Singh Jhakar wants India to represent India in international meets. His devotion to sports has made him a source of inspiration for the youth.

Baldev begins the day in the playground with exercises. For Baldev Singh the mantra of life has been to keep fit and carry on his sporting spirit till the last day of his life.

Ludhiana, Sep. 26 : A lot of people in India have relied upon traditional sciences like astrology and Vastu Shastra for centuries. But the latest fascination, however, is medical astrology with astrologers suggesting various `remedial measures'' for various diseases.

For instance Sushma Soni, suffering from a brain problem, seeks medical attention. She believes astrology is her last hope. For her, Rachna, a local astrologer, could be a great help.

Astrologers say that a person''s mood varies with the alignment of stars and planets, which exert influence over the affairs of men and on people''s health.