The three-day Military Literature Festival concluded here on Sunday with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh honouring the units and kin of the Victoria Cross (VC) recipients from the Burma Campaign, to commemorate their gallantry in the battles...

The three-days Military Literature Festival (MLF)-2019 on Sunday concluded on a happy note and the event was a huge success as thousands of people especially students attended the enlightening sessions and enthralled by different activities carried out during...

The man, who saved number of lives by donating organs of his 22-years-old braindead son, joined an Organ and Tissue Donation awareness camp organised by Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (ROTTO) of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education...

The experts today opined that the Red Corridor, precisely described as Naxal affected area of Andhra Pradesh to Nepal, was shrinking due to delusion of ideology but still exists in the country.During a discussion on the topic that ‘Does Red Corridor Exist’...

There is urgent need to further strengthen the existing intelligence mechanism to prevent another Kargil like situation, defence experts averred here on Sunday.Taking part in session titled Lessons learnt from the Kargil war and their  implementation,...

Terming the present situation in Kashmir as one of a tinderbox waiting to burst, eminent Kashmir experts on Sunday castigated the Centre move to undemocratically revoke Article 370 as it spelled and solidified India's relation with the state of Jammu and Kashmir....

In the backdrop of the 2016 surgical strike and Balakot attack, now readers are more interested in military literature and they want to know more about the life of real War Heroes. These were the words of Mr.  Rahul Singh, author of the book 'India's...

Retired Navy officers and experts today made school students aware about the submarines during the third and last day of the Military Literature Festival in the Panel Discussion titled--Run Silent, Run Deep, Strike Hard. Admiral Sunil Lanba was moderator during...

The book written on the clandestine operation successfully executed by the Indian Navy during the 1971 war with Pakistan was discussed at lenght today during a panel discussion in the afternoon session of Military Literature Festival.The book co-authored...

A panel discussion on the topic “Creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff” was held on the third and concluding day of Military Literature Festival, here today. The panel discussion was moderated by Lt Gen (Retd) Aditya Singh and the other panelists...

The dedication and committed of Israeli people for their country has always helped them to counter the attacks of Arab countries. Even in the war, they repaired and refurbished the tanks rapidly to fight against the superior armour of the enemy. The experts...

With the initiation of Central Govt for one district, one focal point scheme, Punjab has chosen the 19 district focal points across the state which will be revamped soon. Informed, Sibin C while addressing the industry representatives at the ongoing Punjab...

In the midst of ever increasing demand for electricity and the shortage in power generation, consumers should promote solar energy and install solar powered equipment in their residential and business institutions.The idea was given by Joint Director of...

During the 14th Punjab International Trade Expo, PHD Chamber organized the walkathon on Saturday. Many students took part in spreading the message of Healthy Bones and joints of the body.Students of Amandeep College of Nursing and Guru Harkrishan Public School...

Under the able guidance and supervision of Hon'ble Executive Chairman, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, Mohali  Justice Sh. R.K. Jain and the able guidance of Sh. Rajinder Aggarwal Learned District & Sessions Judge cum Chairman, District Legal...

Destination Punjab –Opportunities Unlimited seems to justify its title as it is the perfect place to find your dream home, buying a commercial or if you’re looking for profitable investment plans. The Expo is organized by CREDAI Punjab. CREDAI Established in 1999,...

A panel discussion on the book 'The POW who saved Kashmir-Unsung Saga of Sher Bacha Brigadier Pritam Singh' written by Brigadier Jasbir Singh was held here today on the second day of the Military Literature festival. A first copy of the book was also delivered...

An interactive session on the topic ‘Imphal: The last battle of the Japanese Empire’, was held Saturday on the second day of Military Literature Festival, brought out several significant aspects of World War-II fought at the Indian land. The session was...

Eminent experts today took part in a brainstorming session on Understanding the Message of Balakot here in the ongoing Military Literature Festival at the Lake club.Air Chief Marshall (Retd) BS Dhanoa, Squadron Leader (Retd.) Sameer Joshi, Defence Experts Mr...

The book on Kashmir the Untold Story declassified written by eminent writer Maroof  Raza aptly showcases the reasons which have aggravated the Kashmir problem in the country.During the discussions on the book during the second day of Military Literature...

Indian ethos is all about moderation not given to excesses and will certainly endure the present onslaught by communal forces, the firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra averred categorically rejecting the idea of nationalism being thrust upon by centre. Setting the...

Almost all the sectors including government and private as well are under the security threat of cyber attack and the only way to protect your data is to restrict its amount of sharing on cyberspace. The panelists during ‘Spymasters and Cyber Intelligence in...

India as a nation belongs to all its citizens and dissent is not disloyalty to the government, said eminent journalist Ravish Kumar here on Saturday.Taking part in the panel discussion on the theme Ek Aur Satyagraha Bharat Ki Aatma Ke Liye, Ravish underlined...

National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel on Saturday gave a clarion call to all the stakeholders for acting together to address the environmental pollution including air, water, sewerage and solid waste management, which is the need of the...

The Governor of Punjab  VP Singh Badnore today released the book “The Flute and The Sword” The story of Meera and jaimaland the Rise and Fall of Meera authored by Maj Gen Randhir Sinh (Retd) and co authored by Karuna Sinh which depicts the story of...

As a part of the Military Literature Festival (MLF)-2019, Group Captain Kamal Singh enthralled the audience by performing a para jumping feat from an altitude of 5000 feet at Lake Club here on Saturday.Group Captain Kamal Singh flew from the Rajendra Park...

The lessons learnt from the use of armours in Burma Campaign are still relevant to the present day as it was one of the toughest wars fought by the armies.Besides, discussing the other strategic points in ‘Tanks Setting the Jungle Ablaze – Employment of...

With a vision to encourage youth’s participation in the development and progress of the state, Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Punjab is organizing a two day “Punjab State Youth Festival-2019” at the campus of Chandigarh University,...

Jallianwala Bagh was the turning point of Indian Freedom struggle after which the Indian leaders resolved not to accept the repression of British Imprealism anymore. Stating this today during a panel discussion on the second day of MLF, Member of Parliament from...

Vee Walker-Writer of the book, Major Tom's War today explained about her book-an interesting true story about the impact of WWI on a doomed generation and one Indian Army cavalry officer in particular during the Military Literature Festival.The writer narrated...

An interactive session on the topic “The leadership and campaigns of Field Marshal Slim” was held on the second day of Military Literature Festival, here today. This session was moderated by Lt Gen (Retd) TS Shergill and the participants included Maj Gen...

The country has significant potential of generation from renewable energy sources. All efforts are being taken by Government of India to harness this potential. Total Installed power capacity in India is 3.75 Lac MW, out of which 55% is met by coal, 12 %...

Punjab Governor V.P.Singh Badnore on Friday inaugurated the 3rd edition of annual Military Literature Festival here envisaging that India would become self-reliant on manufacturing its own defence weapons with cutting edge technology.Kick-starting the biggest...

Lamenting the lacaidiscal attitude of political class towards the defence needs of the country, former Army Chief General VP Malik on Friday stated that due lessons had not been learnt from the Kargil War leaving the nation vulnerable on the security front. We...

A special session to discuss the accounts of the book ‘Camel Merchant of Philadelphia’ focusing on stories from the court of Lion of Punjab-Maharaja Ranjit Singh was organised on the first day of MLF. Mr. Sarbpreet Singh, author of the Camel Merchant of...

A book titled Four Battlefronts of a Military Hero authored by Colonel Surjan Singh Randhawa was released at the first day of the Military Literature Festival. The book was released by the diginitories present on the dias Lt. Gen. HPS Kler, Mr. Dinesh...

Taking the state’s digital revolution forward, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday announced that all Punjab government entities will start dealing in new filework only on eOffice from next month.He further announced that all the documents issued...

A panel discussion on the topic “Delhi Fateh Banda Singh Bahadur Toan Ranjit Singh De Daur Da Jangi Itihas” was held on the inaugural day of Military Literature Festival that started at Lake Club, here today. This panel discussion was moderated by eminent...

Students from various schools in and around Chandigarh today participated in a discussion on book written by Brigadier Rajesh Bhaskar during the Military Literature Festival, organised by Punjab Government and UT Administration at Lake Club. The audience was...

The martial art and dance performances by various Army Regiments of the country on Friday emerged as the star attraction amongst the visitors on the inaugural day of the three-day Military Literature Festival-2019 organised at Lake Club here. The MLF-2019...

Safety measures for defense and safeguard of artillery and people were the key points for the construction of any fort and Indian forts were beautifully developed by ruling emperors minding these points. The panelists highlighted these points during Medieval...

The Kargil War was one of the most difficult and challenging in Indian history which demonstrated unparalleled valour of the Indian Army.‘The Kargil Victory: Battles From Peak to Peak’ book written by Colonel SC Tyagi gives us a glimpse about ‘untold incidents’...

Book by former IAF Officer today advocated a sustainable campaign for augmenting the technological power of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to maintain its edge over the People’s Liberation Air Force (PLAF) of China. During discussion on the book ‘The Chinese...

Governor of Punjab VP Singh Badnore today said that the mighty force led by Akbar didn’t get anything else from the historic battle of Haldighati except an elephant named Ramaprasad.Kicking off the discussion on topic ‘Who was the victor of battle of Haldighati’...

As part of the Military Literature Festival which started today, a book discussion on ‘The Bugle Calls- A life in the Indian Army’ threw light on the emotions of an officer on joining the forces besides bringing up other aspects related to the army way...

A special session on the book ‘China’s Strategic Deterrence’ took place here today at lake club as part of the Military Literature Festival which got underway today. The panelists comprised of the author of the book Colonel Anshuman Narang and Major General...

Affordable housing projects are the need of the hour as there is so much of real requirement in this segment. Even though many builders have been focusing on the premium category, the demand is still predominant in the affordable category. These were the words...

The Punjab Energy Development Agency in collaboration with Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR), Bhopal has organized one-day Brain Storming Session-cum-Interaction Meet on Biomass Based Power Plants/Co-Generation Projects/Bio-CNG/Bio-Ethanol/Bio-Coal...

State Vigilance Bureau today nabbed a Block Development & Panchayats Officer (BDPO) posted at Patran, Patiala district red handed for accepting bribe of Rs.4500.Disclosing this here today a spokesman of Vigilance Bureau Punjab said Sanjeev Kumar, BDPO...

Rejecting Military solution as the only way out for the resolution of the vexed Kashmir issue, war experts here today called for including all stakeholders especially the local residents to ensure its lasting solution.Taking part in a panel discussion here on...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday directed the Labour Department to extend the deadline for registration of members of the Building and Other Construction Workers Board till March 31, 2020, besides announcing compensation to construction...

Punjabi's have always contributed with their blood in not only in the freedom movement of our country but also in securing its borders and it is important to write Military Literature in Punjabi language. This was stated during a book discussion by Colonel B.S....

Reviewing the security preparedness in the state’s border districts in the light of the heightened threat from Pakistan-based terrorists, Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta on Thursday asked the police force to intensify checks along the border, even as he ordered a series...

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association organised a tree planation ceremony in the premises of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh on the occasion of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on 13.12.2019 at 1:15 PM in the Library...

The United States of America (USA) is on the verge of defeat in the 18 year long war with the Taliban in Afghanistan. During one of the sessions held on 'The ISI, Taliban and Afghanistan' on the inaugural day of the three day Military Literature Festival,...

The three stages of battle of Kohima fought during the Second World War was disccused on first day of the Military Literatue Festival. The panelists explained the consequences and reasons behind the battle of Kohima wherein Japan attempted to invade India...

The audience bathed in Guru Sahib’s glory as two day “Charya Sodhan Dharat Lokyee” 'light & sound' show aptly showcased the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Polo Ground Patiala. Despite disturbed weather and biting cold, a large number...

Sports,Youth and NRI affairs minister of Punjab, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi appealed industry to open new avenues of jobs while expanding their business, he mentioned that the  government is ready to provide every possible support to them.Rana Sodhi was addressing...

Socio-Economic development of a country is directly linked to literacy rate and willingness to adopt a scientific approach to address societal problems. The states which ranked  higher in terms of Human Development Index,  have got higher rank in literacy...

The fourth edition of International Seminar cum Exhibition on Naval Weapon Systems ‘NAVARMS - 2019’ with the theme ‘Make in India - Fight Category: Opportunities and  Imperatives’ was inaugurated by Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff on...