The renovation and modernisation of the historic Jallianwala Bagh is going on a war footing as the restoration of bullet marks on the three walls of the bagh, flooring of the “samadhi” and construction of the plaza at the entrance have almost been completed.
Architectural Heritage
Samadh of Maharaja Ranjit Singhs son in Lahore vandalised
The samadh of Sher Singh (1807-1843), son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and ruler of Sikh state of joint Punjab, in Lahore has been vandalised beyond recognition.No trace is left of the samadh of his son Kanwar Pratap Singh. Its remains have been painted red and green to merge with the mosque nearby.
The samadh of Sher Singh (1807-1843), son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and ruler of Sikh state of joint Punjab, in Lahore has been vandalised beyond recognition.No trace is left of the samadh of his son Kanwar Pratap Singh. Its remains have been painted red and green to merge with the mosque nearby.
Material Heritage
Nehru Garden all set to regain lost grandeur
With the municipal corporation planning to spend a whopping Rs 1.26 crore on landscaping and beautifying the place, there seems to be a ray of hope for the development of the historical Nehru Garden, popularly known as Company Bagh.
With the municipal corporation planning to spend a whopping Rs 1.26 crore on landscaping and beautifying the place, there seems to be a ray of hope for the development of the historical Nehru Garden, popularly known as Company Bagh.
Manuscripts
History of Sikh Gurus Retold
This aptly-titled two-volume set devoutly retells the history of Sikh Gurus by garnering material from rare sources—secondary Persian, English and old primary Punjabi, etc. These sources are significant for updating missing historical gaps.
This aptly-titled two-volume set devoutly retells the history of Sikh Gurus by garnering material from rare sources—secondary Persian, English and old primary Punjabi, etc. These sources are significant for updating missing historical gaps.
Cultural Heritage
Baba Santa Singh dies at 90
The 13th chief of the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal (Panjwan Takhat) and 90- year- old legendary Nihang leader Baba Santa Singh died at Rajindra Hospital here around 4 pm after prolonged illness.
The 13th chief of the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal (Panjwan Takhat) and 90- year- old legendary Nihang leader Baba Santa Singh died at Rajindra Hospital here around 4 pm after prolonged illness.
Editorials & Reviews
Baisakhi Celebrations in Pictures
PHN brings you a round up of all of the Baisakhi celebrations in pictures. All photos courtesy of Tribune News
PHN brings you a round up of all of the Baisakhi celebrations in pictures. All photos courtesy of Tribune News