SAS Nagar, November 7:- The District Language Office, SAS Nagar, organised a special interaction (Ru-B-Ru) with renowned scholar Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu under Punjabi Month-2026. The programme commenced with the Department of Languages’ anthem, “Dhan Lekhari Nanaka”.
Research Officer Dr. Darshan Kaur welcomed the guests and highlighted the objectives of Punjabi Month. She also spoke about Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu’s significant contribution to world philosophy, history and Sikh thought.
During the interaction, Prof. Pannu shared his views on the Punjabi language, literature, history, philosophy and Sikh thought. He emphasised the importance of the mother tongue and encouraged everyone to study literature, history and knowledge traditions to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural and intellectual heritage.
An interactive question-and-answer session was also held, during which literature enthusiasts, scholars, teachers and students asked questions related to various subjects. Prof. Pannu responded to their queries in detail.
On the occasion, the District Language Office honoured Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu by presenting him with a memento. Dr. Darshan Kaur thanked the guests and the audience and appreciated Prof. Pannu’s valuable contribution. The stage was conducted by Madam Dilpreet. A book exhibition was also organised as part of the programme.
Those present on the occasion included K.S. Guru (Retd. IAS), Prof. Kevaljit Singh ‘Kanwal’, Mandeep Rimpi, Jagtar Singh Jog, Advocate Parminder Singh Gill, Surjit Suman, Dilawar Singh, Dr. Jagmohan Singh, Baljit Kaur Buttar, Amarjit Singh Dhanowa, Harjinder Kaur Dhanowa, Dharminder Singh, Tarlochan Singh, Lakhvir Singh, Balwinder Singh Dhillon, Manjitpal Singh, Gurcharan Singh, Jatinderpal Singh, Sunilam Mand, Manjit Singh and stenography trainees.
