Punjabi Story Writing Competition regults declared

by Haryananewswire

CHANDIGARH, NOV 12

Haryana Punjabi Sahitya Akademi has announced the results of Punjabi Story Writing Competition organized during March-April 2012.

     While stating this here today, Director of the Akademi, Mr. Sukhchain Singh Bhandari said that the objective of the competition was to encourage the story writers towards Punjabi story writing. A total of 27 entries were received for the competition. The three stories that were selected for first, second and third prize included ‘Madaari’ written by Mr. Surinder Singh Obrai of Faridabad, ‘Patharan Cho Khidde Phul’ of Mrs. Jagir Kaur Sandhu, Ellenabad and ‘Manukhata Aje Mari Nahi’ of Mr. Iqbaal Singh, Ratia in district Fatehabad.  The winners of first, second and third prizes would be given Rs.2500, Rs.1500 and Rs.1000 respectively.

          He said that seven other stories selected for consolation prizes were namely ‘Jaap Te Janu’ by Mr. Harnam Singh of Fatehabad, ‘Kaleja Apna Nahi Vechna’ by Mrs. Indu Gupta of Faridabad, ‘Maluka’ by Mr. Lakhwinder Singh Bajwa of Rania, ‘Dish Set’ by Mrs. Kanwaljit Kaur Juneja of  Rohtak, ‘Dheeyan Ghar De Bhag’ by Gurpreet Kaur Saini of Hisar, ‘Nazar’ by Mr. Raghubir Ishar of Kurukshetra,  and ‘Joge Di Venus’ by Mr. Puran  Singh Nirala of Ellenabad. The stories selected under consolation prize category would be given prize money of Rs.500 each.

          He said that a Kahani Darbar would soon be organized   where all writers would be honoured. These stories would be published in ‘Shabd Boond’, a monthly magazine of the Akademi.

 MRS GEETA EXTENDS DEEWALI GREETINGS

The Haryana Education Minister, Mrs. Geeta Bhukkal has extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights.

          In a message issued here today, Mrs. Bhukkal said that the festival of lights signifies the victory of good over evil and strengthen our resolve to follow the true ethical values in life. She wished   the festival would bring  happiness and prosperity to all.  

 KRIDA SHRI APPOINTED UNDER PYAKKA SCHEME

With a view to promote sports among the youth in district Sirsa, ‘Krida Shri’ have been appointed in 81 villages of the district under the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) scheme.  

        While stating this today, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. J. Ganeshan said that sports kits each costing Rs 10,000   were being provided to these villages.

        He said that two sports stadia have been built in the district and these are known as Chaudhary Dalbir Singh Indoor Stadium and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium. These stadia included two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, athletic tracks, a hockey Astroturf, a cricket ground, a handball ground, judo ground and gymnastics ground. He said that three basketball coaches, two volleyball coaches, a hockey coach, a gymnastics coach, two judo coaches, and an athletic coach were imparting training at these sports grounds. Also, two other stadia were set up at Chautala and Dabwali.

 THE HARYAND PROMOTES 60 NURSES

 Haryana Health Department has promoted 60 Staff Nurses as Nursing Sisters.

        While stating this here today, a spokesman of the Department said that their posting orders have also been issued.