Ludhiana, July 24 (K.L. Jit Walia): The 48th issue of the quarterly literary magazine ‘Parvaas’, published by the Centre for Diaspora Literature Studies at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Ludhiana, was formally released during a special ceremony. The magazine was unveiled by noted Punjabi writer Gurbachan Singh Jagpal (Sydney, Australia), Dr. S.P. Singh, former Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University and President of Gujranwala Khalsa Educational Council, Prof. Gurbhajan Singh Gill, Chairman of Punjabi Lok Virasat Academy, Harsharan Singh Narula, K.K. Bawa, Chairman of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Foundation, and Principal Dr. Rajinder Kaur Malhotra.
Welcoming the gathering, Dr. S.P. Singh expressed his delight at presenting the 48th issue of Parvaas to readers and highlighted the literary journey and contributions of Gurbachan Singh Jagpal toward Punjabi literature and its global promotion.
Presiding over the event, Prof. Gurbhajan Singh Gill praised Jagpal for his lifelong dedication to Punjabi literature and language. He described his visit to the college as a “sacred pilgrimage” and appreciated the Centre’s continued efforts to promote Punjabi literary heritage.
During his address, Gurbachan Singh Jagpal shared memories from his student life and literary career. He recalled writing his first short story, “Eh Ki” (What Is This?), and introduced his book “Benaam Lokan Diyan Benaam Kahaniyan” (Untitled Stories of Nameless People) to the audience.
Principal Dr. Rajinder Kaur Malhotra delivered the vote of thanks and appreciated the Centre for Diaspora Literature Studies for its commitment to preserving and promoting Punjabi literature.
Among those present were Harsharan Singh Narula, Hardeep Singh, Dr. Gurikbal Singh, Krishan Kumar Bawa, poet Trailochan Lochi, Dr. Gurcharan Kaur Kochar, Dr. Dalip Singh, Prof. Amanpreet Kaur, Prof. Manjeet Singh, Prof. Rishu Jain, Prof. Anupriya Jain, Dr. Balkar Singh, Dr. Parmjeet Singh, Dr. Harmanpreet Singh Garcha, and Rajinder Singh Sandhu. The programme was conducted by Dr. Tejinder Kaur, Coordinator of the Centre for Diaspora Literature Studies.
KL JIT WALIA
