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'Even after 33 years, the idea of Apni Mandi has survived'
For The Tribune, Ludhiana | June 11, 2019 In 1985, on return from the World Bank, I became Development Commissioner, Punjab,...
Jun 11, 2019


Punjab’s never-ending woes
For The Tribune, Chandigarh | April 7, 2019 No hope in sight: Odds seem to be heavily stacked against the people of Punjab. Tribune...
Apr 7, 2019


Gas crematoria for Punjab
For The Sunday Tribune, Chandigarh | June 25, 2017 Kaffeeklatsch: 'Media would not be intimidated', dated June 11, was a good read....
Jun 25, 2017


Delhi lobby can hit Chandigarh airport takeoff
For The Tribune, Chandigarh | September 19, 2015 Sitting in Zurich on the 50th Anniversary of Corbusier passing away, I read that the...
Sep 19, 2015


A Journey To The Other Punjab
If only the Kashmir imbroglio would end, India, Pakistan, as well as the two Punjabs would see tremendous growth benefiting everyone. For...
Apr 23, 2015


Water Crisis in East and West Punjab
Let’s tackle it with a steady application of science, says Manohar Singh Gill For The Sunday Tribune, Chandigarh | May 23, 2010...
May 23, 2010
Memories of Tarn Taran
For The Sunday Tribune, Chandigarh | June 4, 2006 June 1, 2006 is a happy day for me and all who have some connection with Tarn Taran. In...
Jun 4, 2006
Some thoughts on development
For The Tribune | April 13, 1988 It is an old truth now that the Punjab is the country's leading producer of surplus foodgrains. Ever since the start of the Green Revolution in 1967, the Punjab has continued to contribute a major part of the procurement by the Food Corporation of India. Over the period 1985-87, the State was responsible for almost 50% of the rice and 60% of the wheat given to the Central Pool. In the 1987-88 rice procurement, inspite of the drought, the Stat
Apr 13, 1988


Ludhiana redeems a promise
For  The Sunday Tribune, Chandigarh | November 4, 1979 Today the Chief Minister of Punjab will unveil in Ludhiana a 10 ft. high bronze statue of Major Bhupinder Singh, M.V.C., of Hodsons Horse, who gave his life for the country in the Sialkot sector in the 1965 war. For me, personally, it is the fulfilment of a long-cherished wish. My memories flow back, over the years, to the time when Bhupinder came to Hodsons Horse as one of the first officers commissioned after Independ
Nov 4, 1979
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