I N T A C H Jalandhar Chapter

11/11/2024

Punjab

30/12/2021

Shrishti’, ‘Cosmos’ – In awe of the Creator’s creation, Guru Nanak composes the cosmic anthem at ‘Utkal’. Watch full-length of Episode 12 at https://thegurunanak.com/

"ALLEGORY, A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels" is a 24 episode docuseries that is inspired by historical texts and guided by Guru Nanak’s philosophy.

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29/09/2021

We are going to have the first hand account of the bloodiest battle of 1971 on the western front .
Col S S Cheema ,SM (Retd) had the honour of participating in the Army Operations across Basantar River near Samba area. As a matter of fact , he was the phase 1 attacking company commander
(Major at that time ) and his company was tasked to establish Bridge Head on the Pakistan side of the Basanter River.
Pakistan Counter attacked Seven times with Tanks and Infantry but were beaten back with bloody damage to them. The fiercest battle ever fought in just area of 600× 600 yards. Two officers , Maj Hoshiar Singh, PVC and 2nd Lt Khetarpal PVC
(Posthumous) were awarded highest gallantry award "Param Vir Chakra." Maj Cheema was awarded a Sena Medal.
Lt Col Mohammed Akram Raja the attacking Pak Commanding Officer was awarded Hilal-i-Jurat (Second Highest)by the Pakistan Government on the basis of a citation written by Lt Col Ved Airy, who was Commanding Officer, Indian 3 Grenadiers.
Lt Col Mohammed Raja Commanding officer from Pak Army fought gallantly, and was found dead just 50 meters away from the indian post.. As a soldier, respecting Pakistani Soldier , his citation of bravery along with his body was handed over to Pakistani forces after the battle was over. Bodies of four officers and 89 Others were also handed over to Pak. 45 Prisoners of War were captured too. According to Pak who told Maj Cheema, that 350 Dead and wounded are lying with them, besides what we handed over. The Tank Commander was also awarded the highest Pak Award-Nish E Haider.
Talk is slated on 30 September from 4.30 to 5.30 pm in virsa vihar Hall Number 2 .

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24/08/2021

Chess making

19/08/2021

LEST WE FORGET.
On 17 Aug from 4.45 pm to 6 pm , we have a speaker at Virsa Vihar , who saw partition ,lost many of his family members( including his mother ) and many hair raising incidents which you would like to listen from a person who actually gone through it; in that holocaust during partition and struggled in life to achieve something . This story is of Mr Kumar from Jalandhar. From a well settled family in Pakistan to on the roads after partition . To make both ends meet, he worked as coolie as well as Rickshaw puller. .. Real Story named "Rickshaw Puller to a Principal" of a renowned college of Jalandhar . He is 85 year old and biggest motivator for younger generation.

17/08/2021

what is the difference between hoisting and unfurling?

Well, on 15th of August, the flag is kept folded, at the bottom of the flag pole, and is pulled up to the tip of the pole before it is spread out.

This is hoisting of a flag. It signifies the country was freed after a span of colonial domination.

On the other hand, on 26th January (since 1950) the tricolour is unfurled, that is, the flag stays high up at the tip of the flag pole, (not at the middle or lower height of the pole) folded, and is spread out with the pull of the rope.

This is unfurling of the tricolour. It signifies that as a flag of an already free country, it cannot stay hung at a lower height, but is held high above.

This is a small but very significant aspect of how our tricolour is honoured with the country's history.

14/08/2021

09/08/2021

The Jamun is one of the trees held in veneration by the Buddhists and is often planted near Hindu temples because regarded as sacred to Lord Krishna and to Lord Ganesha. Lord Krishna has been described as having skin the color of Jamun. According to Hindu tradition, Rama subsisted on the fruit in the forest for 14 years during his exile from Ayodhya. Because of this, many Hindus regard Jamun as a 'Fruit of the Gods,' especially in Gujarat state of India. In Maharashtra, Jamun leaves are used as marriage pandals.
It's dense foliage provides shade and is grown for its ornamental value. It makes good fuel too. It is one of the trees on which the tasar silkworm is fed. It may be used as a good agroforestry species. The leaves can be used as fodder and flowers are rich in nectar & yield high-quality honey. Jamun tree is also used in dyeing and tanning.
Uses of Various Parts of the Jamun Tree
• It provides folate and vitamin B, carotene, phytochemicals (anti-oxidants), magnesium, potassium and fibre.
• The wood is used for making cheap furniture, railway sleepers and as a foundation to instal motors in wells as the wood is not only strong but withstands moisture as well.
• It is also used to make agricultural equipments.
• The leaves are used to decorate marriage pandals.
• The seeds are used to make herbal teas for use by diabetics.
• The fruits are used to prepare vinegar, wines, jams, jellies, squashes etc.

06/08/2021

Interesting facts about owls…
• Owls are depicted in cave paintings in France which are 15,000 to 20,000 years old and also in
Egyptian hieroglyphics (decorative characters carved on Egyptian monuments). They have
represented misfortune, death, prosperity, and wisdom.
• Owls cannot chew their prey, like all birds, they do not have teeth. Instead, they swallow small
prey whole and tear larger prey into small pieces before swallowing.
• Other sounds owls can make include screeches, hisses, and screams.
• Female owls are larger and heavier than the males of their own species.
• Owls don't have eyeballs and their eyes are long and of a tube like shape. They can't turn in their
sockets because of this shape.
• Owl feathers are velvety thick and soft, absorbing a lot of the sound of their flight.
• The tiniest owl is the Elf Owl, which is 5 - 6 inches tall and weighs about 1 ½ ounces.
• Most owls don't make their own nest and usually nest in a tree cavity or in an old nest of crow or
hawk.

03/08/2021

31/07/2021

Major wildlife sanctuaries and reserves of Jammu & Kashmir
• Dachigam- Hangul or Kashmir stag, the most endangered species of red deer
• Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve- Musk Deer, Brown & Black Bear Bear, Leopard Red Fox Etc
• Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary- Cheetal or Axis Deer
• Kishtwar High Altitude National Park- Langur, Leopard, Himalayan bear etc
• Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary- Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Chir Pheasants, Chakor etc
• Overa Wildlife Sanctuary-Hangul, Musk Deer, Serow, Rhesus Macaque, Langur, Leopard, Leopard Cat, etc
• Ram Nagar Wildlife Sanctuary- Nilgai and Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, etc
• Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary- Black Partridge, Red Jungle Fowl, Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Green Pigeon, Blue Rock Pigeon, and Rufus Turtle Dove.
• The Hemis Altitude National Park- named after the famous monastery Hemis