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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra Punjabi Sahitya Academy faces eviction, seeks staff and new office space
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, run under the Minorities Development Department, urgently needs some staff and office space. Currently operating out of a room at Old Customs House, the Academy faces eviction as the culture department has asked it to look for alternative space on rent. 'The Punjabi Academy was established in 2018 and was reconstituted around six months ago with an 11-member team to help the Academy implement schemes. But there is no staff, and recently the culture department asked the Academy to vacate the current office at the Old Customs House and shift to another rented space,' said a source. The Academy's Executive Chairman, Bal Malkit Singh, said: 'We have requested the minority department for staff and an alternative office, and our requests are being considered positively and they will be met soon.' You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Singh added that the Punjabi Academy's annual budget was increased from Rs 30 lakh to Rs three crore.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra: Welfare schemes workshop held for Sikhs in the state
MUMBAI: Held by Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy at the Sahyadri Guesthouse recently, a minority welfare workshop dedicated to the Sikh community in the state discussed ways and means to access the government welfare schemes. It marked a significant step towards empowering the Sikh community. Convened by the Minority Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, the session began with a detailed and insightful presentation by the department, outlining the various welfare schemes available for the Sikh minority in Maharashtra. Prominent community leader Bal Malkit Singh, executive chairman of the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy, addressed the gathering and highlighted critical issues faced by the Sikh community. Several concerns were resolved during the workshop even as many other issues were taken up by the department for further action. Bal Malkit Singh said: 'This workshop is a historic step toward building a stronger partnership between the Sikh community and the government of Maharashtra. We are deeply grateful to the minority development department for their commitment to addressing the needs of our people. This initiative has brought hope, clarity and confidence to thousands of families across the state.' Among other participants included Ruchesh Jaivanshi, IAS, secretary, minority development department. Delegates from across the state also attended the meet.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra Sikh Association condemns outrageous statement of separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
MUMBAI: The Sikh community strongly condemned the recent statements by separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun . In a recent interview with a Pakistani YouTuber, Pannun made an outrageous claim that two crore Sikhs, including those serving in the Indian armed forces , would side with Pakistan in the event of a war between India and Pakistan. "These statements, made at the behest of Pakistan's ISI, are not only misleading but entirely rejected by the Sikh community. His so-called movement failed globally, lacking both credibility and support. He does not represent Sikh ideology, which is firmly grounded in nationalism and respect for India's democratic fabric," said Bal Malkit Singh , Executive Chairman of the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and Convenor of the Maharashtra Sikh Association . You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai He added that Sikhs in India stand irrevocably with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who "always respected and supported the community." Any malicious agenda promoted by Pakistani agents or their proxies will fail to break the unity of Indian Sikhs and will only further expose the illegitimacy of such nefarious designs. "The Sikh panth is built on the foundation of sacrifice, loyalty, and service to humanity. We reject every attempt by external forces to misrepresent our community. The Sikh spirit is inseparable from Indian nationalism . No propaganda, however well-funded, can ever divide us. We remain united with our nation and our leadership," added Bal Malkit Singh.
