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Untiring contributor to Punjabi literature,
Piara Singh, honoured
WSN News

New Delhi: Punjabi Manch Delhi honoured Piara Singh M.A. for his services to the world of Punjabi literature and language. The function was held on November 25 at Academy of Fine Arts and Literature. Piara Singh made significant contriution in association with Dr Hari Singh, Giani Kuldeep Singh and Bhapa Pritam Singh. For the last 40 years, Piara Singh has been active in Delhi and has also authored two compilations of poetry. He took care of the Bangla Sahib library for 21 years and also played a key role in Punjabi Sahit Sabha;s library.

The Sahitya Academy of India had honoured Piara Singh for his translation of Khushwant Singh's History of the Sikhs. Piara Singh, who is now over 83 years of age, is serving as secretary of the Punjabi Sahit Sabha. Balbir Madhopuri, general secretary of the Sabha, said the honour extended to Piara Singh was a small way to recognise his major contribution.
 

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