Ministers, MLA from Jalandhar Punjab

Ministers, MLA from Jalandhar Punjab:
Manoranjan Kalia, Minister Jalandhar Central
Ajit Singh Kohar, Minister (Lohian)
Avinash Chander,MLA (Kartarpur Constituency)
K.D.Bhandari, MLA (Jalandhar North)
Chuni Lal Bhagat, MLA (Jalandhar South)
Sarwan Singh, MLA (Phillaur)
Amarjit Singh Samra, MLA (Nakodar)
Sarbjeet Singh Makkar, MLA (Adampur)
Jagbir Singh Brar, MLA (Jalandhar Cantt)
Rajwinder Kaur Bhullar, MLA Nurmahal

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News Papers in Jalandhar

Main News Papers in Jalandhar, Punjab: The city serves as the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations.
* Daily Nawan Zamana
* Rozana Ajit (Daily Ajit)
* Akali Patrika
* Amar Ujala
* Dainik Jagran
* Dainik Bhaskar
* Punjab Kesari
* Jagbani
* Hind Samachar (Urdu)
* Doaba Headlines
* Hindustan Times
* The Tribune

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FM Radio Station in Jalandhar

FM Radio Station in Jalandhar, Punjab:
1. Radio Mantra 91.9FM
2. Radio Mirchi 98.3FM
3. 94.3 My fm
4. BIG FM 92.7
5. All India Radio 102.7FM

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BSNL Jalandhar Officers Contact No

Telecom Department (BSNL) Jalandhar Key Officers Contact No:
Chief Gen. Manager Telecom Jalandhar = 2459805
Director (F&A) = 2210924
Dy. GM, Telecom. = 2284468
Dy. GM, City, Telecom = 2455004
Commercial Officer = 2211020

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Industy in Jalandhar, Punjab

Jalandhar has numerous hospitals, including Mahajan Eye Hospital, Thind Eye Hospital, Patel Hospital, Tagore Hospital, Oxford Hospital, Pruthi Hospital, Guru Nanak Mission Hospital, Ruby Hospital, and Ghai Hospital. Although each hospital has its own identity, Mahajan Eye Hospital and Thind Eye Hospital are on the world map for their Lasik treatments. Jalandhar is also the world's biggest manufacturer of leather tool pouches and aprons; major American and European customers buy from factories in Jalandhar. It is the biggest supplier of sports material in the country. Jalandhar was a hub of the Gandhi government's green revolution of India in the early 1960s. Dr. Dilbag Singh Athwal, a renowned scientist in plant breeding, developed India's first high-yield wheat, Kalyan. The wheat he named after his native village Kalyanpur, 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Jalandhar. Later, Dr. Athwal headed the International Rice Research Institute and the International Agricultural Development Service. Dr. Athwal took early retirement from his position as senior vice president Rockefeller Institute. The village Kalyanpur (now part of Jalandhar) has produced prominent scientists including Dr. Raghbir Singh, Dr. Rajbir Kaur, and Dr. Iqbal Singh Athwal. Jalandhar also has an electrical goods industry. Manufacturers like Hazel India, Standard Switchgears and Apex Electricals are located in Jalandhar. An international sports market is situated in Jalandhar. Major sports brands such as BAS Vampire, Bhaseen's Baspo, JJ Jonex, and Syndicate Sports come from this part of the world. Jalandhar is also known for thrust bearings and ball bearings; brands such as BKE, IBI and KKK belong to the city.

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About Jalandhar City, Punjab

Jalandhar is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh. In Hindu mythology, Jalandhara was the eponymous kingdom of a devil in Satyuga. It was also known as Prasthala at the time of the Mahabharta and as Jullundur in British times.

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