Jalandhar is a city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city is said to have derived its name from a devil king named Jalandhar, whose name is mentioned in the great Hindu epics of Puranas and Mahabharta.

Jalandhar

Jalandhar is a city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city is said to have derived its name from a devil king named Jalandhar, whose name is mentioned in the great Hindu epics of Puranas and Mahabharta. Some other legends say that the place has served as the capital of the kingdom of Lav, son of Lord Rama. Some others say that the city seems to have got its name from the `Jalandhar’ meaning the land submerged inside the water. So it appears that there is no anonymity on the origin of the word Jalandhar. The city always remains in limelight due to its prominence and latest news form Jalandhar can be found round the year.

Sandwiched between the plain of Beas and Sutlej Rivers the region is known for its fertile soil. Well connected by road and rail networks, it is also a bustling market for agricultural products. In addition the city is also known for its various big and small industries that produces textiles, leather goods, wood products, and sporting materials. The city of Jalandhar has served as the capital of Punjab after independence before it was shifted to Chandigarh in 1953. The city enjoys great accessibility, as it is well connected by rail and road networks from different parts of India and the world. Situated 146 kms north of state capital Chandigarh, the city lie on Delhi-Amritsar Highway. The nearest airport to the city is situated in Amritsar, 90 kms from here.

The city features a humid subtropical climate, where winters are cold and summers are hot. The economy of Jalandhar is based on agriculture and industries. There are numerous tourists attractions in Jalandhar, prominent among them are Devi Talab Mandir, Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi, St Marys Cathedral Church,Pushpa Gujral Science City. To cater to the tourists influx to the city there are a host of hotels in Jalandhar.

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Mukerjee bats for vocational training, confers honorary degree on Karzai - 20 May 2013
Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday called upon universities to lay emphasis on imparting vocational training to youth in the country while pointing out that by 2020, two-third of the workforce in the world would

Mukherjee confers degree on Karzai - 20 May 2013
Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred an honorary degree on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during the convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) here.Mukherjee and Karzai arrived

Ahead of Karzai visit, India says willing to discuss security concerns - 18 May 2013
, and from there to Jalandhar to receive an honorary doctorate from the Lovely

Mukherjee, Karzai to attend varsity convocation in Jalandhar - 17 May 2013
Jalandhar, May 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the first honoris causa degree of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the varsity's convocation to be held in this Punjab city

Karzai to visit India - 16 May 2013
Professional University at Jalandhar in Punjab where he will be conferred an honorary

Selections for Asian junior camp - 15 May 2013
the selection process for Asia Junior Football Camp in Jalandhar, Dehradun, Goa, Siliguri

Pakistan - The more things change the more they remain the same, well almost - 14 May 2013
of the Ludhiana-Jalandhar-Amritsar axis. Sweet nothings and grand promises

Pakistan - The more things change the more they remain the same, well almost - 14 May 2013
of the Ludhiana-Jalandhar-Amritsar axis. Sweet nothings and grand promises

Punjab Police raid Gurgaon builder's office - 13 May 2013
case filed by H.S. Sodhi, managing director, Fortune Rider CHR group, a Jalandhar

Chemists' shops remain shut in Punjab, Haryana - 10 May 2013
the Dilkhusha market in Jalandhar, known for wholesale and retail chemists' shops, all

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