The department of Punjabi invited Dr. Satish Kumar Verma, an eminent Punjabi dramatist and former Dean and Director, Youth Welfare at Punjabi University, Patiala. He delivered a lecture on Punjabi Language, Literature and Culture in the global context. He emphasized that in modern times Punjabi Language should be considered among the global languages. The audience asked a number of questions to the distinguished speaker which he answered to their satisfaction. Professor Gurmail Singh chaired the session and honoured the invited speaker. Students of Punjabi department who recently cleared the UGC-NET were also facilitated on the occasion.