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Fazilka, also known as Bangla, is a city and a municipal council in Fazilka district of Punjab, India. In 2011, it was made the headquarter of the newly created Fazilka district. The Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (TAPI) project originating in Turkmenistan will have its last station in Fazilka.
Fazilka district is one of 23 districts in the state of Punjab in India. The district headquarters of the Fazilka District are at Fazilka.
District Fazilka, Government of Punjab | Welcome to District Fazilka WebPortal | India. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Deputy Commissioner gave a message to make the environment green by planting trees. It is very important to keep the environment clean to live a healthy and long life.
Jun 13, 2024 · 165 year old historical town Fazilka, District Fazilka, also known as Bangla, is located in southwestern Punjab (INDIA), about 325 kms west of Punjab State Capital Chandigarh, 85 km south-west of Ferozepur and 200 km south of Amritsar.
Jun 2, 2024 · 5 min read. Drive down far enough on NH7, and you will reach a border town deep on the western fringes of Punjab. Fazilka – once a trading spot known for its fine wool – was settled back in the mid-1800s.
Jun 9, 2024 · Fazilka is known for a style of jhumar dance propagated by the late Baba Pokhar Singh (1916–2002). Pokhar Singh's family had migrated from the Montgomery district of Western Punjab, and they claimed to represent the "Ravi" style of jhumar. However, Fazilka had its own style of jhummar (which they refer to as the "Satluj" style).
Rooted securely in its culture and traditions, Fazilka will make you feel like you've travelled back in time. Apart from the small town-centre, which is the hub of all activity here, there is nothing but rice and wheat fields on all sides. In fact, Fazilka is one of the major rice exporting centres of the country.
