The Newspaper Section of the library serves as a vibrant hub for inspiration, recreation, and up-to-date information. In today’s fast-paced world marked by rapid knowledge expansion, newspapers and periodicals play a vital role across all disciplines—be it Science, Arts, Humanities, or Current Affairs. Recognizing this, the library offers extensive access to a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and journals covering topics of relevant interest.

This section is especially popular, with more than 50% of library visitors frequenting it, thanks in part to special access provided to members.

Key Features:

• Access to over 200 periodicals and 18 newspapers in Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu.

• Current issues of popular magazines are prominently displayed to ensure maximum visibility and usage.

• Clipping files are regularly compiled from newspapers for quick reference on:

  • Admission announcements

  • Job vacancies and employment news

  • Examination results

These files save time and effort, making important information readily available to readers.

• For academic and research purposes:

  • Selective periodicals are indexed for easy retrieval.

  • Important newspapers and journals are bound annually to maintain a long-term reference archive.

  • A 10-year archive of newspaper records is maintained, offering valuable historical insight.

This section continues to support a wide spectrum of readers—from casual visitors seeking daily news to researchers in search of relevant data—solidifying its place as an essential resource in the library.