JOURNALISTIC ACTIVITIES IN COLONIAL PUNJAB RISE, ROLE, GROWTH AND CHALLENGES

This study focuses on the elements that contributed to the development, expansion, and evolution of Punjabi journalism throughout the fight for independence. Punjabi journalism, as used here, refers to the printed content in various formats, including newspapers, journals, periodicals, brochures, bills, and more. In Gurmukhi. This era was thought to be a pivotal one due to the social, religious, and political changes. It attempts to depict how Punjabi journalism has brought about a complete awakening of the nation's socio-religious and political environment, bringing it closer to the door of freedom—something that would not have been possible without it. The function and significance of journalism in colonial Punjab are discussed in this piece. I also call attention to the hardships the press faced during the battle for freedom.