Chandigarh, Oct. 5 -- Punjab has always been a repository of art, culture and literature, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said here on Sunday.

Releasing a 1,980-page book 'Punjab Da Itihaas' at Punjab Kala Bhawan here, Mann said since time immemorial, the land of Punjab has been the cradle of civilisation and culture. He said documenting a land that has witnessed centuries of triumphs, upheavals and transformation was a major responsibility. Punjab's story has always been one of resilience, sacrifice and contribution, he said.

Mann highlighted Punjab's extraordinary role in the freedom struggle and its continuing contribution to India's food security, pointing out that despite rice not being the staple food of Punjabis, the state is once a...