PGI celebrates World AIDS Day
Chandigarh: On World AIDS Day, the Public Health Dispensary Sector 25 run by Department of Community Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh organized a health education cum awareness camp in collaboration with Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Mohali branch. The purpose of the camp was dissemination of Information regarding HIV infection with special focus on prevention of transmission of HIV infection in pregnant women and the newborn. A health talk was given on the prevention of parent to child transmission in HIV to a gathering of around 50 pregnant women and adolescents. Dr. Urvi Sharma, Senior Resident opened the discussion and introduced HIV infection to the audience. Dr. Kirtan Rana, Junior Resident lectured the audience regarding various means to prevent parent to child transmission such as primary prevention, family planning, drug therapy and care of newborn. At the end of the talk an interaction session was held with the audience and their queries were resolved by Kamal Behal, Gurdev Singh, Manpinder Kaur, Arvinder Kaur. Health education material such as pamphlets and informative booklets were distributed to all the attendees.
Krishan Gauba elected President of IDA
Chandigarh: Dr Krishan Gauba, Head, Oral Health Sciences Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh took over as the President of Indian Dental Association (IDA), Chandigarh State branch during the elections held by Annual General Body. Dr Shipra Gupta, Associate Professor at the HS Judge Institute of Dental Sciences, Punjab University, as the Vice President and Dr. Gurvinder Dhamija, a private practitioner as ‘President elect’. Dr Sachin Rai of PGIMER was elected as the Convenor, Continuing Dental Education Programmes and Dr. Maneel Grover as the Convenor for the Continuing Dental Health Programmes.
Central Bank of India observes World AIDS Day
Chandigarh: In support of HIV/AIDS awareness, Central Bank of India in association with Chandigarh Art Academy organised a Street Play in Sector 17 Chandigarh Plaza, Banks Square and village Naya Gaon. The theme of the play was to spread the awareness and consequences of AIDS/HIV. Ajay Vyas, Field General Manager of Central Bank of India said that World AIDS Day celebration has become the most recognized health day celebration internationally. The celebration offers the key opportunity to the health organizations to increase the awareness among people, most possible access to the treatment as well as discussing the preventive measures.
Emaar MGF organises AIDS Awareness camps
Chandigarh: Real estate developer Emaar MGF land ltd celebrated ‘World AIDS Day 2015’ with the construction workers at its project sites in Gurgaon and Mohali. Various activities were organized to create awareness amongst labourers, employees and people in the immediate vicinity about HIV/AIDS and the preventive measures to control its spread. To mark the occasion this year, Emaar MGF organized AIDS awareness and education sessions, and health check-up camps, for labourers at its various project sites such as Mohali Hills in Mohali, and Capital Towers, Marbella, Palm Garden, Imperial Garden, Digital Greens in Gurgaon. To ensure the success of these campaigns, the company representatives also conducted HIV/AIDS awareness marches from the project sites to respective labour colonies and the neighbourhood.
CII-Yi holds session with Vivek High Students
Chandigarh: Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII’s) Young Indians (Yi) Chandigarh tricity chapter organised a session on Financial literacy at Vivek High School Chandigarh to accentuate the importance of financial planning in today’s world in the young minds. Sukhdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Financial Management while interacting with the students of XI and XII, provided details on the various aspects of the financial world namely inflation, risk v/s return, asset allocation, tax saving, mutual funds, systematic investment plan, term insurance, health insurance, higher education& marriage planning and retirement planning. He provided a Monthly budget activity sheet to the students which would help the students in keeping track of their monthly incomes and monthly savings. He was very positive that this activity will help the students in learning how to save money. He repeatedly suggested the students to visit their bank and get their savings account opened. He also gave examples of Warren Buffet one of the richest persons in the world and encouraged the students by stating Warren Buffet started saving at the age of 11 years.
Kisan Sanghathan collaborates with Dupont
Chandigarh: Rashtriya Kisan Sanghathan and Vegetable Growers Association of India have collaborated with DuPont to strengthen the ‘Grow Safe Food’ a campaign initiated by Government of India. These organizations jointly called upon farmers and retailers for judicious use of crop protection products to ensuring food security in India.
Third National Science Fair concludes
Kurukshetra: The third National Science Fair concluded with fanfare on the premises of Gita Neketan Awasiya Vidyalya in Kurukshetra. Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki graced the occasion and JS Rajput, eminent educationist presided over the function. Shiv Kumar, Rashtriya Mantri, Vidya Bharti was special guest on the occasion. The campus of Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya was witness to a wide range of activities for three days. Various competitions ranging from quizzes in three categories (Sub-junior, junior and senior) in Vedic Maths and Science to paper reading and model exhibitions to experiments were conducted. The closing ceremony began with the ritual lighting of the lamp. Rajput said that the youth of today must be rooted to his culture and committed to progress. He encouraged the budding scientists to go into research. He stressed upon the constructive use of science. Twelve teachers of the school were honoured by the Governor for their dedication and commitment. The school also launched its android app on the occasion. In his speech, Solanki said that Vidya Bharti the parent organisation, runs a noble mission of not only educating the masses but also building their character. Rishi Goyal, Principal, GNAV, summarised the activities sprawled over the three days.
claiming wheat or festival loan made easy
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has simplified the procedure to claim wheat or festival loan as now onward one has to apply online for getting such loan. Spokesperson said that this loan is given to only class-IV employees. Punjab government has now decided to extend online facility to get such loans. Applications for such loans would now be accepted only through online procedure.
Rs33 cr to be spent under MGNREGA in Mohali
SAS Nagar: Mohali Zila Parishad chairperson Paramjeet Kaur Badali on Tuesday said that Rs33 crore will be spent under MGNREGA scheme in SAS Nagar (Mohali) district and Rs5.12 crore has been spent under the scheme so far. Badali said that to promote sports in rural areas, three new sports stadiums at Samgoli village of Dera Bassi block, Slamatpur village of Majri block and at Ghatour village of Kharar block will be constructed. These sports stadiums will be having modern facilities and requisite sports equipment.
Monte Carlo launches Winter 2015 collection
ludhiana: Monte Carlo launched its Winter 2015 Collection which is an experimental crossing between styles and sprinkling of colors to keep customers looking bright even during the dull foggy days. The new collection includes a range of sweatshirts, printed quilts, hooded sweatshirts, zippered sweatshirts, bonded lace sweatshirts & bonded mink reversible sweatshirts.