HP Guv presides over international conference
Shimla: Himachal Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said Sri Aurobindo Ghosh was a scholar, poet and Indian nationalist who propounded the philosophy of universal salvation through spiritual development. He was not only a doyen among Indian revolutionaries but also a visionary who foresaw a rising India and contributed to nation building in many remarkable ways, the Governor said while speaking on the inaugural function of the international conference on “Sri Aurobindo and India’s Renaissance” organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, here. He said the entire life of Sri Aurobindo was full of sacrifice. “The renunciation can be done differently in different subjects but it is necessary to have the spirit of sacrifice,” he said.
‘Digi-Fiesta 2021’ held
Chandigarh: With a view to provide an appropriate platform to hone the talent and intellectual skills of the students online techno-digital festival titled 'Digi-Fiesta 2021: The Essence of Virtual World' was organized by J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. A spokesperson said more than 6,000 students from 60 educational institutions from 10 states across the country had participated in the event. The festival was inaugurated by Director General of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Dr. Omkar Rai while the session was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dinesh Kumar.
Medical professionals felicitated
Chandigarh: Felicitation ceremony, “Pillars of Medical Sciences” was organised at a hotel in Chandigarh in collaboration with the Punjab, Department of Health & Family Welfare for accrediting the medical combatants who have been serving the healthcare industry from long with their indefatigable spirit especially during COVID-19 Crisis .Health Minister Balbir Sidhu thanked medical fraternity for helping common man during pandemic selflessly. The idea and the conceptualization behind the felicitation was to recognize the monumental efforts of doctors, pharmaceuticals, medical schools and social activists. The event had both private and government doctors who have shared some astounding profiles , said the organisers.
Conference to explore higher educational opportunities for Defence personnels
Shimla: A spokesperson of H.P. Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (HP-PERC) said Academia-ARTRAC (Army) interaction would be organised in headquarter Army Training Command, Shimla on August 2 under the overall aegis of H.P. Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (HP-PERC). He said the conference would be chaired by Lt. General Raj Shukla, Army Commander, ARTRAC. The discussion during the conference would be covering aspects related to research and innovation, higher educational opportunities for defence forces personnels and starting of defence and strategic courses.
Tobacco harm your lungs: Dr Behera
Mohali: Smoking has been attributed as the leading cause of lung cancer. Stressing on quitting cigarettes, bidi and hookah, Dr Digambar Behera, Director, Pulmonary Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, said, “Tobacco smoke can harm lung tissue and affect their ability to inhale oxygen. Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and this gas can limit the oxygen in your blood, thereby decreasing oxygen delivery to the organs.” Passive smokers are also at a great risk of getting their lungs affected. People who are exposed to high levels of radiation, arsenic, chromium, nickel, copper, asbestos etc. also have a high chance of developing the fatal disease, he said.