PGI surgeon gets Dr Mahurkar oration award
Chandigarh: Prof Ramesh Kumar Sen, Orthopaedic Surgeon, PGIMER, Chandigarh has been awarded Prestigious Dr Mahurkar Oration award at Bhilai during annual meeting of Central Zone of Indian orthopaedic Association. He received this oration for his
skills in performing total hip replacement in difficult hip problems on which he gave presentation to participating orthopaedic surgeons from six major central states of India. For his surgical innovations, he has earlier been awarded by many such Oration awards, including SAARC countries Orthopaedic surgeons’ oration award, first Gold medal Oration award of Indian Orthopaedic association and many state chapter oration awards.
Haryana to spend Rs200 cr for availing potable water
Chandigarh: Haryana Public Health Engineering, Excise and Taxation Minister Kiran Choudhry said that the State Government would spend to Rs200 crore to provide adequate drinking water facility in Dadri region. Kiran Choudhry was addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of various developmental projects at various villages including in Dadri on Monday.
Punjab int’l Fashion Week from October 3-6
Chandigarh: Kingfisher UlTRA which recently forayed into Punjab, reinforced their fashion positioning by associating with the State’s biggest fashion event, Punjab International Fashion Week 2013 (PIFW). Playing host to the guests, models and other prominent personalities of the city was ace designer Sonu Gandhi while DJ Chico kept the tempo of the night high with his electric mixes.
The Emperor of Good Times kept the party spirits high as the stylish crowd mingled around with the brew of their choice, Kingfisher UlTRA. The Punjab International Fashion Week will be a four day fashion extravaganza from October 3rd-6th, 2013 at the Aveda Hotels & Resorts in ludhiana. Right from glittering evening wear to statement bridal wear, exquisite creations will be showcased by famous designers such as Rocky S, Mumtaz Khan and Riyaz Ganji.
Monitor Court cases regularly: Haryana govt
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has directed all the departments to ensure monitoring of court cases regularly with proper care and caution on day to day basis. The summons or notices received from the courts should be forwarded to the appropriate concerned authority everyday and also ensure that reply or affidavits are filed within the time limit of three working days prior to the date fixed of the cases. In a circular issued by the Chief Secretary, it has been mentioned that the nodal officers deputed for this purpose should also ensure that the cost on account of delay in filing the same.
Haryana health dept to mark IDOP today
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Department will observe International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on October 1 and would organize “Special Geriatric Clinics” at District Hospitals to administer free medical check-up to elderly people. Haryana Health Minister, Rao Narender Singh said on Monday that that medical camp would be organized at District Hospitals and a team of Specialists, which include Physician, Ophthalmologist, ENT Specialist, Orthopaedican, Surgeon, Gynecologist and Dental Surgeon, would examine older people.
Ozone day celebrated at Science City
Chandigarh: Fast depletion of stratospheric ozone layer allows harmful UV radiation to penetrate earth atmosphere and causes several direct and indirect harmful effects on human beings. The most severe and serious affect of UV radiation on human being is skin cancer. This was expressed by Dr RS Khanpur Director General Science City on the occasion of celebration of Ozone Day at Science City, Kapurthala.
‘Multiply your Gold with TBZ’
Chandigarh: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri limited (“TBZ ltd.” or “TBZ-The Original”), jewellery retailer with a legacy of over 150 years, is introducing “TBZ Gold Plan” that will multiply your gold while
putting your ‘idle’ gold into a safe hands. If the initial gold has been purchased from TBZ-The Original and simultaneously placed in TBZ Gold Plan, you will get 110 grams after 12 months. If you initially place 100 grams of gold (24 kt fine/ standard) in the TBZ Gold Plan, you can get 105 grams of gold after 12 months. After the maturity, a customer needs to avail the benefit within 90 days. Minimum of 10 grams of gold coins and bars can be placed and thereafter in multiples of 5 grams up to an overall maximum of 500 grams.
IDBI INTRODUCES ‘Golden Jubilee Freedom Deposit’
Chandigarh: IDBI, in its 50th year that began on July 1, 2013, is introducing a special “Golden Jubilee Freedom Deposit” scheme to commemorate the landmark. The limited period offer, from October 1 to December 31, 2013 comes with two special buckets, of 500 days and 50 months.
St John’s Teacher honoured
Chandigarh: Yuvsatta, an NGO honors educators and schools every year during its annual ‘International Youth Peace Fest’ with Peace Awards for their outstanding contribution to community service and spreading the message of non violence amongst youth. This year, Rashi Sethi Gupta from St. John’s High School was given this award for her voluntary work. She is the Eco Club in charge in St John’s and also takes care of the Value Education Program. Dr. Markandey Rai, Chief, Inter-Agency Coordination, Global Parliamentarians & Trade, UN Habitat, Kenya presented the award. Kavita Das, the Principal, said that she was very proud of the good work being done in school.