Seminar on World Mental Health Day organised
Chandigarh: On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, a seminar was organised by Dept of Psychiatry, GMCH-32 in collaboration with NGOs ‘Pryatan’ & ‘Parivartan’ on burnout among caregivers of psychiatric patients. Col Mehnidiratta, president of ‘Prayatan’ spoke about shortage of mental health professionals in the country. He highlighted the issues like burden, stigma, isolation etc which caregivers face in their day to day life.
JCB launches NEW 3DX Backhoe loader
Chandigarh: JCB India limited unveiled a new version of India’s highest selling construction equipment JCB 3DX-the new “JCB 3DXcellence” Backhoe loader. This launch follows the innovative concept of Backhoe loaders that JCB introduced in India in 1980 which was followed by continual product upgrades with feedback from customers.
Army Commander Western Command visits AFPI
Chandigarh: Army Commander Western Command, lt Gen Philip Campose, visited Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in Mohali on Friday, the first visit of Army Commander to the preparatory Institute. Director AFPI, Maj Gen BS Grewal briefed him about various training activities being carried out at the Institute. Seven cadets have already joined NDA and Indian Naval Academy. Army Commander exhorted the cadets to work hard and achieve their goal of joining the National Defence Academy and serve the mother land.
Maui Jim Eyewear launches 2 new products
Chandigarh: Maui Jim eyewear introduced two uber chic and ultra stylish products this month. Maui Jim’s latest offerings ‘Bamboo Forest’ and ‘Mavericks’ are for the festival season and are sure to increase your happiness quotient. Equipped with the best of Maui Jim’s technology, the two latest offerings from the sunglass maker come as a blast of fresh air to a summer weary user. Bamboo Forest and Mavericks is priced at Rs 10,710 and Rs 15,330 respectively.
Juvalia & You announces success in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Juvalia & You, leading fashion jewellery and accessories brand, on Friday announced its success in Chandigarh and ludhiana since its inception in this market. The brand celebrated this success with its Chandigarh Patrons and launched its Festive collection which includes necklace, earrings, bracelets to hair accessories and bags. With its considerably popular e-commerce vertical all across the country, its direct selling business has effectively pulled off 80 percent of the overall business in the last one year. With penetration in Delhi, Gujarat, Bengal, Maharashtra and North East markets, the brand has opened up new markets for its Direct Selling business in prominent regions of Punjab like Jalandhar, Amritsar and ludhiana.
World mental health week celebrated by PGIMER
Chandigarh: World Mental Health week was celebrated by National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER in collaboration with the NSS unit of the Institute. The inauguration of the function was held at Samarth, a residential centre for children. The chief guest for the event Dr BS Chavan, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, GMCH Chandigarh appreciated the efforts of Principal and students of NINE. Stating this on Friday, BS Chavan said that the celebrations were one step towards combating the loneliness and depression in elderly and maintaining a healthy social involvement in the community.