NEW SUMMER TIMING FOR HEAlTH DEPTS OF UT
Chandigarh: Timings of OPD in Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh and its allied dispensaries, including Ayush Dispensaries, Community Health Centre Manimajra, Community Health Centre, Sector 22, Chandigarh and Poly Clinic, Sector 45, Chandigarh except ESI 29 and ESI 23, UT, Secretariat, Punjab and Haryana secretariat in summer from April 16 to October 15, 2014 shall be from 8 am to 2 pm.
HOlIDAY ON AMBEDKAR’S BIRTHDAY IN CHANDIGARH Chandigarh:
The Chandigarh Administration has declared Monday, the April 14 as a Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr BR Ambedkar, for all Government Offices, including Industrial Establishments in UT Chandigarh, under the Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
PANJ TAKHT TRAIN TO START FROM APRIl 18
Chandigarh: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation limited (IRCTC) has come up with a train to provide an opportunity for devotees to cover all the Sikh Takaths at one stretch, which will run the special Panj Takht Train from Chandigarh railway station on April 18. The train can be boarded from SAS Nagar, New Morinda, Sirhind, Rajpura, Patiala, Dhuri, Bathinda and Delhi Safdarjung. According to officials the package cost of the trip will be Rs 9,072 per person inclusive of all taxes.
PGI CONDUCTS lECTURES ON OBESITY AWARENESS
Chandigarh: The department of General Surgery and Endocrinology are conducting public lectures and panel discussion on obesity awareness and what is the way forward on April 13. The title will be Efficacy of laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Intensive Medical Management in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. As the PGI has recently published the study based on experience in PGI comparing results of surgery and Intensive medical therapy in Obese Type II diabetics in Obesity Surgery — one of the top rated journals on obesity. The results are of a study done on 31 patients, out of which 17 patients were treated with medical therapy for weight reduction while 14 had surgery for weight reduction (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy). The study conclusively proved that in obese Type 2 DM patients, laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is superior to IMT in terms of weight loss, resolution of comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory problems and also quality of life.
Seminar on drug de-addiction at Khalsa college
Mohali: Khalsa College in Phase 3A on Friday organised a seminar on de-addiction which was moderated by Dr Ravi Kant, an Emergency Medicine Specialist at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Dr Kant elaborated on the side-effects of drugs. The seminar saw many teachers and students participating in which Dr Ravi Kant gave a powerpoint presentation to explain reasons for drug addiction, which included genetic, tension, societal pressures and lack of attention by parents. He said at times when parents do not pay attention to their children, they come under depression and often get into bad company due to loneliness, which often pulls them into drug addiction. College principal Dr Harish Kumari said such an informative interaction must have helped a lot of students to get an insight into the issue.
Wills Clublife Spring Summer collection OUT
Chandigarh: Wills Clublife has come out with new Spring Summer collection. Featuring solid and print shirts with distinct stylised collars teamed with skinny fit trousers, look out for the double breasted waistcoat to add a wow to your wardrobe this summer. There is also Glam Safari collection for women. Easy fluid fabrics feature digital ikats, batiks and stylised animal character prints. Sateen surfaces topped with golden trims and foil prints add to your glam quotient.
ORRA announces Anniversary Sale till may 5
Chandigarh: Orra, jewellery retail chain, announced its Anniversary Sale till May 5. Sale offers perfectly cut Belgian diamond jewellery at up to 25 per cent off. Get an assured sum of Rs 1,000 off and as much as Rs 2,000 off on selective pieces of 22 carat BIS hallmarked gold jewellery at prevailing gold rates. One can also avail flat 50 per cent off on making charges of gold and silver bars and coins. Orra also offers discounts on a wide range of solitaires.
Carrier india launches 72 new models of aCs
Chandigarh: Carrier Midea India Private limited on Friday inaugurated the new air-conditioner showroom of its leading Exclusive Sales and Service dealer, Pinky Radios in Sector 35B, Chandigarh. The company also announced launch of a wide new range of residential air-conditioners for the upcoming season. With this launch, Carrier Midea India is targeting a volume growth of 40 per cent-50 per cent in business as compared to last year. The new range comprises of 37 models under the Carrier range and 35 models under the Midea range. The entire range uses only copper-condenser-based outdoor units, which enables maximum reliability and trouble-free long-term operation. Krishan Sachdev, Managing Director, Carrier Midea India said, “Our new range is comprehensive and designed to meet the critical requirements of our consumers”.