Punjab seeks teachers day award nominations
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has sought applications from teachers for State awards to be conferred on awardees on Teachers’ day this year. According to an official spokesman, eligible teachers have been requested to submit their application to Directorate through concerned District Education officers after getting it checked from District selection committee till July 7, 2014.
Pollution control drive starts
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government would launch a sustained drive to check the smoke emission of the vehicles to keep a check on air pollution. An official spokesman said that with Vehicular density increasing day by day, smoke emission from Automobiles are causing pollution and also becoming hazardous to health. He said that transport department has set up 421 pollution checking centres in Punjab to check the emission of vehicles and to issue pollution under control certificates to motor vehicles of all types, so as to keep the environment free of pollutants released by diesel and petrol operated vehicles
Pb welfare officers rules to be amended soon
Chandigarh: Punjab labour Department seeks to amend the Punjab Welfare Officers (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1952; a notification in this regard has been issued. The Government invites suggestions and objections from the public for the Draft Rules amendment now to be referred to as Punjab Welfare Officers. These would be received by Chief Inspector of Factories, Chandigarh from any person before the expiry of a period of forty five days from the notice publication date June 4, 2014. A spokesman said that under this amendment rule 3-A would be substituted. This amendment has been proposed by the state government in pursuance with the sub-section (2) of section 49 read with section 112 of the Factories Act (1948) and is published as required by section 115 of the said Act.
Prof Badungar named PSBCC chairman
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has appointed Professor Kirpal Singh Badungar, former president Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Amritsar, as the chairman of Punjab State Backward Classes Commission (PSBCC) Chandigarh with immediate effect. A spokesperson said that Badungar has taken charge of the office of chairman and the terms and conditions of his tenure will be issued shortly.
Rakhi bumper 2014 released
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has launched Rakhi Bumper-2014. A spokesperson said that bumper and monthly lotteries are getting big response from the people. 1st prizes for Rakhi Bumper 2014 are Rs 1 crore which would be given out of sold tickets only. 2nd prize 100 of Rs 1 lakh each and 3rd prize 1,000 of Rs 10,000 each. Fourth prize 10,000 of Rs 1000 each would be given to the ticket buyers. He said that the draw will be held on August 19, 2014. The price of a single-ticket of State Rakhi Bumper 2014 is Rs 100.
PGI to mark world scleroderma awareness day
Chandigarh: June is Scleroderma Awareness Month and June 29 is celebrated as World Scleroderma Awareness Day. In view of this, PGI have organized a panel discussion for scleroderma patients on June 26. This will help the patients to understand the disease better and hence deal with all its complications. Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system causes damage to some of the body’s own cells. In systemic sclerosis, the immune system damages the connective tissue cells, which are found in many parts of the body. If you have scleroderma, you have areas of hardening of the skin. In one type of scleroderma, called systemic sclerosis, you can also get hardening of some of your internal organs. This prevents them from working normally.
PGI to organise world vitiligo day
Chandigarh: The Department of Dermatology, PGIMER will organise World Vitiligo Day on June 25 at 10:30 am. There will be talks by international experts, vitiligo support group, public awareness lecture, information booklets and poster exhibition. Prof Torello lotti from Italy and Dr Yan Valle from VR Foundation, USA will be speaking on the importance of World Vitiligo Day. Dr Davinder Parsad, Additional Professor from the department will be moderating the session. Vitiligo (leucoderma) affects 1 to 4 per cent world population.
Get a makeover at Gian Sagar Medical College
Banur: With the healthy skin holding key to beauty, the Gian Sagar Medical College has launched cosmetic dermatology center to give healthy glow and address all beauty issues. Gian Sagar Hospital, located on Chandigarh Rajpura Road, about 20 kms from Chandigarh, has introduced the modern marvel of cosmetic dermatology away from the city settings. Specially trained in Mumbai in lasers and cosmetic science, dermatologist Dr Meghna Sharma, who is heading the center, said that though inner beauty will always be the one that creates a lasting impression but appearance is always the first impression. “This is the era of presentation, youthful looks, awareness and fine grooming. Go ahead and experience transformation, find new beginnings and infuse yourself with confidence,” she said.
Wake up to Sensitivity Campaign by Sensodyne
Chandigarh: GlaxoSmithKline’s Sensodyne, announced the launch of Wake up to Sensitivity (WUTS) campaign to create awareness about tooth sensitivity in India. Taking the sensitivity challenge head-on, the WUTS campaign aims to aware about tooth sensitivity and inspire sufferers to take action and lead a no-compromise life. Adopting a holistic approach, the campaign will comprise of four distinct streams including consumer engagement, retail initiative, dentist outreach and digital awareness campaign. The canter travelled across the Sectors 7, 10, 11 and 15 in Panchkula, and sector 63 and 3B2 in Mohali from June 20 to 22, 2014.
Nissan Terrano to be muthoot bumper prize
Chandigarh: Muthoot Finance has launched lucky Draw Contest during the holy month of Ramzan. As per the offer, customers collecting the remittance through 4500 Muthoot Finance branches in India can participate in a lucky Draw Scheme. The customer can win mobile phones and Bluetooth headsets in weekly prizes, Samsung Grand 2 phone as monthly bumper prize and a Nissan Terrano Car as the mega bumper prize. The lucky draw offer ends on July 31.