J&K flood: Haryana CID officials donates 1-day salary
Chandigarh: With a view to mitigate the sufferings of the injured and next of kin of those who lost their lives in floods in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the officers and officials of Haryana Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have contributed their one day’s salary, totalling Rs 11,01,100, to Haryana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Director General of Police, CID, Anant Kumar Dhul said that the officers and officials have made this contribution as a gesture of goodwill towards the flood affected people in Jammu & Kashmir.
Marathon ‘Dil ki Daud’ held for healthy lifestyle
ludhiana: To encourage and motivate people to make their heart healthy and to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, SPS Apollo Hospitals organised the “Dil ki Daud” - a mini marathon at Guru Nanak Stadium, ludhiana. More than 2500 people from across the region including leading professional athletes from across India, senior citizens, general public, corporates, patients, doctors and hospital associates participated in the marathon. Close to 100 doctors along with their families from SPS Apollo Hospitals also ran for the important cause. All participants believed that there is huge need for such events to generate awareness among the masses about how to keep their heart healthy. There were 5 categories for participation in the 5 km run, for men and women in age group of 18- 40 years and above 40 years. All runners were felicitated with participation certificates, attractive prizes and medals.
C’garh get first 120-bed pvt hospital
Chandigarh: The city has got its first 120-bed super specialty hospital and Trauma centre —”The Eden Hospital” in Phase-1, Industrial area, Chandigarh. The hospital has first of its kind state-of-art infrastructure and is equipped with all the advance medical technology including Cath lab having 15 inch flat panel detector making it one of the most advanced Cath lab of the tri-city, 16 slice spiral CT Scan has advance software which can conduct whole body scan in mere 3 minutes in case of trauma. Another unique feature of the hospital is the Modular ICU’s and Modular OT”s for providing the aseptic conditions to the patients.
‘Need to encourage energy-efficiency buildings’
Chandigarh: The Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA). Chandigarh - Punjab chapter organised a seminar on “Sustainable Architecture: Integrated Approach to Energy-Efficient Building Design” at Hotel Shivalikview here which was attended by around 100 architects and building sector professionals. Architect Dr Gunter lohnert, a leading European expert in the area of integrated environmental and energy-efficient building design said, “There is a need to integrate energy-efficiency and green building features during early-design phase to maximize energy savings”. He informed that BEEP has been popularising the concept of integrated approach to energy-efficient building design in India and has provided technical support to 10 large commercial building projects in India, resulting in potential energy savings of 25-50% in these projects.
Jesus & Mary school celebrates 150th anniv
Shimla: lauding the efforts of the Jesus and Mary School, Shimla on the occasion of its sesquicentennial celebrations, Governor Urmila Singh said that the dream which the founder of the School Sister Claudine Thevenet saw had seen realised as the school had prospered in last 150 years and it emerged as one of the pioneer educational institutes in the country with the earnest efforts of the present school faculty and management who were working with commitment for taking the level of education to new heights. Convent of Jesus and Mary was one of the oldest schools amongst others as Bishop Cotton and Auckland House School in the State capital.
MCC launches ‘SwacHChh Bharat Abhiyan’ in PU
Chandigarh: Over 200 officers and staff of the MCC, including those from the Sanitation Department, Horticulture Department, B&R Department, undertook a cleanliness drive within the campus of Panjab University and the areas of Sector 14, 15, 16 & 17 led by Municipal Commissioner VP Singh and area Councillor Saurabh Joshi during the ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The cleanliness drive has been initiated in different blocks of residential and departments of Panjab University and will continue till October 25.
Gen JJ Singh given degrees in Aryans convocation
Mohali: Aryans Group of Colleges organised its 5th convocation at Aryans campus and General JJ Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) ex Army chief and former Governor, Arunachal Pradesh was the chief guest on the occasion. Around 250 MBA, BBA, BCA and B.Ed students of Aryans were conferred degrees. While delivering convocation address, the Chief Guest General JJ Singh(Retd) motivated the students to acquire excellence in their chosen fields to move forward in their lives and contribute to nation building.
Main gate of Sankat Mochan temple open
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday dedicated the main gate of Sankat Mochan temple of Shimla constructed in traditional wooden architect and texture with features such as Metoc Panma, Mermaid, Rattan and Kailasha flowers depicting convergence of both the Hindu and Buddhists religion and culture. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the sculptor Daya Chand who along-with his wife Sarmanti and sons Arun, Ajay and Shivang Tashi and other members of the family had constructed the magnificent gate which was one of the master-piece in itself and a living example of the wooden architect. Virbhadra Singh also honoured Daya Chand and his family on the occasion.