Gov, CM ask people to follow Guru Arjun Dev
Chandigarh: The Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Administrator of UT Chandigarh Kaptan Singh Solanki, and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, along with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal and Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, on the eve of Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom day called upon the people to follow his noble teachings.
36 members nominated for grievances panel
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Tuesday nominated 36 non-official members to Jalandhar District Grievances Redressal Committee from amongst the recognized political parties and communities. A notification in this regard has already been issued. Official spokesperson said that nominated members included lok Sabha member Surinder Singh, Rajya Sabha member Irvin Khanna, SAD’s Gurbachan Singh Channi, Congress’ Rajinder Beri, BJP’s Subhash Chander, BSP’s Sukhwinder Kotli, CPI (M) Comrade Gurmit Singh, Chand Fatehpuri from Communist Party, among others.
Aero-modelling workshop organised
Chandigarh: Giving the tricity’s younger lot an opportunity to learn the basics of aviation from close quarters, Elante Mall organised a first-of-its kind Aero-modelling workshop at its ‘Elante Kids Carnival’, being held in the mall from June 4 to June 12. More than 50 super-excited children participated in this engaging activity conducted by Elante Mall where they were explained the Aero-modelling concept and fundamentals and got to participate in an activity on construction of aero model i.e. chuck glider. Manoj Agarwal, Head of Operations, said, “Elante Kids Carnival is a fantastic opportunity for parents to get their kids all set for the summer holidays by exposing them to new and stimulating activities.”
Punjab bears the burden of high rates of Hepatitis C
Bathinda: Underlining the heavy burden of chronic hepatitis C in Punjab, Dr Ajesh Bansal, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Interventional Endoscopist, Delhi Heart Institute and Multispeciality Hospital, Bathinda, said that high rates of drug abuse and the subsequent practice of sharing drug needles is the prime cause for the high rates of hepatitis C in Punjab. A recent Punjab Opioid Dependence Survey estimated that there are 2,32,856 opioid drug users in the state, of which at least one-third use the injectable method to administer drugs. “Hepatitis is primary caused by factors such as unscreened blood during transfusions, unsafe surgical practices and unsafe therapeutic injections (like those used by diabetics).
PGI doctor wins NextGen Award
Chandigarh: Dr Dhandapani SS, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in PGIMER has been honoured with "NextGen Young Neurosurgeon Award" selected by a jury of eminent neurosurgeons in the "6th International Neurosurgery Update of Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons" in Mumbai. This is for his work on "Minimally invasive keyhole approach for clipping aneurysms in Subarachnoid hemorrhage". This method may be highly cost effective compared to other modes of minimally invasive treatments available for these aneurysms.
HFCl and HelpAge India flag off a SMMU
Solan: Himachal Futuristic Communications ltd. (HFCl), in association with HelpAge India, as a part of its CSR initiative on Tuesday flagged off a Specialized Mobile Medicare Unit (SMMU) from its manufacturing facility in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The SMMU was flagged off by MP Shukla, chairman, HFCl and Madhu Madan - Country Head Resource Mobilisation, Helpage India. The SMMU will have a professional team consisting of one medical consultant, a pharmacist, a social worker, a lab technician, a physiotherapist and a driver.
SCoRe offers two courses
Chandigarh: The Indian School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe), Gurgaon is offering a unique post-graduate programme in Public Relations, with two specialisations – Political Communications and Corporate Communications. Announcing the launch of the programme, Amith Prabhu,Founding Dean said, “The professional community, both in consultancies and in-house have always felt the need for high caliber talent at all levels. If the foundation is strong, good managers and great leaders emerge. As PR becomes pivotal to the success of organisations it is important to have well-rounded talent”.
Aryans honours Start ups
Chandigarh: Aryans Group of Colleges honoured 10 successfully running Start ups of the tricity on its 10th foundation day in a programme held at ICSSR, Panjab University. Vivek Atray, Haryana cadre IAS was the chief guest on the occasion while Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group presided over the function. Start Ups including Chandigarh Bus Routes, little legends, Punjabi Current, SAAK Foundation, Trideal, Matrified.com, The Rumour Mill, Soul Bowl, 10.