officials to inspect soil conservation works
Chandigarh: Senior officers of the Haryana Agriculture Department and allied boards and corporations would visit and inspect soil conservation works and other facilities and projects in the state this month, said Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Abhilaksh likhi. He said that senior officers had been directed to visit before June 20, various soil testing laboratories, soil conservation works such as percolation tank, silt detention dam, check dam, drop structure, water harvesting system and water tank, and any demonstration plots. Apart from this, Heads of Departments and Managing Directors would carry out zone-wise random inspection in Hisar, Karnal, Gurugram and Ambala zones from June 20 to 30.
Civil Surgeons told to ensure tree plantation
Chandigarh: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Brahm Mohindra on Sunday ordered all Civil Surgeons to plant trees in the government hospitals to mark celebrations on ‘World Environment Day”. He said that in order to protect atmosphere as well as disease-less lifestyle, Punjab Government has chalked out an extensive plan to plant trees in the government hospitals on the occasion of World Environment Day-2017. Government hospitals, especially in the rural areas likewise Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres and Mini Primary Health Centres, have ample open space for the plantation, he said.
PGIMER organises CME
Chandigarh: The PGIMER Department of Pediatric Surgery organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on various surgical ailments in children. Prof Ram Samujh, Head department of Pediatric Surgery, PGIMER, and Prof J K Mahajan were chairperson and organising secretary of the programme, which was attended by about 100 delegates. Experts spoke on Pouch colon, bladder dysfunction, role of nuclear medicine in pediatric surgery, anesthesia in infants, undescended testes, endoscopy for urological conditons, corrosive injuries in children and medical services in Indian navy. Prof K l N Rao, who superannuated from the department recently was felicitated by the alumni of the Department.
Cancer survivors, docs take part in ramp walk
Chandigarh: Around 100 cancer survivors along with Max Hospital doctors took part in a ramp walk to mark National Cancer Survivors Day at IMA Complex on Sunday. Survivors, giving the massage not to be afraid of diseases, also took part in bhangra while competing with others along with their doctors. Senior vice president-operations of Max Hospitals in Punjab Sandeep Dogra said that we have gathered to honor cancer survivors and to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be fruitful, rewarding, and even inspiring. Meanwhile Asha Kumari Jaiswal, Mayor and Vivek Atray, motivational speaker presided over the function.
Max life records growth of 27% in FY17
Chandigarh: Max life Insurance has recorded first year premium of Rs 3,666 crore achieving growth of 27 per cent in the financial year 2016-17 (FY17). During this period, the Gross Written Premium of the company grew by 17 per cent to Rs 10,780 crore, while the renewal premium recorded growth of 12 per cent to 7,114crore. The Company recorded shareholder profit (Post Tax) of Rs 660 crore, growth of 50 per cent in FY17. Company’s claim paid ration was 88.6 per cent from previous year which was 96.95 per cent.
Walmart celebrates 8 yrs of starting ops
Chandigarh: In order to celebrate the successful completion of eight years of starting store operations in India, Walmart India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores Inc., has launched ‘anniversary celebrations’ with excitement and buzz across all its best price modern wholesale stores with ‘anniversary’ event till June 30. The first best price store in Amritsar had its grand opening in May, 2009. During the anniversary celebrations, the prizes for the bi-weekly and bumper draws include branded TV sets and motorcycles, respectively. The winners would be announced on June 30.
ISB organises lDP graduation ceremony
Chandigarh: The Indian School of Business (ISB) saw around 100 professionals across healthcare, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors graduate in the first combined graduation ceremony of long Duration Programmes (lDP) at its Mohali campus. Chief Guest of the ceremony, Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore handed over the certificates to the students. Badnore said, “India is growing at a rapid pace and you all have to be multidisciplinary in your approach. Healthcare, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Public Policy are sectors crucial to the growth of the economy and they need leaders who have the talent, skills and the ability to drive growth in their organizations, which, in turn will accelerate the progress of our economy.”
Governor Tripura to visit Aryans College
Mohali: Governor Tripura Tathagata Roy will be the chief guest in Aryans 11th foundation day to be celebrated at Aryans Campus. The function would be followed by the felicitation ceremony of 11 Start ups, 11 NGOs, 11 Topper students, 11 best team members etc.Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group said that on the occasion 7th Convocation of Aryans Group of Colleges will also be held in which degrees to students of B.Tech (2011-15, 2012-16), BBA (2013-16), BCA (2013-16), MBA (2014-16), BA (2013-16), B.Ed (2014-15) Batches would be conferred.