Capt greets people on Eid-Ul-Fitr
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday extended his warm greetings to the people, especially the Muslims, of Punjab on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Capt Amarinder, in his message, said that the festival, which marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, underlines the plurality of Indian cultural ethos. He exhorted the people to celebrate the festival in a spirit of harmony and togetherness, by rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. He called upon one and all to imbibe the spirit of brotherhood that is intrinsic to the festival, which teaches us the values of compassion and tolerance.
Haryana transfers three HCS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of three HCS officers with immediate effect. Mandeep Kaur, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil)-cum-Additional Collector, Kaithal has been posted as Additional Secretary, Health, against a vacant post. Kamal Preet Kaur, Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Kurukshetra and Kaithal has been given additional charge of Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Kaithal vice Mandeep Kaur. Virat, Secretary, Haryana Urban Development Authority has been given additional charge of Secretary, Haryana Khadi and Village Industries Board against a vacant post.
Compassion & expert care to check drug incidents
Mohali: Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Mohali have advised that expert care is vital to check rising incidents of drug abuse. Stressing about need to create awareness, Dr Hardeep Singh, Senior Consultant, Department of Psychiatry said there was a need to raise awareness of the major impacts of illicit drugs as drug abuse is a major problem affecting youth of the country. United Nations observes June 26 every year as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Singh said, “In Punjab almost every third young person is into drugs even though there are stringent laws to prevent the same. Apart from some prescription drugs commonly abused drugs in the region include Heroin, Opium, Poppy Husk, Alcohol and Marijuana. Many youngsters believe these to be recreational. He added, “The use of drugs appears to be increasing in the metro cities.”
Axis My India launches Pan India - Trust Index
Mohali: Axis My India has embarked upon an initiative called Trust Index which will gauge the true representation of what consumers in the country prefer in terms of their day to day usage. Trust Index by way of its innovative model aims to empower citizens through a two way communication platform which allows public participation to voice their preference and issues. This will facilitate decision making for various stakeholders within corporate & government sectors. Pradeep Gupta, chairman & managing director- Axis My India, “Axis My India is foraying into consumer research to provide an assortment of customized products.”
500 attend free multi-speciality health camps
Chandigarh: As many as 500 people attended the free multi-speciality health camps which were organized by Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali, at Kurukshetra and Pragpur in Kangra district on Sunday. A team of doctors, comprising Dr Sudheer Saxena and team from Cardiology, Dr Manuj Wadhwa and team from Orthopedics, Dr Ashok Gupta from Internal Medicine, Aastha the Dietician , Dr Ranjit Singh from Internal Medicine, Dr Hari Om from Orthopedics, Dr Saruchi Malhotra from Eye and Dr Apoorva Verma from Gynaecology, addressed the healthcare of people during camps. The tests including blood-pressure, blood sugar and ECG on recommendation were also offered free of cost during camps.
273 devotees including 42 women donate blood
Manimajra: Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation on Sunday organized a voluntary blood donation camp at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Mauli Jagran in Manimajra. Despite scorching heat, devotees from all sections of society participated with great enthusiasm in the camp, which was inaugurated by UT Health Services and Family Welfare director Dr Rakesh Kashyap. During the camp, 273 devotees including 42 women donated their blood voluntarily. In Nirankari’s current year’s campaign which began on April 24 this year, 1,289 units of blood have been collected in five events.
800 runners participated in marathon
Chandimandir: The Marine Academy on Sunday organized marathon on International Day of Seafarer to support career in Merchant Navy. The marathon began from Chandimandir cantonment and culminated at Sukhna lake. Approximately 800 residents participated in the event organised to thank the Seafarer for their contribution to the world economy and civil society as 90 percent of worlds goods are transports by Seafarer. Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Gauri Parashar Joshi flagged off the rally.
Tree plantation drive held at Aryans campus
Mohali: A tree plantation drive by the team members of various departments of Aryans Group of Colleges was organized in the campus. Hundreds of saplings including Silver oak, Gulmohar, Chakrasia, Ashoka, Tun, Neem were planted by the students, staff and Management. Raman Rani Gupta, Director, Aryans Group said that greenery and environmental protection is necessary for the survival of the mankind. She added that everyone should feel their responsibility to create awareness and participate in tree plantation drive everywhere.
Modi enhances prestige of India: Jain
Chandigarh: Satya Pal Jain, former MP and Additional Solicitor General of India said the present Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by his strong will power, has enhanced the prestige of India in the whole world. The bold actions of Surgical Strike by the Modi Government, Judgment of the International Court of Justice in Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case, GST, granting Constitutional States to Backward Caste Commission and such type of many other bold decisions taken by Modi has made every Indian, in the entire world, to raise his head high with pride, said Jain while addressing a religious gathering in village Khudda Ali Sher here.
Haryana CM greets people on Eid
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has greeted the people of the State on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a message issued here, Manohar lal said Eid-ul-Fitr symbolised amity, brotherhood and harmony and inspires us to work whole-heartedly for the society, and shun animosity. He urged the people to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with the spirit of communal harmony, peace, love and mutual understanding which would go a long way in strengthening national unity and integrity.