ITIs classes to begin from August 16
Chandigarh: Regular classes of academic session 2017-18 would commence in all government and private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Haryana from August 16. A spokesman said that directions in this regard have been issued to all Principals and Group In-charges of the ITIs. It had also been directed that students in ITIs would have to get their bank accounts linked with Aadhaar so that all types of scholarships and assistance for toolkits could be disbursed directly into their bank accounts under DBT scheme. He said that the head of the institution concerned would be held responsible if any student is unable to avail benefits of the schemes.
Sister gives brother the gift of life
Mohali: Doctors at Fortis Hospital performed a kidney transplantation when a sister donated her kidney to save her brother on the eve of ‘Raksha Bandhan.’ A kidney transplant was essential as the patient was suffering from Chronic Kidney Failure (CKD). The operation was successfully conducted by Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan, Consultant, Urology and Transplant Surgery at Fortis Hospital here. Rita Devi, 37, decided to donate her kidney to save her younger brother Surender, 35, after doctors advised transplantation to help him recover from CKD on this pious day of Raksha Bandhan.
Health talk organised
Chandigarh: On occasion of World Breast feeding week, Urban Health & Training Centre, Indira Colony under Department of Community Medicine, PGIMER organized a health talk under the guidance of Dr JS Thakur, Professor, Community Medicine, PGIMER on “benefits and importance of breast feeding” at local Aanganwadi centre. The health talk which was attended by lactating mothers and Aanganwadi workers (AWCs) was delivered by Dr M A Bashar, Senior Resident, Community Medicine in which he told about various benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby both and emphasized the need of exclusive breast feeding for first six months of life of the baby.
Bank of Maharashtra hosts car dealers meet
Chandigarh: Bank of Maharashtra, Chandigarh zone organised a car dealers meet on August 7. Car dealers of all major companies from tricity and nearby areas attended the Meet. Zonal Manager RS Bansal welcomed and expressed gratitude to the guests for their patronage. CK Verma, General Manager, Credit Priority attended the function and briefed about key features of Bank’s Car loan Scheme to the guests to have better business association with them. Guests also shared their views and gave valuable suggestions on the occasion.
IAS given additional charge
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has ordered that Rippudaman Singh Dhillon, IAS, Special Secretary, Fisheries Department will also look after the work of Secretary, Haryana Human Rights Commission, in addition relieving Renu S. Phulia of the said charge.
Two-day Wedding Show ends
Chandigarh: A two day wedding show ‘shaadiwaadi’ concluded here in Hotel J W Marriott with a fashion show, that saw models sashay down the ramp wearing latest designer wear . The wedding extravaganza was put together by The Front Row, Tanya Jain Jewellery, Royal Patyala Couture, Seven Vows, Cleopatra and JW Marriott Chandigarh.
Youth Cong protests attack on Rahul Gandhi
Jalandhar: Youth congress workers led by Angad Dutta, Youth congress President Jalandhar Cantt, burned the effigy of the BJP government to condemn the attack on party vice president Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat recently. Dutta termed it as dastardly attack, adding that the government cannot silence them. The demonstrators alleged BJP policy is to grab the power by hook or crook. Those who were present included lucky Sandhu Vice President NSUI ,Bob Malhotra Gen sec youth Congress Jalandhar Cantt and others.