Doctors advices to protect one’s heart this winter
Mohali: A talk was held for the Mohali Senior Citizens Association Members at Fortis Hospital here. Dr Arun Kochar, Senior interventional cardiologist at Fortis Hospital informed the members about perils of heart patients during winters. “There is an increased risk of heart disease in the winter and it has been seen that as the cold wave ushers in, the number of patients getting admitted in the hospital due to heart attacks, heart failure and strokes also increase," Dr Kochar said. “There are many causes of the same but primarily a mismatch between blood supply to the heart and excessive demand for the heart to work more during winter months are to be blamed. There is also a trend towards excessive consumption of high energy foods like piinias, guzuk and calories rich dairy products,” added he.
Infowiz announces tie-up for students’ placement
Chandigarh: Chandigarh: The city based industrial training organization, Infowiz Software Solutions has announced its tie-up with industries and construction companies for engineer students’ placement in next year. Kamaljot Kansal, CEO said that for CSE, IT and MCA students, we have tied with many MNCs. We will also hold students visit to Samsung industries in South Korea, Japan and Singapore for further studies tours, informed Kamaljot.
Infowiz also tied-up with a job portal company which will help students to get placed in reputed industries and companies with an assurance of 100% placement.
60 sr citizens attend health talk
Panchkula: Panchkula: As many as 60 senior citizens participated in a health talk on spine problems , which was organized by Alchemist Hospital at Senior Citizen Club in Panchkula. Dr Harsimrat Bir Singh Sodhi, consultant neurosurgery said that elderly patients are prone to spine related problems, owing to age related degenerative changes in disc (disc dehydration), ligaments (hypertrophy) and bony out-growths (osteophytes). These all changes combine to produce nerve related pain and compressive of nerves at their exit foramina. He stressed the role of physiotherapy and regular exercise in preventing early development and progression of these spine related problems. For severe compression, surgery has a good role in bringing patients back to their normal daily routine, provided it is undertaken at an early stage and with specific indications, added he.
Govt should review GST application
Chandigarh:lalit Modi, president, Chandigarh Paint Dealers Association while addressing the members to mark 18th annual day celebrations of the association said, “likewise hardware materials, government should review GST application on paint and cement related materials and consider to it reduce upto 18 percent. “Considering the growth in construction industry, paint and cement are counted in necessity not luxury, we demand GST rate reduction.” said Modi. Association
also unveiled its annual magazine. The association of 55 members across the city was formed in year 2000 to safeguards the interests of its dealer members.
Jiva Ayurveda delivers Osteo Arthritis treatment
Chandigarh: Jiva Ayurveda presented four cases of Osteo arthritis along with their diagnosis,medication, treatment and end result of the procedures. All four cases are of patients between 45 to 75 years old, one of the target age group of arthritis. “After years of research and consultations with thousands of patients, Jiva Ayurveda has created Jiva Ayunique system of osteoarthritis treatment which identifies the root-cause of each patient and customized treatment is provided. Treatment compromises of medicine, diet, exercise and lifestylerecommendations.” said Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda.
CEAT announces ‘Travel Safe’ campaign
ludhiana Jiva Ayurveda presented four cases of Osteo arthritis along with their diagnosis,medication, treatment and end result of the procedures. All four cases are of patients between 45 to 75 years old, one of the target age group of arthritis. “After years of research and consultations with thousands of patients, Jiva Ayurveda has created Jiva Ayunique system of osteoarthritis treatment which identifies the root-cause of each patient and customized treatment is provided. Treatment compromises of medicine, diet, exercise and lifestyle recommendations.” said Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda.
Marks & Spencer launches clothes exchange
Chandigarh: Marks & Spencer (M&S), the iconic British retailer announced the launch of its Clothes Exchange Programme y in association with Goonj to encourage customers to recycle their clothes and help them live more sustainable lifestyles. It is asking its customers to bring in their preloved clothing of any brand to stores across India. In exchange, the customers will receive an M&S voucher worth Rs 600 for their contribution. The programme will run across 39 stores all over India in cities including Chandigarh and Amritsar. The Clothes Exchange is designed to reduce the tens of millions of tonnes of clothing sent by the public to landfill around the world each year. All the clothes contributed will be reused and recycled by Goonj and not a single item will go to landfill, said James Munson, Managing Director, Marks & Spencer.
SBI Exclusif Wealth Management Services launched
Chandigarh: State Bank of India (SBI) launched its wealth management offering, ‘SBI Exclusif’ at Chandigarh & Panchkula. The fully equipped wealth hubs were launched by PK Gupta, Managing Director (Retail & Digital Banking), SBI Corporate Centre, Mumbai. Gupta stated that ‘SBI Exclusif’ is targeted at the fast growing affluent segment in the country. It aims to provide a comprehensive and the best in class banking experience to them. The Bank has already launched the offering in 12 major centres