Edu events held in Gurudwaras
Chandigarh: The educational competitions, dedicated to the 400th birth anniversary of Sikhs ninth master Guru Tegh Bahadur, have commence on Monday after prayers (ardas) in Gurudwaras. Spokesperson said that education officers of different districts, representatives of various committees, principals and teachers attended the prayer at Gurudwaras. The competitions will continue for about five and a half months from July 6 to December 21, include shabd gyan, song, poetry, speech, playing musical instruments, among others.
Baisakhi bumper-2020 ticket buyers refunded
Chandigarh: Punjab Government, after cancelling the draw of Punjab State Baisakhi Bumper-2020 on April 12 due to lockdown or curfew in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, on Monday announced to refund the money to the ticket buyers. Spokesperson said that the Directorate of Punjab State Lotteries had cancelled the draw, and had also issued a public notice to inform the ticket buyers that they could get their money back from the Post Offices or concerned sellers or sub agents. “If any person has purchased the ticket of Punjab State Baisakhi Bumper-2020, he can contact the concerned seller or authorized agents to get the money back by returning the ticket. Notably, the Lottery Department does not sell any bumper tickets directly in the market itself,” said the spokesperson.
HP Gov, CM greet Dalai Lama on 85th birthday
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday extended warm greetings to Dalai Lama on his 85th birthday. Governor said that the spiritual leader Dalai Lama is a revered leader and a preacher of tranquility and goodwill, while wishing him a healthy and long life. Thakur said that spiritual leader is a living symbol for world peace and has devoted his life towards pursuit of humanitarian, environmental causes and global peace.
Hry Police seize 822 kg ganja, one held
Chandigarh: In one of the biggest drug haul, Haryana Police have seized 822 kg 350 gram of ganja worth crores of rupees from a truck in Nuh district. The vehicle, which was used for the transportation of contraband, was also seized. Spokesperson said that the arrested accused was identified as Sahil, a resident of district Alwar in Rajasthan. He was nabbed by a Police team following a tip-off about the smuggling of narcotics in the district.
ventilation developed for COrona patients
Chandigarh: The researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar have developed a compact and affordable ventilation support for the less critical COVID-19 patients, a statement said on Monday. The design of the a Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) machine is such that it is easy to operate and can be assembled with ease in remote areas, villages or at home. BiPAP is a mode of ventilation which maintains positive pressure for air intake and a low pressure for expiration, the statement said. The machine is made of readily available electronic and mechanical parts and a single unit can support multiple patients, provided the airflow is sufficient. It can be used for the less critical cases where patients do not require intubation by specialized staff, the statement by the institute said.
Neha Sardana, from the department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering of IIT Ropar, along with Gaurav Pal Singh, a research scholar, developed the ventilation support, it said.