Wednesday 12 September 2018

Gaurav Wadwa from Sony SAB’s Super Sisters Has a Weak Spot Too!


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- An actor is always known by his acting and appearance and a fit body adds up to the performer’s exquisiteness on screen. Gaurav Wadhwa from Sony SAB’s show Super Sisters is one such artiste who gives his physique a lot of consideration in order to uphold a good screen presence.
Gaurav Wadhwa who plays the role of the handsome hunk Ashmit Oberoi on Sony SAB’s Super Sisters doesn’t believe in having a specific ‘fitness mantra’, but he surely does work out for at least an hour every day irrespective of his busy schedule.
Gaurav on the show as Ashmit Oberoi is falling in love with Shivani (Vaishali Takkar) who, due to various reasons doesn’t want to involve herself with him. To keep herself away from Ashmit, Vaishali is trying to get her cousin Isha (Isha Anand) and Ashmit close.
Talking about his fitness routine, Gaurav Wadhwa said that there was a time when he used to weigh 74 kilos and now he is 57. This change was not only satisfying visibly, but also from within. Living a fit life makes one feel good. He strives to keep himself in good shape so that he looks presentable on screen. He maintains it by consuming protein bars and boiled veggies. He also make sure that he work out every day and eat healthy. However, honestly, Rasgulla is his weak spot.

Preterm Baby with Complications Treated Successfully at Fortis Mohali


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Chandigarh 12th September:- In a unique case, a pre-term baby was successfully treated at Fortis Hospital, Mohali despite several complications. The baby was born through C-section on 6th November 2017 at 23 weeks of gestation (at 5 and half months of pregnancy) and weighed only 560 grams at birth. This is the first 23-week baby to have been saved in the entire region including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir.
Dr Swapna Misra, Additional Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, while interacting with media said that a 36 year old, 22 week pregnant woman came to the hospital in an emergency, with bleeding and leakage. She has no previous live issue. She had diabetes and hypothyroidism. This was a very early pregnancy, but parents were keen to continue despite there being a 70 percent chance of bad outcome. The parents agreed for conservative management. After 20 days, she delivered a baby. The Neonatal ICU team looked after the baby.
Giving the details, Dr. Sunil Kumar Agrawal, Consultant, Neonatology, Fortis Hospital, Mohaliexplained that baby of Shweta was born through C-section on 6th November 2017 at 23 weeks of gestation (at 5 and half months of pregnancy) and weighed only 560 grams at birth. At birth his lungs were very poorly developed for which he had to be put on ventilatory support right soon after delivery and was shifted to the Level 3 NICU.
Dr. Agrawal explained further that for the first 2 months of life everyday used to be a new challenge with its difficulty. At times his lung condition used to deteriorate, at times a duct in the heart (PDA) causing problems, at time difficulty in digesting feeds and at times infection is the troubling issue. But with advanced medical and nursing care, gradually he started improving and we could remove him from ventilator at 105 days of life. Even after that he used to require very small amount of oxygen and we could discharge the baby on 140 days of life. At discharge he weighed 2.9 kg and was receiving oxygen, which the parents continued at home for another one month.
Even after discharge the journey was not smooth. He has to be readmitted 6-7 times with feeding issues, respiratory illness. He said that but now he is fine weighing around 5 kg and as a fighter he conquered all the battels. That’s why we say he is a true fighter and a miracle baby in true sense.
At 23 weeks of life, most of the organs of a fetus are not properly developed and as the chances of survival of such premature babies are very slim, many parents and even doctors believe that these babies cannot survive. Therefore, many a time these babies are not given aggressive intensive care. But with advancement of medical science, such micro preemies can be offered aggressive care if parents wish to do so. However, such babies need long-term follow up for their growth and neurodevelopmental assessment, as per the doctors.

#BerokZindagi Campaign Calls for Increased Awareness and Dialogue on Asthma and Adoption of Right Treatment to Improve Patient Outcomes


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- #BerokZindagi– a multi-media awareness campaign with the aim to dispel myths and fears regarding asthma and encourage those affected by this condition to live a life without limits was launched in Chandigarh today. While striving to establish inhalation therapy as the smartest choice to combat the illness, this multi-channel initiative will also provide information & resources for both - people affected by asthma and healthcare professionals. This campaign that also aims to eliminate stigma around inhalation therapy and make it more socially acceptable will help foster further dialogue between patients and their physicians. 
Asthma is a chronic (long term) disease usually characterized by airway inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can vary over time.Asthma population- prevalence in Chandigarh is around 4-5% which will amount to about 100000 in the tri-city in the region. The pediatric asthma segment has also seen a significant increase on a year on year basis (doctors reckon they see an estimated 5 new cases of children with sneezing & coughing problems every day) On an average until date in 2018, while Chandigarh has seen a 10% increase in the number of people suffering from asthma as compared to last year, approximately, one third of Chandigarhite will develop asthma at some time, mostly before the age of 20. Meanwhile while the number of patients using inhalation therapy has increased in the last few years, an estimated 50%of asthmatics discontinue inhaler use largely in female patients and children.
The reasons for the prevalence of asthma in Chandigarh include amongst others air pollution attributed to the uncontrolled increase in vehicles, allergies, increased consumption of tobacco, incorrect treatment in children,ignorance amongst parents, seasonal variations and weather fluctuations. The percentage and volume of lung diseases, especially asthma have gone up in Punjab especially in Chandigarh.
This campaign that kicks off on September 15 follows a synergistic partnership with Priyanka Chopra - Bollywood’s global icon and an asthmatic herself to raise awareness about asthma along with helping address the stigma associated with this condition - one of the key factors responsible for patient anxiety & denial, delayed diagnosis, and avoidance of inhaler use in public.
Dr. S K Jindal, Director- Jindal Hospital, Former Professor and Head Pulmonary Department–PGI, Jindal Hospital, said that it is very significant to change the perception towards Asthma and Inhalation Therapy. While inhalation treatment can play a crucial role in reducing the impact of asthma on people’s lives, compliance is crucial.Inhaled medicines helps to deliver the drugs directly to the lungs. But we need patients to adopt the treatment as they are prescribed in order to get the full benefit. He added that inhalation therapy works to control asthma by preventing & relieving symptoms and reducing flare ups, but they will work if patients work in partnership with their GP and take them in the way they are prescribed. Expanding one’s knowledge on this conditions is vital as patients in Chandigarh stop using Inhalation therapy mid-way which makes it difficult to control the disease.
Dr. Meenu Singh, Professor in Paediatric Medicine (MD Paediatrics), Advance paediatric Centre, PGIMER, said that it remains a fact that the number of people affected by asthma in Chandigarh has gone up and we need to do a lot more work in terms of education, prevention, management and treatment of patients. It therefore becomes imperative to tackle the problem as early as possible and spread awareness on the correct and most effective way to handle it. It is broadly accepted that little or no adherence to the right treatment is a widespread issue amongst children in Chandigarh that is associated with poor health outcomes, resulting in unscheduled doctor visits and hospitalization. Inhalers are the best form of treatment as they deliver the medication directly to the lungs thereby requiring 20 times lesser dosage as compared to oral medication. They hence have the least amount of side effects.
Shourov Mukherjee, Senior Vice President, Cipla Respiratory that ongoing education is of paramount importance in chronic diseases like asthma. This is precisely where #BerokZindagi enables patients to participate and have a more effective role in their own treatment, working together with doctors to achieve optimal inhaler use and disease control, thereby living life to the fullest. While encouraging an increased dialogue on the management of asthma, this campaign also directly resonates with our endeavor of enabling people with the condition to achieve more in their daily lives.
According to WHO, between 15 and 20 million people have Asthma in India and the prevalence is high at 10% to 15% in 5–11-year-old children. #BerokZindagiaims to help millions breathe-free and is here to support asthmatics by encouraging them to opt for inhalation therapy. Shying away from the condition will not improve quality of life, accepting it will do. Asthma can be controlled with medicines, but without the appropriate treatment, it can lead to frequent attacks. 

Neelu Vaghela Inspired by Kareena Kapoor


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- We have read multiple stories of celebrities being inspired by their contemporaries while acting in a serial or a movie. So, one wouldn’t be surprised to know about veteran actress Neelu Vaghela being inspired by a yester year movie star or personality. Right? Nope. The talented actress who shall be seen playing the role of Satya Devi in Sony Entertainment Television’s show – Main Maayke Chali Jaaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo sought inspiration from the Bollywood Diva Kareena Kapoor.
Kareena Kapoor is famous for her stylish looks and some of the most vibrant roles in chartbuster Bollywood movies. Neelu Vaghela’s role of Satya Devi shows multiple facets and the dual sides of a doting mother and a career driven lawyer. Kareena’s performance as a lawyer in the blockbuster movie – ‘Aitraaz’ helped Neelu to ace her performance of a lawyer in the show. Neelu ji was so impressed with the diva’s acting skills that she watched the movie multiple times to get into the skin of her character.
Neelu Vaghela aka Satya Devi confirmed that the moment she got to know about her role of Satya Devi and her part of a lawyer, the first person that came to her mind was Kareena Kapoor. She was blown away with her performance of an advocate in Aitraaz. She don’t know how many times she have watched the movie to observe her body language and mannerisms as an advocate. It really helped to get into the character of a lawyer. She is confident that her role of Satya Devi will be loved by television audiences all over.

Anita Hassanandani Roped in Sony Entertainment Television’s Comedy Circus


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- Sony Entertainment Television’s longest running comedy show Comedy Circus is all set to make a comeback after five long years. The show which created a milestone by giving India the finest comedians is all ready to tickle your funny bone with its new and exciting season. This time, the show will give birth to a new set of comedians with laughter queen Archana Puran Singh and the handsome Sohail Khan taking the judges seat. Produced by Optimystix the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a success. From roping in top comedians to big names from TV industry, they are doing everything possible to make the show a success. The makers have now roped in the beautiful television diva Anita Hassanandani who is all set to make her mark in the comedy genre.
Anita Hassanandani shared tht this is an Optimystix production and that is reason enough for her to be a part of the show. She is really lucky for them and they are for her. We have done a lot of work together and we are a family now. Comedy is always fun. It’s like unwinding from the hectic schedule that she is currently leading and doing three shows at one time is hectic but Comedy Circus makes it easy her. Having a sense of humor means being able to laugh at, or be laughed at. Someone with a good sense of humor will appreciate both. She is really looking forward to this one.

से. 26-ई के निवासियों ने सुचारु आवागमन की मांग की थी अफसरों से: उलटे रास्ता पूरा ही ब्लॉक कर डाला ग्रीन बेल्ट के निर्माण से


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- से. 26- ई के निवासी आजकल चण्डीगढ़ प्रशासन व निगम के अधिकारियों से बेहद नाराज हैं। इन निवासियों ने मुख्य मार्ग से घरों तक सुचारु आवागमन की मांग की थी क्योंकि इसके ना होने की वजह से आये दिन भारी परेशानी उठानी पड़ती हैं। इस बाबत ईडब्ल्यूएस रेजिडेंशियल वेलफेयर सोसाइटी, से. 26-ई के प्रतिनिधि कुछ अरसा पूर्व अधिकारियों से मांग करके आये थे जिस पर कार्यवाई करने का आश्वासन मिला था, परन्तु आज स्थानीय निवासी उस समय हैरान रह गए जब यहां एक ठेकेदार ने ग्रीन बेल्ट के निर्माण का काम शुरू करवा दिया।जिससे मुख्य मार्ग तक सुगम पहुँच बिलकुल ठप्प हो गई। सोसइटी के पदाधिकारियों ने प्रशासन-निगम के अधिकारियों के इस कदम की कड़े शब्दों में निदा की हैं।
सोसाइटी के महासचिव संजीव शुक्ला ने यहाँ जारी एक ब्यान में कहा हैं कि यहां पहले ही आवागन की दिक्कत थी, अब इस ग्रीन बेल्ट के बनने से किसी इमरजेंसी में फायर ब्रिगेड व एम्बुलेंस की गाड़ियों को भी आने की जगह नहीं बचेगी। उन्होंने अधिकारीयों के इस कदम को दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण करार देते हुए कहा कि जल्द ही सोसाइटी के लोग इसके विरूद्ध संघर्ष  छेड़ेंगे।

LIC Launch New Plan ‘LIC’s Jeevan Shanti’


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- LIC Chairman Shri V.K Sharma today formally launched a new plan, ‘LIC’s Jeevan Shanti’.
LIC’s Jeevan Shanti Plan is a non-linked, non-participating, single premium annuity plan wherein the Policyholder has an option to choose an Immediate Annuity or Deferred Annuity. The Deferment period can range from 1 -20 years
The joint life annuity option can be exercised with any lineal descendant/ascendant of a family (i.e. Grandparent, Parent, Children, Grandchildren) or spouse or siblings as secondary life. If the Proposer has a handicapped dependant (Divyangjan), the plan can be purchased for the benefit of Divyangjan as nominee or as a Second Annuitant under the Immediate Annuity option.
All the annuity options under Immediate Annuity shall be available to NPS subscriber. The NPS subscribers include government employees, private companies and also those who have subscribed to NPS lite.
The annuity rates are guaranteed at the inception of the policy for both Immediate and Deferred Annuity.
Accrued Guaranteed Additions: Under Deferred Annuity, Guaranteed Additions shall accrue at the end of each policy month, till the end of Deferment Period only
Under both Immediate Annuity and Deferred Annuity policies, where purchase price is high, incentive by way of increase in the tabular annuity rate will be given to the annuitant. 
Death claim proceeds, wherever payable, can be claimed as one lump sum, installments or in annuity form.
The policy also provides liquidity as there is provision for loan and surrender as well for annuity options with Death Benefit.

राष्ट्रीय हिंन्दू शक्ति संगठन की चंडीगढ़ इकाई की कार्यकारिणी की घोषणा


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- राष्ट्रीय हिन्दू शक्ति संगठन की चंडीगढ़ इकाई की कार्यकारिणी का आज गठन किया गया। संगठन के प्रेसिडेंट डॉक्टर हिमांशु पूनिया, जनरल सेक्रेटरी दविंदर रोहिल्ला और महिला प्रेजिडेंट जगदीप कौर ने इसकी घोषणा की। कार्यकारिणी में मोनिका भारद्वाज को सीनियर जनरल सेक्रेटरी और कोऑर्डिनेटर, सुप्रिया गोयल, आरती शर्मा और पवित सैनी को वाईस प्रेजिडेंट, मीना चड्डा और आशा शर्मा को जनरल सेक्रेटरी, प्रीति जैन, गीता मिश्रा, पूनम वर्मा और राखी शर्मा को सेक्रेटरी चुना गया।
राष्ट्रीय हिन्दू शक्ति संगठन की कार्यकारिणी गठन के बाद  ड्रग एडिक्शन, महिला सशक्तिकरण , स्लम्स एरिया में शिक्षा के विस्तार, स्ट्रे एनिमल्स की सुरक्षा जैसे जवलंत मुद्दों को लेकर चर्चा की गई। 
डॉक्टर हिमांशु पूनिया और सीनियर जनरल सेक्रेटरी मोनिका भारद्वाज ने बताया कि हमारा देश इस समय विभिन्न जवलंत मुद्दों से जूझ रहा है। इन्ही पर चर्चा करने हेतु ही इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। संगठन के सदस्यों द्वारा देश के इन जवल्लन्त मुद्दों पर किस तरह से योगदान दिया जा सकता है, पर भी गहनता से विचार विमर्श किया गया। 
मोनिका भारद्वाज ने बताया कि इसके अलावा हमारे राष्ट्रीय खेलों पर भी बात की गई।


राश्ट्रीय हिंन्दू सुरक्षा संगठन की चंडीगढ़ इकाई की कार्यकारिणी की घोषणा


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- राष्ट्रीय हिन्दू सुरक्षा संगठन की चंडीगढ़ इकाई की कार्यकारिणी का आज गठन किया गया। संगठन के प्रेसिडेंट डॉक्टर हिमांशु पूनिया, जनरल सेक्रेटरी दविंदर रोहिल्ला और महिला प्रेजिडेंट जगदीप कौर ने इसकी घोषणा की। कार्यकारिणी में मोनिका भारद्वाज को सीनियर जनरल सेक्रेटरी और कोऑर्डिनेटर, सुप्रिया गोयल, आरती शर्मा और पवित सैनी को वाईस प्रेजिडेंट, मीना चड्डा और आशा शर्मा को जनरल सेक्रेटरी, प्रीति जैन, गीता मिश्रा, पूनम वर्मा और राखी शर्मा को सेक्रेटरी चुना गया।
कार्यकारिणी गठन के बाद  ड्रग एडिक्शन, महिला सशक्तिकरण , स्लम्स एरिया में शिक्षा के विस्तार, स्ट्रे एनिमल्स की सुरक्षा जैसे जवलंत मुद्दों को लेकर चर्चा की गई। 
डॉक्टर हिमांशु पूनिया और सीनियर जनरल सेक्रेटरी मोनिका भारद्वाज ने बताया कि हमारा देश इस समय विभिन्न जवलंत मुद्दों से जूझ रहा है। इन्ही पर चर्चा करने हेतु ही इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। संगठन के सदस्यों द्वारा देश के इन जवल्लन्त मुद्दों पर किस तरह से योगदान दिया जा सकता है, पर भी गहनता से विचार विमर्श किया गया। 
मोनिका भारद्वाज ने बताया कि इसके अलावा हमारे राष्ट्रीय खेलों पर भी बात की गई।





Guru Nanak's 550the Birthday: EcoSikh releases Handbook on Trees, unveils Gurbani Based Garden in Punjab


By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 12th September:- EcoSikh , an NGO committed to environment protection, launched a world-wide campaign '550 Rukh Guru de Naam'. Under this initiative people will be invited to celebrate Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary in 2019 by planting 550 trees each at their respective locations in every country of the world and especially in Punjab. The organization is targeting to reach 1 million trees by the end of next year. 
 Addressing the press at Chandigarh Press Club, EcoSikh Global President, Dr. Rajwant Singh stated that we want to highlight teachings of Guru Nanak on nature and this is the best way to exhibit the close connection of Sikh spirituality with God's creation, the beautiful flora & fauna. He added that we are confident that this will inspire not only people of Punjab and India but those across the world. As per World Health Organization, 7 million people die every year due to air pollution.  It's high time that we come together to safeguard the air by making a gift of 1 million trees for our Guru Nanak on His 550th Gurpurab. It is the best way to celebrate His love for nature and protect our Mother Earth. EcoSikh is also creating a mobile app platform to consolidate this report and it will be presented at United Nations as a unified Sikh effort for the mother earth.
He shared further that we appeal to Chief Minister of Punjab Amrinder Singh to focus on the environmental message of Guru Nanak while planning the celebrations next year and create a sacred forest of 50-100 acres in the name of the Guru in Punjab. This will be the long lasting impact of this historical celebration. This sacred forest could be at Sultanpur or any other location which has been visited by Guru Nanak. We are ready to cooperate in the execution of this plan. This could also generate eco-tourism in the region and bring employment to many.
 EcoSikh has also created a Gurbani based Guru Nanak Bagh(garden), a first of its own kind nature oasis in Punjab. Various species of trees mentioned in the Sikh scriptures, Guru Granth Sahib, has been planted at this five-acre site and it was inaugurated on August 20, 2018. EcoSikh collaborated with the citizens of Patto Hira Singh village and the Patto Eco Tree and Landscape Society (PETALS) for this project. This historical sacred spot in Moga has been visited by Guru Nanak Dev ji and by the Sixth, Seventh and the tenth Sikh Gurus as mentioned in history.
Supreet Kaur, EcoSikh India President, said that over 30 teams of 500 youngsters from Punjab, Haryana, Chhatisgarh, Jammu, Karnal, Assam and foreign cities of Derby (UK), Hong Kong, Washington DC have already started plantations under the Guru Nanak 550 campaign.
EcoSikh also released a handbook Shreni Anusar Rukhaan Di Vyontbandi, written by the renowned environmentalist, Dr. Balwinder Singh Lakhewali to empower and educate common people to engage in plantation drives.
EcoSikh also introduced Puneet Singh Thind, Director Farm Grocers, a farmer owned business group which is focused on creating a bridge between farmers and consumers and making healthy food available for mass consumption.
Expressing his feelings, the PETALS President and native of Patto Hira Singh, Sukhchain Singh said that we are thankful to EcoSikh for envisioning that Guru Nanak's 550th birth-anniversary should be celebrated with having a long lasting positive impact. Planting trees from Gurbani in the name of Guru is a win-win situation for people, earth, animals and nature. It is history being created.