Max Hospital organizes Free Multispecialty Health Camp in Thana Kalan

By Tricitynews Reporter

Una 19^th September:- As many as 300 people attended a Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali free multispecialty health camp at Thana Kalan, about 20 km from here today.  The camp was organized with an association of Shiv Ram Jan Kalayan Samiti, Bangana. 

A team of doctors including Dr Shyam Verma from Orthopedics, Dr Sujeet Singh Chauhan from Cardiology and Dr Ashok Gupta from Internal Medicine provided free consultations and addressed the healthcare needs of people in the camp . Free tests including bp, blood sugar, ECG and bone mass densitometry were also offered during camp.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Dogra, Sr. VP & Zonal Head, Max Hospitals Punjab said that making specialized healthcare services accessible to all sections of society is our goal. Under this process we have arranged this camp to address the health concerns of Una people who are often neglected due to distance from a good healthcare facility.

Dr. G P Malik, Medical Advisor and Director, Internal Medicine at Max Hospital, Mohali said that we have worked towards delivering unwavering patient care. We feel that it is important for people to commit themselves to a healthier future comprising of a comprehensive health check-up on a regular basis. With this objective, our team of expert doctors has come together to counsel people for their gynaecological, Orthopaedic and bone related problems.

बौद्धिक दिव्यांगों के लिए राष्ट्रीय खेल आयोजन में 500 से अधिक ने हिस्सा लिया

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- नेशनल क्रिकेट एसोसिएशन फॉर पर्संस विद इंटलेक्चुअल डिसेबिलिटीज और गर्वनमेंट रीहैबलीटेशन इंस्टीट्यूट फॉर इंटलेक्चुअल डिसेबिलिटीज (ग्रिड) द्वारा आयोजित प्रथम राष्ट्रीय खेल आयोजन आज यहां पर शुरू हुए। इस तीन दिवसीय खेल आयोजन का उद्घाटन चंडीगढ़ से सांसद किरण खेर ने किया। वहीं इस मौके पर पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी के वाइस चांसलर प्रो.अरुण कुमार ग्रोवर उद्घाटन समारोह के गेस्ट ऑफ ऑनर थे। खेल आयोजन सोमवार को सेक्टर 16 क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में शुरू हुआ। 

इस मौके पर डॉ.बी.एस.चवण, ज्वांइट डायरेक्टर, ग्रिड ने कहा कि इस स्पोट्र्स मीट का आयोजन विशेष चाइल्ड को अलग अलग खेलों में अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने का अवसर प्रदान करने के लिए आयोजित किए गए हैं। देश में ऐसा कोई मंच नहीं है जिस पर ये बच्चे राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर सहभागिता कर सकें। उन्होंने इन बच्चों के लिए खेलों और नेशनल स्पोट्र्स मीट 2016 के बारे में भी विस्तार से बताया। उन्होंने ग्रिड की विभिन्न गतिविधियों के बारे में भी बताया। 

नेशनल स्पोट्र्स मीट 2016 एक तीन दिवसीय कार्यक्रम है जिसमें 500 से अधिक खिलाड़ी शामिल हुए हैं जो कि बौद्धिक दिव्यांग (इंएक्चुअल डिस्एबिलिटी)हैं और ये 22 अलग अलग संस्थानों और देश के 7 राज्यों का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं। इन खिलाडिय़ों ने विभिन्न खेलों में हिस्सा लिया है जिनमें क्रिकेट, बैडमिंटन, टेबल टेनिस, बास्केट बॉल और स्केटिंग शामिल हैं। इन मैचों को पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी ग्राउंड, पीयू जिम्नेजियम हॉल, पीजीआई ग्राउंड, स्पोट्र्स ग्राउंड सेक्टर 46, 32, 10 और खेलों के आधार पर अलग अलग स्थलों पर खेला जा रहा है। 

चंडीगढ़ और 7 अलग अलग राज्यों की टीमें खेल आयोजन में हिस्सा ले रही हैं जिनमें पंजाब, हरियाणा, हिमाचल प्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, उत्तराखंड, उत्तर प्रदेश और दिल्ली शामिल हैं। विभिन्न खेल आयोजनों में शामिल हुए खिलाडिय़ों को 14 से 35 वर्ष के आयु वर्गों में एक-दूसरे का मुकाबला करने का मौका मिल रहा है। 

National Gymnastics Day:Pledge to Eat Healthy and Get Active

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- National Gymnastics Day is celebrated to commemorate the graceful sport that tests everything from physical strength to agility to balance and coordination. With the recent Olympics at Rio, Indian gymnastics also saw some limelight, when Dipa Karmarkar’s waltz into the finale, created history by becoming the first Indian female to qualify for the finals at Olympics. While gymnasts and sportspeople like Dipa go through rigorous training, what they consume becomes a very important part of their fitness regime.

Commenting on the importance of a healthy diet, Chandigarh based nutritionist, Aastha Khungar said that for optimum performance, there is no escaping a healthy, balanced diet. For sports and fitness enthusiasts, her recommendation is to consume more of healthy natural foods which provide protein, iron, calcium and energy. These and many other nutrients can be derived from nuts such as almonds, fruits like berries, bananas and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli etc.. In fact, nuts such as almonds are a natural source of many such essential nutrients, including healthy fats, making them a perfect, nutrient-rich snack that can help keep you going throughout the day.

Renowned Chef Vicky Ratnani swears by the versatility of almonds, and said that you can whip up some flavored almonds, in addition to plain almonds. These nuts are easy and quick to flavour and go with just about any masala/spices. Since he has been trying to get fitter himself, he always carry them in his gym bag, so he can snack on them pre or post his workout.

For all the young and aspiring gymnasts and sportspeople, eating a handful of almonds every day along with working out regularly and consuming nutritious meals will help you maintain a healthy life. Here is an easy to prepare, flavour-full recipe which is easy to prepare and munch on the go:

पितृ श्राद्ध पक्ष के उपलक्ष्य पर श्रीमद् भागवत कथा का आयोजन:बैंड बाजों के साथ निकाली गई भव्य कलश यात्रा

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- पितृ श्राद्ध पक्ष के उपलक्ष्य में धनास की अमन कॉलोनी स्थित प्राचीन शिव काली माता मंदिर में श्रीमद् भागवत् सप्ताह कथा ज्ञान यज्ञ का आयोजन किया गया। इस अवसर पर प्रथम दिन कलश यात्रा में भारी संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं ने हिस्सा लिया। यह कलश यात्रा कथा व्यास परम् पूज्यनीय आचार्य तिलकमणी शास्त्री जी महाराज के सानिध्य में निकाली गई। यह यात्रा धनास स्थित विभिन्न कॉलोनियों से गुजरती हुई पुन: मंदिर परिसर में पहुंची। यात्रा जिन जिन मार्गो से गुजरी लोगों ने उनका स्वागत किया। 

कलश यात्रा से पूर्व मंदिर में हनुमान जी का ध्वजारोहण किया गया। तद्पश्चात् भूमि पूजन किया गया। कलश यात्रा के मंदिर में पहुंचने पर श्री गणेश पूजन, वरूण पूजन, षोड्स मात्रिका पूजन, नवग्रह पूजन, पितृ पूजन, श्रीमद् भागवत व्यास पूजन, श्री लक्ष्मीनारायण पूजन व अन्य पूजन विधि विधान से करने के पश्चात् कीर्तन मंडलियों द्वारा संकीर्तन किया गया। 

श्रीमद् भागवत सप्ताह कथा ज्ञान यज्ञ का आयोजन 25 सितम्बर तक सायं 3:30 बजे से 7:30 बजे होगा तथा पूर्णाहुति के बाद ही यज्ञ संपन होगा। 

पितृ श्राद्ध पक्ष में श्रीमद् भागवत कथा श्रवण अनंत गुणदायी: इस अवसर पर कथा व्यास परम् पूज्यनीय आचार्य तिलकमणी शास्त्री जी महाराज ने श्रद्धालुओं को श्रीमद् भागवत कथा के महात्म्य के बारें में बताते हुए कहा कि पितृ श्राद्ध पक्ष में श्रीमद् भागवत कथा का श्रवण अनंत गुणदायी होता है और पितृो को अक्षय व बैकुण्ड लोक की प्राप्ति होती है। उन्होंने बताया कि कथा के रसपान से अर्थ, धर्म, काम, मोक्ष की प्राप्ति होती है। इस दौरान उन्होंने श्रद्धालुओं को आत्म देव व धुंधली बाई की कथा सुनाई तथा उन्हें अच्छे कर्म , माता-पिता की सेवा, धर्म की रक्षा करने पर भी बल दिया। 

Honda Celebrates 1 Lac Units of CB Shine SP

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) – today celebrated the 1Lac milestone of its special offering in the 125cc segment- CB Shine SP. This milestone was achieved in just 9 months of its launch.

Y. S. Guleria, Senior Vice President–Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said that following the legacy of CB Shine, the CB Shine SP is one of the highest contributors in terms of volume towards the growth of 125cc category(April’16-August’16). With appreciation from more than 1Lac happy customers, CB Shine SP with an extra dose of sporty style, performance, features and striking looks makes it very special in the segment.

Giving more details about its features he further said that with urbane sharp looks and dose styling, the CB Shine SP has been conceptualized to make the rider feel ‘Special’ and add style and dynamism to commuter segment.  A combination of sharp headlight with carved visor on top of it, lend an attractive front-look to CB Shine SP. Stylish graphics, aided by front cowl and tank graphics infuse a sense of excitement and liveliness while the curved tank with 3D emblem brings in agility and premiumness to the motorcycle. The sporty character of CB Shine SP receives a boost with the digital analog meter console and the dual tone side-cover. The combination of 5-split alloy wheels with discs adds to its distinctiveness while the strong 2-piece designed modern muffler leaves a lasting impression.

He added that CB Shine SP comes equipped with the Combi-Brake System (CBS) with Equilizer, an advanced braking systems which enhances rider-convenience. The refined Honda Engine Technology (HET) enabled 125cc four-stroke engine provides highest-in-class rear wheel power and a high power output at all speeds, making it the most refined engine in its category

The CB Shine SP comes with a unique 5-speed gear box which helps reduce vibrations at high-speed, making even the long rides calm and comfortable. The innovative ergonomics, longer-seats, longer wheel-base, an increased ground clearance and 5 step adjustable suspensions on the CB Shine SP provide for comfort of both the rider and the pillion irrespective of the road conditions. Considering the Indian road-condition, Honda has equipped the CB Shine SP with tubeless tyres, reducing the chances of immediate deflation in case of puncture.

The CB Shine SP comes in 5 stunning colors – Geny Grey Metalic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Black and Rebel Red Metallic; and is available for sale in three variants DLX, STD & CBS.

Airtel Set to Expands 4G Footprint Across Himachal Pradesh in Over 100 Locations

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today said that it plans to soon launch 4G services in over 100 towns/locations across Himachal Pradesh. Customers can now upgrade their existing 2G/3G SIMs with 4G ready USIMs completely free of cost at any Airtel retail store. Airtel 4G ready USIMs will be available in towns/locations including Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Dalhousie,  Kasauli, Kullu, Manali, Nahan, Palampur, Bilaspur, Barotiwala, Nalagarh, Parwanoo, Chintpurni, Jwalaji, Baijnath,  Gagal, Jogindarnagar, McLeodganj, Bir Billing, Sanjauli, Rehog, Jubbal, Barog, Nadaun, Nerchowk, Mashobra, Chamba Ghat, Boiloganj,  Kala-amb, Narkanda, Yoi, Rampur, Rohru, Seoni, Sundarnagar, Theog, Jabli, Kufri, Arki, Bakloh, Bhuntar, Amb, Una, Indora, Bandla, Banikhet, Koldam, Kumarhatti, Sarahan, Chunjar, Ladsa, Manpura, Dugaseri, Chewri, Baldeyan, Bota, Chougan, Moginand, Paprola, Thana, NagrotaSurian, Dhalli, Khalini, Chota Shimla, Kasumpti, Vikas Nagar, Mehli, BhattaKufer, Semetry, BCS, New Shimla, Lower Khalini, TuttiKandi, KachhiGhati, SankatMochan, Tara Devi, Chakkar, Totu, Dhanda, Dharari, Anadel, Kaithu, Lower Kaithu, Jakhu, Raj Bawan, Lakkar Bazar, Ridge, Lower Bazar, Middle Bazar, Ram Bazar, RijhanaGaon, PanthaGhati, Doordarshan, Sangti, Ramnagar, Devnagar and Phagli.

With the USIM upgrade, customers can continue enjoying their existing 2G/3G services, while staying ready to experience Airtel 4G from the day of its launch.Airtel 4G is currently available to customers in Shimla, Baddi, Mandi and Solan.

On the occasion,Manu Sood, Hub CEO - Upper North, Bharti Airtel said that we are inviting data savvy customers across Himachal Pradeshto be 4G ready with a simple upgrade to an Airtel USIM. We look forward to serving our customers with world-class services on Airtel 4G network.

Airtel 4G will allow customers to enjoy uninterrupted HD video streaming, superfast uploading and downloading of movies, music and images.

The launch of Airtel 4G across Himachal Pradesh isbe a part of Project Leap – Airtel’s nation-wide network transformation initiative. With a planned investment of Rs. 60,000 Crores over the next three years, Project Leap is a strategic company initiative aimed at perceptibly improving its network quality and delivering the best customer experience.  

IXth Dr. K.C.Chaudhuri Life Time Achievement Award 2016 Awarded to PGI Former HOD of Pediatrics

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- Professor Sunit Singhi Former Head, Department of Pediatrics, PGI Chandigarh was awarded the IXth Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri Life time Achievement Award 2016 for his excellent services to pediatrics and pediatric Critical care in a function held in Delhi on 18^th Sept 2016. In recognition of his life-time stellar contributions in promoting intensive care and emergency medicine in India and leadership role in establishing new specialties of pediatrics, the Indian Journal of Pediatrics is proud to present Professor Sunit C. Singhi its foremost award – Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri Oration – Life Time Achievement Award for 2016.

Prof Singhi successfully established India’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at PGIMER, Chandigarh and played a leading role in developing the super specialty of Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Care in India, by training numerous pediatricians. He conducted more than 100 Pediatric advanced life Support Courses all across the country and trained thousands of pediatricians in resuscitation. He started postdoctoral super-specialty DM courses, for the first time in the country in Pediatric Critical Care, Hemato-Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and Rheumatology.

It is difficult to capture all the research and academic activities and honors that Professor Singhi obtained during his career. His research accomplishments include 15 major National and International collaborative hospital / community based research projects, funded by World Health Organization, Indian Council of Medical Research, INCLEN and Pediatric Research Foundation from Karolinska Institute. He has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books, guided about 100 M.D. and 4 Ph.D. theses, while he / his thesis students have won 15 awards, including 7 ST Achar Gold Medals and 3 VB Raju awards of Indian Academy of Pediatrics and several international agencies.

His basic and clinical research helped in understanding the fluid and electrolyte balance in preterm and normal newborns, and infectious diseases especially bacterial meningitis, bronchiolitis and pneumonia. This work was adopted in the WHO guidelines for management of meningitis. He explained the pathogenesis of oxytocin induced hyperbilirubinemia and established the link between transplacental fluid overload and transient tachypnea of the newborn. His research papers are cited in textbooks and monographs and abstracted in Year-books of Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynaecology. He contributed to the development of effective antibiotic strategies for treatment of community acquired pneumonia in India and developing countries. He demonstrated the beneficial effect of inhaled corticosteroids and magnesium infusion in acute severe asthma. He has shown that simply elevating blood pressure to upper range of normal (to achieve an optimal cerebral perfusion pressure) can halve the mortality of unconscious children with central nervous system infections.

Prof Singhi has been on the editorial Board of prestigious international and national journals and an expert member for various academic committees. He has helped create curricula in PICU training and guidelines for management of sepsis, tropical fevers, and fluid therapy in critically ill children.

Prof Singhi was the President of World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) until June 2016. He did his MBBS from Jodhpur, Rajasthan University (Gold Medalist), and MD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He served as faculty at JLN Medical College, Ajmer, and University of West Indies, Kingston. He superannuated in June 2015, from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh after serving there for more than 30 years.

Actress Sayantani Ghosh Visit Chandigarh to Talk About Her Role in Naamkarann

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- Veteran film maker Mahesh Bhatt’s newly launched show; Naamkarann, has already created a stir amongst the audience for its compelling storyline. While the ace film-maker has left no stone unturned for this high-octane drama, one of the most significant aspects of Naamkarann is its stellar star cast which also includes actress Sayantani Ghosh in the lead characters. A Bong Beauty who has time and again won the hearts of the audience with her acting prowess, she will be seen playing the role of Neela in Naamkarann.

Neela is a modern girl who holds a deep connects with her cultural roots. Having lost her own mother at a tender age, Neela looks up to Dayavanti as a mother figure, someone who inspires her in every way possible. A beautiful woman, Neela is an epitome of grace and compassion for her family and friends. Experiencing adulthood, she develops feelings of love for Ashish, played by Viraf Phiroz Patel, who is living a secret life away from the one his family and Neela are aware of. As the character unfolds on-screen, we will witness how Neela is an optimist, exploring her generosity and kindness towards her new relationships in the show.

Excited about being associated with Mahesh Bhatt and a thought provoking story, Sayantani said that Neela is a strong, independent woman of today as well as a girl next door character. She has never played a character like this on television. She is an extremely generous person and she is definitely excited to portray her role for the show’s audience. She is extremely thankful to Bhatt Saab for offering her Neela. Television has always been a beautiful journey and she is glad this time it happened with a veteran who is par excellence.

She added that she is blessed to be a part of Naamkarann. It is a beautiful story of a unique girl who finds silver lining even in the darkest clouds. And what adds to the experience of the relationship which Neela and Ashish will share is the song ‘Dhoop Ka Tukda’ by legendary singers Anuradhaji and Kumar Sanuji who have come together after 25 years for the show and Bhatt Sir.”

 Mahesh Bhatt’s Naamkarann is 10 year old gritty, spunky, tough Avni’s journey to discovering her own identity without leaning on the support of a man. Arsheen Namdar plays the lead role of Avni and BarkhaBisht the role of her mother Asha.

Fiat Chrysler Organises Loyalty Camp for its Fiat Customers

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- FIAT Chrysler Automobiles India has organized its second nationwide loyalty camp this year in for Fiat customers. The service camp will be conducted at all Fiat authorised dealerships from September 19^th - 25th. This Fiat loyalty camp aims to reach out to a wide base of customers located across India.

Taking advantage of the camp Fiat customers will be able to enjoy a variety of benefits through the Fiat loyalty camps. FCA will offer special discounts of up to 15% on spare parts and 15% discount on labour (only on mechanical repairs) along with 50 point free car check-up and free top wash.

Commenting on the initiative, Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India said that FCA regularly conducts multiple service camps through the year. We encourage customers to take full advantage of these special service camps in order to maintain their Fiat cars at the lowest possible cost. We at FCA recognise that after-sales plays a key role in customer satisfaction and this is just one initiative which we are taking to make sure our customers across India can avail themselves of good value high skilled service.

Fiat exclusive Dealership executives will contact existing customers through text messages and e-mails to inform them about the camps. FCA India will also be promoting the check-up camp through Facebook and Twitter.

Renault Reaffirms its Commitment to Export of KWID to Nepal

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Chandigarh 19^th September:- Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal congratulated Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO & Managing Director on the successful launch of the ‘Renault’ brand in Nepal with its segment defining cars, KWID and Duster, offering full support to strengthen the company’s operations in the country.

Renault is one of the fastest growing global automotive brands with a legacy of 118 years of innovation and passion in the automotive industry. Renault marked its entry into the Nepal market by associating with one of the largest business groups - Vishal Group, in sync with its strategy to expand its presence in the SAARC Region. The state-of-the-art showroom facility of Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd (part of Vishal Group) has been designed basis the RENAULTSTORE concept, the new generation facilities that are conceptualized to best address the evolving needs of customers by highlighting the value of the brand, products, services and accessories in a modern and more effective manner.

To begin with, Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. will offer Renault’s segment defining cars KWID and Duster. Renault KWID, manufactured with over 98%, is an epitome of ‘Make in India’ ideology and has been a great success which revolutionized the compact hatchback segment, creating a new era in the Indian automotive history. Duster on its part is a perfect example of Renault’s core specialty of ‘concept innovation’ and boasts of superior engineering, styling, safety and comfort features. SUVs and hatchbacks are the growing segments in Nepal. Having set new benchmarks in the automotive industry, both these products will surely appeal to the customers and auto enthusiasts in Nepal as well.