Hero Motocorp Brings ‘Xtracks-Live The Thrill’ to Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 28^th Feb:- Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today organized its popular riding experience –‘XTracks – Live the Thrill’ in the Chandigarh.

The event provided an exciting opportunity for participants to experience the Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2020 – the Hero XPulse 200, on a specially-curated thrilling off-road zone.

This was the first edition of XTracks, where participants also got the opportunity to ride on the recently launched XPulse 200 Rally Kit.

In addition to showcasing the capabilities of Hero XPulse 200 and XPulse 200 Rally Kit on multiple terrains, the XTracks experience also aims to impart critical riding skills to enthusiasts and riders, thereby enhancing their riding abilities. It makes riding more fun, and yet safe for them.

At the XTracks Experience, the participants were first provided with product and safety briefings that help them to understand the capabilities of the bike and inculcate safe riding habits. Following the briefings, riders were led on a specially curated on-and-off-road track by expert riders from Hero MotoCorp. The tracks included obstacles that help riders test the characteristic features of the XPulse 200 and it’s Rally Kit.

Chandigarh is the tenth location to host the multi-city event after Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow, Kochi and Guwahati. Each of these locations witnessed eager participation from hundreds of riders and enthusiasts.

This edition of XTracks experience is special for another reason. It was held in tandem with the 33^rd Hero SJOBA Rally. The Hero SJOBA Rally is the oldest rally in the region and Hero MotoCorp is the title sponsor of the Rally for the second consecutive year.

SPEAK’s Seminar on ‘Use and Abuse of Drugs and India’s Pharma Conundrum’ Held

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Chandigarh 28^th Feb:- The Society for Promotion of Ethical and Affordable health Care organized a seminar ‘Use and Abuse of drugs and India’s pharma conundrum’ at Press Club, Sector 27, Chandigarh on Friday.

The seminar witnessed presentations by eminent speakers from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Panjab University (PU), Media fraternity, Administration and civil society.

Dr. R. Kumar President (SPEAK) India while explaining the theme of the seminar said that the focus of this seminar is on assuring the availability, cost and quality of prescription drugs, besides eliminating the abuse of drugs by patients and doctors.  Most ailments can be prevented through healthy life style and clean environment.

On this occasion, Ajit Singh Chatha former Chief Secretary Punjab and Justice J.C. Verma President High Court daily Lok Adalat were the guests of honour.

The seminar also saw lively interaction in the Panel discussion among the panelists on the one hand and the panel versus distinguished gathering on the other.

While opening the discussion Dr. S.K.Jindal Director Jindal clinics clarified as to what is use and what is abuse of prescription drugs.

Dr. Shankar Prinja from PGI dealt with issues like medical debt and poverty and how drugs can be made affordable, while Dr. C.S. Gautam from GMCH spoke on rational use of medicines and the need for medical audit to eliminate abuse of prescription medicines.

Drifting forward at session, Prof Rajinder Kaur from PU outlined the existing laws that are supposed to control the pricing and quality of drugs and how they have failed to do the needful.

Adding to this, Harvinder Khetal from the Tribune spoke on that how community can be saved from prohibitive and un-necessary cost of medicines.

In the concluding, A S Chatha and Justice Verma dwelt on governance and legal aspects and how the government can have better control on drug administration in the interest of the patients.

Others who participated in the discussion and made valuable comments included R.K Taneja IAS, Prof Keerti Pradhan Dean Chitkara University, Arundeep Ahluwaia professor emeritus Panjab University  and advocate Namish Sodhi.

‘CII Applauds Haryana Budget’: Sunjay Kapur

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Chandigarh 28^th Feb:- Appreciating the announcements made in Haryana Budget 2020-21 presented by Manohar Lal, Chief Minister, Haryana, Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, CII Haryana State Council & Chairman, Sona COMSTAR said that the budget’s focus on education, health, security and self-reliance is a significant step towards promoting equitable growth in the state.

Sunjay Kapur congratulated the State Government for presenting a good budget and mentioned that the State’s decision to introduce no new taxes is a welcome move. He also welcomed the Government’s decision to provide isosorbide Dinitrate tablets used to treat heart failure, free of cost at public places in the state. He further appreciated the State’s decision to launch Skill Training Programmes for Registered Medical Practitioners in the State through Vishwakarma Skill University.

Lauding the state’s decision to increase allocation for the education sector by 28% and announcements for opening 116 new model schools across the state, English medium schools and digital libraries in rural areas, Sunjay Kapur said that this move will go a long way in increasing literacy rate in Haryana.

The State’s announcement to set up 24 new Model Industrial Training Institutes fitted with modern equipment, trained staff, internet connection and other required facilities in the year 2020-21 will enhance the availability of technically qualified work force for industry.

As presence of sound infrastructure is key to economic growth, Sunjay Kapur lauded the state’s announcements to construct Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges in the state under a special programme at all the National Highways passing through the State, State Highways and main District Roads in the year 2020-21.

He expressed his happiness over Haryana’s performance in the Ease of Doing Business Index and mentioned that the Government’s efforts in formulating and implementing “New Enterprise Promotion Policy 2015” are yielding desired results.

Speaking on the announcements made for the agriculture sector, he said that the State’s decisions to encourage organic farming and setting up of Stubble Purchase Centres in each block of affected districts are welcome moves as in addition to improving the quality of crops being produced such steps will also help controlling environmental pollution.

Bangalore's Renowned Vivekananda Health Global Soon at Chandigarh: FHR Collaborates with Vivekananda Health Global in Chandigarh to Open Center

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Chandigarh 28^th Feb:- In response to the growing demand for integrated health & wellness services, one of North India’s finest luxury resorts Forest Hill Golf & Country Club signed an agreement on 28 February, 2020 with Vivekananda Health Global, Bengaluru. Vivekananda health Global is an initiative of Vyasa Health Care which is an industry partner of VYASA (Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana), Bengaluru. Vivekananda Health Global (VHG) is the first international chain of integrative medicine centers across India and abroad, promoting the integration of Indian systems of medicine - Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy along with conventional medicine. They believe in complementing tradition with science.

Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor, SVYASA and President of VYASA is widely recognized across the world as a ‘Scientist turned Yoga Guru’. He is a visionary, scientist, educationist and a spiritual master. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016. He has the distinction of starting the first-ever Yoga University (S-VYASA) at Bengaluru, India, as well as Vivekananda Yoga University (VAYU) at California, USA. He has contributed extensively to Yoga Research, Therapy and Education for over four decades. Evidence based Integrative medicine is one of his global initiatives and the new VHG center in Chandigarh is will bring in the expertise from Bengaluru for northern India.

The agreement was signed by Lt. Col. (Retd.) B.S. Sandhu, Chairman & Managing Director, WWICS Group of Companies and Dr. Vasudha M Sharma, Managing Director of Vyasa Health Care at a ceremony in the Club House of Forest Hill Resort. The ceremony was blessed by the presence of Dr.HR Nagendra and was supported by a senior member of SVYASA, Dr. Manjunath NK, who is the Director research and a very well-known person in the field.

Through the addition of VHG at Mohali, Punjab, Forest Hill Resort and Vivekananda Health Global envision to cater to preventive health care, disease management and rehabilitation in the area. The aim is to bring in traditional diagnosis and most appropriate treatment modalities which would lead to quick relief, long term management, adaptable lifestyle modification, and notional correction.

The Vivekananda Global Health center is an embodiment of wellness clinics targeting specific ailments. All diagnoses are based upon the classic Ayurveda-based pulse diagnosis (NadiPariksha), personality typing (Prakrithi Analysis) and other traditional methods combined with best of the modern methods. It has pain clinic for treating headaches, arthritis, back, neck and knee pain, abdominal pain, pelvic pain including renal stone, menstrual pain, endometriosis and vascular pain. Similarly, stress clinic treats high blood pressure, diabetes, depression or anxiety, insomnia, bronchial asthma and lowered immunity. Center has Obesity Clinic dealing with obesity linked disorders including diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, hypothyroidism and sleep apnea. It also treats infertility problem at its infertility clinic including both male and female infertility and also has exclusive women health clinic, hair and skin clinic, children's clinic, geriatric clinic and Lifestyle Clinic. It also has rehabilitation clinic for disability, handicap and to improve functional independence in people.

The facilities will include well designed infrastructure to host 100 participants and shall be taken up in phases.  The traditional panchakarma based Ayurveda treatments will be provided at Ayurkuteer, Classical Yoga and therapy sessions at Yogadhama, Specialised Acupuncture center under pain clinic, Naturopathy treatments under Nisargadhama  and health shoppe which includes pharmacy. The center will also host Certification programs of Yoga such as Yoga instructors course’ for those who are looking for a solid foundation in Yoga and its applications.

Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Lt. Col. (Retd.) B.S. Sandhu, CMD, WWICS Group of Companies & Forest Hill Resort expressed his great honor to associate with Vivekananda Health Global. He said that Forest Hill Resort always aims to deliver a range of services to address the needs of the individuals. To keep our legacy forward, in association with VHG, we are coming up with Forest Hill Health &Wellness Center - an integrated wellness solution to help our esteemed visitors/residents live in a healthy atmosphere.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr HR Nagendra said that in today's world the biggest challenge is to recover from an ailment with an unscathed immune system. He further said that the modern medicines take toll on immune system of an individual. At the Vivekananda Global Health centre, patients are healed naturally with an integrated approach that also strengthens immune system and gives better mental health. Patients are treated with custom-made programs based on Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Acupuncture and Aromatherapy.

Besides offering treatments, the Chandigarh center also will offer a number of certification programs such as Yoga instructors’ short term course for those who are looking for a solid foundation in Yoga therapy and its applications. The center will also comprise of a health shop, where all nature-based organic food products, Skin care products, Hair care products, Nutritional supplements, Pain relievers, Aroma oils as well as Yoga accessories and Books will be readily available to shop.

One of North India’s finest luxury resorts - Forest Hill Resort has established an unparalleled stronghold in the hospitality industry by offering exceptional services and resort living experience. It is an ideal spot not only for golfers but also for adventurers, photographers and nature lovers. As a nature resort, FHR takes proactive efforts to preserve the environment & its resources that include use of local and sustainable building materials, solar energy techniques, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, water harvesting to green grounds keeping and laundry practices.