CMC Ludhiana Principal elected as Vice-President of WSO

Nov 29, 2018, 10:36 AM

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death

Ludhiana: 29th November 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Stroke or Brain attack is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. World Stroke Organization (WSO) is the world’s leading organization in the fight against stroke. WSO has more than 4000 individual members and over 60 society members from 85 different countries. The mission of WSO is to reduce the global burden of stroke through prevention, treatment and long-term care.

Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian, Principal of Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana was recently elected as the Vice-President of WSO. In the WSO Board meeting which was held last month in Montreal, Canada, Dr Pandian took up this position. He is the first Neurologist from Asia Oceania region to be elected to this highly influential post. Dr Pandian said that in India there are 1.7 million new cases in a year, and 22% to 42% of these patients die within 1 month. In a survey done in urban Ludhiana in 2013, Dr.Pandian found a very high proportion of stroke patients (25%) in the city who were below 45 years of age.

Dr Pandian had earlier completed two terms as a board of director in WSO from 2008 and he served as a Chair, and also as a member in several committees with WSO. Dr Pandian has done research widely on stroke thrombolysis and stroke infrastructure in developing countries. Dr Pandian was the Co-chair of the World Stroke Congress 2016 held in Hyderabad, India. Through this position Dr. Pandian aims to develop stroke care services in South Asia, south East Asia and Africa. He is going to represent WSO in a major global policy meeting being organized by World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding use of medical technologies in stroke.

It is a matter of great honor for Ludhiana for the state of Punjab, and India that he has been elected as the first Asian at such a high post of WSO. Said Dr. William Bhatti, Director CMC, congratulated Dr. Jeyaraj Pandian for this achievement. Dr. Anil Luther, Medical Superintendent said that its matter of great pride and inspiration for the doctors in Punjab and Ludhiana to aspire.

Dr.Mahesh Kate, Head of Neurology added that the Stroke Unit of CMC Ludhiana has been providing state of the art clinical services in this region for more than 10 years. Recently the department added a new facility Neurointerventional Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) lab. Stroke patients who reach within 24 hrs can benefit from removing the clot in the brain using a stent. Dr. Kate added, CMC is the only such center which provides care which is focuses from prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in the region. Dr.Anirudh Kulkarni, Neurointerventionalist at CMC Ludhiana stated that stroke patients if they reach on time will be able to avail this new facility and treatment.

Rare surgery first time in Ludhiana for erectile dysfunction

Nov 21, 2018, 3:06 PM

This problem is rising in our society

Ludhiana: 21st November 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau):: 

Surjit Singh (name changed) was on the verge of breaking his second marriage because of his erectile dysfunction when he consulted Dr Anand Sehgal, Director, Urology, Deep Hospital, Model town, Ludhiana. Surjit is a non resident Indian residing in Canada and could not find any answer to his problem there. Doctor in Deep Hospital diagnosed his problem as erectile dysfunction and suggested him surgery for the same.

On 17th November he was taken up for penile implant surgery in fully equipped extra modern operation theater of Deep Hospital. The surgery involves insertion of imported inflatable silicone cylinders resulting in absolutely normal erectile function. Most important precaution to be taken during this surgery is to maintain bacteria free environment throughout the procedure and precise installation of the implant. Surgery took 2.5 hours and completed successfully. The implant put in was from American Medical Systems (AMS) company which is number one in the world for making these implants. The patient was taking food the same evening and was discharged from hospital on second postoperative day.

This surgery is a boon for those patients of erectile dysfunction who do not respond to medical treatments. This problem can be due to different conditions including diabetes mellitus, decreased blood supply (due to atherosclerosis), hormonal imbalance etc. This problem is rising in our society due to life style changes (sedentary life style), stress, lack of exercise, addictions especially smoking and unhealthy dietary habits.

Dr Baldeep Singh, Managing Director of Deep Hospital said that world class reconstructive urology work is being done in his state of the art hospital so that people do not need to go to other cities or out of country for this kind of advanced surgeries.

SC Verdict On Aadhaar Is A Disappointment: CPI

Wed 26 Sep, 2018, 7:07 PM

The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India issued the following statement on September 26, 2018 on the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhar:

New Delhi: 26th September 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India expresses disappointment at the judgment of the five-judge constitutional bench’s striking down of attempts to make Aadhaar mandatory for bank accounts and mobile phone connections. However it validates the Aadhar Card. CPI is always against implementation of Aadhar Card.

The Party also hails Justice D Y Chandrachud’s statement that passing the Aadhaar law as Money Bill was a fraud on the Constitution because it was not a Money Bill. A Larger bench should settle the issue of Aadhar Card.

The four:one judgment the court also said that Aadhaar is not compulsory for school admissions.  The verdict also made it clear that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) can't make Aadhaar mandatory. It further said that no person would be denied benefits under the social welfare scheme because of the failure of authentification through Aadhaar. It also held that it was not mandatory to link Aadhaar to bank accounts and mobile phones, but maintained that it was mandatory for filing income tax returns. The judgement confuses the people. The issue of privacy and misuse were not covered by the judgment. CPI will continue its agitation against Aadhar Card.

Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival, 2018 commenced

Sep 26, 2018, 5:39 PM

Will continue till 29th September, 2018

Ludhiana: 26th September 2018: (Punjab Screen Team)::

The four-day Panjab University Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival, 2018 commenced at Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana today. It will continue till 29th September, 2018 and will have a plethora of cultural and literary events.

Mr. Sukhchain Singh Gill (Commissioner of Police) was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Retd. Col. Jagjit Singh Gill was the Guests of Honour. Mr. Sukhchain Singh Gill, along with other distinguished guests inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp followed by rendition of Namokar Mantra. He said that the aim of education is not only to enable students to score high and get good jobs but also to keep them connected to their cultural roots and groom them into good human beings. The Youth Festival plays important role in achieving this aim. It not only develops a spirit of healthy competition but also of love, respect, tolerance and co-operation. 

Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Dr. (Mrs.) Sarita Bahl, Principal, extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, principals, teachers and participants from various colleges taking part in Youth Festival. After it, a souvenir was also released. Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh, said as many as 1066 students from 11 colleges of Ludhiana Zone-B affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh would participate in 58 events in this four day long festival based on the theme “Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka”. The aim of this festival is to honour the invaluable services and scarifies made by Indian Armed Forces by dedicating the songs, acts and plays to them.

Sh. Nand Kumar Jain, President of College Managing Committee said that Youth Festivals hold great importance in present times as they help to acquaint the youth with our cultural values and rituals which need to be preserved at all costs. Members of College Managing Committee Sh. Sukhdev Raj Jain (Chairman) & other esteem members Sh. Vipin Kumar Jain (Sr. Vice President), Sh. Banka Bihari Lal Jain (Vice President), Sh. Rajeev Jain (Secretary), Sh. Ajay Jain (Joint Secretary), Sh. Dharam Kirti Jain (Manager), Sh. Satinder Jain (Manager), Sh. Naresh Kumar Jain (Manager), Sh. Arvind Jain (Manager), Sh. Ashok Kumar Jain (Cashier) and other worthy members of management were also present on the occasion to encourage the students. Samaj Rattan Sh. Hira Lal Jain, Sh. Anand Jain and Sh. Sham Sunder Jain also graced the occasion with their presence.

On the 1st Day various cultural and literary activities were scheduled including Dance, Bhajan, Song, Geet, Quiz and various Art & Craft competitions.

The result of various competitions held on the first day are as follows:-

Classical Dance

1st Prize: Tanishq Kaur Anand (Ramgarhia College for Girls, Ludhiana)

2nd Prize: Eshika Choomer (Master Tara Singh Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

3rd Prize: Gopika K.G. (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Group Dance

1st Prize: Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana

3rd Prize: Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana

Individual 1st Prize: Divya (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 2nd Prize: Ishnoor Kaur Chhabra (Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana)

Individual 3rd Prize:  (i) Nisha Chandra (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

           (ii) Neha Mehra (Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana)

Shabad / Bhajan

1st Prize: Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana & Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana

3rd Prize: Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana & Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana

Individual 1st Prize: (i) Kiranpreet (Master Tara Singh Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

  (ii) Gaganpreet (Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 2nd Prize: (i) Jaspreet (A.S. College, Khanna)

  (ii) Radhika (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 3rd Prize:  (i) Samridhi Juneja (Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

:    (ii) Palavi (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

College Managing Committee and Principal congratulated the winners for their great performance. 

CMC conducts training workshop for doctors

Sep 25, 2018, 3:26 PM

Dr. Karamvir Goyal of PMC graced the occasion 

Ludhiana: 25th September 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

The revised basic course workshop and training in attitudes, ethics and communication (AETCOM) module under aegis of medical council of India started at Christian Medical College Ludhiana. A total of 30 medical teachers from various medical colleges of Punjab, J&K, Assam and Chandigarh are the participants. Dr. Tejinder Singh, Convenor of the Nodal Training Center at CMC informed that we have been conducting such training since 2009 as part of MCI initiative and have covered about 2000 teachers so far. The training on soft skills for doctors is being increasingly emphasized the world over. Principal of the college Dr. Jeyaraj Pandiyan stressed the role of teacher training to meet the proposed changes in medical education so that the doctors stay relevant to health needs of the people. Dr. Karamvir Goyal graced the occasion as representative of the Punjab Medical Council.

Dr. Gagandeep Kwatra, in charge of the course informed about interactive nature of the program. Dr.JugeshChhatwal, Dr.Dinesh Badyal, Dr.Monika Sharma, Dr.Bharti Uppal, Dr.Sheena Singh and Dr.Aroma Oberoi  are the faculty members for the course.

“Rangeela Gabru and Soni Mutiyar competition” at PCTE

PCTE Group of Institutes celebrated Teej

Ludhiana: 14th August, 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

As we move into a more modern & globalised world. The youngsters of today seem to get away from their traditional culture where PCTE took a step forward and organized a Punjabi Cultural Function “Rangeela Gabru and Soni Mutiyar competition” an event to celebrate Teej Festival and bring the students closer to their culture.

The TeejCelebration started with a Consumer Hub, where the students from different courses like BCA, Bio technology, Journalism, BCom & Fashion Designing placed  various food stalls  and games stalls like ice-creams to nutri kulchas to ‘Lucky 7’ & ‘Shoot the balloon’ to name a few.

In Rangeela gabru & Sohni Mutiyaar competition, students participated with full zeal & enthusiasm. The competition consisted 3 Rounds, the first round was of a Ramp Walk with introduction, the 2nd Round had a Talent Hunt and the last was Question and Answer round based on Punjabi culture. The event was a huge success, with highly enthusiastic performances by the students. Adorned in their magnificent attires, the students looked stunning as they gracefully and confidently walked the ramp.

Anmoldeep Singh from MBA 1st year was awarded the Rangeela Gabru title & Drishti from MBA 1st year was awarded Sohni Mutiyaar title, Most Talented Girl title was bagged by Amandeep Kaur from BBA 2nd year and Most Talented Boy title was bagged by Raghav from BBA 3rd year, Best Walk title for Girls was bagged by Khushnaseeb and Best Walk title for Boys was bagged by Lovepreet Singh from B.Pharmacy 3rd year.

Ms. Heena Kalra, Faculty, PCTE said, “The youth is inclined towards westernization and this is one of the steps by PCTE to promote Punjabi Culture amongst youth. More than 100 students participated the pageant and showed their enthusiasm towards Punjabi Culture.

Dr. K.N.S. Kang said, "It is good to see youth connected to the culture and religious roots. He further quoted that it’s important for students to engross themselves in such competitions as it helps to bring out their personality.”

They all got the glow and grace from Osho Meditation

Maa kim was the main speaker in Osho Meditation Camp

Ludhiana: 29th July 2018: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

On the eve of Guru Purnima a new Osho meditation center has been inaugurated in Ludhiana. The formal inaugural function for the same had been followed by a three day meditation camp. On the last day the media also visited the camp. A follower of Osho Maa Kim Lariyan from U.S.A. was the chief and main meditation instructor in the camp. She started reading about Osho in 1995 through his books. She talked about the internal and external relationships of human beings, their similarity and dissimilarity. When asked about tantra, she said, "according to my personal experience tantra is just accepting each and every person, things and situation we come up with." She said while interacting with people to connect to each other, not only as a men or a women externally, but also internally. Their is a men and a women in all of us, we connect that polarity and that individuality. The function also taught the people different lessons about spiritualism, about relationships and connection with one another. Different types of meditations like dancing movement meditation, breathing meditation, sitting meditation has also been taught to the followers.

It was not less than any miracle. Nobody had taken any kind of drug, but everyone is in some deep addiction. All are conscious. Nobody had forgotten the problems of his or her life, but each and every person is ready to face that problems. They got this energy from Osho meditation camp. Maa Kim was the main speaker of that camp. She also talked about spiritualism and connection with one another. Let's see a camera report of that camp. 

Liver Diseases grown worldwide in an epidemic:Dr. Mallhi

Jul 27, 2018, 2:35 PM
“Safe blood, Safe needle and Safe sex” is the mantra

Ludhiana: 27th July 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

On the occasion of world hepatitis day Dr. Nirmaljit Singh Mallhi, Gastroentirologis of SPS Hospital said that World Hepatitis Day is celebrated globally on 28th July every year to raise awareness among people about different forms of liver diseases.  Because Liver Diseases have grown worldwide in an epidemic proportion, affecting all age groups. The liver is an integral part of our immune system and plays a vital role in digesting food, storing energy and helping to remove toxic substances from body. 

In a awareness talk at hospital premises Dr. Mallhi said that Rapid changes in the lifestyle have increased the risk of liver diseases many fold like eating of fatty foods, lack of physical activity, smoking, drug abuse and high alcohol consumption. Some of the liver diseases are Chronic hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), liver abscess, liver tumors, acute viral Hepatitis (A,B,C,D,E) etc. Hepatitis C is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis in Punjab and undoubtedly over the past few years, medical science has achieved tremendous advancement for the treatment of Hepatitis C. Now, the treatment of Hepatitis C is affordable, short and effective in curing the disease in more than 95% cases. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) or Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection can cause serious health problems including liver damage, liver cancer and liver failure which may necessitate a liver transplant or result in untimely death. An estimated 57% of cases of liver cirrhosis and 78% of cases of primary liver cancer result from HBV or HCV infection, if left untreated. Unfortunately, the vaccination of Hepatitis C is not available, but there is availability of safe & effective vaccination for Hepatitis B. “Safe blood, Safe needle and Safe sex” is the mantra to prevent HBV & HCV.                        
Besides Viral Hepatitis, NAFLD, commonly referred as Fatty Liver, is becoming increasingly more prevalent in today’s generation. NAFLD is deposition of extra fat in liver cells that is not actually caused by use of alcohol. Tendency of developing NAFLD in people who are overweight or obese, or have diabetes, high cholesterol or high triglycerides, polycystic ovary Disease (PCOD) etc. Rapid weight loss and poor eating habits also may lead to NAFLD. The more severe form of NAFLD is called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH causes the liver cells to swell and may lead to liver scarring (Cirrhosis). Risk factors for developing NASH are obesity (overweight), diabetes, high cholesterol and/or high triglycerides levels. However, some people have NASH even if they do not have any risk factors. NAFLD often has no symptoms and people can have NAFLD for years before symptoms appear. Now, NAFLD is one of the leading causes of cirrhosis in adults globally. Appropriate low-fat diet, weight loss, diabetes control, cholesterol/triglyceride control are important both for treatment and to prevent progression of the disease from mild fatty liver to more severe form of NASH. 

Increasing rate of alcohol consumption causes liver damage and is referred to as Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). ALD usually doesn't cause any symptoms until the liver has been severely damaged. There are three main types of ALD - A) Fatty liver is the most common and earliest alcohol related liver disorder. Usually there are no symptoms, although the liver can be enlarged and may have upper abdominal discomfort. Patient can be cured if he/ she stops drinking. B) Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation or swelling of the liver that leads to destruction of liver cells. Symptoms may include fever, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and tenderness. Alcoholic hepatitis can last for months to years and will cause progressive liver damage if patient does not abstain from alcohol. C) Cirrhosis is a condition in which liver is scarred and is extensively damaged, which invariably is irreversible. Between 10 to 35 % patients of alcoholic liver disease develop cirrhosis, usually after 5-10 years of regular drinking. Symptoms of cirrhosis as well as alcoholic hepatitis includes accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), yellowish discoloration of eyes (jaundice), blood in vomitus, behavioral changes and confusion etc. Till date there is no specific drug treatment that can cure cirrhosis but treating the underlying cause of cirrhosis may keep cirrhosis from getting worse and may help to prevent liver failure.

Drugs are also becoming a major concern now-a-days as a cause for liver injury. Drugs like heroin, opiates, weight & muscle gain supplements, Ayurveda & herbal medicines etc., have such chemicals which cause direct damage to the liver. In most cases, there might not be any symptoms, which can allow damage to go unnoticed and leads to liver failure as the first manifestation. 

There are many different things that one must keep in mind to prevent liver damage like-

1) Maintaining a normal weight.

2) Eating a balanced diet.

3) Regular exercise (at least 30mins. Aerobics 5 times a week) 

4) Avoid drinking alcohol 

5) Avoid the use of illicit drugs.

6) Avoid contaminated needles and get medical care if exposed to contaminated blood.

7) Get vaccinated for Hep A and Hep B

8) Not sharing personal hygiene items like razors, toothbrushes and nail clippers etc.

9) Washing your hands frequently and before consuming meals.

10) Not taking more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen or other non-prescription medications.

11) Following doctor’s prescribing instructions carefully.

12) Informing your physician of the drugs and supplements that you   

   are currently taking.

Capt. Amarinder Singh met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Discuss various issues pertaining to State, in New Delhi

New Delhi: 18th June 2018: (PIB)::

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt. Amarinder Singh meeting the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Nitin Gadkari, to discuss various issues pertaining to State, in New Delhi on June 18, 2018. The Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Dr. Satya Pal Singh and the Secretary, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri U.P. Singh are also seen.

A campaign to save the environment by Parwaaz

Drive initiated by the Income Tax Department

Ludhiana: 5th June 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

A campaign to save the environment, by way of Green Plastic Initiative Plantation Drive initiated by the Income Tax Department,  has started bearing fruits. This time, NGO Parwaaz in association with Indian National Bar Association (INBA), Delhi has taken an initiative under the able guidance of Mr. Rohit Mehra, Additional Commissioner, I.R.S. Income Tax of planting 500 saplings on the boundary walls of the Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, on the occasion of World Environment Day. 

The saplings were planted by the faculty and office staff of PURC along with Mr. Rohit Mehra and his wife Geetanjali Mehra. Many young victims video volunteers were seen taking part in the activity of making the premises green with such vertical gardens on the walls.

Parwaaz is a non- profit organisation that was established in 2017 by Anadi Kant, a student of Purc pursuing law and is helped by Isha Dhawan, his Co- trustee. It is a youth oriented and youth driven organisation.

Health Minister Released Special Edition of Punarjot

Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Punarjot Guldasta is a magazine of Punarjot Eye Bank  

Ludhiana: 5th June 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::
A leading NGO of northern India in field of eye banking, Punarjot Eye Bank Society (Regd) of Ludhiana May-June edition of monthly magazine Punarjot Guldasta was released by Hon’able health minister Brahm Mohindra released at Ludhiana.

Brahm Mohindra appreciated the Punarjot Eye Bank Society for eye donation work.

Dr Ramesh MD eye, medical director of Punarjot eye bank and chief editor of Punarjot Guldasta said on the occasion that we are working for eye banking from last 26 years as pioneer in Punjab, till date we have procured more than 6700 donated corneas which are highest in northern India. We are also providing total free of cost corneal transplantation to all needy corneal blinds.  We are publishing monthly magazine Punarjot Guldasta as part of eye donation, health education promotion and social awareness to sensitise the public.

This special edition is focused on the contribution of eye donors, Families, social workers, doctors, NGOs and govt for noble cause of eye donation movement.

Vimal Sumbly press secretary to CM lauded the role of Punarjot eye bank society.

Dr Tejinder Pal Singh, chairman, Council of Homeopathic system of medicine Punjab appreciated the work-done by Punarjot Eye Society.

Dr. R. Vatsyayan and Dr. Gauhar Vatsyayan of Sanjivini Ayurved shalla of Civil Lines were also present on the occasion.
Dr. Ramesh MD
Chief Editor
“Punarjot Guldasta” Magazine
H/o. Dr. Ramesh Superspeciality Eye & Laser Centre,
65-A, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, PB,
Ph. 0161-2464999, 98143-31433, 9780015715 
Website:www.rameshvision.com

34 vibrant farmers got 2 weeks training at GADVASU

Tue, May 29, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Thirteen women also participated in training program

Ludhiana: 29th May 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Thirty four vibrant farmers including thirteen women participants got 2 weeks training on “Dairy Farming”, organized by Directorate of Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana. Candidates from different areas of Punjab and adjoining states have attended the course including a participant from Assam state. In this training program experts delivered lectures as well as hands on training covering all important aspects of dairy farming. This training has evidenced the changing scenario in Dairy Farming with an increased number of women participants that were nearly 40 percent of the total candidates. Dr. H.K. Verma, Director Extension Education interacted with the trainees and enlightened them about huge scope of dairy sector in India as well as in Punjab. While addressing he told that university is persistent in catering all sort of need of dairy farmers. Further, he added that university has also developed two android based mobile applications “Precision Dairy Farming” and “Dairy Prajnan” available on google playstore for the benefit of dairy farmers. Dr. S.K. Kansal, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education informed and encouraged the trainees to start a dairy enterprise on small scale basis then to move on medium and large scale.

At present, two more training programs namely “Specialized Pig Farming” for farmers, farm women & rural youth and “Breeding Specialization for Judging Various Animal Events” for Field Veterinary Doctors, Punjab Govt. are being conducted from 28.05.2018 to 01.05.2018. University is continuously doing the efforts for farmers to train them in scientific pig farming as it is a profitable business because the feed conversion efficiency and prolificacy is much higher of swine as compare to other enterprises of livestock and value addition of pork has greater opportunity to generate self-employment. Forty four farmers are participating.

Training on “Breeding Specialization for Judging Various Animal Events” is very crucial for the veterinary doctors as well as for farmers because now a day's many livestock championship and milking competitions are held in our country especially in Punjab to promote Animal Husbandry which requires identification of livestock breeds and judging of animals as key points to select best one. 25 Veterinarians from Animal Husbandry department, Punjab representing all the districts of Punjab are participating. Dr. Verma said that University also undertakes demand based tailor made courses as per the request from various organizations and also added that GADVASU has already trained vets and farmers from 17 states of the country.  

Demise of Tabiba a big loss to the farming community-PAU

Tue, May 29, 2018 at 4:58 PM

He was a recipient of Babu Jagjiwan Ram Puraskar

Ludhiana: 29th May 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

The senior officials of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) expressed deep grief over the sad demise of S. Darshan Singh Tabiba, a progressive farmer who played a significant role in crop diversification and touched heights in agriculture by adopting PAU recommendations. A resident of village Hayatpura (near Machhiwara), district Ludhiana, S. Tabiba practiced farming on 100 acres of land by adopting recommendations of the University. He was also engaged in fish farming and practiced it on 38 acres of area. In addition, he owned big poultry, dairy and pig farms; feeding habits of the animals was one of his areas of interest. He believed in developing farm machinery himself and made modifications in combine harvester for better performance.  He also developed a machinery to manage wheat straw, which was sold to the farmers as well. He was a recipient of Babu Jagjiwan Ram Puraskar by Government of India and S. Dalip Singh Dhaliwal Memorial Award by PAU in 1998. He had long association with PAU Kisan Club, of which, he was the President as well as the member also.

         Dr J.S. Mahal, Director of Extension Education; Dr N.S. Bains, Director of Research; and other senior officials of PAU prayed for the peace of departed soul. They said his demise was a big loss the farming community.

CMC organizes three days Hemophilia workshop

Tue, May 15, 2018 at 3:40 PM

Hemophilia is a common bleeding disorder

Ludhiana: 15th May 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

The department of Clinical Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in association with Hematopathology held a state level workshop "AHEAD”–Advancing Haemophilia Education Awareness & Diagnosis at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. It is a three day workshop, starting on May 15, 2018. Hemophilia is a common bleeding disorder, but facilities for adequate diagnosis and treatment are lacking in the community.

AHEAD is a state level training program for doctors in all the medical colleges and civil hospitals in Punjab, with the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission. The theme for this year's program, adapted from the World Federation of Hemophilia is "Sharing knowledge makes us stronger". The training course consists of three arms, consisting of Doctors, technicians and physiotherapists.

The highlight of the program includes lectures by experts in the field from CMC Ludhiana. Dr. M Joseph John, Dr. Chepsy Philip and Dr. Suvir Singh from the department of Clinical Hematology spoke on clinical management and manifestations of Hemophilia. Dr Naveen Kakkar and DrVandana from Hemato-Pathology spoke about various lab aspects, and are planning hands on training sessions for lab technicians, to make them adept at laboratory techniques required to diagnose and monitor patients with Hemophilia. DrMullai and her team from the department of physiotherapy also spoke on muskuloskeletal manifestations of Hemophilia and measures to treat them. External faculty for the program also consists of eminent experts from PGI Chandigarh, including Dr Pankaj Malhotra, Professor and Head of Clinical Hematology, and Dr Deepak Bansal, Professor of Pediatrics, and Dr Anita Tahlan from GMCH, sec 32. They will be speaking on various aspects of diagnosis and management of patients with Hemophilia. Dr. William Bhatti, Director CMC hospital, Ludhiana was also among the dignitaries present and he congratulated everyone for the efforts made to conduct this three day workshop. 

The program was graced by Dr. Parminder Pal Singh Sidhu, Civil Surgeon Ludhiana, who was the chief guest for the occasion. DrManpreetChhatwal, Additional Project Director and DrSukhwinder Singh, Joint Director Blood Transfusion Services Cum SNO, State blood cell, graciously accepted to be guests of honor. This program was done as prelude to National Health mission (NHM) providing free anti Hameophillia factors to all theGovernment medical colleges and CMC Ludhiana for the patients of Punjab. It is hoped that such workshops would help to increase awareness about Hemophilia in the community and improve facilities for diagnosis and treatment at the state level. This would help towards the long term goal of making Punjab a Hemophilia free state, and provide free or subsidized treatment for patients.

Protest by UFBU against IBA’s meager offer of 2% hike

From November, 2017, IBA did not call

Ludhiana: 8th May 2018: (M.S. Bhatia//Punjab Screen)::

On the call given by United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), bank Workmen and Officers are holding massive demonstrations opposing IBA’s meager offer of 2% hike and demanding Expedited & Adequate Wage Revision. As per decision, United Forum of Bank Unions (Unit:Ludhiana) held a massive demonstration  in front of  State Bank of India, Fountain Chowk, Ludhiana. Com. Naresh Gaur, Convener, United Forum of Bank Unions, Com. J.P.Kalra, President State Bank of India Officers Association, Com. Pawan Thakur, President, Punjab Bank Employees” Federation,  Com. J S Mangat, Dy. General Secretary, State Bank of India Officers’ Association, Com. Iqbal Singh Malhi, Dy. General Secretary, SBI Staff Association, Com. K K Khullar, Regional Secretary,  SBI Staff Association, Com. Gurmeet Singh and Com. Chiranjeev Joshi from AIBOA addressed the bank employees.      

While addressing the bank employees, leaders of  United Forum of Bank Unions said that  you are aware that in view of the impending expiry of 10th Bipartite wage settlement/officer wage revision as at the end of October, 2017, the Government had been sending their directive to Banks as early as from 12-1-2016 advising the Banks and Indian Banks Association to commence the wage negotiations and conclude the same not later than November, 2017 when the revised settlement will become due.  There have been several reminders from the Government to the IBA in this regard.

With the same intention to expedite the wage revision settlement, we had submitted our charter of demands to the IBA as early as May, 2017 with a request to negotiate and resolve the demands before November, 2017.  IBA also assured they would endeavour to complete the discussion and conclude the settlement before November, 2017. Even though the discussions by IBA with the UFBU commenced in May, 2017 and even though 15 rounds of negotiations have been held by IBA with the Unions so far, IBA, one pretext or the other, had been avoiding to make any offer in regard to increase in wages. Discussions have been held only on other service conditions but IBA did not make any offer on wage revision.  

From November, 2017, IBA did not call for any meeting to discuss our demands. In this frustrating background, we met the Hon Finance Minister on 21-11-2017. The IBA re-commenced the discussions with UFBU and another round of talks were held after a period of 6 months.

While we were expecting a reasonable offer from the IBA to make a basis for further negotiations, to our surprise and utter disappointment, IBA made an offer of 2% hike in the Wage Bill as on 31-3-2017.  In the last settlement from 2012 to 2017, it was agreed at 15% hike in wage bill.  Since then the banks’ business have grown, workload on employees and officers have increased beyond tolerable limit and hence it was expected that wage revision will be better than last time. 

To substantiate their offer, IBA stated that the financial position of our Banks is not conducive to offer better wage revision and that the Banks profits have been eroded in the recent years. It is well-known that all the Banks have been earning more Operating Profits year after year.

Rs in Crore.

The net profits are getting reduced only due to huge provisions for bad loans and not due to any reasons attributable to the employees and officers of the Banks. Hence denying reasonable wage revision for the bank employees and officers on this count is unfair.

At this hour, we feel that the wage revision demands of bank employees should be settled expeditiously so that the entire workforce in the Banks can concentrate their time and energy in addressing the multiple challenges facing our Banks and to restore the confidence of the people on our Banks.  But the approach of the IBA in attempting to victimise the bank employees and officers with merger wage revision despite best contributions being extended by them in the present trying situation will only result in serious industrial unrest in the Banks and dislocation of banking services.

Hence we expect from IBA to adequately increase their offer and come forward to resolve our demands without precipitation.

Foot ball for Unity launch event at Chandigarh

Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 8:05 PM

An alliance with Las Rozas Football Club, Spain 

Chandigarh: 7th April 2018: (Dr H K Kharbanda //Punjab Screen Bureau)

His Excellency  Governor of Punjab  Shri V P Singh Badnore, Advisor Parimal Rai, HS Anurag Aggarwal, BJP President Sanjay Tandon,Sports Secy Punjab , MLA Bassi Pathana Gurpreet attended Foot ball for Unity launch event 

His Excellency  Governor of Punjab Shri V P Singh Badnore Today Launched Football for Unity UK alliance by Southhall Football Club at Chandigarh , Football for Unity is an unique alliance initiated by 

Lord Diljit Singh Rana, Baron of Melone, Chairman Cordia Group , in India UK"s Premier Southhall Football Club, a premiere football club of UK now in alliance with Las Rozas Football Club  will impart training to coaches and students in different parts of the country, starting from Cordia Edu City, Sanghol,  Punjab. Apart from this the management is also introducing Football for Unity,  an alliance with Las Rozas Football Club, Spain , 

a global initiative to  :

1. Promote unity by developing cultural exchanges between children and young people of different ages.

2. Provide structured football games and training facilities for children of all backgrounds, particularly those from under privileged families.

3.  Promote healthier lifestyles among young people through exercise and team spirit.

His Excellency V P Bandore while launching Football for Unity said ,Its such a great begining that will shape up our young budding footballers ,the best part is World standard training by International  Masters will boost India's chances in Football World and they will definately shine like stars in Football world too.He extended whole heartedly support for upliftment of Football in Punjab and Chandigarh by offering scholarship to deserving talented young footballers . Whereas promoting cultural and sports exchanges will bring lots of harmony in our relationships too . 

Present on the occasions were

1.      Angel Campos Martin ( Chairman of Las Rozas Football Club)

2.      Jaime Campos Ventureia (representative  of Las Rozas Football Club)

3.      Carlos Rodriquez ( Football Coach & Ex Player of Real Madrid football club)

4.       Lord Diljit Rana Member of House of Lords and Baron of Meloni.

5.    Charanjit Gill (Chairman of Southall football club and Founder Trustee Football for Unity)

6      Karan Veer Singh Vice Chairman India,  Southall Football club and Football for Unity

8       Umesh Ghai Director India, Southall Football Club and Football for Unity

9.       Tommy Taylor Coach Southall Football Club

Founder Trustee of Football for Unity Charanjit Gill  said our aim is to provide world class coaching  to India's budding football aspirants irrespective of their financial status, what we are looking is strong will and dedication of from economically weaker /stronger young footballers so that we may train them to face International football world.

Speaking on the occasion the Vice Chairman, Karan Veer Singh, said this International initiative among Big Boys of football will act as a bridge to channelise the Abundant energy of the youth of Punjab in a positive way which would also give our Youth the International exposure and  put Them at par with International Football players.

Young Women Achievers Awards

 Function 2017-18, organised by the FICCI

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh being presented a memento, during the Young Women Achievers Awards function 2017-18, organised by the FICCI, in New Delhi on April 06, 2018.
(Photo and details by PIB)

India to be Self-Reliant in Silk Production by 2020

Posted On: 22 MAR 2018 5:21PM by PIB Delhi
India will be self-reliant in the production of silk by 2020

The Minister of Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani interacting with media today regarding efforts of the Govt. of India to make the country self-reliant in silk production

New Delhi: 22nd March 2018: (PIB//Punjab Screen Bureau)::

India will be self-reliant in the production of silk by 2020, said the Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani in a media interaction today. The Union Cabinet’s decision approving the Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry will help increase the production of Bivoltine silk (high quality) by 62 percent by 2020. The Minister further said the aim of the government is to increase the number of people engaged in the silk sector from 85 lakhs to one crore in the next three years. She said, 50 thousand people will be trained in this sector. Smt. Irani told media that an inter- ministerial committee of related ministries will be set up under the Textiles Ministry to disburse a sum of Rs. 1000 crores for development of Research & Development.

Seed production units will be equipped and strengthened, besides increasing the production capacity to cater to the increased demand for silk in the future. Elaborating further the Minister said that under Digital India, web-based solutions will be provided to farmers engaged in seed production and other allied activities. Farmers and seed producers will get all subsidy by Direct Benefit Transfer.

The minister informed that market development is a very important area and 21 cocoon testing centres are being set up in the main silk producing states of the country. Apart from this, 19 basic silk seed farms, 20 silk worm seed production centres, 131 chawki rearing centres and 500 acres of land is being set aside for improved varieties.

Infrastructure development by individual farmers and silk producers will be financially supported by the Central Government which will bear 50% of the costs.  For beneficiaries belonging to SC or ST category, the Centre will bear 65% of the cost. In case of beneficiaries from North East States, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the Centre will bear 80% of the cost.  A Helpline will be set up for timely redressal of grievances and all outreach programmes.

Smt. Irani informed that the State Governments have been urged to participate in implementing the Scheme as they have an important role to play in increasing the silk production of the country. The Minister said that out of 26 silk producing and consuming states, only 17 have a separate Department or Directorate of Sericulture.

President of India presents Standard to the 51 Squadron

Posted On: 22 MAR 2018 11:18AM by PIB Delhi
Colours to the 230 Signal Unit of the Indian Air Force

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind,presented the Standard to the 51 Squadron and Colours to the 230 Signal Unit of the Indian Air Force at Halwara, Punjab, today (March 22, 2018).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the 51 Squadron and the 230 Signal Unithave distinguished themselves in service to our nation. They have a rich history of professional excellence and have served India with honour and distinction, during peace and hostilities. It is a proud moment for him to honour the units for their dedication, professional conduct and courage.  He complimented the personnel and families, past and present, of these units for their selfless sacrifice and service to the nation.

The President said that the Indian Air Force symbolises our military excellence. The performance of its personnel in exercises, both at home and abroad, is a glowing testimony to its high standards. The Indian Air Force, besides safeguarding our sovereign skies, has always been at the forefront of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The resilience, tenacity and zeal of our valiant Air Warriors is a source of pride for every Indian.