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Arogya 2002 begins today Chandigarh, March 30 North India’s first seminar in this regard ‘Indian Systems of Medicines and Health Tourism’ will be held on Sunday at Hotel Shivalik View. The objective of the seminar will be to promote Indian system of medicines (ISM) and synergise it with the promotion of health tourism in the northern states. It will deliberate on various misconceptions about the efficacy and curative powers of ayurveda and other systems of medicines, said the Joint Secretary, Health, UT Administration, Mr Vivek Atray, here today. The objectives of tourism development are to foster understanding among people, create employment opportunities and bring about socio-economic benefits to the community, particularly in interior and remote areas and to strive towards balanced and sustainable development, and promote India’s cultural heritage, said Mr Atray. The unique geographical location of Chandigarh with its infrastructural facilities, serene, scenic environs and nature trails have the potential to be developed as health tourism destination of North India, the General Manager of CITCO, Mr A.K. Malhotra, said. Eminent ayurvedic, homoeopathic and Unani practitioners and officials of the participating State Governments are to speak on various aspects of ayurveda, other systems of medicine and health tourism and would further offer suggestions for promoting health tourism in this region. The seminar will be organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Administration, the Chandigarh Industrial Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) and the Institute of Tourism and Future Management Trends (ITFT). It has been named AROGYA 2002 and will be under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Health. The Arogya 2002 will also feature an exhibition in which a number of drugs and medicines manufacturers will display their products, medicinal plants and herbs. Tourism stalls for providing information on places of tourist interest and the facilities available for the tourists will also be one of the attractions of the Expo. Besides participation by the Union Ministry of Health, its four research councils will organise free health check-up and distribute medicines and publicity materials, including display and sale of publications. Free consultation for general public will also be organised by eminent practitioners. The recommendations of the seminar will be sent to the Union Ministries of Health and Tourism for making AROGYA an annual event in Chandigarh.  |
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20 vendors challaned under
PFA Act Chandigarh, March 30 The raids were conducted on March 27 and 28 as the vendors were violating the ban on selling food articles exposed to dust and flies and about 2 quintal of food stuff including cane juice, noodles,
Pakoras, Samosas, Jalebi, Barfi, Baraf ka gola and curd, among other things, was destroyed. The department officials also said such exposed articles were generally sold near cinema houses, schools and other places. They requested the parents to advise their children against eating such food stuff. |
Servo Super Cross Meet today Chandigarh, March 30 Tennis tourney Kinshuk Sharma and Izreek bagged the under-14 and under-16 singles titles, respectively, in the Chandigarh Hot Weather Tennis Tournament which concluded here this evening at the CLTA Stadium, Sector 10. Kinshuk had to fight hard in beating Vijayant Malik, 6-1,1-6, 6-4. Izreek, too, was involved in a fierce battle with Kinshuk in under-16 category. He defeated Kinshuk 6-4,7-6 (6). Volleyball Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, outplayed Coaching Centre, Sector 46, 25-18, 25-8, 25-19, in the Chandigarh State Senior Men and Women Volleyball Championships, which began here today at Sports Complex, Sector 7. In other matches of the day, CC-7 beat DAV College, 19-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23; and Chandigarh Police defeated CC-46, 25-11, 25-23, 25-14. Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Volleyball Association will honour the medal winners of the National School Games and the Sub-Junior National Meet in a function at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday at above venue. Dart Board meet The first UT Dart Board Championship was organised here this evening at the Lake Club, Sector 6. More than 50 participants exhibited their skills in this new event in both amateur (under-19) and professional (above-19) categories in boys and girls sections. Ms Ravinder Kaur Kang, wife of Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr Jagmohan Kang, gave away the prizes. According to Mr Raj Pal Singh, organising secretary, the winners in various section were: Boys (under-19): Sikander Sandhu 1, Manoj 2 and Mukesh 3; girls (under-19): Sumeet 1, Amanpreet 2 and Uma 3. Men (above-19): Ravinder Bawa 1, K.S. Bharti 2 and Sarabjit Singh 3; Women (under-19): Paramjeet Kaur 1, Loveleen Kaur 2 and Jatinder Kaur 3. Cricket matches JJS XI beat Fenta XI by six wickets in the ‘C’ division league cricket match of the UT League Cricket Tournament played here on Saturday. In other matches of the day, Panchkula CC defeated BSNL XI by seven wickets, ACE XI beat Talwar CC by 91 runs, IndeDutch XI beat Satluj CC by 23 runs and Sports Promoter Club, Panchkula, defeated Phoenix XI by four wickets. |
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An evening with Dinesh Mongia Chandigarh, March 30 The CGA president, Mr Desh Prem Azad, later bestowed the honorary membership of the club to Dinesh. Azad, a dronacharya said it was a proud moment for him as Dinesh, who had grown all these years in front of his eyes, was being accorded the status of being one of the most sensible, decent and skillful batsmen of the country. “He has brought glory to the City Beautiful in big way”. Mr Jagdeep Cheema, Senior Vice-President, CGA, said the CGA was thankful to the sponsors for coming forward in a big way to hold this function. Later when Dinesh was asked to say a few words, he just said, “Thank you all for giving me this honour”. The select gathering besides the parents, sister of Dinesh, also saw many sports personalities who added grace to this small function. |
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