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Self-examination can detect cancer: expert
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 7
The National Cancer Awareness Day was today observed by Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, PGIMER. Presiding over the function Dr K K Talwar, Director, PGI, said that cancer awareness for early detection and prevention of the disease should be generated through public education and stressed on the need to extending the information to communities both in the city and outside.

Also present on the occasion were renowned kathak dancer Shobha Koser and Renu Sehgal, Chief Architect of Chandigarh, both being cancer survivors. They shared their experiences with the audience about the ways to cope up with the disease and advised the people to face the problem with courage.

A lecture on cancer awareness and early detection was delivered by Dr FD Patel, Professor in the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. Dr Patel described various pre-disposing conditions leading to cancer and informed that more than 50 per cent cancers are related to lifestyle like tobacco smoking and chewing and unhealthy diet. She added that cancer of cervix, is a result of poor hygiene and infection.

According to Dr Patel simple measures like breast self examination, inspection of the mouth and the cervix can help in early diagnosis of the disease. Also present was Dr SC Sharma, Professor and Head, Department of Radiotherapy, who informed that at present cancer is the sixth most common cause of human mortality. Nearly seven to eight lakh cases are diagnosed every year, she added.

Over 1,000 delegates for orthodontic congress
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 7
Flash a million dollar smile as you can now get rid of deformities that prevent you from doing so. With a galaxy of delegates descending on the PGIMER for the 3rd World Edgewise Orthodontic Congress and the 40th Indian Orthodontic Conference from November 11 to November 13, experts will provide “Newer Solutions to Emerging Challenges” in Orthodontics.

The congress also promises three pre-conference courses on November 10, a post-conference course on November 14 and a student scientific programme on November 10.

A trade display with more than 60 trade booths will feature the latest comprehensive display of orthodontic material and equipment during the conference.

Addressing a press conference today, Dr H.S. Chawla, Professor and Head, said orthodontics was a specialised branch in dentistry that provided maximum aesthetic value, as a result of which more cleanliness and longevity of the denture could be assured.

Dr Ashok Utreja, president, World Edgewise Congress, said the PGI orthodontic setup besides providing routine orthodontic care also concentrated on interdisciplinary care of cleft lip and palate-related problems, dentofacial deformities and other related problems.

More than 1,000 delegates from all parts of the country and 60 delegates from countries, including the USA, the UK, Australia, France, Turkey, Italy, South Korea, Oman, Palestine, Malaysia, Pakistan and Nepal, will take part in the conference.

The scientific programme will include the IOS Oration and Vasavi Memorial Lecture, invited scientific lectures by a galaxy of 20 international and 13 national speakers, 190 delegate scientific papers from noted specialists and postgraduate students from India and abroad and 130 scientific posters.

Also, the Indian Board of Orthodontics will conduct an examination on November 9, which will be taken by 50 applicants at PGIMER.

Talking about the new techniques, Dr Chawla said various habit breaking appliance and fixed appliance therapies were becoming popular. He said 40 per cent of people suffered from minor to severe orthodontic problems.

CFA beat Khalsa academy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 7
The Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA) had an edge over their rivals Khalsa Football Academy (KFA), Kurali, though the teams were tied (1-1) in the scheduled time. The match was decided by penalty shots where the CFA-42 team converted 4 goals while the Kurali team converted only three. The final score stood at 5-4. With this, the CFA-42 was declared winner on the fourth day during the 3rd Kanwar Harbans Lal Memorial Football Tournament held at the football ground, Sector 17, here today.

Both the goals were scored in the second half of the play. Chandigarh Football Academy’s Randeep Singh dispatched the ball into the goalpost during the 45th minute of the play. Jaspreet Singh of Khalsa Academy headed the ball in after a corner shot in the 52nd minute and equalised the score.

Now, the CFA-42 will face St. Stephen’s Academy, Sector 45 in the final of the tournament at 2.30 pm tomorrow.

New Public School clinch basketball title
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, November 7
The cagers of New Public School (NPS), Sector 18, clinched the UT inter-school basketall title when they overpowered DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, by a narrow margin of 71-61 here today. In the final, the NPS players gave a tough time to DAV boys who however maintained their poise all through but could not face the onslaught of the NPS team.

Finals: NPS-18 b DAVSSS-8 (71-61)-Akshayjeet 19, Amanjot 17, Abhit 15.

losers-Gurvinder 21,Vishwajeet -nine.

For third place:GMSSS, Sector 33 b DAV, Sector 15 (38-13)-Avneet 12, Arun 11, losers-Sanyam -eight, Harpuneet and Sharan-two each.

Shooting meet from tomorrow
Tribune News Service

Mohali, November 7
The 41st Punjab State Rifle Shooting Championship competitions in Clay Pigeon for Trap and Skeet is scheduled to be held from November 9 to 12. The competition is being conducted by the Punjab State Rifle Shooting Association at the shooting range, Phase 6, Mohali.

The entries can be submitted through the respective District Rifle Shooting Association to Raja K.S. Sidhu, secretary general, Punjab State Rifle Shooting Association, by November 9 at shooting range, Mohali.

Raj Cricket Club win tourney

Chandigarh, November 7
The Raj Cricket Club registered a seven-wicket win over the Friend's Cricket Club in the finals of the Lalit (Lamba) Memorial Cricket Tournament at Vikas Nagar in Mauli Jagran here. Batting first after winning the toss, the Friend's Cricket Club put on 72 runs in 25 overs. In reply, the Raj Cricket Club achieved the target in 16.3 overs. The man of the match was awarded to Raju of the Raj Cricket Club. TNS

Tennis tournament from Nov 12
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, November 7
The fifth Satluj Open Tennis Tournament will begin on November 12 at the premises of Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula. Events in the category of under 14 and under 10 boys and girls will be held. This was stated by Mr Krit Serai, Principal of the school here today. Entries close on November 11.

Sodomy case: Cop’s dismissal recommended
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, November 7
The district police has asked the Inspector General of Police, Ambala Range, to dismiss Head Constable Bijendra Singh from service. The cop is accused of attempting to sodomise a ten-year-old boy in the Police Lines here on October 26.

Senior police officers said that the local police had written to the IG, Ambala Range, giving them details of the attempt to sodomise the boy, and that the cop was evading arrest. The police has already dispatched three teams to nab him. The accused cop had earlier also been charged with sodomy in two cases, one at Panchkula and another at Kaithal.

The police had recently received information that Bijender Singh was hiding in Kaithal in the guise of a ‘madari’, and was carrying a monkey with him. However, when the police party went to nab him, he fled away. A police team is still keeping a watch on his house in Kaithal.

Bijender Singh had tried to sodomise a boy, by calling him to his room on the pretext of giving him tea. Some other youth, who heard the victims cries for help, had forcibly barged in his room, and rescued the boy.

Vigilance Awareness Week begins
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 7
Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed in all government and public sector offices and institutions in the city from November 7 to 11.

Employees of the State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank (PNB), Northern Zone, have pledged to strive continuously to bring about integrity and transparency in all spehers of activities and to work unstintingly for eradication in all spheres of life.

The pledge was administered by the General Manager, Mr R. Nagarajan, of the State Bank of India and by Mr B.P Chopra, General Manager, PNB (Northern Zone) to members of their staff in their respective offices today.

Mr Nagarajan said emphasis would be laid on organising customer-oriented programmes during this week. Various offices and branches of the bank would conduct customer education programmes at important centres like Ambala, Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Chopra said corruption did not just mean being unfair and dishonest in financial matters but inefficiency and delay of work was also corruption.

The Principal General Manager (Telecom) administered oath to employees, who pledged to work for eradication of corruption in all spheres of life.

UT Secretariat staff take pledge
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 7
Joint Finance Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, Raji P. Shrivastava today administered the pledge of eradicating corruption from all spheres of life to officers and officials of the UT Secretariat on the commencement of “Vigilance awareness week”.

The employees pledged to strive for bringing about integrity and transparency in all spheres of their activities.

They also pledged to remain vigilant and work towards the growth and reputation of the organisation, and provide value-based service to the countrymen.

They also gave their word to perform their duties conscientiously and act without fear of favour.

The annual “Vigilance awareness week” will be observed from November 7 to 11.

The observance of the week commenced with the pledge by employees to work collectively for enhancing the image of their organisation.