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Stress laid on voluntary blood donation movement Chandigarh, April 29 Speaking at the function, the president of the Federation of Blood Donors Organisation, Dr Debashish Gupta, said voluntary donors were the safest donors and should be encouraged. "The national average of blood donation is around 53 per cent but there are some states which are lagging behind. There is need to target these states to build up the movement. Our endeavour should be to phase out replacement donors and make blood donation a voluntary exercise alone," Dr Gupta stated. Recalling his experiences at various blood donation camps, Mr Rajan Kashyap, Information Commissioner, Punjab, said he was overwhelmed to see participation from people from all walks of society. "At a camp in Balachaur, a man who had lost both his arms in an accident came to donate blood while a rickshaw puller in Nawanshar is playing a big role in motivating the common man to donate blood," he added. He pointed out that there was a need to network the various blood banks to enable blood donors to obtain blood from any bank in times of need. Presenting the vote of thanks, Mr Apurba Ghosh, general secretary of the Federation of Blood Donors Organisation of India, said the youths needed to be involved in popularising blood donation among the masses. He said a red revolution was the need of the hour. Speaking on the occasion, Ms Kanta Swaroop Krishan, honorary general secretary of the city's Blood Bank Society, drew the attention of the delegates to the need for a master card to keep record of blood donations by an individual. Earlier, as many as 43 students from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh were today honoured at the Rotary and Blood Bank Resource Centre and awarded prizes by Ms Krishan and Dr Gupta. The students were winners of a quiz competition held in 22 states across the country simultaneously during 2005-06. They took vow to motivate the blood donors of tomorrow. The competition was sponsored by the National Council for Science and Technology, New Delhi. Speaking at the function, Ms Krishan said, "It's a delight to see the upcoming generation strengthening the blood donation movement. We hope the students will carry this mission forward to make our world a healthy one." PGI blood bank to get accreditation The Blood Bank of PGIMER became the third bank in the country to be provided accreditation. "This is to maintain quality standards in blood donation. The Ministry of Health, Government of India, has identified private and government agencies to grant accreditation to blood banks across the country. Chennai is the next in line for accreditation," Dr Gupta said. |
Lake Sports Complex to have multi-purpose hall Chandigarh, April 29 Apart from offering multi-gym, squash courts, swimming pool, rowing, tennis courts, horse riding and billiards facilities, the complex will soon have an air-conditioned multi-purpose hall. The hall, estimated to come up at the cost of Rs 1 crore, two badminton courts, aerobics hall and table tennis courts will be set up. “We have received the blueprints of the proposed hall and now the drawings will be forwarded to structural approval branch for the approval. I hope that it will take another two months to start the work after clearing all formalities”, said Mr Reet Mohinder Singh, general manager of the club. Besides building up the hall, the management is also preparing a ‘’kiddies pool’’ for kids to have a splash during summers. “The construction is on and the pool will be ready by June-end”, said Mohinder. To facilitate tennis lovers, the complex has also planning to set up floodlights in the four tennis courts with a cost of over Rs 30 lakh. The drawings have been passed by Chandigarh electricity department and the work will start soon. The facility will provide the players an opportunity to have more practice hours. Over 100 tennis players turn up at the complex, which offers 12 courts (four grass, four clay and four synthatic). So far, many products of the complex have made into the national and Asian circuit in tennis and rowing. With improving infrastructure, the management hopes to produce more players for big events. According to the general manager, outsiders are also welcome to take advantage of the sports facilities, provided by the complex on nominal rates. |
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Kunal wins table soccer title Panchkula, April 29 Over 300 players from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir are participating in the two-day tournament. The other results are as follows. Boys singles (under-6): Kunal 1, Mukul 2 and Pawandeep 3; singles (under-16): Rishi 1, Adarash 2 and Aman 3; doubles (under-16): Rishi and Sachin 1, Adarsh and Ankit 2 and Rajiv and Raj 3. Girls singles (under-6): Ishita 1, Saloni 2 and Evani 3; singles (under-12): Utkarsha 1, Palak 2 and Simran 3; doubles (under-12): Palak and Utkarsha 1, Simran and Neha 2 and Ity and Neha 3; singles (under -14): Malvika 1, Jyoti 2 and Bawapreet 3; doubles (under-14): Jyoti and Stuti 1, Malvika and Anmol 2 and Bawapreet and Ashima 3. The prize-distribution function will take place tomorrow. |
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Guru Nanak-36 beat Coaching Centre to enter semis Chandigarh, April 29 The main contributors for GNP-36 were Sukhdeep 7, Japneet 2 and Navneet 2 while Gagandeep 5, Chandan 3, Santosh 3 and Pintu 3 were the main scorers from CC-42 (team A). The other results— Semifinal Girls: Coaching Centre 42 bt GMS-21 (12-9) Quarter final Boys: GMSSS 46 bt CC-42 (Team B) 9-8; GMSSS-19 bt St Baptist -45 (11-5); CC GMSSS-19 bt CC-21 (14-2). |
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City bowlers leave Jalandhar in tatters Chandigarh, April 29 Pargat Singh (51) was the main scorer for Jalandhar whereas Gurinder 6 for 36 and Rahul 4 for 29 were the leading wicket takers for Chandigarh. Chandigarh started their second innings scoring 195 for 6 in 66 overs at the end of the day's play. Naveen (92), Dhruv (46 not out) were the main scorers for Chandigarh and Gurkirat 2 for 27, Pargat Singh 2 for 64 were the main wicket takers for Jalandhar. Brief score: Chandigarh (1st Innings ) : 322 for 7 in 95 overs Jalandhar (1st Innings) : 82 all out in 36.3 overs Pargat Singh (51) Gurinder 6 for 36 and Rahul 4 for 29. Chandigarh (2nd innings) : 195/ 6 in 66 overs Naveen 92 and Dhruv 46 not out Gurkirat 2 for 27 and Pargat Singh 2 for 64. |
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Tilak Raj is
CTTA president Chandigarh, April 29 Mr Patanjali Kumar, Senior Audit Officer, AG (Audit), Haryana, was unanimously elected as honorary secretary of the association for the next term of four years. This decision was taken in a meeting of the Chandigarh Table Tennis Association held here. The meeting authorised the president and secretary to select the other office-bearers of the association. Mr J.S. Negi, District Sports Officer, attended the meeting as an observer on behalf of the Chandigarh Sports Council while Mr Rakesh Bakshi appeared as an observer of the Chandigarh Olympics Association. |
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DAV-8 lad to lead city soccer team
Chandigarh, April 29 The championship will be held at Gurgaon from April 30 onwards. The other members of the team are: Inderpreet Singh, Harminder Singh, Mukesh, Deepankar, Akhil, Sandeep Bist, Mohit Rai, Sandeep Junior, Jatin Sharma, Sandeep, Ashwani, Chetan, Jasdeep, Ajay Bhatt, Man Singh, Saluodin, Naresh, Jasbir Singh and Sahil. — TNS |
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