Chandigarh, August 24
The Grecian Super-Specialty Hospital has introduced the first ever unit of advanced laparoscopy and surgical gastro-oncology in the region for liver, cancer and abdominal surgeries. This was stated by Dr S.S. Samra, MD, Grecian Hospital, during a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club, here today.

Addressing a press conference, Dr S.S. Samra said, “The end stage of a liver disease is unmanageable with medicines. It has to be dealt with by surgery. Transplantation of the liver to such patients will be possible at the advanced unit of Grecian Hospital to enable them to lead a better quality of life.”

Dr S.S. Samra introduced Dr Mudit Kumar who had earlier worked with the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and liver transplantation at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, would head the department.

Dr Mudit Kumar said the hospital would specialise in the stage three cancer surgeries for abdominal cancers, cancers of liver, gall bladder, pancreas, stomach, esophagus, intestine, colon, rectum and anus.

Coupled with chemotherapy, the surgeries performed will be able to give long term benefits to patients. The major focus will be on surgeries of liver (resection and transplantation), pancreas and other cancers of abdomen, as currently these services are almost non-existent in this region.

He further added that the Grecian Super Speciality Hospital will bring the minimal access surgery for various operations. Key- hole surgery earlier possible for gall bladder surgeries in the region will now be available for a host of other surgeries like liver, pancreas, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, appendix, hernia and many other organs.

Major laparoscopic surgeries for cancers of colon, stomach and anal canal with faster recovery period will be accessible to patients in the region. Minimal invasive surgical technique will also be possible for incidence of piles amongst youth.

He said advanced laproscopic surgery of cancer of the intestine would cost about Rs 40,000 though this would increase if a patient was suffering from any other medical problem.

Dr Shachi Joshi Samra, Medical Director of the hospital, who was also present on the occasion, said the services at the hospital would include comprehensive gastroenterology care, which would include diseases other than cancers as well. 

Chandigarh, August 24
The MRS Academy, Amritsar, beat Sant Karam Singh Academy, Jalandhar, by 1-0 in the league match of ongoing 5th S.N. Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here today.

Kanwar Subeg Singh converted the penalty corner in the 35th minute. For the fine goal, Kanwar was declared man of the match later.

In the second match of the day, Surjit Academy of Jalandhar thrashed GTB Academy of Baba Bakala by 5-1.

It was the skipper Prabdeep Singh, who put up a dynamic show and netted four goals out of five including a hat-trick.

He opened the account in the fourth minute then struck again in the 16th and the 22nd minute to complete his hat-trick.

In the 27th minute, Manpreet extended the lead by 4-1. The last goal was again scored by Prabdeep in 50th minute. The solitary goal for the losers was hit by Harjot.

Panchkula, August 24
A two-day training camp will be organised by Choi Kwang Do martial art international, India, on September 2 and 3 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here.

The camp will be a unique as Grand Master Kwang jo Choi, 9th Degree Black Belt and Founder and President Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International, and Grand Master Don Woo, 8th Degree Black Belt and Senior Master Marshall Pereira, 7th Degree Black Belt will come to the country to supervise the camp.

On the occasion, a seminar will also be held in which senior instructors from America, England and Australia turn up.

The camp offers a great opportunity to the interested players to develop the skills and to learn afresh all the concepts, techniques and methods of the martial art from Grand Masters.

Choi Kwang Do, not only helps to improve the fitness but teaches also the art of self-defence. 

Chandigarh, August 24
The Khalsa College, Sector 26, beat the Panjab University by six wickets in the Inter-College Tournament for Samuel Banerjee Trophy at DAV Sr Sec School, Sector 8, here today.

Put in to bat first, the PU team piled up 136 all out in 25 overs. Manish was the highest scorer with 40 runs. Gaurav Gambhir of the Khalsa College proved the wrecker as he claimed five wickets for 12 runs followed by Samandeep, who took three for 20 runs.

With the fine half-century by Mandeep (53) and unbeaten 28 by Simrat Bawa, the Khalsa College made 137 in 30 overs losing three wickets.

Brief scores:

P U: 136 all out in 25 overs (Munish 40, Gaurav Gambhir 5 for 12 and Samandeep 3 for 20).

Khalsa College: 137 for 4 in 30 overs (Mandeep 53, Simrat Bawa 28 n o).

The other match played between DAV College, Sector 10, and SD College, Sector 32, was abandoned due to heavy rains.

Earlier, batting first, the SD College scored 229 all out in 50 overs. Gurkirat made 65 runs whereas Rahul Arora and Karanbir contributed 40 and 33 runs, respectively. Amit Negi took four wickets for 38 and Amit scapled two for 43.

The DAV team was on 52 for 1 in 7 overs when the rain played spoilsport. The match could not be completed and was declared drawn. Equal points were awarded to both the teams.

Chandigarh, August 24
The hosts, St Xavier’s School, Sector 44, beat St Soldier School by 3-0 in a football match (under-19 girls category) of the Emily Memorial Six-a-Side Football 
Tournament at the school grounds here today.

The other results are as follow:

Under-19 (Boys): DAV, Sector 8 b St Xavier's 3-0, New Public School, Sector 18 b St Stephens-45 5-1, DAV-15 b St Xavier's 8-7, St

Stephens-45 b Sanjay Public School 4-1.

Under 12 (Boys): St Soldier-28 b St John's-26 3-1, Ryan International b St Xavier's 2-1.

Tomorrow, the semifinals of the tournament will be played at the same venue.

Chandigarh, August 24
Fulfilling the objectives of “IT Mission for Society” and ensuring its benefit to the common man, the Punjab Governor and the UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues(retd), launched an innovative e- Jan Sampark Project in Sector 20, here today.

The unique project, first of its kind in the country, is a revolutionary step to bring the administration closer and accessible to all sections of society, especially the under-privileged. They provide value- added services through the process of information technology.

General Rodrigues, in his brief address to residents of the area, said this project, featuring helpline, facilitation and grievances redressal mechanisms, was another step to move forward through the partnership route.

Mr M.S.Brar, Director, IT, gave an account of various services through e-Jan Sampark Project which include, registration of grievances and application seeking information under the Right to Information Act, all procedures and forms for all public dealing departments used by a common man, education and health, transport and tourism-related information and enquires related to passport status, railway booking form, train timing and access to all government websites.

The e-Jan Sampark kiosks will be launched at Sampark Centres in Sector 10, 15, 18, 23, 43, 47, Industrial Area and Manimajra. The other sites in Phase I have been identified for setting up of e-Jan Sampark Services in Sector 9,11,17, 22 32, 35, 38, 40 and 45.

The services will also be available in all UT villages from the Gram Sampark Centres, which are likely to be launched in October.

Mr Lalit Sharma, Adviser to Administrator and Mr S.K. Sandhu, Finance Secretary, were also present on the occasion.