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PGI’s advice to hospitals
Chandigarh, September 2 A press note issued by the PGIMER authorities said the emergency wing of the hospital had been working at 200 per cent of its approved capacity, thus creating difficulties in providing prompt and efficient emergency services. They said a large number of patients coming to the PGI Emergency were referred to by hospitals in surrounding and neighbouring states without making any efforts to examine them medically. Such practice had led to problems like over-crowding at the PGI Emergency and increased and unmanageable workload on doctors, nurses and other staff. |
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Over 5 pc school-goers suffer from asthma
Chandigarh, September 2 Moreover, luxurious household goods like heavy mattresses, carpets, curtains and dingy rooms with water seepage in walls and roofs have helped spread the disease among more and more residents. The increasing smoking trend is another main cause of the disease. A report of a study conducted by the International Study of Allergies and Asthma in Children, India, in which paediatricians from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) also participated, say asthma has been catching up among schoolgoing children. The study shows that 5-10 per cent children are asthmatic in the country against 5-6 per cent in Chandigarh. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified asthma in children as the single most common illness leading to school absenteeism. Dr Meenu Singh, Additional Professor, Paediatric Department, PGI, talking to The Tribune, claimed that the study was conducted after surveying 3,000 students in two age groups (5 to 7 and 12-13) at random from the city. She said while cases of infection had witnessed a decline, cases of allergies had gone up among the children. Dr Singh said millions of adults and children who suffered from asthma in India and the rest of the world were making crucial compromises in their lives to cope with the problems posed by the disease. “There are approximately 20 million asthmatics in the country. About 14 million do not have adequate control over the distressing symptoms. Instead, a majority of the affected prefer to make compromises by frequently missing school or work. They even find difficulty in enjoying a sound sleep. They often stay away from any vigorous physical activity, make frequent hospital visits to tide through the worst attacks and even avoid social interaction for fear of ridicule,” claimed Dr Singh. “Experts have been encouraging minimum use of relievers and emphasise the importance of another group of medicines called ‘preventers’,” said Dr Lata Kumar, another paediatrician. “Inhalation therapy uses pressurised metered dose inhalers (commonly known as MDIs) or rotahalers. In the case of MDIs, the actuation of the spray has to be correctly coordinated with inhalation for the medicine to work properly. Rotahalers are easier to use and readily available in the country,” said Dr Singh. The Advanced Paediatric Centre of the PGIMER today organised an awareness programme “Lungs for life” to educate teachers of UT government schools at a city-based hotel. More than 40 teachers from different schools attended the programme organised to spread awareness of asthma among children and ensure that every child suffering from the disease be given preliminary treatment at the school level. |
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Students enlightened on healthy diet
Chandigarh, September 2 A team of nutritionists from the hospital, headed by Ms Sonia Gandhi, informed the students about the importance of a healthy diet. The objective of the event was to teach the students about imbibing healthy eating habits so that they did not fall prey to lifestyle diseases. Ms Gandhi, Senior Dietician with the hospital, said: “The youth is turning to junk food as well as food with lesser or negligible nutritional value. A large number of diseases can simply be avoided if one sticks to a healthy diet and takes all necessary vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates in their food. Awareness of bad eating habits needs to be created so as to avoid diseases”. According to Ms Prem Suri, Principal of the school, “Children these days are more bothered with looking good and staying popular. They must be educated about the fact that if they regularise their meals and avoid junk food then they would lead a happy and disease-free life”. The hospital is observing September 1 to 7 as nutrition week. |
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99 donate blood
Zirakpur, September 2 The camp was organised under the aegis of the Dara Singh Memorial Trust by the residents of Zirakpur and adjoining areas. In all, 99 persons donated blood on the occasion, said Mr Narinder Sharma, president of the local Nagar Panchayat and organiser of the camp. Meanwhile, the Rotary Club, Dera Bassi, distributed study material to 64 needy students on the occasion of the 64th birthday of Capt Kanwaljit Singh, who is also an MLA from
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Blood donation camp held
Chandigarh, September 2 The camp was held in association with the Inner Wheel Club under the banner of Red Ribbon Club. Mr R.K. Saboo, chairman, Saboo Business Group, inaugurated the camp. He said the young should donate blood frequently. Mrs Kavita Marriya, president, Inner Wheel Club, was the guest of honour. |
Haryana thrash Chhattisgarh
Chandigarh, September 2 Manavdeep of Haryana opened the account in the seventh minute of the play. With the goal, Haryana put Chhattisgarh team under pressure and pumped in second goal through Vivek in the 23rd minute of the play. Then there was no stopping for Haryana as seven goals were hit before the lemon break. Manavdeep scored the third goal in the 31st minute followed by Ravi, who extended the lead just after two minutes. Haryana lads were leading by 7-0 at the breather. After the lemon break, Haryana pumped in three more goals through Vikas (59th minute), Vivek (66th minute), and Vivek (89th minute). The solitary face-saving goal for Chhattisgarh was scored by Evan Anthony in the 84th minute of the play. In the second match of the day, the local St Stephen’s Football Academy beat Goa by 4-1. Raoul Lorni of St Stephen’s was tackled by Goan defender just outside the penalty area. The referee awarded direct free kick, which was converted by L. Kamei of St Stephen’s in the 14th minute of the play. The second goal for St Stephen’s was scored by G. Palmei in the 32nd minute of the play and the score was 2-0 at breather. St Stephen’s maintained the lead and Nikhil Parakar netted the third goal off a fine cross sent by Raoul Lorni from the left flank. Raymond (right winger) of Goa reduced the margin in the 85th minute by scoring a goal for his team. In a counter attack St Stephen’s striker G. Pal Mei sealed the 4-1 victory for his team in the 86th minute. The third match, played between New Public School-18 and the Sports Authority of India (East), Kolkata, ended in a draw as both teams scored two goals each in the allotted time. For NPS, Sukhman (37th min) and Arshpreet (61st min) hit the goals whereas Dipanker (46th min) and Azak Khan (52nd min) shot goals for SAI. In the last match of the day, Services registered the victory over Kurali Football Club by 13-0. |
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3 wins for KV-31 in volleyball meet
Chandigarh, September 2 Ms S.K. Bhatia, Principal of the host school, declared the meet open. The results: KV-31, Chd, b KV, OCF-29, 2-0 (25-3, 25-7); KV-47, Chd, b KV, Yol Cantt, 2-0 ( 27-17, 27-25); KV-47, Chd, b KV Palampur, 2-0 (25-6, 25-4); KV No 1 Ambala Cantt, b KV Sainj, 2-0 (25-22, 25-9); KV, Yol Cantt, b KV Palampur, 2-0 (25-9, 25-7); KV-31, Chd, b KV no 1, Ambala Cantt, 2-0 (25-6, 25-13); KV, Saini, b KV OCF-29, Chd, 2-0 (25-14, 25-20); KV-31, b KV, Saini, 2-0 (25-2, 25-5); KV No. 1, Ambala Cantt, b KV, OCF-29, Chd, 2-1 (25-13, 13-25, 19-25); first semifinal: KV-31, Chd, b KV, Yol Cantt, 2-0 (25-17, 25-17); Hockey: Kendriya Vidyalaya 2, Patiala, defeated Kendriya Vidyalaya -47 while the matches between KV-47 and KV-Sirsa and another between KV No 1, Ambala, and KV, Sirsa, ended in draw during the hockey meet being held at the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, here. According to Ms S.P. Shergill, six league matches will be conducted during the meet and the winner will be decided on the basis of maximum points earned. Judo: Gaurav and Jatinder of KV No 2, Sirsa, Praveen of KV No 1, Patiala, and Aman Chand of KV, ITBP, Bhanu, emerged winners in the under-45 category in judo matches played at Kendriya Vidyalaya, GC, CRPF, Pinjore. |
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Kuldeep wins triathlon title
Panchkula, September 2 The results: (boys’ under-20): 10,000m: Ashwani 1, Pradip 2 Sandip 3. Triple jump: Manoj Kumar 1, Manoj 2, Simen Malik 3. 1,500m (girls’ under-20): Munish 1, Sakshi 2, Renu 3. Javelin throw: Aplesh 1, Promila 2, Neelam 3. 10-km walk (boys’ under-18): Amit 1, Sandeep 2, Sunil 3. 1,500m: Baljit 1, Davinder 2, Sanjeev 3. Triple jump: Davinder 1, Dinesh 2, Raj Kumar 3. Javlin throw: Sandeep 1, Suresh Kumar 2, Pawan 3. 5-km walk (girls’ under-18): Manju 1, Jyoti 2, Jyoti 3. Javlin throw: Poonam 1, Gurhar Simran 2, Manisha 3. 5-km walk (boys’ under-16): Kishori Lal 1, Neeraj 2, Robin 3. High jump: Rohit 1, Karamjeet 2, Surender 3. 2,000m: Surender 1, Deepak 2, Ram Niwas 3. 2,000m girls’ (boys’ under-16): Geeta 1, Meena 2, Ritu 3. 400m: Ritu 1, Anju 2, Kosilya 3. Triathlon (boys’ under-14): Kuldeep 1, Sandeep 2, Naveen 3. Triathlon (girls’ under-14): Pinki 1, Sonam 2, Kavita 3. |
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Dalvir best in discus throw
Chandigarh, September 2 Jaswinder Singh, also of DAV College, won the gold medal in long jump in boys’ u-20 category. His jump at 7.00 metres was his career’s best. Priyanka of SAI-18 won the gold in discus throw in the girls u-18 category with a throw of 31.90 metres The results: Boys under-16 Discus throw: 1 Gurlember Singh, 2 Manjot Singh, 3 Ajay Jaat Javelin throw: 1 Rajbir Singh, 2 Ashok Kumar, 3 Ajay Kundu Long jump: 1 Avinash, 2 Ajay, 3 Yesu Raj Boys under 18: 200m: 1 Harwinder Singh, 2 Gurjeevan Singh, 3 Budh Ram 1500m: 1 Jagdeep Singh, 2 Ravinder, 3 Inderjit Singh Discus throw: 1 Gurjit Singh, 2 Kashish Khanna, 3 Prabjot Khosla Javelin throw: 1 Satnam, 2 Puran, 3 Varun Long jump: 1 Budh Ram, 2 Sunny, 3 Rajinder Boys under 20: 200m: 1Sachin Sharma, 2 Jarnail Singh 1500m: 1 Sukhdev Singh, 2 Surinder Singh, 3 Sohan Lal Discus throw: 1 Dalvir Singh, 2 Sandeep Dahyia, 3 Dilpreet Singh Javelin throw: 1 Satinder Singh, 2 Rohit Hammer throw: 1 Dalvir Singh, 2 Rajinder Kumar, 3 Anmol Long jump: 1 Jaswinder Singh, 2 Herwinder Singh, 3 Lakhbir Singh 10000 m walk: 1 Guranjan Singh, 2 Vineet, 3 Suraj Girls under 16: Discus throw: 1 Priyanka, 2 Pranika, 3 Jaspreet Kaur Javelin throw: 1 Jyoti Sharma, 2 Puneet Kaur, 3 YogitaLong jump: 1 Talwinderjeet Kaur, 2 Radika, 3 Lovneet Girls under 18: 200m: 1 Sarita Sangwan, 2 Jasbir Kaur, 3 Manju Kumari 1500m: 1 Amandeep Kaur, 2 Rajwinder Kaur, 3 Lakhveer Kaur Discus throw: 1 Tsetan Angmo, 2 Chandni, 3 Sweety Javelin throw: 1 Parminder, 2 Bimla Rani, 3 Rajni Long jump: 1 Ruchi, 2 Harpreet, 3 Shweta Girls under 20: 200m: 1Mandeep Kaur, 2 Kiranpreet Kaur, 3 Kusam Lata 1500m: 1 Kulreet Kaur, 2 Prabjot Kaur, 3 Poonam Rani Discus throw: 1 Ajna Thakur, 2 Renu Chauhan, 3 Sweety Long jump: 1 Sukhi, 2 Kusam Lata, 3 Kiranpreet |
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Choi kwang do camp begins
Panchkula, September 2 The chief guest of the show, Grand Master Kwang Jo Choi, founder and president of the Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International, inaugurated the event. Around 150 trainees and students from various schools namely Saupins Schools at Panchkula, Chandigarh and Mohali, Vivek High School, Dikshant International School, Ryan International, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Delhi Public School, St Xavier’s, Nav Bal Niketan and individuals
of different age groups participated in the camp. This is for the first time ever that the Grand Master himself is conducting a training programme in this part of the country. Later, he gave a demonstration of various techniques that left everyone spellbound. In the afternoon, he conducted the black belt test and all students namely Ayush Agnihotri, Shiv Raj Gharti, Gunanidhi Sharma, Niranjan Kumar, Praveen Thapa and Bampi
Thapa were declared successful. |
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Swimming trials on Sept 5
Chandigarh, September 2 The selected swimmers will participate in the 60th Senior National Aquatic Championship to be held at Bangalore from September 21 to 25. Mr S.M. Sharma, chairman of the adhoc selection committee, said those swimmers who desired to take part in the trials should get their names registered with Mr Paramjit Singh, Senior Coach, Sector 23-D, by 6 p.m. on September 4. The men and women who had participated from other states during the previous years would have to secure a no-objection certificate from state associations concerned before their selection in the Chandigarh team. |
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Basketball meet
Chandigarh, September 2 Sixty children from Savera, Sector 45, Little Flower Convent School, Sector 14, Panchkula, Asha School of Handicapped Children, Chandi Mandir, and Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, participated in the meet.
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