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Check lifestyle to keep hypertension at bay
SSP asks cops to pull up their socks
Warm farewell for outgoing principal of St. Xavier’s
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Govt misusing central grants:
Jassi
Miscreants sedate man, steal his pistol
Man held with illicit liquor accuses cops of beating him up
Blood group detection camp held
Parents seek introduction of new classes
Mercury dips but no relief from heat
School holds medical check-up camp
OP Sharma nominated as
TAC member
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Check lifestyle to keep hypertension at bay
As the World Hypertension Day today, the occasion provided an apt moment to take stock of the threat it poses to people's health, the factors leading to it as well as the precautions that can be taken to avoid it. A local doctor Ashok Kumar Goyal, who is MD (Medicine), has urged the people to check their lifestyle to keep their blood pressure (BP) under control to live a long life. Talking to this reporter here today, Dr Goyal said there were several factors which were responsible for the increasing incidence of hypertension (high blood pressure) in society. These factors included the changing lifestyle, industrialisation, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, excessive use of two-wheelers and other vehicles, less physical activities and exercise, and changing eating habits (like junk food and fast food). Sharing his experience, Dr Goyal said a large number of youths, from the age of 25 years onwards, were visiting the doctors to get examined for blood pressure. Earlier, people of the age of 45 years and above, were found to be suffering from hypertension. He also said there were about 50 per cent undetected cases of hypertension. These patients did not visit the doctors till they faced severe health related complications. This was the reason why most people were being diagnosed at a later stage, he added. Regarding the adverse affects of hypertension on people, Dr Goyal said it damaged organs like the kidneys, heart and the arteries of the brain. He asked the people to protect themselves from the ill-effects of hypertension. People should not ignore the symptoms of blood pressure. Besides, they should also perform regular exercise, avoid obesity and discard junk food, he added. According to information available, cardiovascular diseases claim 17.3 million lives every year worldwide. Besides, high blood pressure contributes to about half of all CVD deaths. Besides, high blood pressure affects 33 per cent of men and 30 per cent women in India. Doctors also say people should not be afraid of hypertension as it can be controlled by adopting measures like giving up smoking, opting for a healthier lifestyle, awareness about hypertension, regular blood pressure check-ups and consultation. Timely and regular check-up of blood pressure helps the patients of hypertension live a stress-free and smooth life. Get BP checked if...
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SSP asks cops to pull up their socks
Bathinda, May 17 At the meeting, the policemen were directed to be courteous while interacting with members of the public and were warned against misbehaving with the common man. The SHOs, who remain absent from their respective police stations, were taken to task. All the SHOs were directed to stay for a longer duration in their police stations. They were exempted from sitting in police stations at the time of VIP duties. The policemen were directed not to shield those who encroach upon the land of others nor patronize encroachments as it brings a bad name to the department. All the matters should be decided on the basis of merit and justice should be done to those who case is genuine, the SSP said. Dr Gill said any cop indulging in unlawful activity will not be spared. They were directed to clear the cases that have been pending for long to reduce pendency. The traffic police was issued strict instructions by the Senior Superintendent of Police to get black films removed from cars and to deal strictly with the traffic rule violators. Already, steps are being taken in this regard in other cities of the state. In Bathinda too, violators had first been warned. |
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Warm farewell for outgoing principal of St. Xavier’s
Bathinda, May 17 The chairperson addressed the gathering. The outgoing principal, Father Ivo Dias handed over the charge to Father Eulalio Fernandes. Asha Sood, the floor supervisor, highlighted the achievements and service rendered to St. Xavier's School by the outgoing vice-principal Father Remy Cardozo. A student, Manshu of class XI-B, delivered a speech on the way Father Remy Cardozo had touched the hearts of the students. Father Remy Cardozo shared his experience on the occasion. Activity coordinator and floor supervisor Archana stirred the audience with heart touching poetry. Primary block coordinator Sonia Jindal highlighted the achievements of Father Ivo Dias. Head girl Diksha thanked Father Dias on behalf of all the students. Father Dias thanked everyone for their kind words. The new principal Father Eulalio Fernandes addressed the audience Jaswinder, the coordinator of pre-primary block, delivered the vote of thanks.
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Govt misusing central grants:
Jassi
Bathinda, May 17 The plan has been approved by the Planning Commission of India for the overall development of the state of Punjab. In a press note issued here today, Jassi said though the Centre was granting thousands of crores to the state government for carrying out development works but the SAD-BJP government was taking all credit, with regard to doing development works in the state. Jassi further said the central government had changed the look of the Malwa region by providing it four petrochemical projects, cancer hospital, special package for drinking water, relief package for border areas and improvement in the road network of the state. But it was a matter of sorrow that the SAD-BJP government was misusing the central grants in several cases. If these grants are properly utilised then Punjab would become number one state in the country, he added. Jassi said the SAD-BJP government, that had been formed less than three months ago, had failed to win the hearts of the people as atrocities were being committed on Dalits and weaker sections of society. Besides, the law and order situation was also deteriorating in the state, he added. Jassi, who visited several areas of the city during the last few days, also met the people there. The local residents also informed him about the problems being faced by them, in their areas. On the occasion, Jassi also flayed the local municipal corporation authorities stating they were not paying proper attention towards the problems of the residents due to which people were blaming the SAD-BJP government for not carrying out development works in a big way. During the visit to several areas, among others who accompanied Jassi, included the district president of the Congress (Urban) Ashok Kumar, a delegate of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) KK Aggarwal, Inder Singh Sahni, Jagroop Singh Gill, Iqbal Dhillon, Mohan Lal Jhumba, Suresh Bansal, Rajni Sharma and Rupinder Bindra.
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Miscreants sedate man, steal his pistol
Bathinda, May 17 In his statement to the Civil Lines police, Ranjodh Singh stated that at around 12:30 at night, he was going to withdraw money from an automated machine teller (ATM). He said that someone sedated him. He regained consciousness at around 5 am and found that his licensed pistol has been stolen. Apart from his pistol, his Samsung galaxy mobile and Rs 400 in cash have also been stolen. Police has registered a case against the unidentified persons. One held for gambling
Kotwali police arrested one person for gambling near Kartar Basti. The accused, Narinder Singh, a resident of Kartar Basti, was arrested and Rs 915 was recovered from his possession. Power House road resident beaten up
A resident of Power House road was beaten up at 100 feet road near Bhagu road area. In his complaint to the Civil Lines police, Rajwinder Singh stated that Paramjit Singh and Paramjit Singh, both residents of Kotshamir, beat him up. Rajwinder said that he had got a case registered against accused for stealing wheat at village Kotfatta. The accused carried a grudge and beat him up. Police has registered a case. One held with intoxicants
Talwandi Sabo police has arrested one person with intoxicating drugs. Rokha Singh, a resident of Talwandi Sabo, was arrested and 3 kg poppy husk, 1.42 kg of intoxicant powder, five bottles of habit-forming cough syrup, 8,000 tablets and 10 bottles of lomotil tablets. |
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Man held with illicit liquor accuses cops of beating him up
Bathinda, May 17 The accused, Roor Singh, was admitted to the local Civil Hospital where he recorded statements with the police about his injuries allegedly inflicted by the cops. Investigating officer in the case, Charanjit Singh said a case in this regard has been registered at the Kotwali police station. He said that it was yet not clear whether the accused was speaking the truth. He said that Roor Singh was brought to the police station last night. He had also claimed that some employees of a liquor vend had beaten him. His medical examination was being conducted at the local Civil Hospital wherein doctors stated that he received minor bruises and injuries on his back and legs.
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Blood group detection camp held
Bathinda, May 17 The camp was organised under the supervision of Navnider Dhillon, vice-principal, Manisha Sharma (Head of Department, Biology) and Mandeep Singh (Head of Department, Chemistry). Various tests like blood group detection, HB content, blood pressure and blood sugar level were performed during the camp, where the students explained various topics to all. They also gave basic information about the effects of AIDS/HIV virus on the human body, causes for high blood sugar and high blood pressure and precautions needed to ward off the illnesses. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Managing Director, BFGI appreciated the efforts of Students. Baljinder Singh, principal, also lauded the hard work of the students.
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Parents seek introduction of new classes
Bathinda, May 17 In a representation to the Director General of School Education (DGSE) Punjab, the parents and teachers have stated that the Adarsh School is the only CBSE-run government school that gives quality education to students. They demanded that school be upgraded to senior secondary level so that children from poor families too could get quality and affordable education.
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Mercury dips but no relief from heat
Though the change in the weather's mood brought down the mercury, it failed to provide the much-needed respite to residents from the prevailing heat wave conditions. Though temperature dipped by about 3 degree Celsius since yesterday, it did not go below the 40 degree Celsius mark, bringing no noticeable change in the weather conditions. The maximum temperature on Thursday was 40.3 degree Celsius, as per the agri-met department of the PAU regional station, Bathinda. The day's low was 25.8 degree Celsius.
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School holds medical check-up camp
Bathinda, May 17 |
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OP Sharma nominated as
TAC member
As per the information, Sharma's name was recommended by Member of Parliament (MP) from Bathinda, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, for nominating him as a member of the
TAC. |
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