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Eat healthy, avoid carcinogenic foods, counsel experts
Jalandhar, June 9 Even as the recent findings of the cancer survey conducted across Punjab by the health department had claimed that the threat was not as big as earlier feared, the undeniable presence of toxic elements in the food we consume daily, can't be underplayed.
gangrape case
Science City in Kapurthala becomes major attraction of the region
Children take Gurbani lessons at summer camp
Narendra Modi’s appointment hailed
Heat wave on as minimum temperature rises
‘Teachers should bring IT industry to classrooms’
Fire at house destroys items
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NRHM specialist docs to meet mission director today
Say appointment contracts mentioned non-transferable jobs Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, June 9 On the occasion, the NRHM Employees Association submitted a demand letter to the state president, Dr Inderjit Singh Rana, condemning the transfer policy of the state government. Members said if the government did not take back its decision, all doctors would resign from their jobs, for which the government would be responsible. Members said while their appointment letters clearly mentioned that there's would be a non-transferable job, the government had turned from its own promise made to them with the transfer move. They said many had joined jobs even at the meagre salary of Rs 20,000 because the government had allowed them to choose stations close to their homes. Dr Inderjit Rana said these doctors were primarily responsible for meeting the prime target of the NRHM - reduction of infant and maternal mortality rates - and their transfers from the places they were currently posted in might even cost dear to the NRHM targets as it would alienate their target base, who they are acquainted with. Transferring them is certainly not in public interest, he added. Meanwhile, a committee of these specialists would meet mission director, NRHM, on Monday to air their problems. The future course of action by doctors would be decided after this meeting. Notably, while across Punjab, 17 paediatricians and nine gynaecologists under the NRHM had been transferred, in the Jalandhar district, one NRHM doctor (a paediatrician working at the Kala Bakra CHC has been transferred). Post these transfers, the Kala Bakra CHC will lose a total of two doctors, one paediatrician (under NRHM) and another specialist doctor (under PCMS). The government has so far not announced their transfers with any replacements, which is bound to cost patients dear. Across the state, similar anomalies in specialists, transfers abound.
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Residents oppose shifting of dispensary
Jalandhar, June 9 Congress leader Rajinder Beri said the dispensary was being shifted to provide benefit to “land mafia”. Actually, the health department was shifting the dispensary under political pressure for providing benefit to the new owner of the building where the dispensary had been running for about five decades. The owner of the building was an NRI who had now sold the building to a local man and the health department was vacating the building to the Bashirpura crematorium to provide benefit to the new owner of the building without looking at any appropriate building for shifting the dispensary. Beri said, “No patient will visit the dispensary if the same is shifted to a crematorium. We have no objection of vacating the building, but residents want that it should be shifted after fining a proper place in Central Town itself, as this place is close to a number of localities and the dispensary was set up here after constant efforts of residents of this area.” Interestingly, opposing the move of the health department to shift the dispensary from Central Town, BJP leader Rajat Mohindru said, “Firstly the dispensary being run since 1965 should not be shifted from its present rented premises at street number 7 near Geeta Mandir in Central Town as it is located close to various localities. Even if the health department decides to vacate the present building, it should do so after fining a proper place for shifting the dispensary.” The dispensary has been proving a boon to residents of Central Town and adjoining areas of Chahar Bagh, Krishan Nagar, Mohalla Gobindgarh and Old Jawahar Nagar since its opening about 48 years ago, said Gurmit Singh, a resident of the Central Town locality. Now, the health department has decided to shift the dispensary to the Bashirpura crematorium, located about 2 km from the present place, which is not acceptable to the area residents, he added. Meanwhile, Beri, along with several area residents, met DC Shruti Singh and Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan against any move of shifting the dispensary from its present location without finding a proper place. Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan said, “We have given up the idea of shifting the building to the crematorium, but we have asked Beri to provide some alternative place for shifting it to a proper place in Central Town." Beri said, “Though it is not our duty to find out a proper place for shifting the dispensary, we are trying to find an appropriate place for the same. The health department should defer its plan of vacating the building without finding any proper place. The department is doing so due to political pressure, only to provide benefit to the new owner, ignoring the benefit to the common man.”
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City boy bags 148th rank
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, June 9 Bagging 174 out of 200 marks, he has made it to the top of the list of the exam, for which thousands of students from across the country appeared. Son of a physician, Dr Vijay Bhatti, and homemaker mother Navita Bhatti, Vivek credited his father for being his inspiration. He said he had decided as early as in the sixth standard he would be becoming a doctor. However, he said he planned to choose cardiology as his field of specialisation. Talking about his hours of study, he said the final two years before the entrance exams need a lot of attention. While I studied for four to five hours daily, in the exam time extra hard work is required. He also credited his teachers Prof Adarsh Bhatti, Prof Jatinder Singh, Prof Sanjeev Nanda, Dr Viney Seth and Dr Manpreet Bedi for his success.
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Eat healthy, avoid carcinogenic foods, counsel experts
Jalandhar, June 9 Experts, naturopaths, cancer victims, among others, have time and again warned against the ill-effects of a number of carcinogenic foods which we might be consuming on a daily basis. But what perplexes some is the total lack of "formal" warnings in a fairly cancer-prone state to steer clear of bad foods. While naturopaths say cancer warnings are being ignored deliberately, allopathic experts say so far there isn't evidence about the fatality of some of the foods. However, both agree that it's time the public started exercising caution. Dr Raj Kumar Sharma, principal, DAV Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar, said, "Vegetables like tomatoes, brinjals and potatoes have lately stopped getting worms. That's due to the excessive use of systemic pesticides (those which get into a plant from the soil, roots and are extremely carcinogenic) which kill worms. While guidelines say the pesticides be used before flowering of plants, ignorant farmers use them later, increasing the risk." "All our store-bought foods have preservatives like sodium benzoate and sodium meta bisulphite in them. Jams, pickles, mayonnaise, fruit juice and packed foods, even milk, isn't fit to be consumed," he added. "Societies should come forward to get fruits, vegetables and plants chemically tested. Each test costs Rs 2,000 and would only ensure citizens' health. The presence of carcinogens in many of these foods could have been fixed much earlier if there was stricter government and political will. India is on its way to becoming the world's cancer capital by 2020 and we have happily forgotten traditional herbs and lifestyles," Dr Sharma said. Dr Anubha Chopra, an oncologist, says, "The toxicity of some of the foods is highly debated. I can say that foods which cause obesity - fried foods, saturated fats - might increase cancer risk - especially colon and endometrial cancer. But there's no direct evidence for this. Pesticides and uranium contents in water greatly increases the risk of cancer. And as far as prevention is concerned, Broccoli decreases the risk of prostate cancer." Professor Surinder Kaur Dhir, who has been actively associated in efforts to spread awareness against bad foods, said, "Any foods which have been characterised by excess use of chemicals and preservatives are bad for the liver and helpful to cancer. Many of the quick-fix foods like packaged vegetables, spice pastes etc are grabbed quickly by women who shy away from the traditional, natural means of cooking. This artificiality creeping into our lives is very bad for our health. And I believe this is greatly linked to cancer." While many of the cancer patients say they have given up sedentary lifestyles and taken to organic foods to fight cancer, some of them also say the total lack of awareness on lifestyle and holistic issues in the current cancer treatment act as a deterrent for many patients. Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan says, “We haven’t ever been issued specific guidelines to check carcinogens in foods, but in the regular raids that we carry out, we check the presence of artificial colours (which are also carcinogenic) in food items. Traders are advised against their use in food items.” “While the area near the Kali Bein had been surveyed by the health department after reports of diseases due to the reports of increased carcinogens in about 2009, after that there haven’t been any similar raids. We regularly keep collecting food samples from super markets as well.” Notably, no brand has been suspended and no food item banned so far due to the presence of too many carcinogens. The healthy food guide
While many are still returning to naturopathy and ayurveda, Dr Raj Kumar Sharma, principal, DAV Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar, said the following foods have been known to be effective in fighting cancer — tulsi (10 leaves a day), amla juice or powder, aloe vera, turmeric powder and
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Two accused still at large
Tribune News Service
Kapurthala, June 9 SHO Sukhwinder Singh said efforts were on to nab them. Raids were being conducted at their possible hideouts to arrest the accused at the earliest. Refusing to disclose the identity of the absconding accused, he said, "Revealing their identity may hamper their arrest." Meanwhile, the arrested accused Joga is currently in judicial remand. He was arrested within hours of the gangrape on June 2. Jagga, a resident of Thekriwal village near Lohian in neighbouring Jalandhar district, had come to Kolianwal village to attend a religious function. The 14-year-old girl was gang-raped by three persons at the house of one of her friends when a majority of the villagers were attending the "jagran" in the village. The police has registered a case under Section 376 of the IPC at the Fattudhinga police station in this regard.
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Science City in Kapurthala becomes major attraction of the region
Kapurthala, June 9 PGSC director general (DG) Dr RS Khandpur said, “As many as 26 lakh persons have already visited the PGSC spread on 72 acres on the Jalandhar-Kapurthala road by March 31, this year since its opening for the general public on March 19, 2005. So much so, 3.5 lakh persons had visited the same in the last financial year from April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013.” Stating that people not only from various areas of Punjab but also from the northern region, including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and union territory of Chandigarh visit PGSC, Dr Khandpur expected a record number visitors during the current summer vacations in the education institutions. Set up with the aim of arousing creativity and helping in building a scientific temper in young minds, the PGSC has already various attractions including space theatre, health gallery, cyber space, dinosaur park, life through ages panorama, energy park, laser theatre, flight simulator, earthquake simulator, rail gallery and science on sports gallery. Besides, a MiG-23 fighter plane and Vijayanta tank have also been put on display for the visitors. Apart from this, a 100-kw solar power plant was also set up here in September last year, which demonstrates the use of solar energy. While a new attraction in the shape of railway gallery has also been recently added to the PGSC, it will have a new feather in its cap as Climate Change Theatre is almost ready for its opening. Late Prime Minister IK Gujral had laid the foundation stone of the project on October 17, 1997. Punjab owes a lot IK Gujral for bringing this magnificent project to the state and guiding its development from time to time.
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Children take Gurbani lessons at summer camp
Jalandhar, June 9 A summer camp for children between 5 to18 years, started by the Gurushabad Prachar Sabha, Jalandhar, has brought 500 young minds of the city together for instilling better understanding of the Guru Granth Sahib among them. These children have been reciting lessons from the Gurbani every day since June 1 and the collective chorus of the young gathering has been sending waves of cheers down the parents’ hearts. The camp had seen the participation of 450 children last year and it increased to 574 (registered children) this year. The camp has been organised by Dr Paramjit Singh and Amarjit Anand. Amarjit Anad said, “The holy session starts with meditation early in the morning (4 am), followed by a one-hour bani path session from 5 am to 6 am, in which lines from the Japuji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib and Anad Sahib are recited. An expert (ASI Surjeet Singh), who has an immense experience in teaching Gurbani, advises them on their pronunciation.” “The day-sessions end with ardaas and hukumnana, following which the students are made to distribute krhah parshad. The camp is over by about 6.30 pm,” he added. The organisers have also made it mandatory for the children to wear white dress. They gift the each boys a dastar and patka while the girls get a scarf and dupatta. Today's session was held at the Guru Nanak Mission Gurdwara. Navjeet, a homemaker, whose daughter Harnoor and son Harsimran Singh have been attending the camp, said, “I am blessed that my children have been attending the camp. The positive vibes and the dedication of the volunteers makes me think that such camps should be started in every city. My children are young and I am happy to see that they are in safe hands.”
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Narendra Modi’s appointment hailed
Jalandhar, June 9 Hailing the decision of BJP national President Rajnath Singh, the BJP leader said Narendera Modi’s visionary approach and positive attitude towards the nation's development would certainly yield good results. Appreciating the decision, Rajat Kumar Mohindru, former convener, BJP (media cell), Punjab, said the BJP cadre is was reflecting enthusiasm after Modi’s appointment.
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Heat wave on as minimum temperature rises
Jalandhar, June 9 The minimum temperature in Jalandhar was recorded as 29.2 degrees Celsius, whereas the maximum was registered as 43.2 degrees Celsius. A majority of the residetns preferred to stay indoors due to the extreme heat. Meanwhile, the meteorological department has made a forecast of continuing heat wave on Monday.
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‘Teachers should bring IT industry to classrooms’
Jalandhar, June 9 Eminent speakers, including Madhukar, team Leader and head, IBM Academic Initiative programme, Dr Hardeep Singh and Dr ML Singh, GNDU, Amritsar, and Dr Gurvinder Singh addressed the participants during the programme. Addressing the session, Madhukar laid stress on the Impact of mobile phones and the business opportunities in the IT industry. He explained the fact how mobile phones were becoming a source of easy access to the technology and utilising the best of a network. He streamlined the concept of cross platform development, using Integration, softwares like Biztalk by Microsoft. Focusing on the technological education, he said there should be a close association between the industry and academia. "These days, it is imperative for students to have the latest knowledge about the activities of the industry. Students can get all such tips, if the faculty concerned update the knowledge. While teaching, teachers should bring the industry to the classrooms." he said. He said the the project-based learning should be an integral part of the curriculum. Dr Manoj Kumar, group director, CT Institutions, said, "I hope the faculty development programme will be advantageous for all the faculty members who have gathered to invent, modify and learn how to give the best in the classroom so that students could be led towards the excellence." After the successful completion of the first half of the programme, the participants went for an industrial visit in Amritsar. Now ,they are ready to join the later part of the faculty development programme at NIT, Jalandhar, from June 10 to June 14. The valedictory function of the programme will be held at NIT, Jalandhar, on 14 June.
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Fire at house destroys items
Jalandhar, June 9 The fire reportedly broke out due to a sudden high voltage. Subsequently, sparking started in electric appliances, which resulted in the fire at the house.
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from schools and colleges
Jalandhar: GNA Institute of Management and Technology (GNA IMT), Phagwara achieved 100 per cent placement for their 2013 passing out batch of MBA students, who opted for placement assistance from the institute.
The team shared that almost more than half of the students got two offers each during this placement season.GNA IMTians grabbed offer letters from prestigious corporate like HDFC, Future Generali, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hotel Cabbana, to name a few. The students not only out perform each other in campus placements but they left no stone unturned while visiting organisation for screening at their premises like Neva India, Ajay Industries, HR tools, Angle broking, ICICI Prudential, DLF Pramarica and many more. Study tour Sixteen LPU students proceeded on six-weeks visit to prestigious Hiram College (Ohio, USA). The college has given illustrious alumni to the world and United States. The visiting students will get innovative and inclusive global training in management and leadership by getting engaged with world-class faculty.Students will go through individual and small group projects, presentations & management workshops. Great industry leaders at General Motors, Arcelor Mittal Steel, NASA, other professionals and recruiters will make students more pragmatic in approach through interactive sessions. In addition, they will enjoy sightseeing and Cultural trips to Niagara Falls and Pittsburg. Cricket fever Students of Ivy World School participated in 'Rajasthan Royals Skills Clinic' held at the School .They underwent a dramatic change in their sports outlook due to the ongoing professional training at the clinic.Students were taught skills directional hitting, hand positions during wicket-keeping,hitting the stationary ball,hitting a moving ball, gripping the ball, the swinging of the arm during bowling, basic wicket keeping etc. The students played a match every day to practice and enhance their skills. Principal, Ms S Chauhan, motivated and encouraged the children. — TNS
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Jalandhar, June 9
More than 500 children huddled up in a sacred space and reciting from the holy Sikh scriptures early in the morning isn’t a sight one sees every day.
A summer camp for children between 5 to18 years, started by the Gurushabad Prachar
Sabha, Jalandhar, has brought 500 young minds of the city together for instilling better understanding of the Guru Granth Sahib among them.
The Jalandhar unit of the BJP has welcomed the appointment of Narendra Modi as the chairman of the BJP’s campaign committee for the 2014 elections.
Hailing the decision of BJP national President Rajnath Singh, the BJP leader said Narendera Modi’s visionary approach and positive attitude towards the nation's development would certainly yield good results.
