Chandigarh: Maat-Pita Godham Trust, Mohali is organizing Global Shravana Awards Ceremony, 2025 on April 10.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, the Trust’s founding trustee Gochar Gyan Das said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would be the chief guest at the awards ceremony and Rajya Sabha MP, Rekha Sharma will be the very special guest on the occasion.
Former Haryana speaker Gyan Chand Gupta, Political Secretary to Haryana CM Tarun Bhandari, Panchkula BJP District President Ajay Mittal and BJP leader from Dera Bassi S Gurdarshan Singh Saini will be special guests.
The Global Shravana Awards will be given in the categories of India, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Maharashtra.
Chandigarh: Max Hospital Mohali on Monday showcased its advanced AI and 3D technology in knee replacement surgery.
Talking to the media, Dr. Tarandeep Singh Gill, director–ortho & joint replacement said thatAI enables us to achieve a level of precision that was previously not possible, leading to better functional outcomes and faster recovery. This technology-driven approach is enhancing surgical precision, improving patient outcomes, and enabling faster recovery, said Dr Gill.
Chandigarh, April 5 – Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that the community centre being developed in the name of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya will serve as an inspiration for the region. He said that the State Government is continuously working for the holistic development of Palwal district.
The Minister was addressing people after laying the foundation stone for the construction of a boundary wall, track and park at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Community Centre complex in village Kushlipur (Ward No. 10), Palwal.
He said that the main hall of the building will be constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 2.50 crore, while Rs. 1 crore will be spent on the boundary wall, track, park and other beautification works. These facilities will provide better amenities to residents and create a conducive environment for youth to engage in sports activities. He added that the facility will remain open to all sections of society, including all communities, and will serve as a venue for social, cultural and community programmes.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Minister said that continuous efforts are being made for the overall development of Palwal district. To promote sports, stadiums, modern tracks and sports nurseries are being established in the district, enabling youth to hone their talent. He added that, for the first time, sports nurseries have been established on a large scale, providing opportunities to rural athletes to progress.
Minister inaugurates water and sewerage project
The Sports Minister also inaugurated a water supply and sewerage line project at Palwal. He said that under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, sewerage infrastructure across the city will be strengthened at a cost of approximately Rs. 332 crore, while under the Ranney Well project, the rainwater supply network will be enhanced at a cost of about Rs. 522 crore.
The single theme workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” got off to a flying start in the auditorium of the Advanced Paediatric Centre, PGIMER. The honourable director of PGIMER, Prof Vivek Lal, inaugurated the workshop. Prof ON Bhakoo, former head of Pediatrics and Neonatology at PGIMER, also graced the inaugural function. Prof Vivek Lal — himself an accomplished adult neurologist — complimented the Neonatology Unit on conducting a workshop on a very challenging topic. He narrated several interesting anecdotes from his own training days to highlight the importance of combining sound clinical knowledge with modern investigations. Prof Praveen Kumar, Head of the Department of Pediatrics and chairperson of the workshop, spoke about the importance of focused workshops of this nature and said that these workshops were extremely popular among delegates because of their hands-on nature. Prof Sourabh Dutta, the organising secretary, mentioned that this was the 10th single theme workshop conducted and each time the delegates played a role in choosing the theme for the next workshop. Dr Jogender Kumar, the joint organising secretary, thanked the entire team in his vote of thanks.
The scientific proof proceedings of the workshop started with a talk on normal neurological examination by Dr Supreet Khurana, in which she showed many videos of newborn babies to demonstrate the correct techniques. Dr Naveen Jain, an expert from Trivandrum, spoke about the approach to a newborn baby who presents with brain dysfunction. Prof Sourabh Dutta delivered a talk on the pitfalls in the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and its complications in newborn babies. Prof Deepak Chawla spoke about the diagnosis and staging of brain damage due to asphyxia at the time of birth and how to treat selected patients with whole-body cooling or brain cooling. Dr Naveen Prakash Gupta from Delhi delivered a lecture on bleeding inside the brain of preterm babies or damage to the white matter in the brain. Dr Chirag Ahuja taught the delegates about how to read MRI scans and CT scans of both mature and premature babies.
The highlight of the first day of the workshop were three practical hands-on sessions through which the delegates rotated by turn. They were shown how to actually administer whole-body cooling, to perform head ultrasound in newborn babies to rapidly diagnose problems, and to interpret EEG (brain electrical waves) in neonates.
The practical workstations were followed by group discussions on three real-life case scenarios which involved newborn babies who had brain problems of various kinds. Delegate to s got a chance to interact one-on-one with experts in the field. The real-life case scenarios included clinical data, laboratory results and ultrasound and MRI images wherever applicable.
The two-day single theme workshop on “Neonatal Neurological Disorders” concluded today at the Advanced Paediatric Centre, PGIMER.
The morning session had three fascinating lectures delivered by the respective experts in the field. Dr Jogender Kumar, the joint organising secretary, spoke about the diagnosis and treatment of seizures (fits) in newborns. He emphasised that recent research had clearly shown that the vast majority of abnormal movements in newborns that are thought to be fits both by laypersons and even by experts are actually not fits, and on the converse, a large number of fits that are picked up on EEG studies of brain waves do not manifest as externally visible fits but they still damage the brain. He said that every paediatric facility that takes care of sick newborn babies must have continuous EEG monitoring facilities otherwise they will either overdiagnosis or underdiagnose fits. Prof Naveen Sankhyan spoke about the potentially devastating effects of low blood glucose levels in the early newborn period. He said that a sizeable proportion of children who present with very difficult to treat epilepsy have a history of low blood glucose in early life.
Dr Naveen Jain, an expert on long-term neurodevelopment, spoke about the need to have a structured follow-up program for high-risk newborn babies. He said that every follow-up visit must have a specific purpose and a plan of action which must be clearly conveyed to the parents. In the prelunch session, Dr Bharti Sharma from the Department of Gynecology in PGI spoke about various protective strategies that Gynecologists can use during pregnancy to try and protect the brain of the newborn infant.
Two important interventions are the use of injection magnesium sulphate and injection steroids in threatened preterm delivery. Dr Sajan Saini spoke about the complex problem of hydrocephalus (excess water accumulating inside the brain) that sometimes folows bleeding inside the brain of preterm babies. He presented the currently accepted international guidelines for treating such patients. Dr Bijaylaxmi Behera spoke about the problem of brain strokes in newborn babies, their causes, modalities of diagnosis and treatment options. She said that some of these infants require low-dose heparin and occasionally aspirin to take care of the clots.
After lunch, the delegates participated in in-depth group discussions on three real-life case scenarios which involved newborn babies who had brain problems of various kinds.
Delegates got a chance to interact one-on-one with experts in the field. The real-life case scenarios included clinical data, laboratory results and ultrasound and MRI images wherever applicable. The cases included a preterm baby who had complications after brain bleeds, a mature baby who had brain damage due to very high jaundice, and a mature baby who failed to breathe the time of birth and went on to develop brain damage and fits. In the feedback session, the delegates unanimously expressed great satisfaction with the format of single theme workshops in which a single topic is discussed in great depth over two days and in which there is ample scope for focused group discussions, time for interaction with experts, and hands-on workstations for improving practical skills.
Chandigarh: Ahead of the Municipal Corporation Elections scheduled for December 2026, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) expanded its organisational presence by officially launching its Chandigarh Unit on Sunday.
The announcement was made by Trilok Tyagi, National General Secretary of the party, during a press conference held at Chandigarh Press Club. Several leaders and supporters also joined the party on the occasion. Tyagi was accompanied by Prabudh Kumar, National Secretary, Dilpreet Singh, State Convenor, Punjab, Vinay Pradhan, Incharge, J&K, OD Tyagi, State General Secretary, UP, Narinder Chikara, State General Secretary, Haryana and anjit Singh Mohali, State President, Punjab and others.
Addressing the media, Tyagi said the initiative was part of the party’s strategy to strengthen its organisational structure and expand its political footprint beyond its traditional strongholds. He said the party organisation is now active in 14 states across the country and will formally establish its organisational structure in Chandigarh, while special focus will also be placed on strengthening the party’s voice in Punjab.
He further informed that after its strong presence in western Uttar Pradesh, the party has expanded its base in Punjab and Haryana and is now looking to make its mark in Chandigarh. The party had recently contested elections on all seats in Jammu & Kashmir as part of its expansion strategy.
Regarding the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections, Tyagi affirmed that the party is preparing to contest the elections. He informed that a formal announcement of the executive body will be made soon and intensify the membership drive.
Raising issues related to Punjab, Tyagi said farmers suffered heavy losses during recent floods but have not yet received adequate compensation. He said the party will seek a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to raise farmers’ concerns and rights. He also expressed concern over the rising number of cancer cases in Punjab and said the government should address the issue on priority. In addition, he said the party will work towards promoting small-scale industries in the state to generate employment opportunities at the local level.
Those who joined the party on the occasion included Vidya Shankar Pathak, Ramayan Kushwaha, Uma Shankar Shukla, Sunil Kumar Pandey, Sudhir Goyal, Vikas Pathak and Harish Vashisht, along with several notable leaders from Azad Samaj Party and Bahujan Samaj Party.
Tyagi further said the party is also planning organisational expansion in the Union Territories of Puducherry and Ladakh. Responding to a question regarding the alliance with NDA and upcoming elections, he said organisational expansion is being handled by the party organisation, while alliance decisions are taken by the party leadership at the apex level.
The launch of the Chandigarh Unit is being seen as a key organisational expansion move ahead of the Municipal Corporation elections, with the party expected to build its base among urban voters, traders, employees and migrant communities from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana residing in Chandigarh.
RLD was founded in 1996 by former Union Minister Ajit Singh, son of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. Tyagi emphasised that the party’s core ideology focuses on farmers’ rights, rural development, social justice, federalism and secular politics.
Chandigarh, April 4, 2026: A two – day National CMA (Cost and Management Accountants) Practitioners Convention-2026 took off at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Punjab Finance Minister, Shri Harpal Singh Cheema, inaugurated the same. In the Convention more than 200 CMAs from different parts of the country were present.
CMA Manoj Kumar Anand, Chairman Professional Development Committee welcomed to the Chief Guest and delegates to the convention and narrated the objective of the convention,
During the inaugural session, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Punjab addressed the audience and affirmed that Punjab Govt. is committed to good health of its people, education and for the sustainable growth of the state. He appraised the participants that how Punjab doubled its GST collections, Excise Revenue and increase in non-tax revenue. He also mentioned that Punjab Government by using updated IT software’s obtained from IIT Hyderabad has plugged the evasion of revenue to extent. He said Punjab is in first three states to enforce measures to curb the evasion of GST. He pointed out that agencies are working on eight to ten Apps to check if there is any evasion of tax / leakage of tax revenue if any. He further mentioned that the initiative taken by their Govt. in form of School of eminence has led numerous students qualifying in JEE and NEET exams and getting being admitted to the various professional courses across the country.
He also appraised the participants that in FDI, ranking of the Punjab has strengthened from 15th to 11th place in their tenure. He repeated it again that we will make Punjab as ‘Rangla Punjab’ once again. He thanked the institute and its office bearer for inviting him to the occasion.
CMA TCS Srinivasa Prasad, President of the Institute also addressed the gathering and appraised the Chief Guest how CMA profession through AI, Data Analytics tools and complex data sets, evidence based decision making can help the Punjab for sustainable growth of the Punjab. He assured the minister every possible professional support for the growth of the Punjab and bringing the Industry to invest in Punjab through National Network and liaisoning with Industry.
On the occasion, CMA Neeraj Dhananjay Joshi Vice President of the Institute appraised the Minster how CMA Profession can help Govt. to cut down budgets for various projects, cost in transportation section along with health and education. He also talked about cost reduction initiatives of the institute for Khadi Gram Udyog.
CMA Anil Sharma a Practicing Cost Accountant also mentioned that CMA Profession can be instrumental to liaising with the industry and the government to invest in Punjab. He also talked about inviting CMA representatives to Punjab Invest Summits. He said CMA is a techno-commercial profession and know about every activity of industry.
At the end Secretary of the Institute Dr Nandy presented the formal vote of thanks.
Chandigarh: The continued non-implementation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered prior to April 1, 2019 is emerging as a serious issue, leading to duplication of number plates, misuse of vehicle identities and harassment of innocent citizens.
The absence of tamper-proof number plates has created opportunities for criminals to use cloned vehicle numbers and making it difficult for enforcement agencies to track vehicles involved in crimes.
International road safety expert Dr. Kamal Soi, Chairman, Raahat – The Safe Community Foundation and Society for Corruption Free India (SCFI) while addressing this issue during a press conference held at Chandigarh Press Club had expressed deep concern over the situation and termed it alarming for public safety and law enforcement.
Dr Soi is also a Member of the National Road Safety Council under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, where he contributes to road safety policy, transport reforms and accident prevention strategies across the country
He stated that today an innocent vehicle owner can receive a police notice or face legal trouble for a crime he never committed simply because his vehicle number has been duplicated and misused. He said this is not just administrative negligence but a serious injustice to law-abiding citizens.
Dr. Soi further pointed out that Punjab, being a sensitive border state, already faces serious challenges related to drug trafficking, terrorism and organized crime. Such a weak vehicle identification systems directly compromise national security and public safety.
He also highlighted the unchecked proliferation of unauthorized dealers and illegal vendors who are openly affixing fake or non-compliant number plates. Duplicate number plates and HSRP-like plates are easily available through online platforms and local markets, defeating the purpose of a secure registration system.
According to him, this lack of enforcement has resulted in rampant duplication of vehicle numbers, criminals operating with cloned identities, harassment and legal trouble for innocent vehicle owners and loss of credibility of the vehicle registration system.
In a corrective step, the Transport Department has now expanded HSRP affixation for pre-2019 vehicles through authorized automobile dealers across the state via the SIAM digital platform.
Dr Soi advised that an applicant should visit the official website www.siam.in to enter their vehicle details, choose an authorized dealer and than select a convenient date and time slot. The payment must be made online to ensure transparency and avoid any cash dealings. Once the appointment is confirmed, the HSRP can be affixed at the selected dealership. This system is secure, transparent and effectively eliminates the role of illegal operators.
HSRP plates also incorporate retro-reflective technology that enhances visibility up to 200 meters at night, improving road safety.
Dr. Soi urged the Govt and enforcement agencies to take immediate and strict action, including crackdown on unauthorized dealers, monitoring online sale of duplicate plates, strict enforcement with penalties and time-bound implementation to achieve 100% HSRP coverage.
Zirakpur(Mohali): As a mark of collective commitment of Rotaractors and Rotarians, Rotary International President-Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola highlighted global priorities, stressing the need for fast-paced inclusive global development. Babalola was sharing his views with media persons along-with KP Nagesh, RI Director (2025–27), Bengaluru & District Governor-Elect (District 3080-India) Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra on the occasion of the ‘Srijan 2026 – A New Beginning’, a landmark Presidents-Elect and Secretaries-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS/SELS)’ being held at Hotel Park Plaza, Zirakpur.
It is pertinent to state that Rotary International is a global service organization with over 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders in 45,000+ clubs worldwide. Founded in 1905, it focuses on humanitarian service, high ethical standards, and world peace.
Babalola said that Rotary as an organisation works for peace and called for an end of hostilities in West Asia. He said that the political leaders need to decide to end the war for the benefit of humanity. He said Rotary always helps people in war torn areas and works towards rehabilitating displaced communities. He added that Rotary enters after war ends and helps the people ravaged by violence.
Babalola, a Rotaractor since 1984 and a Rotarian since 1994, told media persons that Rotary’s strategic priorities included the global mission to end polio, expanding membership to 1.25 million members worldwide over the next five years and strengthening Global Grant partnerships focused on environment and sustainability, basic education and literacy, and disease prevention and treatment.
He added that the AI Functional Literacy for Youth project to equip young minds with digital and AI skills is being planned for tricity youngsters. He emphasized the need for innovation-driven service and stronger youth engagement.
Other regional initiatives, and forward-looking projects announced for the Chandigarh Tricity include women empowerment initiatives focusing on digital safety, vocational skilling and entrepreneurship; and the Happy Schools Initiative aimed at improving educational infrastructure.
Notably, the two-day flagship leadership event, organised by the Rotary International Districts 3080 and 3090, has brought together over 500 Rotary leaders from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
KP Nagesh, RI Director (2025–27), Bengaluru, said that significant health and environmental interventions were also showcased during the seminar including projects for the elimination of tuberculosis, cervical cancer awareness, mobile screening for non-communicable diseases, waste management drives and the development of Rotary nurseries to promote environmental stewardship.
The seminar, being organised under the leadership of District Governor-Elect Rtn. Dr. Rita Kalra (RI District 3080 India) and Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra, along with Past District Governor (PDG) Arun Mongia, focused on equipping incoming Rotary leaders with the skills and vision required for the Rotary Year 2026–27.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rita Kalra said that the event is featuring breakout sessions, networking opportunities, fellowship interactions, and cultural evenings celebrating diversity and unity.
Dr Kalra, reflecting further, said that Srijan-2026 stands as a testament to Rotary’s commitment to leadership development, collaboration, and impactful service.
Distinguished Rotary leaders including Rotary International Director Elect (RIDE) Rtn. Gurjeet Sekhon, Past District Governor(PDG) Rtn. Shaju Peter, Regional Rotary Membership Coordinator (RRMC) Rtn. Dr. Dushyant Choudhary, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator (RRFC) Rtn. Dr. Pramod Kumar, Regional Web Master Rtn. Narender Rao, and Club & District Support (CDS) Rtn. Daman Bawega, contributed to the sessions, enriching the experience for participants.
In another development, the Department of Posts, Chandigarh Division, under the guidance of the Sh Kumar Sanjeev IPoS Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chandigarh Division, released a Special Cover at GPO Sector 17, Chandigarh on PELS and SELS of Rotary International District 3080. On this occasion, Shri Brij Bhushan Rana, Senior Postmaster, GPO Chandigarh, Shri Kishori Lal, Incharge Business Parcel Centre(BPC) Chandigarh, and Dr Rita Kalra, District Governor 2026-2027 Rotary International District 3080, were present and released the Special Cover. Notably, the Special Cover will be displayed and made available for sale on 3rd and 4th April 2026 during the Rotary International District 3080 event PELS and SELS organized at Hotel Park Plaza Zirakpur by Rotary International District 3080.
Chandigarh: Moving forward in its mission to propagate the benefits of Ayurvedic herbs, India’s largest Science-based Ayurveda company, Dabur India Ltd, launched a campaign to promote Pudina as a wonder herb. Pudina is packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients that can work wonders for the human stomach especially during the scorching summers.
With the accelerating frequency of heatwaves & rising mercury levels, health issues have become recurrent during the summer season. Tackling these intensifying seasonal health concerns, Dabur is manifesting the use of Pudina for those who remain under the sun for the longest hours of the day and become prone to common summer diseases.
“The best management to modern day diseases are deep embedded in the manuscripts of Ayurveda. The historical background of Pudina goes back to 3,000 years and it has been christened as the Wonder Herb which is beneficial for human digestive system. The menthol present in Pudina stimulates the enzymes necessary for digestion, relaxes the muscles of the stomach, reducing the chances of indigestion and spasms. It is also known for its calming effect on stomach cramps and ability to triumph over acidity and flatulence.” Said Dr. Tanvi Arora.
Today a lot of antacids are available in market which contains harsh chemicals like aluminum/magnesium hydroxides which if taken on regular basis can have some harmful effect on health. Dabur Pudin Hara which is over 100 Yrs old brand from Dabur, is an ayurvedic solution with goodness of Pudina Satva to give fast and effective relief in all stomach problems like Gas, Indigestion, Stomach Pain and acidity. Pudin Hara is available in multiple formats like tablets/Liquid, Powder format as Pudin Hara Fizz –which is natural remedy for acidity vs harsh chemicals.
Speaking at the event, Sriram Padmanabhan, Director Marketing, Dabur India Ltd said: “Observing the evolving trends in lifestyles and work patterns the consumers today are continuously multi-tasking and therefore they require effective and natural solutions. Dabur, as the most trusted healthcare company, strengthens its goal of instigating traditional Ayurveda to combat daily health issues and Pudin Hara is one sure shot solution for multiple gastric disorders. Considering the numerous diseases prevalent during the summer season, Pudin Hara helps in managing stomach problem
