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Chandigarh, Haryana

Continuous efforts are being made for drug de-addiction in Haryana, says Chief Secretary

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IEP Chandigarh July 22, 2022

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that for the prevention and control of drug smuggling in Haryana, various steps are being taken as per the roadmap prepared from village-ward level to state level. As per the aim of the State Government, Haryana State Drug Control Bureau is working to make the society aware by conducting awareness campaigns in coordination with the departments for the prevention of drugs.

        The Chief Secretary was presiding over the second meeting of the State Level Committee of Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) here today through video conferencing.

        Sh. Kaushal directed the officers that along with the efforts of the government for the eradication of drugs from the society, it is very important to make people aware regarding the campaign. Extensive IEC activities should also be implemented by District Information, Public Relations Officers.

        During the meeting, Deputy Director General, NCB, Delhi, Sh. Gyaneshwar Singh, made a presentation on the joint activities of Haryana and NCB. While appreciating the efforts being made by Haryana for the prevention of drug abuse, he said that Haryana has ensured better implementation of the schemes at the grassroots level by incorporating most of the parameters in its action plan. He also recommended the early submission of an action plan to the Home Department to enhance the forensic capacity of the State.

        In the meeting, Additional Director General of Police, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, Panchkula, Sh. Shrikant Jadhav informed that according to the state action plan, mission teams have been prepared from village-ward level to state level for drug prevention. The main objective of these teams is to trace the addicted people, to enter their data in the mobile application, to make various efforts for counselling and rehabilitation of such people and to spread awareness as well.

        Apart from this, the Bureau has planned to conduct scientific, social and psychological studies in collaboration with various Universities of the state to formulate an effective policy and strategy for rehabilitation. Youth clubs set up by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs are also being involved in the awareness campaign.

        He informed that regular courses and training programmes are being conducted by the Bureau at Haryana Police Academy and Police Training Centres for matters covered under NDPS Act. Apart from this, awareness programmes have also been conducted at school, college and university level under the Dhakad initiative.

        In the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Sh. Rajeev Arora, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development and Medical Education and Research, Smt. G. Anupama, Director General of Police, Sh. P.K. Agrawal and other senior officers were present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

FORMULATE POLICY TO BOOST TOURISM & PROMOTE PUNJABI HERITAGE GLOBALLY: ANMOL GAGAN MAAN

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 22, 2022

In order to fulfill the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s dream to promote Punjab’s heritage, cousines and life-style globally, Punjab Tourism & Cultural Affairs Minister Anmol Gagan Maan has directed to formulate an effective policy to boost tourism in the state and promote Punjabi culture worldwide.

            Presiding over the review meeting of the tourism & cultural affairs department here, the Cabinet Minister asked the department officials to ensure proper publicity to the museums and other heritage buildings to promote rich cultural heritage at large scale.

            Emphasizing to assess feasibility for generation of revenue from the heritage sites, the cabinet minister categorically said that conservation and protection of Punjab’s rich heritage should be the priority.  

            She directed officials to prepare an all-out strategy to promote Punjabi culture and tourism through electronic & social media and other communication means to attract foreign tourists for visiting the heritage sites of the state.

             Anmol Gagan Maan assured that necessary measures will be taken to establish a world-class theme park in Punjab, besides reviving the disappearing historical relics/traditions of the state such as traditional costumes, folklore, folk dance, folk songs, traditional games and Punjabi cuisines to bring these to the global stage.

            Principal Secretary Tejveer Singh and Director Karnesh Sharma apprised the Minister about various departmental institutions, heritage buildings, museums and various under-construction projects protected by the department.

            “I will soon inspect all the heritage and traditional properties in and outside the state and prepare a strategy for generating resources of income from them”, said the Cabinet Minister, directing the officials to take all possible steps to make “Pind Babe Nanak Da” project at Sultanpur Lodhi as a world class heritage site. 

            Reiterating promise to take Punjab tourism to new heights, Anmol Gagan Maan assured officials to extend all possible support to resolve their problems.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Health Department official  issues advisory to beware of fake & baseless news

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IEP Chandigarh July 22, 2022

Out rightly rejecting a news item published in a prominent vernacular newspaper today, Civil Surgeon Dr. Adarshpal Kaur and epidemiologist Dr. Harmandeep Kaur said that no case of Monkeypox has been reported in the district Mohali. Notably, it was stated in the news that some positive cases of Monkeypox have been reported among the students of a school in the city.

          Health officials said that the concerned news item is completely baseless and sans facts. They clarified that three students of the concerned school had some symptoms of hand-foot and mouth disease, whose samples were sent to a lab for testing. According to the report of one sample, one student has hand, foot and mouth disease while the report of the other two samples will come out soon. They said, as of now, there are two cases of Monkeypox in the country and not a single case has been reported in the state.

          Officials said that hand foot & mouth disease usually affects children under 10 years of age. The main symptoms include ulcers in the mouth and red rashes on the hands and feet. They said that there is no need to panic about this disease because it is a self limiting viral disease which is not related to monkey disease in any way.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने चंडीगढ़ में नेक्स्ट  जनरेशन का फर्टिलिटी ट्रीटमेंट सेंटर शुरू किया

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 20, 2022

महिला एवं शिशुओं के अस्पतालों की प्रसिद्ध श्रृंखला, मदरहुड हॉस्पिटल्स ने आज चंडीगढ़ में अत्याधुनिक फर्टिलिटी ट्रीटमेंट सेंटर, मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ शुरू किया। मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने चंडीगढ़ और ट्राईसिटी में प्रवेश चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल्स के साथ एक सामरिक साझेदारी के तहत किया है। चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल 30 सालों से ज्यादा समय से माताओं एवं शिशुओं को बेहतरीन सेवाएं देता आ रहा है।

यह सेंटर फर्टिलिटी का इलाज कराने वाले दंपत्तियों को मल्टीडिसिप्लिनरी केयर का दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत करता है। उन्हें क्लिनिकल विशेषज्ञता के साथ एम्ब्रायोलॉजी में नेक्स्ट  जनरेशन की टेक्नॉलॉजी, अत्याधुनिक आईवीएफ लैब और गर्भधारण करने के सफर को सफल बनाने के लिए सहयोगी टीम की मदद मिलती है। 

इसके लॉन्च के बारे में श्री विजयरत्न वेंकटरमन, सीईओ, मदरहुड हॉस्पिटल्स ने कहा, ‘‘फर्टिलिटी केयर की जरूरत पूरे देश में बढ़ रही है। ज्यादातर मांग टियर 2 और टियर 3 शहरों के उन दंपत्तियों से आ रही है, जो प्राकृतिक रूप से गर्भ धारण नहीं कर पा रहे हैं। फर्टिलिटी के इलाज में हमारी संपूर्ण सेवाओं के साथ हमारा उद्देश्य चंडीगढ़, ट्राईसिटी और नजदीकी इलाकों के दंपत्तियों एवं परिवारों को उच्च गुणवत्ता की केयर प्रदान करना है ताकि माता-पिता बनने का उनका सपना पूरा हो सके।’’

लॉन्च के प्रति अपना दृष्टिकोण साझा करते हुए डॉ. नीरज कुमार, एचओडी एवं चीफ कंसल्टैंट, पीडियाट्रिक्स, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘हम मदरहुड के साथ साझेदारी करने और महिला, शिशु केयर, एवं फर्टिलिटी केयर में अपनी सेवाएं प्रदान करने के लिए बहुत उत्साहित हैं। हम 10 सालों से ज्यादा समय से बेहतरीन सफलता दर/परिणामों के साथ फर्टिलिटी सेवाएं प्रदान कर रहे हैं, और इस साझेदारी द्वारा हम अपने सभी मरीजों को श्रेष्ठतम सेवा प्रदान करने के लिए आशान्वित हैं।’’

डॉ. पूनम गर्ग, एचओडी एवं चीफ कंसल्टैंट – ऑब्सटीट्रिक्स एवं गायनेकोलॉजी, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘आईवीएफ गर्भ बहुमूल्य होते हैं और उन्हें विशेषज्ञ देखभाल की जरूरत होती है। मदरहुड आईवीएफ में हमें विशेषज्ञों की एक समन्वित टीम होने पर गर्व है, जो यह सुनिश्चित करती है कि आईवीएफ द्वारा धारण होने वाले हर गर्भ के लिए एंटीनैटल अवधि में और प्रसव के समय व्यक्तिगत देखभाल प्रदान की जाए।’’

डॉ. वंदना नरुला, सीनियर कंसल्टैंट- फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ, मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘विभिन्न अध्ययनों एवं रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, 10 से15 प्रतिशत भारतीय दंपत्तियों को फर्टिलिटी की समस्याएं होती हैं। जिसके कारण उन्हें प्राकृतिक साधनों द्वारा गर्भधारण कर पाना मुश्किल होता है। इतना ही नहीं, इनमें से भी केवल 1 प्रतिशत दंपत्ति ही फर्टिलिटी का इलाज कराते हैं। टियर 2 और टियर 3 शहरों में यह संख्या और भी ज्यादा कम है, जहां इन्फर्टिलिटी एक कलंक माना जाता है और इसके बारे में जागरुकता की बहुत कमी है। फर्टिलिटी की समस्याओं और इलाज के विकल्पों की जागरुकता बढ़ाए जाने की जरूरत है, ताकि ऐसे दंपत्ति समय पर इलाज करा सकें।’’

इस अवसर पर मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने एक स्पेशल एडॉप्शन काउंसलिंग सेवा लॉन्च की, जो दंपत्तियों को गोद लेने की नीतियों एवं प्रक्रियाओं के बारे में शिक्षित करेगी। यह अद्वितीय सेवा किसी आईवीएफ सेंटर में पहली बार शुरू की गई है। ऐसे दंपत्ति भी हैं, जिनमें आईवीएफ के सफल होने की संभावनाएं बहुत कम होती हैं। उनके लिए गोद लेने का विकल्प बहुत अच्छा होता है। हमारी काउंसलर इन दंपत्तियों को गोद लेने की प्रक्रिया एवं संभावना के बारे में शिक्षित करेंगे। गोद लेने की प्रक्रिया में जरूरतमंद दंपत्तियों को बच्चा मिल जाता है और लावारिस बच्चे को एक परिवार मिल जाता है।

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Motherhood Fertility & IVF launches the Next-Generation Fertility treatment center in Chandigarh

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 20, 2022

Motherhood Hospitals, a renowned chain of women and children’s hospitals launched Motherhood Fertility & IVF, a state-of-the-art Fertility Treatment Centre in Chandigarh today. Motherhood Fertility & IVF forays into Chandigarh & Tricity after entering a strategic partnership with Chaitanya Hospitals – an institution that is delivering exceptional care in mother and child health for over 30 years in the region.

The center brings in a multidisciplinary care approach to couples seeking fertility treatment by combining clinical expertise, with the next gen technology in embryology, a state-of-the-art IVF lab and an allied team to support couples’ journey to achieve a positive pregnancy.

Speaking at the launch, Vijayarathna Venkatraman, CEO, Motherhood Hospitals said, “The need for fertility care is increasing across the country and a significant demand is from couples in Tier 2 & 3 cities finding it difficult to conceive naturally. With our complete service offering in fertility treatment, we aim to provide high quality care accessible to the couples & families in Chandigarh, Tricity & neighboring areas to fulfill their hope of parenthood.”

Sharing his views on the launch, Dr. Neeraj Kumar, HOD & Chief Consultant, Pediatrics, Motherhood Chaitanya hospital, Chandigarh, Motherhood Chaitanya hospital, Chandigarh, said, “We are extremely enthralled to partner with Motherhood and extend our offerings in women, childcare, and fertility care. We have been providing fertility services for more than 10 years with high success rates/ outcomes and with this partnership, we are looking forward to providing outstanding service to all our patients.”

Dr. Poonam Garg, HOD & Chief Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital, Chandigarh said, “Most IVF pregnancies are precious and require a specialized care approach. We are extremely proud to have a cohesive team of specialists at Motherhood IVF who ensures all the pregnancies that happen through IVF are provided personalized care during the antenatal period and at the time of delivery.”

Expressing her thoughts, Dr Vandna Narula, Senior Consultant- Fertility & IVF, Motherhood Fertility & IVF, Chandigarh said, “According to various studies and reports, 10 to 15% of Indian couples are suffering with fertility issues. Consequently, it gets difficult for them to conceive through natural means. Not only this, 1% of these couples undergo fertility evaluation. The rate is even lower in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas where there is stigma and lack of awareness around infertility.  Awareness on fertility issues & treatment options available should be encouraged for helping such couples seek timely intervention.”

Marking the occasion, Motherhood Fertility & IVF launched a special Adoption Counselling Service that acts as an aid to educate couples on adoption policies & process. This unique service has probably been introduced for the first time in an IVF centre. There are couples who have very poor chances of success with IVF. Adopting a child is a very good option for them. Our counsellor will sensitize these couples on the possibility and process of adoption. Adoption provides a child to a needy couple and a family to an abandoned child.

Chandigarh, Haryana

DEMAND for 85% RESERVATION in Regular/ Contractual / Outsource JOBS in Chandigarh Administration & Private Sectors and in Various Educational Institutes of Chandigarh for admission

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Today, the Ward No. 12 Councillor, Advocate Saurabh Joshi wrote an OPEN LETTER to the Hon’ble Governor Sh. Banwarilal Purohit Ji demanding 85% RESERVATION POLICY, for those holding a domicile of Chandigarh, in Regular / Contractual / Outsource JOBS in Chandigarh Administration, Municipal Corporation, in private sectors etc. And in various Professional Colleges, Punjab University and its affiliated colleges of Chandigarh for admission.

He accented that Chandigarh, a U. T, even though being a joint capital of the two states i.e. Punjab and Haryana is deprived of any reservation policy in these two states. Whereas, both these state have made reservations policies for the people with domicile of these very respective states.

To make the situation more specific, there is no reservation for children of Chandigarh in professional colleges including P.E.C Arts College, Home Science College, Professional College, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Chandigarh Medical College. Even Panjab University and its affiliated colleges ignore any rightful place for those born in Chandigarh. Also, institutes like C.S.I.O, N.I.P.E.R etc disregard any niche to the people of Chandigarh.

Due to lack of any such convenience, the eligible youth of Chandigarh feel ignored and debilitated. Because of such repressed feelings of dejection, they are forced to move out of the city to pursue their further studies and for appropriate jobs outside their own city.

Given such a state, the Councillor, Saurabh Joshi, himself being a born-and-brought-up of Chandigarh, tends to understand the ignored status of the children and youth of the city. He feels that how ironic it is that since 1953 and with there generations of residents of the city, the rights of reservation for people of Chandigarh in various job sectors and educational institute is still overlooked. 

So, in order to quell the distress of the people of Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Administration should make adequate policies to make 85% reservation in various quarters and provide a rightful breath of relaxed air to those born in the city of Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Vigilance Bureau nabs ESI, a private person demanding Rs 10,000 bribe

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught an Exemptee Sub Inspector and a private person on the charges of demanding Rs 10,000 and accepting Rs 7000 bribe.

                    Sharing the information here today, the Bureau spokesperson informed that arrested accused have been identified as ESI Satpal posted in Police Station City Mahendergarh and Santu, a private individual.

                    ESI Satpal demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 from complainant in lieu of joining the complainant in investigation after anticipatory bail before due date in a case which was permitted by Hon’ble High Court. He threatened to get the bail rejected if the complainant does not give a bribe.

                    The complainant lodged a complaint with the State Vigilance Bureau. After the verification, a trap was laid and Santu was caught red handed taking a bribe of Rs.7000 on behalf of accused ESI in the presence of Duty Magistrate, appointed by the Deputy Commissioner, Narnaul.

                    The above said both accused has been arrested and case under the Prevention of Corruption Act had been registered against them. Further investigation of the cases is on.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Dev Samaj College of Education and London School of Management Education sign MoU

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Dev Samaj College of Education (DSCE) Chandigarh, India and London School of Management Education (LSME), London have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is slated to give a major fillip to international level – research-based higher education pedagogy systems. The MoU has come about in recognition of the establishment of a new collaborative working arrangement for academic excellence and responsible research and innovations in London and  India. The MoU ceremony took place through virtual mode. 
The MoU documents were signed by Dr Ravi Kumar, Executive Director of LSME on its behalf and Dr Richa Sharma, Officiating Principal of Dev Samaj College of Education DSCE on behalf of DSCE.

On the occasion, Shriman Nirmal Singh Dhillon, Secretary Dev Samaj and Chairman Dev Samaj College of Education Chandigarh applauded the initiative taken up by Dr. Agnese Dhillon, Principal DSCE and faculty members for coming forward and making this collaboration a reality.

Sh. Nirmal Singh Dhillon and Dr Ravi Kumar used this opportunity to discuss the evolution of the proposed partnership which started with LSME’s success in securing some support for student mobility under the UK’s Turing Scheme.

Sh. Nirmal Singh Dhillon said, “The idea of ‘responsible research’, although not in itself new, could be a driving force for academic excellence at DSCE and beyond. The MoU will be a means of bringing a wider range of people into the governance of the research process and in developing social innovation in India and London.”

Dr Ravi Kumar said, “Both institutions value the core principles of good quality Teacher Education and share a commitment to enhancing the learning experience of students, through teaching placement activities and student exchange programmes.”

Dr Richa Sharma said, “This MoU is relevant as it is the first step towards implementing a joint objective to initiate and nurture the culture of innovations, facilitate student/teacher exchanges and disseminate academic information amongst the participating institutions.”

The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof Stephen McKinney of the University of Glasgow and the Chair of the LSME Board of Governance, Dr Peter Gray, a member of the LSME Board of Governance, Dr Sarita Parhi, Principal of LSME, Dr Dolly Jackson Sillah, Vice Principal of LSME and Mr Hassan Shifau, the Chief Research and Innovations Officer among others. Dr Neeru Malik Associate Professor (Coordinator), Dr Anita Nangia, Associate Professor and  Dr Seema Sareen Assistant Professor were present from DSCE.

In his opening remarks, Mr Hassan Shifau stressed the importance of research as a tool to create an interdisciplinary space to allow interaction between academics and highlighted the main objectives of the partnership. Dr Dolly Jackson Sillah, the Vice Principal of LSME, provided an overview of the significance of the partnership, highlighting the 3 key areas of information sharing, research and student exchange. Dr Peter Gray highlighted the need for open conversations among academic researchers and stakeholders. Dr Neeru Malik, coordinator, provided an overview of the establishment of DSCE, and stressed on the values of education, reading and scholarly research, highlighting the importance of ensuring the success of the exchange programme. Prof Stephen McKinney underlined the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of the collaboration in future.

Mrs Lydia Mireku from LSME, delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Regular liver transplant surgery OPD launched at Max

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

A regular liver transplant OPD was launched at Max Hospital, Mohali on Saturday. The hospital is also going to establish a comprehensive liver care unit which will cater to the patients from HP, Haryana and J&K.

Speaking during launch, Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary, senior director of liver transplantation  said that this specialized OPD will also benefit patients with hepato, pancreatico and biliary (HPB) diseases which refers to any condition that affects the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and the bile ducts.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM gives nod for constituting SDMF to effectively cope up with any unforeseen natural disaster

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In order to tackle any unforeseen natural disaster effectively, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given nod to constitute State Disaster Mitigation Fund

(SDMF).

Giving the details, the Chief Minister said that the SDMF has been constituted under Section 48 1(c) of the Disaster Management Act 2005. He said that with the formation of this Fund, projects related to mitigation measures will be launched in the state. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that these measures will help the state in coping with and mitigating natural calamities.

The Chief Minister said that the fund has been constituted on the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. He said that the state share in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026 will be 25% while the Central Share will be 75%. Bhagwant Mann said that a total sum of Rs. 729.60 Crore will be available in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026, which will be instrumental in further augmenting the preparedness of the state for any sort of natural disaster.

The Chief Minister said that state government is fully seized of the gravity of situation and need for effective preparedness to cope up with any sort of unforeseen natural disaster. He said that the state government accords top priority to safety and security of people and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the commitment of the state government for progress of the state and prosperity of its people.