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Rise in heart ailments worries expert Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 14 After going through the reports of around 1,000 patients who came for diagnostic tests and treatment at the camp Dr Bedi said, “Observations have revealed that contrary to previous trend now younger men and women suffer more from cardio vascular abnormalities”. Dr Bedi said, “About 60 per cent of the total world heart patients are Indians and 25 per cent of them are Punjabis. He said the situation was so alarming that four Indians died of heart diseases every minute. He advised patients to avoid smoking, drinking and stress and strain. Exercise and meditation were said to be other measures to keep one’s heart healthy. Earlier the camp was inaugurated by Mr Rajnish Sharma, president, municipal council, and Mr Joginder Singh, Executive Magistrate, was the chief guest. Dr Brijesh Badhan, Dr Sunit Hind, Dr Jyoti Hind and Dr Jyotsna examined patients for various ailments. ECG, EEG, ultra sound scan and other diagnostic tests were conducted free of cost. |
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Free homoeopathy camp Ludhiana, December 14 The occasion was inauguration of Ms Sumitra Devi Aggarwal Charitable Homoeopathy Dispensary. This dispensary has been sponsored by Mr Brijinder Mohan Gupta in the memory of his mother. Dr Lajpat Rai, President of BVP Charitable Trust, Punjab, welcomed the chief guest, dignitaries, team of doctors and patients attending the camp. He appreciated the gesture of the Companion Hosiery, Ludhiana, for providing donations towards the dispensary. He also acknowledged the hard work being put in by the local BVP branch under the permanent project — SEWA. Dr Lajpat Rai said a physiotherapy unit had also been started in the Viklang Kendra. Mr Brijinder Mohan Gupta said they had plans to start another homoeo dispensary on similar lines in near future in the Ramnagar area. Dr Vipin Gupta, an associate of the Advance Scientific Homeopathic Association (ASHA - 2002), said homoeopathy had become an advanced system of medicine and it was now possible to treat all kind of ailments/diseases through the system. He added that the physically challenged would get free treatment at the dispensary, while others would be charged a nominal fee for consultancy and medicines. Mr I.V. Thaman, state secretary, BVP Punjab (north), said the Bharat Vikas Parishad was a non-political, non-governmental, socio-cultural organisation committed to the cause of overall development of the nation. Dr D.R.C. Bakhetia, president of the local branch, while proposing a vote of thanks stated that the earnest endeavour of the branch was to provide voluntary service to the society. |
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Free treatment camp Mandi Gobindgarh, December 14 |
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Local judoka aims
high Ludhiana, December 14 Prior to this meet, she had proved her mettle in the District Judo Championship, which was conducted last month here, by winning a gold medal. Then in the Punjab State Judo Championship held in Jalandhar, Meenu went down fighting against her opponent, Raman of Amritsar, in the final and had to content with a silver medal. On the basis of their performance during the meet, both Raman and Meenu were picked for a coaching-cum-training camp held in Jalandhar from November 25 to December 4. In the final trial, Meenu put Raman to the mat and secured a berth in the team for the nationals. Ms Sunil Arora, Principal, Bhartiya Vidya Mandir School, has congratulated Meenu and her coach Rakesh Singh for outstanding performance and assured all type of assistance on behalf of the school management in honing her skills.
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New record by lifter Ludhiana, December 14 According to Mr Harbans Singh, Sports Authority of India coach, who trained the college lifters, in the snatch event (below 77 kg category), Manjeet Singh with a lift of 122.5 kg created a new record. The previous record of 120 kg stood against the name of Sandeep of Fazilka. Other lifters of the S D Government College who won medals during this meet included gold Mohan Singh (below 56 kg) and Jagdeep Singh (below 85 kg) both gold medals; Balwinder (below 69 kg), Sunny Sharma (below 94 kg) and Harvinder Singh (below 105 kg) all bronze medals.
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Schools’
soccer tourney Ludhiana, December 14 Entries may be sent to Mr Anil Kumar at the Government Model Senior Secondary School, PAU or to Mr Jaspal Singh, senior football coach, Ludhiana till December 24. The winners and the runners-up will be given awards worth Rs 10,000 and Rs 8,000 respectively, Mr Singh said. |
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Ludhiana December 14 |
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