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Programme on health management Chandigarh, July 16 Addressing a CII awareness programme on executive health management, he said contemporary models of healthcare saw the patient as a responsible and active player in managing his or her healthcare through lifestyle and behavioural modifications, rather than a passive patient receiving treatment for disease already under way. Modern physicians had to take the role of teachers, advisers and coaches, offering intensive counselling for better overall health. Essentially, the focus had to shift from “disease” care to healthcare, Mr Daljit Singh emphasised. The day-long programme saw experts from different streams of medicine offer prescriptions on ways and means to protect the most valuable asset - human capital - by taking control of one’s health in an increasingly complex working environment. Different sessions looked at ways to maintain work-life balance, manage stress and change lifestyles.  |
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Workshop for nurses today Chandigarh, July 16 The AO has selected 25 nurses from the neighbouring states to teach them the basic principles of AO fixations. The workshop will be inaugurated by the Director of the GMCH-32, Prof H.M. Swami. |
Verma for promoting cycling in city Chandigarh, July 16 He was speaking after flagging off a cycle rally from Sukhna Lake to Chhat Bir organised by the WWF. Justice Verma said cycle was the most economical and pollution-free means of transport. He said it was unfortunate that more and more people were giving up cycling and adopting motorised means of transport. He said the Chandigarh Administration was committed to encouraging cycling amongst residents. To ensure the safety of cyclists in a mixed transport system, the Chandigarh Administration was constructing cycle tracks along the main roads, especially V-3 roads, he added. Justice Verma said school principals should discourage students from coming to school on scooters or motor cycles. Earlier, he inaugurated an exhibition of photographs.
Selection trials Selection trials of wrestlers in the age group eight to 14 years will be held on July 22 and 23 at Dara Film Studio, Mohali. Selected wrestlers will be provided with Rs 1,000 as stipend per month by the Sports Authority of India. Wrestlers who have won medals in the National School Games would be provided with another Rs 1,000 per month. Those interested may report at the venue at 8 am on July 22.
Competitions The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration, will organise an inter-coaching centre competition in athletics, basketball, gymnastics and volleyball in the age group under-17 and under-19 (boys and girls) from July 20 to 22 at Sports Complex, Sector 7. The first three position holders will be given prizes.
Football trials The Chandigarh Football Academy for boys will have the final trials at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, on July 26 and 27. Prior to that, the second phase of trials would also be held on July 19 at Chotte Ghuman- Gurdaspur, on July 20 at Government College grounds, Amritsar, and at Sector 42 hockey stadium on July 24 and 25. According to a press note of the UT Sports Department, boys born between April 1, 1993 and March 3, 1994 will be eligible for the trials.
Chess meet The Chandigarh Chess Association will hold the Chandigarh Women Chess Championship-2004 from July 23 to 25 at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44. The UT team for the 31st National Women’s ‘B’ Chess championship to be held at Palakkad from August 26 to September 2 will also be selected during this meet.
Ball badminton The Chandigarh Ball Badminton Association will organise three tournaments from August onwards. According to Mr Baljinder Singh Banwait, general secretary of the association, the Xth Chandigarh Subjunior State Ball Badminton Championship for St Joseph’s Ball Badminton Trophy in the under-15 boys and girls sections will be played at St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, from August 27 to 29. Players born on or after January 1, 1990 will be eligible. The 24th Subjunior National Ball Badminton Championship will be held at Goa in October.
Patiala:
A bicycle rally organised by the State Bank of Patiala and Nehru Yuva Kendra from the city to Kargil via Rohtang Pass, Khardung La , Marshimik La was flagged off by Managing Director of the bank A.K. Das on Tuesday. The bank has presented two bicycles for the expedition, which would cover a distance of 3,000 km. Those present were Mr M.M. Sehgal, Mr C. Soman Roy, Mr M.K. Singh and Mr J.S. Subba Rao. |
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Pallavi retains carrom title Chandigarh, July 16 In a women section tie, Anjali Yadav made it to the last four of the meet. Others to reach the semifinals were Nidhi Patwal, Saroj Chandel and Sushila. In the sub-junior boys’ semi-finals, Varun Sood and Piyush Sood entered the finals. Varun beat Viren Sood 18-11, 24-11, while Piyush got the better of Mohd Naushad 21-09, 15-23, 25-04. Those who sailed to the third round of the boys’ junior section were Piyush Sood, Rizwan, Shehnawaz, Mohd Harkan, Pradeep Mittal, Varun and Mohd
Saquiz.
Judo trials The Amateur Judo Association of Chandigarh will hold selection trials to select its junior team on July 17 at 4 pm at Judo Training Centre, Sector 21. Those born on or after January 1, 1985 and possessing valid passport may report for the trials. |
Night sweeping from August 1 Chandigarh, July 16 A resolution to start night sweeping as a “pilot project” in Sectors 8, 9 and 17 was passed at a meeting of the sanitation committee held under the chairmanship of Mr Chander Mukhi Sharma here today. While moving the agenda for night sweeping, Mr Sharma said at night, parking lots, verandas and other open places could be cleaned in a better way, besides more vehicles for dumping garbage were available at night. Through another resolution, the committee decided to have a single shift for safai karamcharis from 6 am to 2.30 pm. Earlier, the safai karamcharis worked in two shifts from 6 am to 11 am and 3 pm to 6 pm. The problem of absenteeism in one of the other shifts was rampant. This would also begin on an experimental basis in Sectors 29 and 30 from August 1. With a view to improving sanitation in areas covered by private contractors, it was decided to outsource sanitation work where the number of workers employed by the contractors was less. The requisite number of safai karamcharis would be hired from private agencies for cleanliness at the expense of the contractors. In view of the insanitary conditions in contractor-managed areas, it was decided to hire up to 50 workers from the private agencies. The committee also decided to give on contract the job for the removal of dry leaves to a private agency from February 1. The agency had quoted Rs 11,000 for the removal of a trolley of dry leaves per month in every sector. |
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Finalise terms, say paid parking contractors Chandigarh, July 16 At a meeting under the
chairmanship of the Mayor, Ms Kamlesh, the group was of the opinion the new terms and conditions should be decided at the meeting of the corporation scheduled to be held on July 27. On the question whether the parking lots should be auctioned through open auction or the contractors should only be enlisted, the meeting was of the view that a decision to this effect should be taken at the House meeting. Various measures like the implementation of the terms and conditions in letter and spirit were also deliberated upon at the meeting. A proposal to introduce ‘multi-pass’, which would be valid at all areas having parking fee, was also discussed at the meeting. |
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2 PSEB employees
suspended Mohali, July 16 The employees, junior engineer Jarnail Singh and additional line man Brij Mohan, were suspended following an inquiry conducted into a power theft complaint. The complainant, Mr Avtar Singh, a resident of Thaska village, had on June 23 stated that he was being denied a power connection on flimsy grounds. He had added that some farmers were running electric motors without legal connection in connivance with some of the employees. An inspection of Chandpur village was carried out and it was reportedly found that a large number of motors were being run illegally. A report was compiled by the Senior XEN, Mr V.K. Mahajan, who recommended the suspension of the employees. Meanwhile, members of the linemen union of the board today gheraoed Mr Mahajan in his office when the orders were passed. Mr Krishan Chand, president of the union, warned that in case Brij Mohan’s suspension orders were not revoked the linemen would go on strike from Monday. |
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