HEALTH

Tender coconut water — nectar of life
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 8
The “narial pani” or known by its more popular name “daab” in Mumbai and the South is freely available in Ludhiana these days. Some years ago the people could enjoy the “narial pani” only in the coastal regions of India.

But now truckloads of “daab” arrive every other day in the city. The prices are twice over in Ludhiana, but the good thing is that they are available. The people of Ludhiana are well aware of the benefits of the tender coconut water.

According to Dr Vatsyan, a practitioner of ayurvedic medicine, the benefits of tender coconut water are mentioned in ancient ayurvedic books. The water is cold in affect. He said that water of green coconut is the best antacid.

People with gastritis should drink the water first thing in the morning to get rid of the acidity. It reduces burning in the body. It is not only anti-cough but also reduces fever and can be taken to replace the loss of fluids due to fever. Moreover, it has diuretic qualities.

It quenches thirst. “Narial pani” removes distension of the stomach and can be used for therapeutic value. It is very rich in B complex, and Vitamin A. It contains proteins, glucose, and minerals. In fact, it can be equated to the nectar of life for those who can afford it.

SPORTS

Zonal school tournament begins
Our Correspondent

Sahnewal, August 8
The zonal school tournament began at the Senior Secondary School for Boys here on Tuesday. About 35 schools participated in the tournament, which was inaugurated by Mr Jagdev Singh Garcha, Principal of the school.

In volleyball competitions, Bilaspur School defeated Kaddon School (under-17), Maloud School defeated Bhutta School and Jain School, Jamalpur, defeated Akademi Bhaini Sahib (under-19). In kho-kho competitions (under-17), Maloud School defeated Jain School, Jamalpur.

In football competitions (under-19), Butani School defeated Koomkalan School, Bhaini Sahib School defeated Nankana Sahib School, and Dhanansu School defeated Sahnewal School. In kabaddi competitions (under-19), Karamsar Rara Sahib School defeated Maloud school. Mr Dalwinder Singh Minhas and Mr Shingara Singh, school teachers from Bilaspur, informed that final competitions would be held on August 9 and 10.

ADMINISTRATION

Part of Sukhmani Towers demolished
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, August 8
The officials of the Building Branch of the municipal corporation today razed a portion of Sukhmani Towers, a commercial complex, under construction, in Kochar Market locality in Model Gram here.

This was the second demolition, carried out at the same site by the MC. In June also some parts of the building, raised in violation of the building bylaws, were demolished.

According to the MC Additional Commissioner, Mr S.K. Sharma, the demolition squad of the MC had brought down a part of the building with the help pf bulldozers earlier and the builders were told to carry out the rest of demolition manually, strictly following the approved building plan. However, the builders having failed to carry out the instructions, the building staff had to swing into action.

The Municipal Town Planner, swung Mr S.S. Bhatia, who personally supervised the demolition, told Ludhiana Tribune that the commercial complex was being constructed in violation of the building bylaws to the extent that there was excess area covered and the mandatory requirement for parking provision was not followed by the builders.