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Cold, dry weather give rise to diseases
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, January 20
The persistent cold wave, coupled with a continuous dry spell in the region, has given rise to a score of diseases, particularly the problems of respiratory system. As a result, a large number of city residents are suffering from one or the other ailment.
Inquiries made from city hospitals revealed that, on an average, the number of OPD patients, suffering from chest congestion, cold exposure and bronchitis, had gone up by 10 to 15 per cent. The viral infections, further complicated by other disorders like cough and fever, were also on the rise. According to Dr Jagdip Whig, a medicine specialist and Vice-Principal of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, the exposure to dry, cold air was the main reason of aggravation of chest diseases, including severe cough, asthma and bronchitis. There had been a substantial rise of both the in-patients and out-patients afflicted with other respiratory problems. Dr P.K. Dhandona, in charge, Chest and TB unit and Professor of Medicine at Christian Medical College and Hospital, remarked that cold weather brought with it various health problems which could be easily prevented with adequate safeguards. “With the drop in temperature, people tend to remain inside closed doors and crowded together. This leads to cross infections of upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Further, due to low temperatures and inadequate sunlight, bacteria and viruses multiply and affect people with diseases like common cold, influenza and pneumonia.” He advised the people to observe preventive measures like cutting down overcrowding and living in well-ventilated spaces with adequate sunlight. Nowadays, vaccines were available for diseases like influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia, aggravated by cold weather. In particular, the children below five years of age and old people above 65 years, who had low body resistance, should be administered these vaccines. Prolonged exposure to cold and a further drop in temperature could cause many other problems, including hypothermia (low body temperature) in the absence of inadequate protection from cold. These could be prevented by keeping oneself warm, said Dr Dhandona. As the number of patients afflicted by common cold, cough, congestion, influenza and other diseases of respiratory tract kept soaring, private doctors and quacks in the mega city continued to reap rich dividends. Especially, a large number of RMPs and even unregistered practitioners in the outskirts were reported to be giving all kinds of medication and injections to the patients and adding to the misery of the economically weaker sections.
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Khed Mela at Samrala from today
Our Sports Reporter
Ludhiana, January 20
The stage is set for the rural sports festival at Samrala. The 12th edition of the festival to be organised by the Malwa Sports Association in collaboration with some prominent NRIs of the area is scheduled to be held from January 21 to 23 at the Malwa College
Baundli, Samrala, about 40 km from here.
Giving this information, Mr Malkit Singh, an NRI and president of the Malwa Sports Association, told the mediapersons here today that all arrangements for the successful conduct of this three-day sports festival had been completed. The main attraction of this famous festival would be bullock cart races and a kabaddi tournament for the academies. Mr Malkit Singh said dog races and time trial races for bullock carts would be held on the opening day while on the second day of the festival, competition would be held in kabaddis (one village and open), besides weightlifting and athletics. He further said eight kabaddi academy teams namely Alankar Tony Academy of
Kube, Nirmal Singh Nimma Academy of Manupur, Dashmesh Academy of Kalakh, Sant Ishar Singh Academy of Rara Sahib, International Club of Moga and Dashmesh Club of Kapurthala alongwith a team from neighbouring state Haryana would vie for top honours on the concuding day of the festival. The winners in kabaddi would get a cash prize of Rs 31,000 while the runners up would receive a cash prize of Rs 25,000. Similarly, in dog races, the winners would pocket Rs 2,500 while the second and third finishing dog owners would get Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,500, respectively. In the bullock cart races, the winners would receive a cash prize of Rs 11,000 and in the time trial, the winner would get a cash prize of Rs 4,100. Mr Baldev Singh, SDM, Samrala, will inaugurate the festival on Friday at 12 noon while Mr Jasvir Singh, DSP, will distribute the prizes on the opening day. Mr Harbhajan Singh, Chairman, Punjab State Goods Transports Association will be the chief guest on Saturday. Mr Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, former Union Minister and Mr Sukhdev Singh Libra, Member of Parilament from Ropar, will give away prizes to the participants. Mr Jagmohan Singh Kang, Punjab minister will be the chief guest at the prize distribution function on Sunday. Mr Jasbir Singh
Dimpa, MLA, Mr Ishar Singh Meharban, former minister, Punjab, Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, MP and Mr Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, MLA will be the guests of honour on this occasion, Mr Malkit Singh added.
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Ninder Kaur wins two gold medals
Our Sports Reporter
Ludhiana, January 20
Ninder Kaur, student of BA I won two titles on the opening day of the two-day annual athletics meet of Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, here today. Ninder won gold medals in shot put and discus throw.
Earlier, Dr Manjit Kaur Dhillon, Dean College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University inaugurated the meet. Mr Gurbir Singh, President, Guru Nanak Education Trust and Dr Charanjit Kaur Mahal, Principal of the college welcomed the chief guest. Dr Dhillon exhorted the students to carve a niche for themselves as they (girls) had
already done in every sphere of life. Results: 800 m- Gurpreet Kaur 1, Jasmine 2 and Manjit Kaur 3; Javelin throw- Shaminder Kaur 1, Kiran 2 and Ninder Kaur 3; 400 m- Kulbir Kaur 1, Jasmine 2 and Pooja Sharma 3; Shot put- Ninder Kaur 1, Shaminder Kaur 2 and Sandeep Kaur 3; High jump- Karamjit Kaur 1, Sukhdeep Kaur 2 and Sukhpal Kaur 3. 200 m- Kulbir Kaur 1, Gurpreet Kaur 2 and Gaganpreet Kaur 3; Discus throw- Ninder Kaur 1, Shaminder Kaur 2 and Sandeep Kaur 3; Long jump- Kulbir Kaur 1, Jasmine Kaur 2 and Manjit Kaur 3; 1500 m- Jasmine 1, Gurpreet Kaur 2 and Manjit Kaur 3. Skipping race- Manjit Kaur 1, Karamjit Dhillon 2 and Pooja Sharma 3; Clerical staff race- Sarabjit Singh 1, Ravi 2 and Pushpinder Singh 3; Class IV employees race- Harjinder Singh 1, Bhawnapal 2 and Pintu 3; 4x400 m relay- Karamjit Kaur, Kulbir Kaur, Jasmine Kaur and Jaspal Kaur 1, Gurpreet Kaur, Manveen Kaur, Monica and Rajpreet Kaur 2, Sukhbir Kaur, Harmeet Kaur, Manjeet Kaur and Veerpal Kaur 3; Kangraoo race- Karamjit Kaur 1, Gaganpreet Kaur 2 and Seepal 3.
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Athletics meet of SDP schools held
Our Sports Reporter
Ludhiana, January 20
Students from all branches of the SDP Senior Secondary School took part in the annual athletics meet held at the SDP College for Women ground here today. Mr Yash Pal Mehra, District Education Officer (secondary) was the chief guest. Mr Balraj Bhasin, President SDP Sabha along with other members was also present there.
Results: (U-19 years): 800 m — Mandeep 1, Mandeep 2 and Naresh 3; 1500 m — Mandeep 1, Ranjit 2 and Gurpreet 3; Long jump — Sandeep 1, Raman 2 and Ranjit 3; Shot put — Avtar 1, Vishal 2 and Kapil 3; Discus throw — Dhawal 1, Manoj 2 and Rohit 3; Javelin throw — Kuldeep Singh 1, Avtar Singh 2 and Amit 3. (U-16 years): 800 m — Shambhu 1, Vinod 2 and Davidass 3; 1500 m — Shambhu 1, Vijay 2 and Vinod 3; Long jump — Harpreet Singh 1, Om Parkash 2 and Rinku 3; Shot put — Rinku 1, Hardeep 2 and Sukhpreet 3; Javelin throw — Om Parkash 1, Kapil 2 and Vija 3.
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Maninder excels at athletics meet
Our Correspondent
Khanna, January 20
Maninder Singh, a student of Class X of A. S. Senior Secondary School, Khanna, bagged third position in the Golden Jubilee National School Athletic Championship held in Pune last week. He won three medals at the championship. His performance was declared excellent in the age group of 4-17 years (boys).
A special welcome function was organised in the school to honour Maninder Singh who won laurels for his school. He was welcomed in the school by members of the school management committee, teachers and students. Mr Yoginder Sharma, president of the school management, Mr Ashwani Bansal, vice-president, Mr Param Jit Singh, secretary, Mr Raj Kumar Sahnewalia, secretary, Mr Sanjiv Dhamija, Mr Baldev Krishan Batra and Mr Pardeep Vij blessed the winners. President of the management, Mr Sharma announced a cash prize of Rs 11,000 for the athlete while the Principal of the school, Ms Sarbjit Raikhy, announced that she will give Rs 1,100 to the student. Maninder Singh bagged gold medal in 400 metre and bronze medals in 100 and 200 metrer relay races.
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