P2 brief

Cooperative Week celebrated

Dera Bassi: 68th Cooperative Week was celebrated at Primary Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank (PADB), Dera Bassi, on Tuesday. Abhitesh Singh Sandhu, Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Mohali, presided over the function. Addressing the gathering of farmers and employees of the Cooperative Department, he highlighted the role of the cooperative sector in the progress of Punjab. Paramjit Singh Khetal, manager, PADB, Dera Bassi, highlighted the glorious past of the cooperative movement in Punjab and the important role played by PADBs in the green, white and blue revolution of Punjab. TNS

‘COPD second largest killer’

Chandigarh: Early screening can identify Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) before it could result in major loss of lung functioning. Most cases of COPD are caused by inhaling pollutants that include smoking (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.) and second-hand smoke, while fumes, chemicals and dust found in many work environments are also some contributing factors. This was stated by a team of doctors from Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, while sharing facts and myths regarding the disease. “COPD is the second largest killer after heart problems and cancer and India has become the ‘COPD capital of world’. COPD can develop for years without noticeable shortness of breath,” said Dr Sunny Virdi, consultant, Pulmonology. TNS