Drive against modified silencers

Jhajjar: Think twice before you replace factory-fitted silencers in bikes with modified ones to get that thumping sound as the local police have launched a special drive against those creating nuisance at public places. Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Duggal said six motorbike owners had been challaned so far and a fine of Rs 44,000 had been recovered from them. “Special teams have been formed at Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh towns to carry out the campaign,” the SP added.

Step towards a relaxed mind

Palwal: The administration has announced to hold meditation programmes in all government high and senior secondary schools in the district. Inaugurating one such programme at Government Senior Secondary School, Hassanpur, on Saturday, Archit Vats, CMGGA (CM’s Good Government Associate) said, “As per the latest studies, students who meditate tend to perform better and handle academic stress more efficiently. The research has linked meditation to a rise in IQ levels, improved mental function, and higher grades.” A total of 60,000 students of classes VI to XII will be benefitted. Ashok Baghel, District Education Officer, said a 10-minute meditation had been started during the morning assembly every day.

Clean air tower in Faridabad

Faridabad: Elofic Industries Limited recently inaugurated the prototype of a clean air tower on its premises. Amid increasing air pollution levels, the company has constructed this stainless steel in consultation and collaboration with Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), Palwal, and Director, IIT-Jammu, Prof MS Gaur. ‘’The tripartite research collaboration will result in an efficient and cost-effective product,” says vice-chairman, Elofic, KD Sahni. The tower is designed to cover up to 300 metre radial distance and delivers 10,000 cubic feet per minute of clean air.

Meniscus repair surgery

Ambala: A first-of-its-kind meniscus repair surgical procedure was performed at the Ambala Civil Hospital A 30-year-old man, whose meniscus was torn while running, was operated upon by Dr Nishant Setia, a consultant orthopaedic at the hospital. Dr Setia said, “The surgery was performed with the help of an arthroscopy. In this, the recovery is fast and the patient starts walking within a day.”