BRICS CCI Punjab hosts business meet with Russian delegates, explores trade and investment opportunities Chandigarh 26 August ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI), Punjab Chapter, organised a business meeting with a Russian delegation to strengthen trade, investment and business collaboration between Punjab and the Russian Federation. The meeting brought together representatives from the business community and Russian trade and industry sectors, with discussions focusing on expanding bilateral trade, identifying new investment opportunities and creating stronger connections between entrepreneurs and industrialists. Svetlana Savkova, Representative of the Government of Russia and Deputy Director, Export Support Centre of Belgorod Region, said that Russia was keen to develop stronger business relationships with Indian companies and explore opportunities for cooperation in multiple sectors. “Such business interactions provide an important platf...
Sibling kidney donors felicitated to mark Raksha Bandhan
S.A.S.Nagar 26 August ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, Edison Hospital, Mohali on Wednesday, felicitated around dozen sibling organ donors who gave the ultimate gift of life through living kidney donations. The event, titled "Bonds of Life," recognized the extraordinary courage and selflessness of sibling donors, highlighting how living organ donation transforms lives and offers a second chance at health. During the occasion, 6 sibling donor-recipient pairs were honored by Dr. Arjinder Singh Bains, chief renal transplant surgeon, Dr Taruna, nephrologist and transplant physician , Dr Nipun Gupta, urologist and Rupinder Kaur, facility director of Edison. The event also provided a platform for donors and recipients to share their emotional journeys—from the onset of chronic kidney disease and grueling dialysis treatments to successful transplant operations and complete recovery.
Dr. Arjinder Singh Bains said, “A kidney transplant is not just a surgical procedure; it is a second chance at life. When a brother or sister comes forward to donate, it is the purest form of Raksha Bandhan – protecting a sibling’s life. With modern advancements, living kidney donation is extremely safe and gives the recipient a chance to live a normal, healthy life.” Kulwinder Kaur (38) from Barnala, who donated a kidney expressed: "When my brother was diagnosed with kidney failure, getting tested was an instant decision. Giving a piece of me to save my sibling’s life is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Today, both of us are healthy, active, and living completely normal lives." I couldn't stand watching my brother fade away on dialysis, said Kuldeep Kaur, who donated a kidney to her brother while recalling the moment she decided to donate her kidney.She said, "Seeing my energetic brother hooked up to a dialysis machine three times a week was heartbreaking. He was losing hope day by day. The moment the doctor said I was a compatible donor, I didn't think twice. Giving him one of my kidneys wasn't a favor—it was my duty as an elder sister. Seeing him smile, work, and live fully again is the greatest blessing of my life."
Nachchater Singh (49) from Patiala , who received a kidney from his sister , shared his gratitude through tears, "When my kidneys failed, my life came to a standstill. I felt like a burden to my family. My sister stepped up without a single second of hesitation and told me, 'We came into this world together, and we will fight this together.' She gave me a second life, and every breath I take today is a gift from her."
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