Sukhbir S Badal demands compensation for farmers whose paddy crop was swept away in Fazilka grain market. (Also demands ‘girdwari’ at all places where paddy crop has been flattened due to heavy rain) Chandigarh 11 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded immediate compensation for farmers whose paddy was swept away due to unprecedented flooding in the Fazilka grain market as well as conduct of a special ‘girdwari’ to assess the losses suffered by farmers due to heavy rains across the State. The SAD president said farmers suffered huge losses at the Fazilka grain market with a heavy downpour submerging paddy heaps and even sweeping away a huge quantity of the crop. “Since the market was submerged in five to six feet of water a large amount of paddy which had arrived at the ‘Mandi’ was swept away”. Badal said since the entire paddy in the Mandi had been submerged for a prolonged period, it was expected to be damaged. “Far...
CPR training given in health awareness session organized on World Heart Day S.A.S.Nagar 30 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : On the occasion of World Heart Day, an interactive health awareness session was organised by Edison Hospital under the guidance of Senior Consultant Cardiology Dr. Mohit Walia. During the program, Dr. Mohit Walia provided important information about heart disease, its early symptoms, and preventive measures. He also interacted with patients and answered their questions about heart health. Dr. Walia said that a healthy heart is the key to a healthy life. He advised people to exercise regularly or walk briskly for at least 30 minutes daily. Adopt a heart-healthy diet, consume less salt and less oil, and include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their diet. Avoid smoking, tobacco, and excessive alcohol consumption. Also, keep your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol under control, get enough sleep, and manage stress through yoga and meditation. D...