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December 2025

Dabur Chyawanprash Immunity Campaign
Panchkula, Tri-City Update

Dabur Chyawanprash Launches Nationwide Drive to Boost Kids’ Immunity

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Awareness campaign targets underprivileged children to combat winter illnesses. Panchkula/Tricity, December 19, 2025: Dabur Chyawanprash has launched a nationwide immunity awareness campaign aimed at strengthening immunity among underprivileged children during the winter season, when illnesses such as cold, cough, and respiratory infections are most prevalent due to weakened immunity. Chyawanprash, a 3,000-year-old Ayurvedic formulation, is widely recognized for its immunity-boosting properties. Dabur Chyawanprash contains several Rasayana herbs that help prevent a range of infections through their immunomodulatory effects, providing protection against common day-to-day ailments. As part of the Dabur Chyawanprash Immunity Campaign, the company, in association with a renowned doctor, will conduct immunity awareness sessions across the country. These sessions aim to educate children about the importance of building a strong immune system to fight seasonal illnesses, bacteria, and viruses, along with promoting basic hygiene and nutritious dietary habits. The campaign was flagged off in Patna, where a special awareness session was conducted for over 250 students of St. Dominic Savio’s High School. During the session, children were guided on ways to stay healthy during winter and prevent common illnesses through immunity enhancement. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Byas Anand, Head – CSR & Corporate Communications, Dabur India Ltd, said, “Dabur Chyawanprash has been committed to helping every Indian achieve the strongest immunity for over 100 years. This initiative is a leap forward towards this commitment. We are concerned about the cold wave that claims so many lives every year. Through this initiative, we will attempt to reach out to provide protection to underprivileged kids by highlighting the importance of immunity, besides providing Chyawanprash to these children.” Highlighting the health impact of seasonal changes, Smt. Renu Mathur said, “During cycles of seasonal change there is sudden temperature variation, which leads to illnesses like cough, cold and flu. Enhancing immunity is an effective way to fight illnesses like cold, cough, and respiratory problems. Dabur Chyawanprash is an effective solution to boost immunity through changing weather cycles.” Under the campaign, Dabur Chyawanprash has partnered with leading NGOs across 21 cities, including Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Udaipur, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Indore, Raipur, Pune, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Mysore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Gwalior, and Chandigarh, to expand its outreach. About Dabur India Ltd Dabur India Ltd is one of India’s leading FMCG companies with a legacy spanning over 140 years. It is the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company, with a portfolio that includes power brands such as Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Honitus, Dabur Pudin Hara, Dabur Lal Tail, Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Paste, Vatika, and Réal.

GMBCA Mega Punjab Trials
Chandigarh, Punjab, Tri-City Update

GMBCA Mega Punjab Trials to Select 4,000 Players for Box Cricket League

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Trials aim to provide youth with a professional sports career and curb drug abuse trends. Chandigarh: The GM Box Cricket Association (GMBCA) announced the launch of Mega Tennis Ball Box Cricket Trials across Punjab and the Tricity region during a press conference held at the Chandigarh Press Club on Monday. The initiative aims to select 4,000 talented boys and girls for the Season 1 Players Pool under the GMBCA Mega Punjab Trials. Addressing the media, GMBCA Founder Baba Inder Preet Singh described the initiative as a formally organized and recognized grassroots sports platform designed to create a positive social impact. He stated, “This initiative will help steer Punjab’s youth away from drug addiction, the increasing trend of going abroad, and income-related challenges by offering them a professional sports career.” According to Singh, the trials will be conducted from January 2026 across all districts of Punjab for participants aged 15 to 45 years, with a registration fee of ₹900. He added that selected players could earn ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 per month, while annual earnings through league matches, tournaments and endorsements could range between ₹40 lakh and ₹60 lakh. He emphasized that the initiative aims to establish tennis ball box cricket as a sustainable and respectable livelihood option for aspiring players. GMBCA has also appealed to cricket tournament organizers, academies and coaches across all 23 districts of Punjab to associate with the organization as District Coordinators to strengthen grassroots participation. During the press conference, UP State Coordinator Rakesh Rastogi and Delhi State Coordinator Sukhvinder Singh Sokhi shared experiences of enthusiastic youth participation and strong responses in their respective states. Coordination committee members Mukesh Chauhan, Sukhvinder Singh (Sukhi), Gurpreet Kaur and Rahul were also present. The association announced that trials will be conducted in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Maharashtra. The detailed schedule will be released shortly on www.gmbca.org. Two Professional Platforms for Selected Players Selected players will be offered opportunities through two structured platforms.Platform 1 will be the Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) – Season 1 (2025–26), where selected batsmen, bowlers, wicketkeepers and all-rounders will compete. State-level teams will be formed by GMBCA’s expert committee to participate in district, state, national and international leagues. The league will award ₹11 lakh to the national winning team and ₹5 lakh to the runner-up. Platform 2 will involve the creation of category-wise players’ pools followed by professional training camps. Player profiles will be shared with national and international tennis ball box cricket tournament organizers, franchise owners and cricket boards. Through this platform, players will be able to participate in competitions in India and abroad, earning income through match fees, endorsements and professional contracts, thereby building a long-term career in tennis ball box cricket.

State-of-the-art Cath Lab
Mohali, Tri-City Update

ClearMedi Bahra Hospital Launches Advanced Cath Lab for Precision Cardiac Care

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Facility aims to boost emergency heart treatment with cutting-edge technology Kharar/Mohali, December 10, 2025: ClearMedi Bahra Multispeciality Hospital, located on the Kharar–Kurali Road in Mohali, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Cath Lab, significantly advancing precision-driven cardiac care and emergency heart treatment for the region. The launch was accompanied by a press conference attended by senior leadership, including Cdr Navneet Bali, Executive Director & CEO, ClearMedi Healthcare; Dr. Rohit Mody, Director – Cardiac Sciences; Dr. K.K. Talwar, Director – Cardiology; Dr. Mandeep Singh, Interventional Cardiologist; and Mr. Vivaan Singh Gill, Facility Director. Speaking at the event, Cdr Navneet Bali, ED & CEO, said, “At ClearMedi, our motto is Everyone, Everywhere, Equally. In keeping with this, we focus on ‘Treatment First,’ and the payment aspect comes only after proper treatment is given. We never ask for money when a patient comes in an emergency or even otherwise, as is done in most corporate hospitals. Our focus is on immediate treatment of the patient.” Highlighting the significance of the new facility, he added, “Heart disease remains one of the leading health challenges, and with infrastructure like the state-of-the-art Cath Lab, ClearMedi is dedicated to bringing global cardiac solutions to Punjab with transparency, quality, and timely intervention.” The newly inaugurated Cath Lab features next-generation imaging technologies and digital cardiac mapping systems, providing accurate diagnostics and enabling faster recovery. The setup aligns with global treatment standards and enhances the hospital’s ability to perform complex cardiac procedures. Dr. K.K. Talwar, Director – Cardiology, said, “The technology integrated into this Cath Lab allows us to perform complex cardiac procedures with enhanced safety and precision. Our aim is to deliver cardiac excellence that matches leading national and international heart centres.”Dr. Talwar is a Padma Bhushan awardee and a former Head of Cardiology at AIIMS, New Delhi, and PGIMER, Chandigarh. The Cath Lab enables a comprehensive range of real-time cardiac interventions, including coronary angiography and angioplasty, 24×7 primary angioplasty for heart attacks, pacemaker and ICD implantation, CRT device therapy, valvuloplasty, peripheral vascular procedures, complex rhythm disorder management, and precision-guided cardiac diagnostics. The facility is now equipped with advanced technology, specialist expertise, and round-the-clock emergency cardiac support. Emphasising emergency readiness, Dr. Rohit Mody, Director – Cardiac Sciences, said, “Our 24×7 model ensures heart attack cases are treated immediately with primary angioplasty, significantly lowering the risk of long-term damage and complications.” He added that rapid stabilization capabilities, emergency protocols, and specialist availability ensure life-saving care within the golden hour. Dr. Mandeep Singh, Interventional Cardiologist, said, “With this Cath Lab, we aim to make world-class cardiac interventions accessible right here, without the need for patients to travel to metro cities. From angioplasty to complex cardiac procedures, our focus remains compassionate, timely, and evidence-based care.” The facility is expected to transform cardiac healthcare access across Kharar, Ropar, Bassi, Kurali, and nearby regions, where patients previously had to travel to Chandigarh or other metro hubs for urgent cardiac intervention. The initiative is part of ClearMedi’s broader mission to expand tertiary-level specialties in regional centres and ensure equitable access to advanced healthcare without tier-based disparities.

Sneh-Sajha Utsav
Chandigarh

Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Honors 250 Housekeeping Heroes at Sneh-Sajha Utsav

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Annual welfare event recognizes frontline workers who keep the city clean and dignified. Chandigarh: Chandigarh Tamil Sangam organized its annual social welfare event, Sneh-Sajha Utsav, dedicated to honoring the often-unseen heroes who keep the City Beautiful clean, orderly, and dignified. During the ceremony, more than 250 housekeeping workers were recognized for their daily service, commitment, and contribution to maintaining cleanliness across the city. The event was held at Bharathi Bhavan at 12:30 PM, with Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, attending as the Chief Guest. His presence added significance to the initiative aimed at celebrating frontline workers. Several dignitaries were also present, including G. Madhavan, IAS (Retd.); Raji Pramod Srivastava, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Freedom Fighters Department, Punjab Government; J.M. Balamurugan, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Defence Services Welfare Department, Punjab Government; C.G. Rajini Kanthan, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department, Haryana Government; and P. Abhinandan, DANIPS, DSP, UT Chandigarh. Senior community members such as S.P. Rajasekaran, Shiva Subramanian, Gunasekaran, and office-bearers of the Tamil Sangam also attended. Read More: Fortis Mohali Performs Breakthrough TPVR Procedure on 31-Year-Old Patient About Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Chandigarh Tamil Sangam, established with the objective of preserving Tamil culture and promoting social harmony, has been connecting communities for decades. Through cultural, literary, and welfare activities—including Tamil literary festivals, classical music and Bharatanatyam programs, celebrations of Pongal, Navratri, and Thiruvalluvar Day, educational scholarships, health camps, blood donation drives, and annual welfare schemes—it continues to contribute significantly to society. Among its flagship initiatives, Sneh-Sajha Utsav stands out as one of its most humane efforts, promoting the spirit of seva (service) and community goodwill. Theme and Purpose of the Event This year’s event carried a clear and powerful message:“Those who keep the city clean deserve our highest respect and warmth.” Every participating housekeeping worker received blankets and appreciation gifts as a gesture of gratitude for their continuous hard work and dedication to maintaining public hygiene. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Chandigarh Tamil Sangam reaffirmed its commitment to expanding such welfare programs in the future to strengthen cultural harmony, respect and unity across the city.

Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Mohali, Tri-City Update

Fortis Mohali Performs Breakthrough TPVR Procedure on 31-Year-Old Patient

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Minimally invasive cardiac valve replacement saves patient with complex condition Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: In a significant medical breakthrough, Fortis Hospital Mohali has successfully performed its first Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR) on a 31-year-old male patient suffering from a complex congenital cardiac condition. This marks one of the first such procedures conducted by a private hospital in North India outside the Delhi-NCR region. The patient was admitted with severe symptoms, including shortness of breath, dizziness, and right-sided heart failure. Medical evaluation revealed dilation and dysfunction of the right atrium and right ventricle, leading to acute breathlessness, generalized swelling, liver enlargement, and early liver failure—conditions that posed a significant risk to the patient’s long-term survival. According to doctors, the patient had undergone intracardiac repair as a child for a congenital defect, during which a pulmonary valve was implanted to regulate blood flow from the right heart to the lungs. Over time, the valve deteriorated, prompting a second valve replacement at a leading New Delhi hospital. The second valve also failed, resulting in advanced complications. With open-heart surgery deemed highly risky, the cardiac team opted for the minimally invasive Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement approach. During the procedure, a sheath was inserted through the groin vein, enabling the medical team—led by Dr. R.K. Jaswal, Head of Department and Director of Cardiology and Director – Cathlabs—to navigate and deploy a new valve at the junction of the right heart and the main pulmonary artery. The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient was discharged the very next day. Explaining the process, Dr. Jaswal said, “Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (TPVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a faulty pulmonary valve using a catheter inserted through a vein in the leg or chest, eliminating the need for an open-heart surgery. When the pulmonary valve becomes dysfunctional, the right heart fails, and blood flow to the lungs is compromised. This affects the entire body. TPVR avoids major cuts or surgery, and recovery is fast—patients are usually able to go home within 24 hours.” He added that Fortis Hospital Mohali has built strong capabilities in cardiac sciences, positioning itself as a Centre of Excellence in the region. The successful completion of this TPVR procedure highlights Fortis Mohali’s expanding expertise in advanced, minimally invasive cardiac interventions and its growing role in treating complex congenital heart conditions.