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Chandigarh: Jamun Day celebrated with awareness drives in schools
Chandigarh: Jamun Day celebrated with awareness drives in schools

Indian Express

time2 days ago

  • Health
  • Indian Express

Chandigarh: Jamun Day celebrated with awareness drives in schools

St Stephen's School, Sector 45-B, and GMSSS-46D, in collaboration with the Environment Society of India, marked Jamun Day with programmes aimed at highlighting the nutritional, medicinal and ecological significance of the indigenous fruit. At St Stephen's, Principal Barry Francis welcomed the gathering, followed by secretary N K Jhingan tracing the Society's efforts to institutionalise Jamun Day since 1997. Assistant Professor Shrikant Acharya of Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College spoke on the fruit's medicinal properties, especially in managing diabetes and boosting immunity, while vice-president Hem Raj Satija highlighted its utility in water purification and skin health. Herbal plants educator Om Parkash Manauli urged schools to exercise caution while planting fruit trees to ensure student safety. Renowned singer-composer K C Rahi presented a specially composed song on Jamun, and students were given fruit to take home. At GMSSS-46D, members of the Sohanjana Eco Club made presentations on the health and ecological benefits of Jamun. Baljinder Kaur, associate coordinator of Eco Clubs of Chandigarh, encouraged students to adopt sustainable lifestyles. Jhingan also briefed students on the Society's awareness campaigns, including Mango Day, the Kite Festival and Saturday School, calling on them to take active roles in preserving native biodiversity.

MP Demands Doctor Training : Lawmakers rally behind graduates
MP Demands Doctor Training : Lawmakers rally behind graduates

Daily Tribune

time3 days ago

  • Health
  • Daily Tribune

MP Demands Doctor Training : Lawmakers rally behind graduates

Training obligation urged MP Suroor expressed support for a proposal requiring private healthcare providers to accommodate and train medical graduates as a condition for receiving Labour Fund (Tamkeen) support. He noted this would be a practical step toward solving the issue of unemployed doctors, which has become a source of growing concern. The lawmaker also commended the Bahrain Medical Society for its role in promoting legislation related to the medical sector, encouraging public health dialogue, and contributing to scientific research. Oversupply concerns raised Dr. Al Derazi emphasised that the root of the unemployment problem lies not only in limited training slots but also in the large number of students graduating from unaccredited medical institutions. He said private hospitals must be made more accountable in return for public support and added that public hospitals like Salmaniya Medical Complex should also expand their training capacity and funding. He called for stronger public education about career choices in the medical field, especially given the mismatch between graduate volumes and labour market needs. Liability law in focus Discussions also touched on the pending Medical Liability Law. Dr. Al Derazi noted that the Society had submitted a comprehensive proposal that balances the rights of patients and practitioners, with inputs gathered from government and private stakeholders. The two leaders concluded the meeting at the association's Juffair headquarters with a commitment to continue collaborating on legislation, workforce integration, and community health awareness.

Munawar Faruqui Praises Kangana Ranaut's Punctuality, Calls Salman Khan ‘Kind'
Munawar Faruqui Praises Kangana Ranaut's Punctuality, Calls Salman Khan ‘Kind'

News18

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • News18

Munawar Faruqui Praises Kangana Ranaut's Punctuality, Calls Salman Khan ‘Kind'

Munawar Faruqui appeared on Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 17 and Kangana Ranaut's Lock Upp. Munawar Faruqui latest reality show The Society is set to start on July 21 and will stream on Jiohotstar. At the promotional event this week in Mumbai, Munawar, who appeared on Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 17 and Kangana Ranaut's Lock Upp, shared the values he imbibed from the two actors. Munawar had won both the shows. Munawar stated that he believes in learning all the good habits from people he meets in his life. Talking about Kangana Ranaut, Munawar praised her for being punctual. 'I don't think woh kabhi late aayi set pe. Usse hume pata chalta hai ki yahan pe kaam aise bhi ho sakta hai. Kahi bhi late mat jao I don't think Kangana has ever come late on set. It shows that such work ethics also prevail in the industry. I have learnt the importance of punctuality from her)," he said. Moving on to Salman Khan, he jokingly said that the actor taught him to be late at times. Moreover, he added, 'Salman bhai se maine kind hona seekha hai. Unke jitna kind koi nahi ho sakta. Hum toh sunte hai unki kahaniyan aur sochte hai aage jaake hone ki, koshish karenge hone ki. Itna kind ki aas paas ke logon ko pareshan na kare (He has taught kindness to me. There's no one as kind as him. We have been hearing stories about him and someday, we desire to be that person)." The Society is a brand new reality show where contestants are further classified as Royals, Regulars and Rags. The show, co-hosted by Munawar and Shreya Kalra, is billed as a sociological experiment, bringing together 25 contestants who will compete in over 200 hours of high-stakes gameplay within a controlled atmosphere structured around class differences. Munawar Fauruqi made his acting debut recently with the web series, First Copy, which was released on Amazon MX Player on June 20. First Copy tells the story of Arif, a young man from Mumbai in the 1990s who becomes involved in film piracy after being humiliated at work. The series follows Arif's path as he establishes a piracy empire while managing industry challenges and the hazards involved with his illicit activity. First Published: July 18, 2025, 17:22 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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