Author: Rakesh Walia

  • Panjab Musical ‘, a poetic odyssey by Madhav Setia

    Chandigarh: ‘Panjab Musical And Hymns Beyond’, a book by young local author Madhav Setia released here on Thursday.The book is a lyrical homage to the land of five rivers. In this remarkable work of poetry and prose, Setia who is 25 , captures the heartbeat of Punjab—its sounds, colors, textures, and memories—with an elegance that…

  • Fortis Hospital Mohali launches Region’s first state-of-the-art Biplane Neuro Cathlab

    — The Biplane Neuro Cath Lab is equipped with the most-advanced imaging technology, offering high resolution imaging for better diagnosis and management of neurovascular conditions — Mohali, July 4, 2025: To set anew benchmark in advanced neuro care, Fortis Hospital Mohali has launched a dedicated Biplane Neuro Cathlab. This specialized medical facility is equipped with the most-advanced imaging technology that offers high resolution precision for diagnosing and treating…

  • Atharva Foundation Chairman Sunil Rane donates iPads to martyrs daughters in Srinagar

    July 3: Atharva Foundation chairman Sunil Rane has undertaken a commendable initiative to donate iPads to the daughters of martyred soldiers from Jammu & Kashmir. This program was held at the Rajya Sainik Board Office in Srinagar.This initiative is a tribute to our martyrs and an effort to honor their families with the aim of…

  • Teen with down-syndrome regains vision post complex cataract surgery

    Mohali: A 14-year-old girl with down-syndrome regained vision after a successful cataract surgery at Max hospital Mohali. She had cataracts in both her eyes and she was also suffering from multiple disabilities, including congenital heart disease, aphasia, limb deformities and intellectual disability.The girl developed cataracts during early childhood, leading to progressive vision loss. By teenage…

  • Sixth woman president of Rotary Club Chandigarh takes over

    Rtn Abha Sharma is new Rotary president Club President 2025-26Rotary Club of Chandigarh Chandigarh, July 01:  As the leadership of Rotary International changes world over on 1st of July, Rtn. Abha Joshi Sharma has taken over the club leadership of Rotary Club of Chandigarh. An architect by profession, having had illustrious career of 36 years…

  • Gross Environmental Non-Compliance by HPCL in Violation of CPCB Guidelines Dated 07.01.2020 – A Threat to Soil and Groundwater Integrity

    Jalandhar, Punjab – The Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association expresses grave concern over the continued and will ful non-compliance by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Guidelines dated 07.01.2020, specifically Point 4, Section B, Page 4, which mandates stringent environmental safeguards at retail petroleum outlets to prevent soil and groundwater…