Northern India Herald

  Chandigarh: To present viable solutions to the problem of Pink Bollworm which  prevails in Punjab and Haryana region and damages cotton crops on a large scale a two-day awareness seminar - 'Innovative strategies for Pink Bollworm management in cotton crops' was organised. To counter Pink Bollworm, a mating disruption product, CREMIT PBW was also unveiled for the first time in the region, at  the programme attended by a battery of agricultural scientists, crop experts, and some cotton farmers as well. The seminar was organized by ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based company, which focuses on providing area-wide pest management solutions in India and abroad using synthetic pheromones. This gift of technology was provided to the cotton farmers of Haryana and Punjab in presence of Dr Y.G Prasad, Director ICAR - CICR. On this occasion Dr Harinder Singh, Deputy-Director of Department of Agriculture, Punjab also marked his presence.  Dr. Markandeya Gorantla,...

  Ludhiana :  Leading FMCG player Bonn Group, well known for manufacturing world-class bread and bakery products in India , has on-boarded award-winning actress Sonam Bajwa as brand ambassador for its Americana range of premium biscuits. As a part of this association, Sonam will be promoting the Americana biscuit range on several multimedia platforms.   Amrinder Singh,  Director, Bonn Group of Industries  said "We are exhilarated to welcome Sonam Bajwa into the Americana family. She is a brilliant actor and has recently built a strong fanbase with her amazing talent and back-to-back hit movies. Sonam has associated with us when we are aggressively expanding our manifestation and operations.I believe her charm and vibrant personality will certainly add more value to our Brand.”   Reflecting further, Singh said that Americana 's premium digestive range of biscuits is made up of whole wheat for easy digestion and a happy gut. The Brand also has a ...

  Ferozepur :  After the Election Commission of India imposed a blanket ban on political rallies, Gurparvez Singh Sandhu alias Shellay, an influential BJP leader from Punjab and a strong contender for party ticket from Ferozepur, has started connecting with the people of the area through digital media. He is interacting with the voters through Facebook Live, video conferencing and video calls and says “there is a wave in favour of BJP in Punjab ”. While greeting the people of Punjab and the countrymen on Lohri, Gurparvez Singh Sandhu, former National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and former President of Punjab BJYM, said that there is a rift in the State Congress. After the repeal of the three Agriculture Acts and dedicating a day for the martyrdom of Sahibzadas as the Veer Bal Diwas, the atmosphere remains in favour of BJP. In the upcoming elections, a BJP coalition government will be formed in the state. He further said that with the help of s...

  Chandigarh :  Free medical camps were organized at more than 150 Shuddhi Ayurveda Centers across India to mark the birthday of renowned Ayurveda and Nature Cure specialist Guru Manish, the founder of HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences) and Shuddhi Ayurveda. More than 8,000 people got health check-up and free medicines, while at the Shuddhi and HIIMS headquarters  at Dera Bassi, a 5-day recital of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Yagya was organized. On the occasion of his birthday, Guru Manish said that the recital of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has immense power, which can actually accelerate the healing process of diseases and provides good health to the people. Similarly, yagya purifies the environment and enhances wellness. It is worth mentioning that Guru Manish has established Shuddhi Wellness Clinics & Hospitals along with HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences, Dera Bassi) where treatment is given in accor...

Chandigarh :  A major stride has been made in the field of ophthalmology - the medical specialty dealing with diseases of the eyes. Dr Varun Baweja, an ophthalmic surgeon from Punjab has introduced a revolutionary iStent technique to cure Glaucoma in the eyes, similar to cardiovascular stents. Dr Varun Baweja, a pioneer in the eye stent technique, is the first eye surgeon of India to get a certification from England for carrying out the iStent inject surgery. This eye surgery is used to treat Glaucoma disease, commonly known as ‘Kala Motia’. "The best thing about this path breaking surgery is that the patients get the same medical intervention sitting in India which normally is available abroad at a heavy  cost," said Dr Baweja, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Baweja Multispeciality Hospital in Punjab's Roopnagar, near Chandigarh. It is pertinent to state that Dr Varun got his poster published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal in 2009 and has perfo...

  Zirakpur:  A unique radio cab app 'Book Fast' was unveiled here on Monday by three dynamic entrepreneurs of Chandigarh tricity. The app is all set to make rides for commuters in Chandigarh capital region to start with not only smooth and hassle-free, but also pocket friendly. The app was unveiled by N K Sharma, MLA of Dera Bassi.   It is noteworthy that the entrepreneurs already are in the travel trade with their own car fleets. This gives them a major advantage over other players. “Booking a cab by using Book Fast is pocket friendly for users,” said Anand Pal, Director, CEO and Founder of Book Fast App. Added Pal, “Our model is also financially more beneficial for drivers, whom we consider our partners.” Rajesh Chopra, Director, Book Fast ,  said, “The outstation cab services will be available at one-way rates to anywhere, as our tagline suggests- 'Kahin Se Kahin Bhi'. We offer the outstation services at one-way rates itself. The other applications ...

"Democracy has been reduced to a mere sham by CM of UP, Yogi Adityanath. He has proved that he is the biggest dictator of all times. Instead of arresting those behind the dastardly mowing down of Sikh farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, he and his police administration are  busy detaining Congress leaders from all over India particularly Punjab, who tried to reach Lakhimpur Kheri to wipe the tears of the nears and dears of those massacred in the violence. The SUV which mowed down the farmers belonged to none other than the son of BJP leader Ajay Mishra, who is also MoS Home in the central government. So the UP government is busy protecting his son," said Damanvir Phillaur in a strongly worded statement given at Chandigarh .  Damanvir Phillaur, Congress "The FIR registered against Mishra's son Ashish Mishra also seems to be an eyewash as the mastermind of the massacre is still roaming free. Ironically in Yogi's UP instead of culprits, t...

New Delhi: In a major development which could provide reprieve to the choking of NCR Delhi & other North Indian regions, a permanent solution to 'stubble burning' has been mooted by Sanjeev Nagpal, a Punjab based  agriculturist and progressive farming expert. Nagpal has written to the union environment minister, and to the Delhi and Punjab CMs' with a solution to the vexing problem. The missive  also talks about how the solution has the potential to kick-start rural economy and have a positive impact on quality of agri produce, soil health  and health of consumers. It is noteworthy that  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had recently made an appeal to Punjab government to find a solution to the problem of stubble burning. Sanjeev Nagpal who is also managing director of Sampurn Agri Ventures Pvt. Ltd(SAVPL) said, "Paddy straw when burnt is a cause of pollution and considered a liability but if utilized properly it is a big asset for India. Paddy straw if processed to prod...

Acharya Manish along with other Ayurvedic doctors COVID 19 cases are peaking in Tricity and even across India; in this backdrop, a renowned Tricity based Ayurveda practitioner, Acharya Manish, revealed the importance of Ayurveda in the COVID era. Acharya Manish was accompanied by Ayurvedic doctors Dr. Bhavna and Dr. Avira Gautam. The press conference was held at Chandigarh Press Club today. Acharya Manish is the founder of 'Shuddhi Ayurveda,' an Ayurvedic Clinic and Research Centre at Zirakpur near Chandigarh , which has nearly 150 clinics across the country. Acharya Manish said, "Ayurveda - India 's ancient herb-based medicine system offers the best medical treatment protocol and a holistic solution to keep COVID 19 at bay and even manage the infectious disease if someone is reported coronavirus positive." Acharya Manish added, "Ayurveda has a good combination of immunity booster medicines made using traditional herbs, and these have zero side effects. G...

Chandigarh , 22 July 2020 :  Award winning Ayurveda expert and motivational speaker - Acharya Manish, has initiated a social campaign to counter the spread of COVID 19. Acharya Manish uses age-old therapies of Ayurveda to promote the 5000 - years - old vedic science. It is noteworthy that Acharya Manish has founded ‘Shuddhi Ayurveda’ an Ayurvedic Clinic and Research Centre at Zirakpur, which already has presence across India through 105 clinics which are helping patients adopt Ayurveda to counter all types of diseases. To fight against COVID 19 an intense research conducted by Ayurvedic doctors under the guidance of Acharya Manish was done and an immunity boosting pack – ‘Shuddhi Herbal Immunity Package’ was made. Using this pack and specialised anti COVID medications Acharya Manish started an initiative to help needy people, who were not able to afford expensive medicines, against the Coronavirus. A helpline number   8273183731  was established, where cal...