Balbir Singh Rajyewal releases the Rotary Club poster for “Ek Haath Aasha Ka” Free Limbs Camp

Chandigarh: A free limbs camp - Ek Haath Aasha Ka, will be held at the Block 9 of Chandigarh University located on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh Highway (NH 95) in Punjab on 14^th November, 2021 under the aegis of Rotary club Chandigarh Central in association of Rotary Club Poona Downtown, District Rotract Organisation. A poster of the event was unveiled today by farmers leader Balbir Singh Rajyewal.

Ashish Midha, President, Rotary Club Chandigarh Central said, “The free limbs camp will be organized for the children above 10 years of age and elders, who have lost their hands in some accident. We will provide light, durable and functional prosthetic hands to the needy people. The US made prosthetic hands, weighing 400 gram only, can be fitted below the elbow. No charge will be taken from the beneficiaries.”

This is first such camp in the northern region. The beneficiaries after getting the prosthetic hands will be able to perform various day to day functions like using the computer keyboard, eating, lifting light weight, digging, writing or doing the household activities, added Midha. Interested people can call on any of these numbers between 10 AM to 6 PM to get their names registered: 9876570601, 9875970602, 9875970603 or 9875970604.

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Punjab's second NAFED Bazaar set up in Ludhiana; farmers to become 'agri-brand' owners

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Pooja Brahmbhatt crowned Miss Body Beautiful & Miss Photogenic

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Opulence India Lifestyle Exhibition held; Amiraga founder Garima Goel’s ‘Bloom’ collection talk of the town

Chandigarh : Amiraga, best known for its vibrancy, elegance and charm, the brainchild of founder Garima Goel, A NIFT Delhi graduate, stole the show at the Opulence India, a two-day Life Style Exhibition which concluded at Hotel JW Marriott here today. Visitors thronged the Amiraga stall in huge numbers on both the days. Garima Goel of Amiraga brand showcased BLOOM, her Amiraga-Fall Winter 2021 collection. She said, “The ‘Bloom’ collection is inspired by the beauty of nature, hope, and a new world. Epitomising western oomph and elegance, at the same time appreciating Indian craft, it juxtaposes with the beauty of nature’s most beautiful creation- flowers.” The collection comprises of pure silk and pure pashmina cashmere tops and capes. It is chic, feminine and dynamic. Using colors and patterns inspired by flora in evocative tones like pretty pink, charming peach, fiery red, teal blue, subtle beige and elegant grey. The collection comes alive with stunning t...

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