Aryans Law Students bags Summer E-Internship opportunity at District Legal Services Authority, UT Chandigarh

Mohali 7 July

Amid surging cases of Covid-19, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), UT Chandigarh organised Summer E-Internship programme for budding law professionals. 50 students of Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh were selected under this E- Internship programme. The Interns came across various eminent personalities who gave an insight into the Legal Aid and services mechanism besides literacy programmes and schemes framed for “Access to Justice for All”.

During this 2 weeks long E- Internship various legal experts, psychologists and social reformers from Chandigarh including Sh Ashok Kr Mann; CJM-cum- Secretary, DLSA; Sh Rajeshwar Singh, Law Officer, State Legal Service Authority (SLSA);  Ms. Seema Pascricha, Master Trainers of Mediation, Sh Neil Roberts, Chief Coordinator, DLSA; Dr Satinder Kaur; Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee; Dr Madanjit Sahota; Member, Juvenile Justice Board; Sh J. S. Jayra; Principal, Institute for the Blind; Mr. Dhananjay & Mr Simranjit Singh representing transgender Community; Sh V.K. Kapoor (Retd IPS); Member, Permanent Lok Adalat; Sh Vikramjeet Godwani; Incharge, Protection Home; Ms Sonal Kalia, Sr. Supervisor, Women & Child Helpline (181); Dr Upneet Lalli, Deputy Director, Institute of Correctional Administration etc adressed the interns on different social and legal subjects.

Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group extended gratitude to Hon’ble Mr Justice Jaswant Singh, Judge Punjab and Haryana High Court cum Executive Chairman, State Legal Services
Authority for giving the students an opportunity to interact with the team at Legal Service Authority. He further expressed his thankfullness to Sh Ashok Kr Mann, CJM cum Secretary, DLSA and his team and said that the knowledge and experience of grass root realties gained at the initial stage of academic pursuit would be immensely valuable in professional career of the students.

Ms Puneet Kaur and Mr Ankur Garg, interns from Aryans College of Law stated that they had wonderful experience learning with resource persons of DLSA, UT Chandigarh who made them aware about the problems and challenges being faced by certain sections because of social and economic barriers.

Free Covid Vaccination Camp held at Aryans

Mohali 4 July

A free Covid-19 vaccination camp was organised today at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Chandigarh in association with the Department of  Health & Family Welfare, Government of Punjab at Aryans Campus.

The vaccination camp was inaugurated by Dr. Kushal Deep Gill, Senior Medical Officer, Community Health Centre (CHC), Kalomajra & Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group. In this COVID-19 vaccination camp, 1st  dose was administered to around 100 persons belonging to 18 & above age group including students, teaching & non teaching staff along with people from nearby region.

The camp was led by Dr. Gurmehar Singh, Medical Officer & Dr. Neha Puri, Ayurvedic Medical Officer. The  Paramedical team including Ms Shailza, Community Health Worker; Ms Jaswinder Kaur, Multipurpose Health Worker;  Ms Amandeep Kaur, Lab Technician, Manmohan Singh etc were also present in camp. Among students & staff members, along with vaccination, awareness on the rapid spread of the viral infection and the safety measures to be taken was also created.

Dr. Kataria while thanking  Capt. Amrinder Singh, Chief Minister, Punjab & S. Balbir Singh Sidhu, Health & Family Welfare Minister, Punjab for providing free Covid vaccination said that the  initiatives of the health department and the district administration are highly appreciated. It is now the social responsibility of  every individual to reach at camps and help the administration in preventing the third wave of the pandemic, added Kataria.

Dr. Kushal Deep said the camp was held as per the guidelines issued by the Punjab Government. Every person above 18 years of age must get vaccinated as early as possible, he stressed.

Webinar on Combating Black Fungus disease held at Aryans

Mohali 27 June

A webinar for Awareness on black fungus Symptoms, Precautions & Treatment held at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh. Dr. Deepika Sharma, DST Woman Scientist, Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh interacted with the Aryans students of Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Management, B. Ed and Agriculture. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the event.

Dr. Sharma while interacting with students said that black fungus disease is caused by exposure to mucor mould commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables. It affects sinuses, brain and lungs and can be life-threatening in diabetic or severely immunocompromised individuals, such as cancer or HIV patients, said Sharma.

She further said that the symptoms include pain and redness around eyes and nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits, and altered mental status. Vulnerable groups include people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness, she added.

While answering students questions she said that infection needs to be treated with prescribed antifungal medicine. In some cases, it can require surgery. It has mortality rate of 50% & is critical to Covid-19 patients. We should use masks, wear shoes, long-sleeved shirts and gloves while gardening. Maintain personal hygiene, she stressed.

Punjab Police, Patiala and Aryans celebrates International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

Mohali 23 June

 
An awareness drive on Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking was organized today by Punjab Police, Patiala & Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh at Aryans Campus. DSP, Rajpura, S Gurvinder Singh was the Chief Guest on the session. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the event.  

The event was organized as per directions issued by Sh. Dinkar Gupta, DGP, Punjab & Dr. Sandeep Garg, SSP, Patiala & keeping in view all the COVID -19 guidelines issued by Government. The event was attended by S. Gurpreet Singh, SHO, Sadar, Rajpura, S. Gurpartap Singh, SHO, City, Rajpura, S. Balvinder Singh, SHO, Banur, Mrs. Pushpa, Inspector, Traffic Police, Mrs Parminder Kaur, Project Director, Saket Hospital, Sh. Amrit Pal, Counselor, Saket Hospital. Prof. BS Sidhu, Director, Aryans Group, Dr. JK Saini, Director, Aryans College of Engineering, Dr. Garima Thakur, Deputy Director, Aryans Group, Mrs Manpreet Mann, Dean, Scholarship Department etc. were also present.

S. Gurvinder Singh addressed on various aspects including depression, peer pressure, unintentional dependency of medicines, lack of self- control etc and motivated them to spread awareness at their respective places. He said that Drug addiction is a serious problem amongst youngsters & controlling it is a major challenge. For any such effort to succeed, it is necessary to channelize the creative energy of the youngsters against the menace, he added.

Dr. Kataria highlighted several causes that are observed in the young generations who go towards drug addiction. He added that the drug demand reduction programmes should emphasize on not stigmatizing addicts, but rather trying to educate people, particularly school and college students. The students should take pledge not to be diverted by any wrong company and to always uphold the esteem of their faith and their family, stressed Kataria.

It is to be mentioned that the day is celebrated internationally on 26^th June & theme for this year is “Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives”. As per the reports about 850,000 Indians inject drugs, 1.3% of children between 10 and 17 years reported to consume alcohol. The day aims at combating misinformation and promotes sharing the facts on drugs from health risks and solutions to tackle the world drug problem, to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and care.

International Yoga Day celebrated at Aryans

Mohali 21 June

To explain manifold benefits of Yoga, a virtual workshop was held at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh on International Yoga Day. Sh. Girish Munjal, Yoga Instructor, Art of Living & Sh. Vidya Sagar, Yoga Therapist, Gold Medalist interacted with faculty members & the students of Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, B.Ed and Agriculture. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the event.

Sh. Munjal while interacting with students said that Yoga is an ancient practice, originated 5,000 years ago in India. Yoga is a way to interconnect the mind, body and soul. It plays a crucial role in promoting health by improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health & to fight stress, depression and anxiety, added Munjal.

Sh. Vidya Sagar said that Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with you. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being, he added.

It is to be mentioned that, in 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the day to be adopted.  During the workshop, various Yoga Asanas including Padmasanas, Halaasana, Sukhasan, Naukasana, Vrikshasana, Tadasana, Bhujangasana etc. were taught to the students which can keep their inner strength strong to fight against this health crisis in this stressful pandemic situation.

International Yoga Day celebrated at Aryans

Mohali 21 June

To explain manifold benefits of Yoga, a virtual workshop was held at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh on International Yoga Day. Sh. Girish Munjal, Yoga Instructor, Art of Living & Sh. Vidya Sagar, Yoga Therapist, Gold Medalist interacted with faculty members & the students of Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, B.Ed and Agriculture. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the event.

Sh. Munjal while interacting with students said that Yoga is an ancient practice, originated 5,000 years ago in India. Yoga is a way to interconnect the mind, body and soul. It plays a crucial role in promoting health by improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health & to fight stress, depression and anxiety, added Munjal.

Sh. Vidya Sagar said that Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with you. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being, he added.

It is to be mentioned that, in 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the day to be adopted.  During the workshop, various Yoga Asanas including Padmasanas, Halaasana, Sukhasan, Naukasana, Vrikshasana, Tadasana, Bhujangasana etc. were taught to the students which can keep their inner strength strong to fight against this health crisis in this stressful pandemic situation.