13122024-CT-01.qxd 12/13/2024 12:27 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune 68 ARRESTED FOR GAMBLING AFTER RAID AT KALKA CASINO STUDENTS OPPOSE PU SUIT SEEKING BAN ON PROTESTS KANU BEHL NOW READY WITH NEW FILM DESPATCH The police seize 22 bottles of liquor, ~3.69L and impound 20 vehicles registered in Hry, Pb and HP. P2 In the replies filed before the court, unions claim that the varsity has submitted wrong facts. P2 Acclaimed director of movies like Titli and Agra sums up his OTT film as ‘journey of modern cowardice’. P4 » » WHAT’S ON CHANDIGARH TFT Winter National Theatre Festival: Play ‘Charandas Chor’ to be staged on December 13, Mini Auditorium, Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, 6:30 pm, entry free Jazz Concert by Cabaret Rocher Trio: December 15, 5 pm, Alliance Francaise, Sector 36, open to all APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sector 24 and 46 Mohali: Kumbhara Panchkula: Sector 20 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com Move after chaos at Aujla show |Diljit, Dhillon events as per schedule Tribune News Service Chandigarh, December 12 Taking note of inconvenience faced by local residents, shopkeepers and commuters during the recent concert of singer Karan Aujla, the UT Administration has in-principle decided not to allow big gatherings in future at the Exhibition Ground in Sector 34. However, the shows of Punjabi singers Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon on December 14 and 21, respectively, will be held as scheduled, as permission for the two events was given in September. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said they had in-principle decided that no permission would be granted in future for huge gatherings at the Exhibition Ground and such events would be allowed only at other open spaces such as the Sector 25 ground. Sources said the permission for the music concerts scheduled for December 14 and 21 was granted in September. A delegation, led by former city BJP president Arun Sood, yesterday met the Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh (in red turban) arrives at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on Thursday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR DC and demanded that the venue for the two events be shifted to the Sector 25 rally ground to avoid inconvenience to local residents. During the live concert of Karan Aujla, local residents and businessmen had a tough time with a huge turnout choking the roads around the venue. There are four private hospitals and one medical college and hospital in the vicinity of Sector 34. Residents of the nearby sectors complained continued on page 2 Panel advises Diljit to avoid singing drug, liquor songs Tribune News Service Chandigarh, December 12 The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has asked singer Diljit Dosanjh to avoid singing songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence during his December 14 show at the Exhibition Ground, Sector 34, here. c m y b The singer, who is set to perform here as part of his ‘DilLuminati’ India Tour, has been advised to avoid songs such as “Patiala peg” and “5 tara”, even with twisted words. “These songs affect the children of impressionable age,” the commission said in an advisory. Citing a WHO continued on page 2 MAX 23°C | MIN 5.4°C YESTERDAY MAX 21.6°C | MIN 4.7°C SUNRISE SATURDAY 7.10 AM TWITTER/THETRIBUNECHD No more big-ticket concerts at Sector 34 ground: Admn PARTLY CLOUDY SUNSET FRIDAY 5.24 PM » FRIDAY | 13 DECEMBER 2024 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE 60% UT women anaemic Lack of awareness, poor dietary habits to blame Sheetal Tribune News Service Chandigarh, December 12 Data presented in the Rajya Sabha recently has revealed that 60.3 per cent women in the age group 15-49 years in the city are anaemic. In a reply, the Ministry of Women and Child Development quoted state-wise data by the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 on prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-49 years. Punjab and Himachal’s percentage of 58.7 and 53, respectively, highlights worrying figures on women health in the City Beautiful. Haryana has 0.1% more anaemic women than the city in the same age group. Prof Ratti Ram Sharma, Head, Department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank), said “Most commonly, the body doesn’t show any symptoms, which differentiate a healthy body from anaemic one. So, not many people, especially women, get themselves checked for haemoglobin (Hb), in other words iron deficiency.” The Professor Sharma also blamed poor dietary habits and busy lifestyle as other major contributors to the high percentage of anaemic women in cities. “There’s a need for awareness in family and community movement REASONS BEHIND CONDITION ■ Poor Dietary Habits: Inadequate consumption of iron-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans and fortified cereals. ■ Lack of awareness: Limited knowledge about anaemia, its symptoms and prevention strategies hinders timely intervention. ■ Busy lifestyle: Urban women often lead hectic lives, prioritising work and family responsibilities over self-care and healthy eating. ■ Inadequate healthcare access: Despite living in urban areas, some women may face barriers in accessing quality healthcare services, including diagnostic tests and treatment. ■ Poor menstrual health: Poor menstrual hygiene and inadequate management of menstrual health can lead to iron deficiency. REMEDIES SUGGESTED BY EXPERTS ■ Awareness on healthy eating habits and having iron-rich food ■ Get enrolled with iron supplementation programmes if suffering from deficiency ■ Menstrual health initiatives such as distribution of sanitary products and provision of safe and private to educate women on maintaining healthy Hb levels. Girl children and women in the family should be educated on the importance of ironrich diet and regular blood check-ups. At the community level, the youth can help in spaces for menstrual hygiene ■ Regular health check-ups and timely treatment ■ Community-based interventions by local associations, schools and workplaces to provide nutrition counselling and encourage women to prioritise their health. dissemination of knowledge on anaemia in colleges and among public through other campaigns.” While for women, the ideal Hb is 11.6 to 15 gm/DL, Professor Sharma recommends continued on page 2