Jammu: The Government had observed the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) on 31st October every year. This occasion was an opportunity to foster and reinforce our dedication to preserve and strengthen the unity, integrity and security of our nation. Vallabhbhai Patel not only played a leading role in India’s freedom struggle but also made unparalleled contribution to the merger of princely states and jagirs of various princely states into the Republic of India. Unity Runs scheduled to be held across the country is expected to honor his contributions and strengthen the feelings of patriotism and national unity among the general public, especially the youth Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing 75,000 Unity Runs across the country between 7-9 AM on 31st October 2022, i.e. a minimum 121 runs per district with the involvement of members of youth clubs of the district, volunteers, voluntary organizations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Sports Institutions, Community Institutions and Secondary, Higher and Higher Educational institutions. Unity Pledge will be administered to the participants and cycle and motorcycle rallies will also be organized as part of the celebrations. On this occasion NYK Jammu organized district level Run for Unity to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel at Jammu and Samba district. In Jammu district, the district level unity run is scheduled to be flagged off by the chief guest Sh. Bharat Bushan, DDC Chairman Jammu from G.C.W. Parade Ground to University of Jammu with the participation of more than 200 youth in the rally. SD NYKS J&K and Ladakh Sh. Nisar Ahmed Butt, Prof. Naresh Padha Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Prakash Anthal, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Rakesh Vaid Faculty JU, Dr. Hema Gandotra NSS, Programme Coordinator, Dr. N. Suresh Rao Faculty Computer Science And Dr. Ankush Bhagat IAS Sr. Superintend Telecom Dept. were also witnessed the programme. The run starts from G.C.W. Parade Ground to University of Jammu via fly over.

In Samba district, the district level unity run has been conducted in coordination with District Youth Service and Sports which was flagged off by the chief guest Sh. Sudarshan Singh DDC Chairman Samba and Sh. Jatinder Singh Sarpanch of Village Gurah Slathia. The first run started from Gurah Slathia to War Memorial and second run started from Higher Secondary School, Gurah Slathia to Maharaja Hari Singh Statue. More than 160 participants participated and mini bikes rally was also conducted simultaneously. Volunteers of NYK Jammu also organize Unity Run at block, village and zonal level in collaboration with, NSS, YS&S and Education deptt.

Simultaneously, A month long Clean India 2.0 was also concluded today. The program took inspiration from the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Panch Pran – Goal of Developed India which would also necessarily be a Clean India. Clean India 2.0 programmes was organized in 6 Lakh villages of 744 districts across the country through the network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme Affiliated Institutions. A target of 1 crore Kgs of waste collection and disposal was set for the Campaign and as per the provisional data available at the time, NYKS has collected 1.5 crores waste, far exceeding the targets set for the campaign. Under the program cleaning of public spaces and households across all the districts of the country was conducted under the leadership of NYKS and NSS involving all segments of society, Government organizations including PRIs and Non- Government Organizations/Civil Society Organizations, instilling awareness and feeling of pride among citizens to keep their surroundings clean and waste free. Along with this, the campaign also gave the mantra of “Swachch Kaal: Amrit Kaal” making the program a People’s Movement through Jan Bhagidari. . In Jammu district 354 activities were organized with participation of 21001 people. The target for collecting wastage in district Jammu 20000kg and achieved the target of collecting and disposed of 28940 kg of wastage. Keeping in view the priorities under SBM 2.0, due focus was given to BCC (Behavioural Change Communications) activities, whereby Personalized Messages, Sharing of Best Practices, Awareness Meetings, Peer Advocacy, and Focused Group Discussions have been conducted to create a fundamental behavioral and attitudinal change among people in general and youth in particular towards cleanliness. A Social Media Campaign on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and You tube was also carried out alongside a robust presence in conventional print, radio and television to provide wide publicity to the message of Swachh Bharat.

Jammu, 31st October: Keeping in view all the agonies and challenges faced by cancer patients and their respective families Aashna Oncology Association organised a continued medical education on “UPDATES IN BREAST CANCER” In the breast cancer awareness month in Radisson Blu, Jammu under the aegis of Jammu Oncology forum. Aashna Oncology Association Jammu is a not-for-profit organisation which started a year ago by medical Director Dr Paras Khanna (Oncology Surgeon) with Dr Gurpreet Kaur (Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon) with a vision to give an integrated treatment to cancer patients,

The CME had eminent Personalities from the field of oncosurgery, general surgery, radiation oncology, pathology from prestigious institutes from all over India accredited with Association of breast surgeons of India (ABSI). The focus was on enhancing the knowledge of all attending oncology, pathology and radiology delegates thereby helping them in bringing standard of care perspectives in the clinical management pathways of patients in Jammu. The lamp lighting was done by Directors of Aashna oncology Association Mrs. Shalini Khanna and Mrs. Satbir Kour.

Opened by the Medical Director, Dr Paras Khanna, a tribute was given to Dr Zinnia Basson, a vivacious inspiring personality who lost her battle to cancer. An academic feast of 2 hours with extensive discussions on the newer therapy in early breast cancer. Dr Nadeem Showket a leading medical oncologist working in American oncology Jammu shed a light on recent advances in breast cancer chemotherapy. Chaired by Dr Rajiv Saini and Dr Sunny Jandyal (leading medical oncologist working extensively in Jammu). Next session on Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer was undertaken through a medical oncologist perspective by a medical oncologist Dr Satyanker Gupta (Organising Secretary of CME) well praised by Chairpersons Dr Mohd Hussain Mir -Hema oncologist at SKIMS, Srinagar.

A pathological perspective through the microscope of Dr Hema Malini Aiyer (From NH Dhramshala) neoadjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer was an illuminating discussion and extensively discussed by chairpersons Dr Bhardawaj (HOD Department of Pathology GMC Jammu) and Dr Bhavna (Professor, Department of pathology, ASCOMS)

The surgical oncology perspective on Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was presented by Dr Ashutosh Mishra (Assistant professor, AIIMS New DELHI) department of surgical oncology with exhaustive inputs by chairpersons – Dr R.K Chrungoo (Professor emeritus, Department of Surgery, ASCOMS And Dr. Abhinav Choudhary (oncologist surgeon, NH Khakhryal Jammu)

The radiation oncology perspective was taken through an online session by Dr Dodul Mondal (Radiation oncologist, Associate Director Max super speciality hospital, Delhi) and was chaired by Dr. Deepak Abrol (A well-known radiation oncologist in Jammu) and Dr Rajpal (eminent radiation oncologist in NH Khakhryal. Eminent senior general surgeons of Jammu- DR R.K Chrungoo, Dr. SL Kachroo participated very actively. Along with Dr Zahoor, Dr Talib. Leading pathologists also joined in larger numbers. The academic feast was concluded by organising secretary, Dr Satyanker Gupta (medical oncologist AOI). Meanwhile Managing Director of Shubh Tilak Multi-Speciality Hospital Akhnoor Rakesh Malhotra was also present in the programme.

Jammu :
Social activist Rajkumar Goel has supported the Chenab pahadi Reservation Movement’s demand for restoration of RBA quota to 20 per cent besides including Reasi, Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar districts in the pahadi reservation category areas at par with Poonch and Rajouri. Goyal said that all the districts of Chenab Valley and most parts of Reasi district are far away from development. There is a lack of education and basic facilities here, 99% of the people living in these districts are hilly. Till date no specific census or survey has been conducted focusing on Pahari speaking people and without any survey it is not proper to remove people from these remote areas from the list of Pahari reservation. There is a strong demand of the people of these 4 districts that they should be given all the benefits of hill reservation, but they are being denied by the government. He will leave no stone unturned to get it done.

RHS Celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by Commemorating 147th Birth Anniversary of the Iron Man- Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

The Principal, Ms Anita Bhatia, flagged off the Run for Unity for Classes 7th to 9th which comprised of around 300 students who ran from school to Sidco Chowk and back while raising patriotic slogans.

During a special assembly, the students were made aware through Declamation and speeches the contributions of India’s 1st Home Minister who played a crucial role in persuading 565 princely states to join the Union of India. The Principal in her address enlightened the students that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation towards upholding the unity, integrity and security of India. She impressed upon the students to never forget the passion and rich contributions of the great stalwart.

NSS SMVDU organized Mega Swacchata Drive with SMVD Nursing College volunteers under
the aegis of the “Clean India 2.0” campaign. The drive was organized to collect mainly
plastic waste in the Sirah village area. Every NSS unit in the country has been given a
target of collecting 200 Kg of plastic waste during the Swacchata month of October.

With 2 NSS units at SMVDU, the achievable target was of 400 kg waste. Around 100 volunteers
participated in the drive and collected 190 Kg of plastic waste. Earlier, in this drive, both
units had collected 403 kg of a waste-a total of 593 kg of waste during the Swacchata
month.

NSS Programme coordinator, SMVDU Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Programme Officer,
SMVD Nursing College, Ms. Hanna were also present during the event and appreciated the
efforts of the volunteers.