Asthma rehabilitation camp held
The Academy of Asthma and Allergy and the Lions club of Pune has organised an asthma rehabilitation camp for those suffering from the disease. The camp is on till May 30 and the registration for the same is free of charge. The patients will be tested for Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) and allergy tests at concessional rates. The camp is being held at the World Natural Health Organisation clinic (WNHO) on Tilak road and is based on various alternative therapies like acupuncture, laser therapy, yoga and pranayam and meditation. In addition, the WNHO is also starting certificate courses for doctors, counselors and health instructors, and basically includes courses in holistic therapy, counseling and training.

Rotary Club donates ambulance
The Rotary Club of Pune Gandhi Bhavan donated a neo-natal ambulance and portable incubator with ventilator to the Pune Trilokya Bauddha Mahasangh in Dapodi recently. Presented by Dr Goving Datar, the project is worth Rs 6 lakh and was under the Rotary Foundation Matching Grant; it was granted assistance by the Rotary Club of Gandhi Bhawan and Chandler Ford and Itchen Valley, UK.

Brahmotsav celebrated
The festival of Brahmotsav was recently celebrated with a lot of fervour at the Lord Balaji temple wherein devotees thronged the place to celebrate it. The idol of Lord Balaji was adorned with silver ornaments and coupled with various decorations. In addition to this various other functions like the Maha Abhishek, the Venkatesh Suprabhath, Sukhtapatan, Aarti, and pooja to Lord Balaji was held. The event was held at the Balaji Temple in Kasba Peth.

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