Events

Sukhman 2026 was organised by The Kalgidhar Trust’s Akal Drug De-Addiction Centre on 10 October 2026 at Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Sector 34, Chandigarh, to mark International Mental Health Day.

We are proud to receive our third World Book of Records, London recognition for organising the Largest Number of Schools Simultaneously Creating a Human Message Against Drug Abuse – "WE ARE DRUG FREE."

Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director of Akal Psychiatry & Drug De-Addiction Centres, met with Dr Hitinder Kaur, Director, Health Services, Punjab, to discuss policy initiatives for strengthening Punjab's fight against drug addiction...

We are proud to share that Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director of Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, has been conferred the State Excellence Award for Outstanding Public Service at the State-Level Doctors' Day Awards ceremony by Hon'ble Dr Balbir Singh, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab. This prestigious recognition honours his four decades of ..

The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, presented a plaque to Hon'ble Dr Balbir Singh, Minister of Health, Punjab, as a token of gratitude in recognition of his steadfast commitment to public health and support towards a drug-free Punjab and a mentally healthy society....

On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh delivered an expert address during a focused group discussion organised by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab, at MGSIPA, Sector 26, Chandigarh..

Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, former Senior Adviser (Psychiatry) and presently Director, Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, had an interactive session with the 11th and 12th class students of the Pathania Institute of Mathematics...

The Chandigarh Literary Society and the Capital Book Depot, Chandigarh jointly organised a “Book Talk” event on June 6, 2026 on the premises of Capital Book Depot wherein Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh talked about..

Continuing the health awareness and education programme, Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, former Senior Advisor (Psychiatry), Armed Forces, and Director, Akal Drug De-Addiction Centres, delivered an exhaustive lecture on “Drug Abuse: A Global Problem vis-a-vis Punjab/India” at the Dispensary Hall of Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib on April 12, 2026.

An impressive event on Soulful Recital of Gurbani Sangeet Orchestra in Classical Ragas using Traditional Stringed Instruments was organised at the MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai recently.

Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, Director, Akal Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centres, Baru Sahib (H.P.) and Cheema Sahib (Pb), has stressed the need for effective management of drug abuse which requires a multi-dimensional approach involving the doctors, law enforcing agencies, BSF, politicians, judiciary, general public, and the CSR initiatives of the MNC’s.

Dr (Col) Rajinder Singh, a veteran psychiatrist, social worker and ardent humanitarian has urged the individualsstruggling with thestresses and anxiety to adapt natural techniques and practices to foster mental health.​Speaking on the occasion of World Mental Health Day commemoration today, he spelled out and elaborated on various practices that contribute to our emotional, psychological and social well-being by handling stress in a positive way.