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Sunday,
June 23, 2002, Chandigarh, India  
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State set to take lead in biomedical waste management Cong differences come
to fore Haryana
minister assails Amarinder 7 killed as
Jeep collides with bus Civil defence exercise carried out at Ambala |
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Foundation day of
Forward Bloc observed Roadways staff decry govt decision
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State set to take lead in biomedical waste management Ambala, June 22 In a move which could set an example for other states, work has already started on a memorandum of understanding signed by the Haryana unit of the Indian Medical Association with a Delhi-based firm for proper disposal of bio-medical waste. The process of biomedical waste management which started from Ambala, has now covered several other districts of the state. Although, the arrangement has been worked out between IMA members and the firm, other establishments where biomedical waste is generated can also join. The president of the Haryana unit of the IMA, Dr D.S. Jaspal, said that it was perhaps for the first time that such an effort had been undertaken in north India. “We have signed an MoU with India Waste Energy Development and work has already started,” he said. “This is part of IMAGE-2002 which is an acronym for the IMA goes eco friendly,” he added. Dr Jaspal stated that Haryana unit of the IMA had beaten the December 31, 2002 deadline set by the Ministry of Environment and Forests through a notification for hospitals having less than 50 beds regarding biomedical waste management. He observed that other states including Punjab and Rajasthan had evinced interest in the efforts made by the Haryana IMA for biomedical waste management. “Rajasthan unit of the IMA has consulted us and we have also been contacted by the Punjab unit of the IMA,” he said. A communique of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board states “The Indian Medical Association has come forward to make arrangements for the proper disposal of biomedical waste, even though many occupiers are still not covered under the rules. The IMA has signed an agreement with a private bio-medical waste handler and the work on the same has started. The effort of the IMA is laudable and it is expected that all occupiers with more than 50 beds have started proper disposal of waste and remainder who will be covered by December 31, 2002 will make arrangements for proper disposal of biomedical waste before the deadline.” The zonal manager of the India Waste Energy Development, Mr S.S. Malhotra, said the biomedical waste, which was collected by the firm in Haryana, was either taken to Chandigarh or Delhi. “The Biomedical waste, which has already been segregated in coloured bags, is properly disposed off by us,” he said. An air-conditioned vehicle is used to collect the waste. The vehicle is double walled and ensures that there are no hazards while transporting the waste. According to the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998. “Every occupier generating bio-medical waste needs to install an appropriate facility on the premises or set up a common facility to ensure the requisite treatment of waste in accordance with Schedule I and in compliance with standards prescribed in Schedule V.” “The bio medical waste needs to be segregated into container/bags at the point of generation in accordance with Schedule II, prior to its storage, transportation, treatment and disposal. The container shall be labelled according to Schedule III,” the rules state. The colour coding and the type of container used for the disposal of the biomedical waste has been given. In yellow bag, the treatment is through incinerator/deep burial. In red bag, the treatment is through autoclaving/microwaving/chemical treatment. In blue/white translucent bag, the treatment is through autoclaving/microwaving, chemical treatment and destruction. In black bag, the disposal is in secured land fill. |
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differences come to fore Chandigarh, June 22 While Mr Bhajan Lal did show up for an executive meeting of the PCC held at Jind to discuss the party strategy regarding the BKU-led agitation, he kept away from the march from Jind to Delhi which culminated in the June 21 rally. The executive meeting too witnessed heated exchanges between the factions, led by Mr Bhajan Lal and Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, HPCC chief, over the latter’s decision to organise the march to Delhi without any discussion with Mr Bhajan Lal. The CLP leader, it is understood, would have preferred a more cautious approach vis-a-vis the BKU agitation and disapproved Mr Hooda’s policy of offering total support to the BKU. Talking to the TNS today, Mr Bhajan Lal said that he condemned the “repressive steps” taken by the state government for crushing the agitation. The former Chief Minister, however, added that he was not in favour of the BKU’s demand of free power supply to the farm sector. On the incident of hooting done by a section of the crowd at the rally yesterday, Mr Bhajan Lal said that what happened yesterday would only harm the interests of the party. Those who indulged in hooting hooted yesterday were supporters of the INLD who had come to the Congress rally, he said. While refusing to identify any rival Congress leader’s hand behind his ordeal, the former Chief Minister said that he had a long innings in politics and that he knew how to face challenges. A Congress leader, who has been actively involved in organising various party programmes in support of the BKU-led agitation, claimed that if Mr Bhajan Lal had also taken part in the padayatra from Jind to Delhi, there would not have been any hooting. The Congress leader clarified that there was nothing “pre-planned” about the heckling by the crowd of Mr Bhajan Lal. “It was all very spontaneous, triggered off by the farmers’ animosity towards Mr Bhajan Lal due to the policies adopted by him towards the BKU during his tenures as Chief Minister”, he said. Mr Hooda, when contacted, refused to say anything about the drama at the Ramlila grounds yesterday. |
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Haryana minister assails Amarinder Chandigarh, June 22 Mr Arora asserted in a statement here today that Haryana was only demanding its due right and not begging for alms. He said the Punjab Chief Minister must refrain from making such provocative statements. He said that Haryana had been formed out of Punjab and therefore, it had an equal right on the waters of Punjab. He added that the Punjab Government must honour the Supreme Court’s order and complete work on the SYL Canal. Flaying Haryana Congress leaders, Mr Arora said instead of marching to Delhi, they should ensure that the Chief Minister of Punjab, who is also a Congressman, should finish the construction of the canal without further delay. |
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7 killed as
Jeep collides with bus Bhiwani, June 22 The bodies were handed over to respective families after a post mortem today. The deceased have been identified as Sukhbir (30), Pawan (22), Pawan (28), Sajjan (26), Vipin (22), Ashok (25) and Raj (24) of Bhagvi village. Earlier, Ashok and Raj, who sustained serious injuries, were taken to the hospital. The doctor declared Ashok brought dead while Raj was referred to the PGIMS, Rohtak, where he died. According to reports, the passengers were returning after attending a marriage party at Beri village. The bus driver is absconding. A case has been registered. |
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Civil defence exercise carried out at Ambala Ambala, June 22 The exercise began with sirens indicating an air attack. Following the simulated air raid, civil defence volunteers helped “victims” trapped in a high-rise buildings to get down and medical intervention was given by ambulance team. Such civil defence exercises are being carried out under direction from the Deputy Commissioner, Ambala, Mr D.D. Gautam and the Civil Defence, Deputy Controller, Ms Mandeep Kaur. Among others, Mr J.L. Sharma, Mr B.R. Soni, Mr K.L. Dharia, Mr Shashi Kant and Mr Ram Moorthy Sharma were present. During the exercise, the burning ‘debris’ were doused by the fire party. The volunteers then entered a high-rise building to take out the ‘victims’. A person with minor injuries was brought down by the fireman lift method while a person with comparatively serious injuries was brought down by the chair knot method. Those with life-threatening injuries were brought down using a stretcher tied to two equal ropes. |
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Foundation
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Forward Bloc observed Ambala, June 22 A function was held at School No. 6, Kaith Majri, Ambala City. The party flag was hoisted by the state general secretary, Mr T.N. Gupta. Tributes were paid to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Mr T.N. Gupta said that the Forward Bloc had come into existence to play its role in the struggle for India’s Independence and would continue to be so till Netaji’s dream was not realised. “In the present circumstances when Communalists and capitalists and other powers are threatening the unity, integrity, peace and prosperity of the nation, the Forward Bloc shall defend the national interests at all cost,” he said. Among others, Mr Sanjeev Vashisht, chairman Ambala District Committee and Mr Rajiv Prashar, general secretary of Ambala District Committee, All-India Forward Bloc were present. |
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Roadways staff decry govt decision Chandigarh, June 22 At a meeting of the union, Chandigarh depot, held here yesterday under the presidentship of Mr Lal Chand, the decrease in the facilities of employees such as the suspension of the LTC facility, and the rule structure of overtime allowances were also discussed and criticised. The union in a press note yesterday threatened launch an agitation. |
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2 youths killed Fatehabad, June 22 |
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