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gets compensation for failed family planning operation Varieties
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BJP firm on going it alone Rohtak, February 23 Responding to mediapersons’ queries on the issue, he said the Union Minister of State, Mr I.D. Swami’s statement appearing in a section of the media today that the final decision on ties with the INLD could be taken at a meeting of the Central Parliamentary Board on February 26, could be Mr Swami’s “personal viewpoint”. He said the state leadership was determined not to reconsider its decision to field candidates for all 10 seats in Haryana. So far as the Haryana BJP was concerned, the decision of the CPB to go it alone taken at its meeting on February 16 was final, Mr Jain added. |
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Woman gets compensation for failed family planning operation Ambala, February 23 According to information Prakash Kaur, wife of an ex-serviceman, had three sons and had undergone the laparoscopic procedure on May 29, 1990 at Civil Hospital, Ambala City. The Civil Surgeon had issued her a certificate (serial number 8597) and assured her that she should not worry about getting pregnant as her family planning operation had been conducted successfully. After a gap of eight years, Ms Prakash Kaur felt some problem in her menstrual cycle and when she got herself checked up from a doctor she was told that she was pregnant. She met the Civil Surgeon at the Civil Hospital but she refused to agree with her. Later she got herself checked up at the Military Hospital, Ambala Cantt and her pregnancy was confirmed. On September 7, 1999, she gave birth to her fourth child. She filed a suit against the Civil Surgeon and Director, Health Services, Haryana, through its counsels Mr C. M. Sehgal and Mr Vipin Kumar Gupta in the court of Mr Rajesh Sharma, Civil Judge , Ambala City. She sought Rs 2 lakh as compensation. The Civil Judge had observed in the order, “ In a country where the population is increasing by the tick of every second on the clock and the government had taken up family planning as an important programme. The doctor and the state must be held responsible, if the sterilisation operation fails on account of negligence which is directly responsible for another birth in the family creating additional economical burden on the person. The plaintiff is held entitled to recover a sum of Rs 1 lakh from the defendants and Rs 5000 for medical and other expenses.” Later the state filed an appeal in the court of the Additional Sessions Judge, Mr B.M. Bedi, in this regard. During the argument the state said no assurance had been given to the applicant regarding subsequent
pregnancies. Further there was a of 2.1 per cent possibility of failure of the sterilisation operation. The applicant gave birth to the child of her own will and with a malicious intention and she was not interested in terminating the pregnancy as she had never approached the Civil Hospital for the same. On the other hand, the counsel of Ms Prakash Kaur argued that it was a clear-cut case of failure of sterilisation operation. The complainant had to face pain, agony and mental torture at the time of delivery and high risk due to the failure of sterilisation procedure. The judge after hearing the argument of both sides dismissed the appeal of the state and upheld the order of the lower court. |
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Varieties for agro industry favoured Karnal, February 23 He was addressing a gathering of agriculture scientists in his inaugural speech of the three-day national seminar on “Diversification of Agriculture through horticulture crops” that concluded here today. The National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation and the regional centre of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute here organised the seminar jointly. With reference to Punjab and Haryana, he said: “We should introduce processable varieties to boost the horticulture industry. More than 70 per cent of the produce is processed in advanced countries as compared to just 1 per cent in India.” Dr Kirti Singh, an eminent horticulture scientist, said vast tracts of land should be used for horticulture to develop it as a commercial venture. Expressing concern over the executing agencies’ lack of interest in extending technological inputs to the farmers, he said the scientists and farmers need to work together to bring in a “golden revolution” in horticulture. Director of the local National Day Research Institute Nagendra Sharma called upon the executing agencies to adopt an integrated approach of production through processing, which could increase the income of farmers. More than 200 scientists had gathered here to discuss the role and importance of horticulture in diversification. |
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Set up model dairy units,
say experts Karnal, February 23 Presiding over a meeting of the extension council of the deemed university held here today, Dr Nagendra Sharma, Director-cum-Chairman of the council, asked the scientists to show the impact of dairying by establishing model dairy units in villages and upgrade cattle and bulls for superior germplasm, besides developing technologies to improve milk yield. Dr Ram Chand, head of the dairy extension division and member secretary of the council, said a committee had been constituted under the chairmanship of the Director of the institute to extend the latest technologies to the farmers. He said progress reports of the dairy extension division, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Trainers Training Centre, Institute Village Linkage Programme, southern regional station-Bangalore and eastern regional station-Kalyani (West Bengal) of the NDRI were discussed at the meeting. Dr N. Balaraman, Joint Director of the institute, Dr B.K. Joshi, head of the dairy cattle breeding division and Dr Y.S. Rajput, head of the dairy chemistry division, were also present at the meeting. |
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Around the world on
wheelchair Ambala, February 23 Mr Mardani said he has liked India. “The three countries which I have enjoyed travelling through include India, Turkey and Afghanistan,” he said. “I have also travelled through Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan,” he added. He recounted that he had to spend two days in the lock up in Kazakhstan. “I did not understand why they put me in the lock up. Thankfully, I have received good response from the people everywhere else,” he said. Mr Mardani said he started off on his world peace mission in July, 2001. “From Ambala, I will proceed to New Delhi. The countries on my immediate itinerary are Sri Lanka and Nepal. Thereafter, I would continue my journey to encircle the world,” he said. He said he was undaunted by the magnitude of his mission. “I want to send across the message of peace and brotherhood,” he said. Mr Mardani, who is a gold medalist in weightlifting in the Para Olympics, said he would write a book on his experiences once he reaches back home. “I will prove to the world that a physically challenged person can take on any task,” he said. |
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Cong decries discrepancy in LPG price in Ambala Ambala, February 23 Talking to mediapersons here, Mr Jain said residents of Ambala were being forced to pay Rs 8 more per cylinder as compared to people of neighbouring districts. “It is shocking that LPG is more costly for Ambala residents,” he said. He stated that the district unit of the Congress had taken a decision to launch a signature campaign. “We are going to make a representation to the authorities concerned so that the discrepancy is corrected. We will decide on the further course of action after the signature campaign,” he said. Former Haryana minister Phool Chand Mullana said it was unfortunate that neither the INLD government nor the local MP had tried to get this discrepancy corrected. To a query, Mr Mullana said when the BJP could seek early elections in Maharashtra, why shouldn’t early poll take place in Haryana. “The BJP is trying to create pressure in Congress-ruled states,” he said. Mr Mullana said although he was keen to contest the Assembly elections, he would abide by the party high command’s order with regard to the Lok Sabha poll. “I feel that there is no feel good feeling as is being claimed by the BJP. Prices of basic goods have shot up. Goods like iron, cement, sugar, refined oil and even bicycle, which is a poor man’s vehicle, have become expensive,” he said. He said under the BJP-led NDA government, while the rate of interest for a car was less, the rate of interest for everything else was much higher. “How can a person feel good? The law and order situation has deteriorated,” Mr Mullana said. |
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Ambala Diary AMBALA: Lt Col A.K. Sinha, Commanding Officer, 2 Haryana Bn NCC, Ambala Cantonment has been able to motivate the youth to join the NCC. In the last couple of months, youths of different colleges have shown an inclination to join the NCC. The NCC cadets are being imparted training so that they can help out in times of need and also become better citizens. NCC ‘B’ certificate exam was conducted in Government PG College, Ambala Cantonment NCC cadets under 2 Haryana Bn took the exam. Lt Col Dinesh Dutt of 14 Haryana Bn NCC Yamuna Nagar and Lt Narinder Kaur of 1 Haryana Girls Bn NCC, Ambala City, conducted the exam. Lt Ajit Singh of Government College said that drill test, weapon training, map reading test and a written examination of three hours duration was held for the ‘B’ certificate exam.
Health awareness Red Cross unit and Health Hygiene Society of SD College in collaboration with Philadelphia Mission Hospital, Ambala City, organised a general medical and health awareness camp in the college campus. Dr M.S. Yadav, Officiating Director, Philadelphia Mission Hospital, headed a team of specialists comprising Dr Mohinder Singh, Dr S.S. Ahluwalia, Dr Pooja, Dr Pawan Kumar and Dookham Singh. A power point presentation on dental health was given by Dr Ahluwalia who informed the students about dental cosmetic surgery and other ailments. College Principal Dr Desh Bandhu said that as many as 500 students consulted different doctors. Medicines were provided free of cost to the students.
Lecture on computer safety A lecture on computer security aspects was held at Shri Atmanand Jain Institute of Management and Technology. Mr Hemant Saraf and Mr Rajiv Shukla told the students about various security aspects like information security and network security which can avoid damage caused by hackers. They also discussed the recent developments in e-commerce. Mr Saraf spoke about the various career options available in the industry for security consultant.
Rangoli, mehandi Home Science Association of DAV College, Ambala city, organised an inter-college competition in mehandi, pot decoration and rangoli. College Principal V.K. Sehgal said that about 40 students from different colleges participated in the competition. In the Mehandi competition, Nisha of Arya Girls College was first, Meenu of Arya Girls College was second while Rashmi of DAV College, Ambala city, was third. Kanwaljit and Pinki of DAV College got consolation prize. In pot decoration, Shefali of Dev Samaj College was first, Shivani of Dev Samaj College was second while Shipi Gupta of Dev Samaj College was third. In Rangoli, Anu Kaushal of Dev Samaj College was first, Jagdeep Kaur of DAV Samaj College was second and Monika of SA Jain College, Ambala City was third. |
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Leaf from History AMBALA: Banarsi Dass Women’s Hospital in Ambala Sadar showcases the effort made to provide proper health care to women in the pre-Independence era. The women’s hospital was constructed in the 1920s at a time when the health care for women was in a deplorable state. Feeling an acute need to address the issue of providing timely health intervention for women in the region, BD Women’s Hospital was built. The plan for the women’s hospital germinated in the mind of noted philanthropist Rai Bahadur Lala Banarsi Dass. The majestic building, located close to Subzi Mandi, stands tall among the hustle and bustle of the Sadar market. While the facade looks like an old Rajasthani haveli, the building has been constructed in the Victorian style. The building has managed to retain its grand look despite the passage of time. The great grandson of Lala Banarsi Dass, Mr Gian Prakash, said that the hospital was
commissioned on Feb 1, 1923. “At the time of commissioning of the hospital, it was the only women’s hospital in the region,” he said. Mr Gian Prakash said that BD Women’s Hospital is spread over an area of one acre. “In those days, it was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 3.5 lakh. The hospital has 50 rooms,” he said. “The creditable fact is that the hospital is running effectively since the day it was commissioned,” he added. He pointed out that initially an English doctor used to take care of patients. “Dr (Mrs) S Chaudhary was the longest serving doctor of the hospital,” he said. Mr Gian Prakash said that the setting up of the women’s hospital was the need of that time since purdah system was prevalent. “In the scenario prevailing nearly eight decades back, a hospital devoted for health care of women was required,” he said. “A number of women, specially from villages, continue to visit the hospital,” he added. He stated that a number of senior citizens hailing from Ambala have been born at the BD Women’s Hospital. “We are running the women’s hospital for charity and there is no profit making involved,” he said.
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They kept the date Yamunanagar, February 23 This is what happened when a bridegroom had to go to a hospital for his wedding. The marriage of Mandeep Kaur, a resident of Jhansa village of Kurukshetra district, with Ishwar Chand of Ban village of the same district was to be solemnised on February 22. However, 10 days before that she was seriously injured in a road accident and admitted to a hospital here. Due to the injuries, she could not be discharged from the hospital before the wedding date. Given the piquant situation, it was decided to arrange the wedding in the hospital itself. The barat came to the hospital and all traditional wedding rituals were performed, including the “pheras”, albeit the girl was in a wheelchair. |
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5 killed as jeep, truck collide Asandh (Karnal), February 23 The injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital here, from where one person was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh, and five to the Civil Hospital, Karnal. Those admitted here and in Karnal were said to be out of danger. According to the police, a jeep (HR-32-0128) carrying passengers rammed into a Canter (HR-56-0692) on the Asandh-Karnal road. Driver of the jeep Rajinder (24), a resident of Kithana of Kaithal district, died on the spot. Ishwar Dayal (45), a resident of Sanch village (Kaithal), Gurdev (30), a resident of Bassi village (Karnal), and Ram Kumar, a resident of Hansi Chowk, Karnal, died on the way to hospital. One more person succumbed to his injuries, but he was yet to be identified. Those injured included driver of the Canter Suresh Kumar (26), a resident of Bidana village (Jind); Darya Ram (72), Asa Nand, and Mehar Singh, all residents of Mardan Kheri village (Karnal); Sukhdev Singh of Hassanpur village (Karnal); Praveen Kumar of Karnal; Varsha Rani of Karnal; Rathi Ram of Peondh village (Karnal); Deepak Kumar and Akash Kumar, both residents of Ambala Cantonment. The police has registered a case against the driver of the Canter, who was admitted in the local hospital. |
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Student opens fire, nabbed Hisar, February 23 According to reports, two groups of students had come to a local court for attending a hearing in a case pending against them. When they were returning, a student suddenly took out a pistol and allegedly fired two shots into the air outside the complex to terrorise the members of the other group. A passerby, Radhye Shyam Pahwa, received bullet injuries on his hand. He has been hospitalised. The police nabbed the accused on the spot. Meanwhile, a five-year-old girl was killed in a road accident at Talwandi Rana village, near here, this morning. According to the police, Suman, of the same village, was crossing the road when a jeep hit her. The police has registered a case against the driver. |
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Woman jailed Fatehabad, February 23 The police had got a tip-off on January 25, 2003, that Ram Narain of Dhani Bosti and his wife Guddi were involved in the smuggling of opium. The duo brought opium and poppy husk from Rajasthan in huge quantities and sold it in Punjab. A police party raided the village. Ram Narain fled from the scene but the police nabbed Guddi. Four kg of opium was found in her possession. |
Mystery over woman’s death Kurukshetra, February 23 The police sent the body for post-mortem yesterday. According to police sources, after the post-mortem the body had been handed over to the kin of the deceased and the viscera had been sent to the Forensic Laboratory, Madhuban. Usha and her husband were daily-wage labourers and had been without work for the past few days. On a statement given by Usha’s husband, Santosh Kumar, that she had committed suicide because of poverty, the police has registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPC. |
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Foul play alleged in man’s death Fatehabad, February 23 The marriage party proceeded for Barwala in Hisar district in the evening. The man died on the way to Barwala. His kin came to take his body today. Ram Kumar, brother of the deceased, said they suspected a foul play. He alleged that he had been informed that there was a scuffle between his brother and the bridegroom before the marriage party left for Barwala. The police has registered a case. |
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Couple, kids found
dead Kurukshetra, February 23 According to a police spokesman, the name of the person entered in the hotel register is Ram Kumar, a resident of Gulwara Town Part-I, New Delhi. The police has registered a case. |
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Labourer buried alive Sirsa, February 23 During the digging work being carried on by the Public Health Department, a big mound of earth collapsed in the trench, burying Gurvinder and Gora Singh. Labourers and people of the vicinity came to their rescue and extricated Gurvinder but could not save Gora Singh.
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