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Class X student dies after being run over by truck
Doon traffic system not pedestrian friendly
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200 eye docs attend conference of Uveitis Society of India
Silent candlelight march by Tibetans
Tibetans take out a candlelight march in Dehradun on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vinod Pundir
Both males, females are susceptible to heart disease: Dr Rawat
MD leaves, but takes along files
Shaheed-e-Azam remembered on his birth anniversary
IN REMEMBERANCE: People garland the portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 106th birth anniversary celebrations in Mussoorie on Friday. A Tribune photograph
SSP suspends cops at Naya Gaon police chowki
Spectators witness brilliant football skills
Soon, Doon to be beggar free
Jute bags distributed
St Joseph's trounce Marshall School
Four dowry cases filed
CJM and Wynberg Allen School enter finals of basketball
Basketball players from Convent of Jesus and Mary and Carman School, Dalanwala, in action in the 9th Gardener Basketball Tournament in Dehradun on Friday. A Tribune photograph
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Class X student dies after being run over by truck
Haridwar, September 27 Angered school teachers, staff, employees, parents and nearby traders staged a massive blockade protest at the road stretch, which leads to Jwalapur.In view of the anger of the protesters, Circle Officer, Sadar, Rajesh Bhatt arrived on the spot and tried to pacify the people. Slogans by people against police administration were also raised by the angered and shocked school staff, who claimed that the entry of heavy vehicles during day time was responsible for the death of the student. School Principal Sister Suchita told TNS that in the past too they had written to District Magistrate Nidhi Pandey about implying a ban on entry of heavy vehicles from BHEL sector-2 barrier till Jatwada pull, in which the school falls, but no action was taken. Angered people also staged a protest on the stretch by putting in two wheelers in a line. They also demanded that the SSP, Haridwar, should come to the spot, otherwise, they threatened, they would not lift the blockade. Later, on a written assurance of Circle Officer Rajesh Bhatt, the angered crowd pacified and lifted the blockade. CO Rajesh Bhatt said that he had given assurance of prohibition of entry of heavy vehicles, including tractors on this stretch from 9 am till 10 pm and deployment of two police personnel outside St Mary's school during the closure time of the school when the area witnesses a heavy traffic jam. Local people pointed that in the recent past several accidents had also taken place on this very stretch involving heavy vehicles, which posed danger to school students as well as others. ''The road is congested, with traders encroaching on major part of the road from sideways. There is no deployment of traffic police personnel to manage the traffic during school closure time and routine jams are the norm on this road. Will the administration now wake up, when a student has lost his life,'' asked Mini, a school teacher.
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Doon traffic system not pedestrian friendly
Dehradun, September 27 All major junctions in Dehradun lack zebra markings, thereby making it hard for pedestrians to cross the roads safely. The absence of such important zebra markings on roads creates confusion on roads and risks for both pedestrians and motorists. Commuters stop vehicles hastily making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the roads. The paint of zebra crossings, at places where they have been marked, has faded away or is hardly used as vehicles stop above them after crossing the stop lines on traffic lights. The pedestrians have to cross roads risking their lives, as speedy vehicles do not stop for the passersby. "There is busy traffic all the time in the city and pedestrians are most vulnerable amidst such heavy traffic and especially in the absence of pedestrian-friendly traffic system,” said Sujeet, a student. “At places where there are zebra crossings, they must be re-painted as they are not visible,” said Vinod Sundriyal, a student. SP, City, Dehradun, Jagdish Chandra, told The Tribune: “We will also make aware our traffic policemen about the issue of pedestrian safety on roads so that norms related to zebra crossings are properly implemented.” On the issue of no provision of pedestrian signal in the traffic lights, the SP, City, said: “It is correct that at present there is no pedestrian signal in the traffic lights but there is a proposal of such new lights under JNNURM.” '' We must not forget that we cannot put the entire blame on the police, as there is relatively less traffic sense among vehicle users as well. Most of them jump the signals and violate traffic rules and stop their vehicles exactly on zebra markings, leaving no space for the pedestrians to walk on. The traffic cops have also become mute spectators to these violations. I am a regular road user and I do not feel safe while crossing roads. Motorists do not adhere to rules at places where there are zebra crossings by not caring about pedestrians," says, Nitin, entrepreneur. We can observe that on every alternate day pedestrians are being hit by vehicles on the road and injuring them, especially while crossing the roads, claims, Bhupinder Singh, shopkeeper.
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200 eye docs attend conference of Uveitis Society of India
Mussoorie, September 27 The meeting is being held with an objective to cultivate and promote standardised practices and research in the field of uveitis and other ocular inflammatory diseases in India. The scientific programmes for the meeting include cataract surgery sessions, imaging session, vitreo-retinal society of India retina session, emerging imaging in uveitis, related intraocular and drug delivery session. The meeting was inaugurated by the chief guest on the occasion, Dr Narsing Rao, professor, ophthalmology, Doherty Eye Institute, University of California, who was accompanied by Dr Amod Gupta, Department of Ophthalmology (PGIMER) Chandigarh, Dr Suarabh Luthra, Director of Drishti Eye Institute, Dehradun, and Dr MS Rawat, senior surgeon, Coronation Hospital, Dehradun. In the inaugural session Dr Narsing Rao deliberated on “Advances in imaging in diagnosis and management of uveitis.” Dr J.Biswas stressed on “Biopsy pathology of uveitis: Clinic-pathological and microbiological correlation in uveitis'' and Dr Dipankar Das emphasised on nuances in imaging of parasites and management. Dr Amod Gupta from PGI, Chandigarh, said the members would be deliberating on how to prevent and control uveitis disease that, if not treated, could result in blindness. “The main challenge was to reach out to the eye surgeons in the remotest corner of the country and make them aware about such diseases in order to mitigate blindness. This meeting was a step in that direction, he said. Dr Saurabh Luthra, Director, Drishti Eye Institute, Dehradun, said very few experts were available for the disease and the efforts were to bring them under one platform like this so that other eye surgeons could gain from their knowledge and assist the patients in their areas further. Dr MS Rawat, speaking on the occasion, said in Uttarakhand under NRHM the screening of eye is being done by conducting health camps at school level and screening the students at an early age. If detected at early stages the patients are referred to primary health centres and in the case of serious complications, they are referred to tertiary centres for effective treatment. The chief guest, Dr Narsing Rao, said the USA was better placed due to availability of funds but the clinical research being done in India was no less. Uveitis is inflammation of the 'uvea' of the eye. The uvea is made up of three parts. ''The first part is the iris, which is the coloured ring of tissue you can see in the mirror. The dark hole in the middle of the iris is the pupil. The second and third parts, which you cannot see directly when looking in a mirror, are the ciliary body and the choroid. They are located behind the iris. An ophthalmologist can visualise them using special examination equipment. Inflammation of the iris is called iritis. Inflammation of the ciliary body is called intermediate uveitis or cyclitis,'' he added. Dr J.Biswas stressed on “Biopsy pathology of uveitis: Clinic-pathological and microbiological correlation in uveitis'' and Dr Dipankar Das emphasised on nuances in imaging of parasites and management. Dr Amod Gupta from PGI, Chandigarh, said the members would be deliberating on how to prevent and control uveitis disease that, if not treated, could result in blindness. “The main challenge was to reach out to the eye surgeons in the remotest corner of the country and make them aware about such diseases in order to mitigate blindness. This meeting was a step in that direction, he said. Dr Saurabh Luthra, Director, Drishti Eye Institute, Dehradun, said very few experts were available for the disease and the efforts were to bring them under one platform like this so that other eye surgeons could gain from their knowledge and assist the patients in their areas further. Dr MS Rawat, speaking on the occasion, said in Uttarakhand under NRHM the screening of eye is being done by conducting health camps at school level and screening the students at an early age. If detected at early stages the patients are referred to primary health centres and in the case of serious complications, they are referred to tertiary centres for effective treatment. The chief guest, Dr Narsing Rao, said the USA was better placed due to availability of funds but the clinical research being done in India was no less. Uveitis is inflammation of the 'uvea' of the eye. The uvea is made up of three parts. ''The first part is the iris, which is the coloured ring of tissue you can see in the mirror. The dark hole in the middle of the iris is the pupil. The second and third parts, which you cannot see directly when looking in a mirror, are the ciliary body and the choroid. They are located behind the iris. An ophthalmologist can visualise them using special examination equipment. Inflammation of the iris is called iritis. Inflammation of the ciliary body is called intermediate uveitis or cyclitis,'' he added.
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Silent candlelight march by Tibetans
Dehradun, September 27 ''On this day the Tibetans in Lhasa rose against the Chinese regime in a peaceful manner but the Chinese regime clamped marshal law in 1989, arresting hundreds of Tibetans. Several Tibetans lost their lives and others were jailed. To pay homage to those who lost their lives and demand release of prisoners, we are participating in a candlelight march,'' said Tsering Dorji, member of National Democratic Party of Tibet Earlier, Neelam Sehgal, president of city unit of BJP, while addressing the gathering reiterated the country's support to the Tibetan movement. On the other hand, Sonam, member of Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, said: ''Several Tibetans have been imprisoned by the Chinese while hundreds others have lost their lives. By expressing solidarity with our brothers living in Tibet, we also want to draw the attention of the world towards the treatment meted out to our brothers and sisters,''said Sonam of Regional Tibetan Youth Congress.
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Both males, females are susceptible to heart disease: Dr Rawat
Dehradun, September 27 “It is a myth that the cardiovascular disease mostly affects males. In fact, heart disease is the reason for one in three female deaths occurring each year. For this, we need a comprehensive programme. To combat TB, we have a TB control programme. But a similar initiative is missing for combating heart disease,” said Dr Anurag Rawat at a press conference today. The medical fraternity observes September 29 as World Heart Day. Dr Rawat says women never pay attention to their health needs and tend to ignore the symptoms that may eventually lead to cardiovascular diseases. “By making small changes in our lifestyles and regular check-ups after the age of 32, heart diseases can be prevented,” said Dr Rawat. He said the Indian Heart Watch Study spanning 11 cities as well as mid-sized towns and covering 6,000 men and women was the first to offer insights on risk factors for heart diseases in India. “According to the study report, 79 per cent of men and 83 per cent of women, who participated in the study, were physically inactive while 51 per cent of men and 48 per cent of women had high-fat diets. About 60 per cent men and 57 per cent of women had a low intake of fruit and vegetables,” he said. Dr Rawat said that by keeping the body weight, blood pressure, diabetes and blood cholesterol under control, the disease could be combated.
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MD leaves, but takes along files
Dehradun, September 27 The MD (officiating) of the
Nigam, C M Dimri, has now written a letter to the former MD demanding the return of the files that contained letters, including enquiry report on the felling of trees by the Kashipur wing of the
Nigam, a letter pertaining to Puroda construction wing, enquiry report pertaining to executive engineer S K
Agarwal, documents pertaining to selection of MD, report on Departmental Promotion Committee Meeting
(DPC) and other files pertaining to executive engineers and other officials of the
Nigam.
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Shaheed-e-Azam remembered on his birth anniversary
Mussoorie, September 27 People from all walks of life garlanded the portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and raised patriotic slogans on the occasion. President of IPTA Devi Godiyal, while paying homage to the revolutionary, said the Mussoorie Municipal council has agreed in principle to name the Picture Palace chowk in the name of the martyr and install his bust. He also demanded that his birth anniversary be observed as public holiday, considering the sacrifice he made for the country. Satish Kumar, IPTA Mussoorie secretary, shed light on the life of the revolutionary, his inspirations, his commitment to the country and his thoughts. Congress leader Bharosi Rawat said every moment of Bhagat Singh's life was purposeful, but his single lifetime objective was the freedom of the nation and the nation salutes such a martyr on his birth anniversary.
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SSP suspends cops at Naya Gaon police chowki
Dehradun, September 27 Following regular complaints, Kumar had carried out a covert drive on Thursday night and 17 dumpers were seized for overloading or moving without required documents. Sources in the district police department told
The Tribune that regular complaints were being received against the staff of Naya Gaon chowki for turning a blind eye to the problem of overloading and failing to stop illegal mining in the area. The suspended policemen include Mukesh Thaledi, sub-inspector and in charge of chowki, head constable Vinod, head
constable Tripan Singh, constable Pankaj, constable Surendra, constable Ajay, constable Garmiyan, constable Baburam, constable Nitin and constable
Parmendra.
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Spectators witness brilliant football skills
Dehradun, September 27 In the first match, both Khukri Eleven and Doon Challenger went on the offensive from the start of the match and made many attacks at each other’s goalposts. Deepak of Doon Challenger scored the first goal in the 19th minute of the game. Mendoz of Doon Challenger scored a goal in the 48th minute giving his team a two goal lead. The Khukri Eleven team was also playing equally good and after a number of attacks Prateek managed to find the net in the 53rd minute of the game. In the end, Khukri Eleven won the match 2-1. The second match was no less than the first match in terms of excitement, as both Cantt Blue and Eleven Star fought hard. Eleven Star’s Rahul opened the tally in the 22nd minute for his team. Within few minutes, Manish of Cantt Blue scored the equaliser in the 25th minute. After a brilliant move, Arya hit the net in the 48th minute and Cantt Blue won the match 2-1.
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To commemorate the sacrifice made by the Tibetan martyrs, the Tibetan community today held a silent candlelight march denouncing the alleged oppressive policies of the Chinese government.
The members of Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, National Democratic Party of Tibet and Regional Tibetan Women gathered took out the march from the Tibetan market carrying placards, demanding freedom for the Tibetans.
The 106th birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm under the aegis of Indian People Theatre Association
(IPTA) at the Picture Palace chowk in Mussoorie today.
first semifinal match, maintaining its dominance, CJM won its match convincingly against DAV Public School by 28-17 score. Rida of CJM scored maximum 18 individual points in the match.
Wynberg Allen trounced Carmen School, Dalanwala, in the other semifinal match by 31-20 score with Shreya of Wynberg scoring 10 points in the match. Final match will be played on September 28.
— TNS
