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177 examined at a free eye camp CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — A total of 177 patients were examined at a free eye check-up camp organised by the Servants of the People Society at Lajpat Rai Bhavan here today. An 11-member team of doctors, led by Dr Nivedata of Sri Guru Har Krishan Eye Charitable Hospital, Sohana(SAS Nagar), examined the patients, of which 24 patients were advised cataract operations. Inaugurating the camp, Dr BNS Walia, a former director of the PGI, appealed to the NGOs to come forward to hold such camps and donate spectacles to poor patients.
Sports are important for kids, says
writer CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — “My latest collection is a compilation of short stories I perfected over the years by changing and adapting it to what the children found interesting,” said Dr Harish Dhillon, author of a collection of short stories, After the Storm, while talking to Chandigarh Tribune. “Two of my books were published in the seventies. I co-authored a book of critical essays, titled Alien Voices.” “In 1995, I was asked to write on the lives of Sikh Gurus for Classes IV, V and VI. I did a book on love stories of Punjab. I am currently working on the builders of modern Punjab,” he added. Dr Harish Dhillon is also the Principal of Yadvindera Public School, SAS Nagar. “Teaching is a constantly growing profession. The method which worked five years ago is not the method now. Participation of children in sport events is very important.” “A child should enjoy school and have time to play with friends. We are thinking of opening an IT centre and a counselling cell in the school,” he stated. |
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Stop misuse of Red Cross emblem, says
delegate CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — The Red Cross emblem is being used by doctors , medical stores and ambulances in stark violation of the Geneva Convention of 1949 of Red Cross Movement advocating the fundamental principles of the Red Cross, said Mr Immanuel Campbell, regional cooperation delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross, who was here in the city to attend a two-day workshop on ‘Dissemination of Red Cross Emblem’ organised here today. Mr Campbell said that the only organisations authorised to use the Red Cross emblem were Red Cross and Army Medical core, but it was grossly misused by various individuals as well as organisations in India. He said that it was a violation of the conventions as the Indian Government was also a signatory to the convention. He said that medical and dental practitioners, pharmacies and hospitals had their own recommended symbols and using these would serve their purpose, without harming the image of Red Cross. Mr Campbell further said that the Indian Government had brought out a legislation known as Geneva Conventions Act of 1960-Chapter IV of which indicated “Abuse of Red Cross and Emblems”. The Act said that contravention of the rules protecting the use of emblem was punishable. He said that individuals and institutions were using the emblem without being entitled to it and it was largely either due to ignorance and out of a desire for a commercial advantages. He further said that during times of conflict, the emblem constituted a visible sign of protection, conferred by Geneva Convention to medical personnel as well as to their medical units and means of transportation. The motive behind using the emblem was to arouse a reflex of restraint and respect among those involved in fighting and it ensured the protection for both the victims and those who come to their aid. Mr Campbell also said that the emblem was not only misused in India, but also in other countries including Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. He said that there was a need to make the people aware about the sanctity of the use of cross and only workshops organised at state and district levels could help in educating people. An amendment in the Act was the need of the hour as it was not clear in the provisions of the Act as which ministry was responsible for taking action against those misusing the emblem, he said. A number of people, including medical and dental practitioners, officials of the state Red Cross branches of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, J&K, Rajasthan and Punjab, participated in the workshop, which was organised by the Punjab state branch of Indian Red Cross Society. |
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Dr Virendra Singh to be
honoured CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — Dr Virendra Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Hepatology, PGI, has been given with Olympus-Mitra Endoscopy Award for 2000-2001. The award is given by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology for expertise and dissemination of knowledge in the field of endoscopy. Dr Virendra Singh has 50 papers, published in national and international journals, to his credit, most of which are related to endoscopy. He has worked as faculty member at many gastroenterology centres of the country and is working for the past 15 years in the field of gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. He has also been a visiting Fellow at world’s best endoscopy centres, Brigham and Women Hospital, Boston, and Beth-Israel Hospital, USA. He is also a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. The Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India honoured him with Sisco-Pentax Oration Award at an annual conference held at Delhi last week. He will deliver this oration in 2001. This option is given for excellence in the field of endoscopy. |
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World AIDS Day function at Mohali SAS NAGAR, Nov 29 — The Punjab Health Minister, Dr Baldev Raj Chawla, will be the chief guest at the state-level function being organised at the Punjab Institute of Health and Family Welfare here to observe the World AIDS Day here on December 1. The Civil surgeon, Ropar, Mr R.S. Saggo, said the Minister of State for Health, Ms Mohinder Kaur Josh, will flag off a vehicle carrying messages on prevention of AIDS. He said the vehicles would pass through different districts before reaching Amritsar. |
SAI girls shine in Hong
Kong CHANDIGARH, Nov 29—Neha Wadhwa and Saba Anjum both of Sports Training Centre, Sports Authority of India, Sector 18, were the proud members of the Indian, under-18 girls, hockey team which returned last week from Hong Kong after clinching gold medal in the inaugural Asia Cup Under 18 tournament where five countries of the region took part. Saba who joined the STC this year said that it was a dream come true as it was her first such glorious win and that too after joining the STC. Saba belongs to Madhya Pradesh and was spotted by the SAI during the National School Games held at Anandpur Sahib this year. Saba informed that at Hong Kong the Indian team played a very crucial final against Japan when it had lost to them in one of the league matches. But in the final, they were able to take revenge at 4-1. Neha who belongs to Shahbad Markanda, joined the SAI centre two years back said that it was a big exposure to them and specially when they were part of the winning team. She praised the captain of the team, Surinder Kaur, who scored 15 out of the 41 goals scored by the team. The coach Jaswinder Singh said that both played with immense potential. He said another girl player Mamta Kharab, a former trainee of the SAI-18, was also given the award for best player of the tournament. She scored eight goals, but all at a crucial time. Saba, who is a centre forward, said the Indian team scored wins over Hong Kong at 7-0, Chinese Taipei at 16-0, Sri Lanka at 13-0 but lost to Japan at 1-2 in league matches. |
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Roller skating meet begins
today CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — The CBSE National Roller Skating meet will begin tomorrow at Kailash Bahl DAV Centenary School, Sector 7, Chandigarh. Most of the teams had arrived at the venue, while a few teams are expected late night, said Ms Madhu Bahl, Principal of the school. The school which are taking part are: Apeejay School, Modern Child Public School, and Tagore International School (all from New Delhi); Vidya Sagar School, Indore; Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya School, Jaipur; Delhi Public School and Ryan International School, Sector 39, (both from Noida, Woodbine Gardenia School, Kanpur; Dewan Public School, Meerut; Police Public School, Army School and Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School (all from Jalandhar); Manav Public School, Senior Study II, Putlighar DAV Public School and Lawrence School, (all from Amritsar); Baba Gandha Singh Public School, Barnala; Amity International School, Saket (Haryana); Kundan Vidya Mandir, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School (both from Ludhiana); St John’s High School, Sector 26, Sacred Heart School 26, Sri Guru Harkishan Public School, Sector 38, St Soldier International Public School, Sector 28, Shishu Niketan Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, Stepping Stones Secondary School, Sector 38, Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, CL Aggarwal Dayanand Model School (all from Chandigarh); Bhavan Vidyalya School, Sector 15, Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Blue Bird Model High Schol, Sector 16 and Manav Mangal School, Sector 11. She said each school was permitted entry as a school and maximum of four boys and four girls skaters allowed to take part in both age groups. She said that on the final day, Mr G. Balasubramanium, Director, Academics, will preside over the function. |
Replacement of water
meters: CHANDIGARH, Nov 29 — A deputation of Consumer Forum, Chandigarh led by its chairman, Mr Jai Dev Singh, met the Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Chandigarh, to apprise him of the problems arising out of the recent notification of the Municipal Corporation regarding replacement of water meters. In the memorandum, they have pointed out that the rent charged by the consumers has not been utilised for the purpose of replacement of water meters, for if that had been done there was no reason to believe that the number of defective water meters would increase. They have demanded that the huge amounts of security deposits lying with MC since long, be used for replacing the meters, and that no meter rent should be charged for the period when the meter is out of order. In fact, the rent charged for such periods should be refunded to the consumers by cash or by way of adjustment in future water bills. Finally, no buyer is asked to bring his own measurement or scale by the seller. But in this case, the MC is asking the consumers to arrange their own measure in the form of meters. In a statement issued here today, they have claimed that the Commissioner has assured them that the security deposited by the consumer would be refunded/adjusted and no meter rent would be charged if the consumer opts for his own meter and that meters will also be installed by the MC, whosoever wants it, but not as a compulsion. However, no testing fee would be charged. He further clarified that double charges of average billing had been kept in abeyance for the time being. The consumer would not have to pay, on account of lower rate fixed earlier, as the flat rate charges had been enhanced to Rs 100 per month. |
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