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400 to attend seminar
on GI disorder CHANDIGARH Giving details about the CME, here today, Prof Kartar Singh, chairman of the organising committee, said that it will be attended by as many as 400 delegates from all over the country. More than 40 speakers of national and international repute will speak on various issues related to the diagnosis and management of common GI disorders. According to Dr Deepak Bhasin, secretary of the organising committee, highlights of the seminar will be psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy of irritable bowel syndrome, a very common GI disorder, which will be deliberated upon by Prof P. Advaitham, a world renowned expert in the field. Other key areas for discussion include GI infections, inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia, pancreatic disorders, GI imaging, gastroesophageal reflex disease and vaccination for prevention of hepatitis. Besides, there will be a special session on the ethical issues in gastroenterology. In association with the Paediatrics Department, a special symposium on cystic fibrosis is also being organised as part of the scientific meeting. Dr Sushil Kabra and Dr M. Kabra from AIIMS, Delhi, and Dr Gary Connet and Dr Anand Ahuja from the UK will deliberate upon various facets of this disorder, which is suffered by newborn babies. A special guest lecture on DNA microsatellite will be delivered by Dr D.P. Chauhan from the USA. Dr D.N. Reddy from Hyderabad will discuss the latest advances in the field of GI
endoscope.
Workshop on nosocomial infections CHANDIGARH The main aim of the workshop was to orient nursing personnel working at various levels about the importance of practicing universal aseptic precautions to minimise the toll of nosocomial infections. Ms Inderjeet Walia, Principal, Nursing College, PGI, stressed that nurses must keep themselves abreast with newer trends in preventing and controlling the infections. Hospital must be a place for curing and not transmitting infection, she said. Ex-MS of PGI dead CHANDIGARH, Feb 15 — Dr Ramakant Sharma, a former Medical Superintendent of the PGI, died early this morning following cardiac arrest. He was 81. Dr Ramakant is survived by two sons and three daughters. He was father of Prof Meera Shrama, Head, Microbial Medicine, PGI, and father-in-law of Prof S.K. Sharma, Director PGI. He was cremated at the Mani Majra crematorium later in the day. His funeral was largely attended. |
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NIPER celebrates foundation day SAS NAGAR Dr G.N. Qazi, Director, Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu, delivered the foundation day lecture entitled “Plant-based drugs — a new window of opportunity for India.” Dr Qazi said that 4,000 years ago ayurveda had already been discovered, nurtured and perfected in India. This science not only thrived in India but also influenced healing practices in other countries as well. He said it should not be forgotten that these developments had taken place many centuries ago. As time passed the Chinese system of medicine came into existence followed by Unani and allopathic systems. Allopathy took the world by storm and displaced old healing practices, he added. Dr Qazi said countries like China converted the traditional knowledge base into commercial activity, but India failed on this front. China was going ahead with 20 per cent growth in herbal medicines. He said our resources needed to be value-added and products be supported by rigorous test systems. All the chemical data had to be properly documented to the level of acceptance of it by the world. The CSIR had recognised this fact very late. Dr P.A.
Mody, Chairman and Managing Director, Unichem Laboratories Limited,
Mumbai, presided over the function. Dr C.L. Kaul, Director, NIPER, presented the progress
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At last Prem Chand Kashyap goes CHANDIGARH In a drama which began on Wednesday when the SAI counsel, alongwith officials of the SAI, Delhi appointed Mr Jasbir Singh as the new Director in charge. When the Delhi office asked for fax, which was well received by Dr Kashyap, informed the Delhi office that since machine was out of order, so nothing had been received. Meanwhile, the new incumbent, Mr Jasbir when went to the room of Dr Kashyap, he told him that since he was busy in a meeting, so he could sit in some other room. Both the officers held separate meeting of the staff at about 2.30 p.m. Finally when Dr Kashyap was even
persuaded by Delhi officials to vacate the seat, he refused to budge. At 4.30 pm, Mr Jasbir Singh went to Sports Training Centre, Sector 18, where the final trials were in progress. He interviewed the candidates and recommended the list of 26 trainees for the approval of the head office. He also appointed Mr Ashoke Pathik as the new DDO relieving Mr Ajit Singh, whose transfer orders were never implemented by Mr Kashyap. Sources told that Dr Kashyap, who was first transferred to Delhi office on January 16 last month, had approached various high-ups to persuade them for staying the transfer order. During the past more than a year Dr Kashyap had adopted autocratic approach towards employees and as a result the sports in the region was being suffered, said Mr Surinder Mahajan, president of the SAI Coaches Association. Even the non-implementation of various policies by Dr Kashyap was reported in media from time to time which included not starting of the centre of excellence for women hockey , sports sciences centre as promised and frequent transfer of coaches at his own will, created resentment in the whole office. Mr D.S. Thakur a volleyball coach who had produced many international volleyball players was suspended by him. It may further be recalled that even the then Union Minister for Sports, Mr Mukul Wasnik, decided not to give any independent position to Dr Kashyap, where, at least financial dealings were involved. A Public Interest Litigation had been also filed in the Punjab and Haryana High court by a local advocate, Mr Mohnish Sharma, for various charges of corruption and misuse of power by Dr Kashyap and the case was still pending in the court. |
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GCG boxers win third place CHANDIGARH Amandreet Kaur and Vidushi failed to win any medal. Boxing championship Saurabh Prasher, a student of St Mary’s School,
Sector 46, secured the third place in the 16th Sub-Junior National
Boxing Championship organised by the Tamil Nadu State Amateur Boxing
Association at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai. He was also awarded a
scholarship of Rs 3,000 and selected for the national boxing camp to
be held at high altitude centre, Shilaroo (HP) in April this year.
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UT Admn drawing plans to meet
Gujarat-like disaster CHANDIGARH Experts are being called in for the crisis management plan. A sub-committee comprising the Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police and the Chief Engineer has been formed to look into all aspects of disaster management. The effort is being coordinated with governments of adjoining states of Punjab and Haryana besides the Western Command headquarters. This was stated here this evening by the Adviser to the UT Administrator, Ms Neeru Nanda, while addressing a press conference. She was accompanied by other officers of the Administration. Every department has been asked to give a brief before the final plan is drawn up, said the DC, Mr M. Ramsekhar. The sub-committee will be studying as to how the government can react in case of a crisis; are the residents geared to react and do they know what is to be done and lastly how will outside help be channelised to reach the affected persons, the DC added. Precautions required for buildings in Chandigarh will be laid down. If the first line of defence perishes in the calamity then the second line will take over, said the DC while admitting that so far an earthquake damage plan did not exist in Chandigarh. The Adviser said that the police has been asked to send sniffer dogs to Police Training College, Phillaur, to train them. The DIG, Mr Ajay Kashyap, who has just returned after leading a relief team to Bhuj, informed that foreign teams have dogs trained to bark only when they sense someone alive trapped under debris. As part of the plan will be a list of do’s and dont’s in case of a crisis. This will be upgraded each year. The Administration will also be studying as to what kind of equipment needs to be brought to manage a crisis. Also on the list will be a ready reckoner of machines and equipment needed in case of a crisis and where they are available. The Union Ministry of Urban Development in a recent report to the Chandigarh Administration mentioned that samples of 180 houses in Chandigarh were taken and 18 were found to be high-risk damage in case of an earthquake. The Administration today gave details of the steps taken by it for earthquake relief measures for the Bhachau area of Gujarat since January 27. 22000 blankets were airlifted to Bhachau on January 28, after Lt.-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), Governor, Punjab, and the UT Administrator, asked the Indian Air Force authorities to carry out this operation. Ms Nanda explained that she contacted the Principal Secretary, Revenue, Gujarat, on telephone immediately to find out the requirements. Accordingly arrangements were made to send pre-fabricated and normal tents through the Air Force. The Chandigarh Administration was allotted the Bhachau area where every work was handled by Mr Ajay Kashyap, DIG, and Mr Gyanesh Bharti, SDM (east), who were especially sent to Gujarat for this purpose. Mr Kashyap and Mr Bharti, who were present at the press conference, explained that they ensured that the villages that were allotted to them, were adequately supplied with the number of tents required. These included Rajesar, Adhoi, Karol, and
Vondh. Mr Roop Singh and Mr Shivala, experts in setting up pre-fabricated tents, were specially sent to Gujarat from Chandigarh. The officers also informed that they managed to get primary health centres and primary schools started in some tents in these villages. The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the overwhelming response of the people of Chandigarh who came forward to donate cash, cheques and relief material in large quantities for earthquake relief. The Chandigarh Administration, while thanking the IAF, said pilots of the IAF did a commendable job in making relief material reach Bhuj. Besides flying the transport planes these pilots went beyond the call of duty and were personally involved in unloading material. UT utilises 78 pc of
Plan expenditure CHANDIGARH The spending was well within the accepted targets, said the UT Finance Secretary, Mr Rakesh Singh, when asked if he was satisfied with the progress. Sources, meanwhile, added that the meeting did not include anything on the budgetary allocation or spending of the Municipal Corporation. The MC has a separate budget which cannot be hiked despite pleas. The meeting was to review the budget spending and all heads of departments (HoDs) attended it . About two months ago some departments, including the Engineering Wing, had fallen back on utilisation of funds and the same was conveyed to them to pull up their socks as projects were being held
up. MC House
meeting on Feb 20 CHANDIGARH, Feb 15 — The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) has called a meeting of the House on February 20 to consider the show -cause notice served to the MC by the Administration on the controversy regarding the dissolution of nine sub-committees. A reply on the issue will be sent only after the meeting. The Administration, in a notice served to MC, had asked them to explain why all the proceedings held on the floor of the House, after four members sought voting on their resolution pertaining to the dissolution of sub-committees, should not be quashed. The UT Finance Secretary, Mr Rakesh Singh, who is also Secretary Local Bodies, had asked them to reply with in seven day. Sources reveal that the councillors will try to settle the issue on the floor of the House by again asking the Mayor for voting, but if this does not happen in accordance with the Act, the Administration may have to take a decision of quashing the illegal proceedings on the basis of MC’s reply. The Mayor, Mr Raj Kumar Goyal, when contacted said that he will disclose his cards in the House, though he will try to resolve the issue in accordance with the Administration’s directive. In a resolution moved on January 15, 12 BJP councillors had sought the dissolution of these sub-committees and that the power of the Mayor, conferred on him as per resolution passed in the 37th adjourned meeting of the House be withdrawn. They had also resolved that the House shall constitute these committees and a five-member committee shall be constituted by the House to do so. Sources add that this is the agenda item for this meeting also since the special meeting of the House on January 29 had to be adjourned after the Mayor announced the dissolution of committees. Following the adjournment, neither voting was allowed nor the other two issues raised in the resolution taken up. The BJP councillors had in a representation to the Adviser to the UT administrator, Ms Neeru Nanda, highlighted the unconstitutional conduct of the Mayor in dissolving the said committees and adjourning the House without the requisite power to do so. They had sought intervention of the Administration. |
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‘City needs to plan its publicity drive’ CHANDIGARH, Feb 15 — Dr Gulshan Sharma, Director of the Travel Agents Federation of India, today expressed the view that Chandigarh needed to plan its publicity and promotional campaign for tourism in tendum with Himachal pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Speaking at a meeting of the core committee constituted by the Chandigarh Administration to promote tourism in the Union Territory, Dr Sharma was of the view that working in insolation it would not be possible for the Chandigarh Administration to project itself effectively as an independent tourist destination. He said the federation should be invited to bring leading travel agents and tour operators from Delhi and other places to Chandigarh so that they could get first-hand knowledge of the infrastructural facilities. Dr Sharma revealed that the ITFT task force had decided to organise a week-long Mauritius tourism festival here which would help promote Chandigarh. Other states could also be approached to put up similar festivals in Chandigarh. It was suggested at the meeting that city sight seeing tours from the railway station with trained tour executives should be conducted to help visitors see various attractions without any hassles. It was further suggested that tourist maps showing salient features of Chandigarh should be displayed at prominent places in the city for the benefit of visitors. Mr Gurmel Singh, Director, Tourism, Chandigarh, presided over the meeting. |
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Record investment PANCHKULA This was disclosed by Mr S.K. Monga, Deputy Commissioner, here. He said that the district had registered savings of Rs 40.17 crore in 1998-99 against the target of Rs 28 crore and bagged the first place in the state. The district stood second by registering savings of Rs 50.59 crore against the target of Rs 43 crore in 1999-2000. Under the Haryana new millennium small savings prizes scheme the depositors of small savings were being given one free lucky coupon on each investment of Rs 5,000 and five instead of four on a lump sum deposit of Rs 20,000. The state government has introduced several schemes to boost savings by offering incentives on various small savings, Mr Monga claimed. |
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