HEALTH

Show-cause notices to 15 city chemists
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 8
Following raids, the UT Health Department has issued show-cause notices to 15 city chemists who had been running their shops without valid licences. These chemists have been asked to explain why they have been running their shops without ensuring the presence of a qualified pharmacist at the counter.

Earlier, the UT Health Department had identified 20 chemists who had been running their shops without valid licences. Most of these chemists were reported to be operating in the periphery of the city and had got their shops registered in the names of pharmacists who did not man the counters.

Surprise checks were conducted on the shops under scrutiny and the owners of those not being manned by qualified pharmacists were issued notices. Sources add that failure by the owners to explain why these shops were not manned by qualified pharmacist would lead to suspension and even cancellation of their licences.

A qualified pharmacist should be present at the counter to give medicines and write bills. Chemist shops have to be run by persons holding technical degrees and licences and their physical presence at the shop is a must. But many of these chemists have “hired” licences from licence-holder pharmacist for about Rs 1,000 per month and were giving medicines without a proper prescription from a qualified doctor.

Statement of witness recorded
Tribune News Service

SAS Nagar, July 8
The police has recorded the statement of a vital witness, Mr Pawan Kumar, a class IV employee in the hospital, in connection with a case in which the body of a 45-year-old patient, Sham Sunder, was found lying outside the Phase 6 Civil Hospital here on June 15.

Sources said the class IV employee told the police that a pharmacist, Mr Kuljeet Singh, told him to remove the patient from the emergency ward. Mr Pawan Kumar said he had only followed instructions of the doctor on duty and taken the help of a chowkidar, Sanichar Das, in removing the victim. The case has been sent to the legal cell of the Ropar district police before a case was registered.

It may be pertinent to mention that an inquiry by the Chief Medical Officer, Ropar, has already found a doctor, a pharmacist and a class IV employee responsible for “dumping” the victim outside the hospital premises.

SPORTS

Kashyap re-elected CLTA Chairman
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, July 8
Mr Rajan Kashyap was today unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at its annual general meeting held today. This was stated by Mr M. Ramsekhar, secretary of the association. He further told that elections of other office-bearers of the association, including president, secretary and treasurer was due in 2003. Among others who attended the meeting were Sarabjit Singh, DGP Punjab Police and vice-president of the CLTA, Mr S.K. Sharma, Director, PGI.

Later, Mr Kashyap said their two juniors Sunil Kumar and Amanjot Singh had exhibited superb game at recent European circuit which was sponsored by Paes En Sport, Calcutta. He said in spite of being down with ankle injury Sunil was able to create upset in the second round of Wimbledon juniors. He said this was the first instance of a village boy from India excelling in international tennis circuit. Mr S.S. Sodhi, President, CLTA, announced a special award of Rs 50000/- for Sunil in recognition of his fine performance. He said the association would also extend its full co-operation by assisting these players both financially and technically in the US Open and other circuit meets. The CLTA also praised the superb performance of Shruti Dhawan among girls and Tushar Liberhan in boys section at international level. Shruti at the age of 18 was among top 10 ranked players in India and special programme for her and others would also be drawn.

Mr Ramsekhar informed that the CLTA would play host to the $ 25000 ATP Challenger Tournament in November and in January next year, the ITF Junior (boys and girls) Grade IV was planned. The ATP was last held in February 2001 and top-ranked players like Leander Paes had taken part in it. He said apart from that tennis event in the forthcoming 31st National Games would also be held in September, then several AITA ranked tournaments in various age groups had also been assigned to Chandigarh. He said they were awaiting the grant from the organising Committee of National Games for floodlight the centre courts for the National Games.

The general body approved the programme of CLTA for establishing the Chandigarh Academy for Rural Tennis within the next six months in the stadium premises.

Yoga camp
The Chandigarh Yoga Sabha held the concluding function of the Guru Purnima celebrations today at Divya Yog Mandir, Shivalik Enclave, Mani Majra. Former Governor Lt Gen (retd) B.K.N. Chibber was the chief guest. He was accompanied by the Mayor, Mr Raj Kumar Goyal.

General Chibber appreciated the efforts made by expert acharyas in providing guidance in yogic asanas.

Admn waives dues of football trainees
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, July 8
The UT Education Department in a major policy decision has waived off all dues, including fees and funds, to be incurred by Chandigarh football academy trainees. The academy at Sports Complex, Sector 42, having 24 trainees drawn from various parts of the region began its operation in August.

Trainees are studying in Government Model Middle School, Sector 42, which is just opposite to the academy. The students selected last year are studying in different classes ranging from Class III to XI. Eleven trainees are in Class VI, eight in class VII, four in class V and remaining one studying in Class III.

It is a dream project of the UT Administrator,Lieut-Gen JFR Jacob.

Bedi XI win tournament
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, July 8
The Bedi XI outplayed the Pace XI by seven runs in the Girish Nayyar Memorial Cricket Tournament organised by the Panchkula District Cricket Association, the final of which was held today at the DAV College grounds in Sector 10. Mr Shanti Sarup Sharma, an NRI, was the chief guest who gave away the prizes.

Earlier the Bedi XI batted first and scored 129 runs in stipulated 25 overs. Navjeet and Ankur were the main scorers who 52 and 27 runs, respectively. In reply, the Pace XI were bundled out for 122 runs. Arun Tuli scored 33 white Dharamvir scored 35 runs. Harneet and Madan Lal bagged two wickets each for the Bedi XI. Four batsmen of the Pace XI were run out. Arun Tuli was declared the best all-rounder.