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Technological upgradation is
my Chandigarh, September 5 The Dean’s post had been embroiled in many controversies . There have been two court cases in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, one of them immediately after the 98th meeting of the PGI Governing Body, which met in New Delhi on July 25. Today, speculations over the Dean’s appointment finally ended after counsel for the institute placed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court minutes of the Governing Body which revealed that Professor Nagi — Professor and Head of the Department of Orthaopaedic Surgery — had been appointed as the Dean with immediate effect for a period of three years. Talking to the TNS, Professor Nagi declined to comment on these recent controversies. “I am a professional and head of a department. And I cannot really comment on what transpired and at what level. As a Dean I have to look after academics and research in the institute, which I intend doing , with the help of the Director, “he said. It may be mentioned that Professor Nagi’s name was included in the list of probables for this post for the first time. Others in the list included Prof Subhash Kumari Gupta, Prof R.N. Kataria, Prof Sarla Gopalan, Prof Sudha Suri and Prof R.J. Dash. The last mentioned is the seniormost faculty member of the institute. Sources in the Union Health Ministry said that the inclusion of his name meant that Professor Nagi had a good chance of being selected as the Dean. On whether the issue of the appointment of the Dean should have resulted in bitter
controversies, Professor Nagi said the post of head of a department was equally important. He said ensuring that the PGI emerged as one of the best research institutes was his top priority. “Research at the PGI is already at a good level but there is always room for further improvement. With my professional activity as a doctor, I would now also be coordinating research and academics,” said the newly appointed Dean. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Nagi
specialises in bone joint replacement surgery. He graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala in 1968, completed his postgraduation from the PGI in 1971 and received a Master’s degree in science from Oxford in England in 1981. He has an excellent academic and research record and many prestigious awards and more than 209 national and international publications to his credit. Professor Nagi has made significant contributions in textbooks of orthopaedics and is on various institutional committees like those of the PGI, Sector 32 GMCH and Saket Hospital at the Panchkula. Besides, he is also a visiting professor at the University of Malaysia and Singapore University. He is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He took over as the Head of the Orthopaedics Department in 1990 and was also selected for the post of Director-Principal of the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, last year in November. He, however, refused the prestigious offer. |
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Workshop on women’s health Chandigarh, September 5 As many as 75 delegates from the department, health and voluntary organisations of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana participated in the workshop. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Rameshwar Chander, Director of Health Services, Chandigarh. Experts from the PGI, General Hospital, Sector 16, and Polyclinic, Sector 22, discussed various issues of malnutrition and ways and means of combating it. An exhibition was also organised by the Food and Nutrition Board. Ms Madhvi Kataria, Director Social Welfare, Chandigarh presided over the concluding session of the workshop. |
KV-31 observes Sports Day Chandigarh, September 5 The sports events organised today for primary, secondary and senior secondary classes included skipping, three-legged race, lemon and spoon, sack race, ball throw, obstacles, frog race , dressing up, hop and jump, relay and baloon bursting races. Later, Mr Yadav gave away the prizes to the winners. The results in the various events were as follows: Long Jump: Girls-Jyoti 1st ,Monica 2nd and Shipra 3rd position, respectively Boys-Ranjeet1st, Ajay 2nd and, Dharmender 3rd place. Shot Put: Girls-Sarita 1st, Mousami 2nd and Kamalpreet 3rd rank. Boys-Sidharth 1st, Gajender 2nd and Tripuresh 3rd. Discus : Girls- Sarita 1st. Boys-Surinder 1st. Shuttle Relay:Nishant 1st, Ajay 2nd and Akmir Kaur 3rd place. Skipping Race : Girls-Renu 1st. Three Legged Race: Arvind and Naveen 1st. Sack Race :Akash 1st.
Football championship Jasdeep Kaur of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45 will lead the UT junior girls football team for the Ist Junior National Football Championship to be held in Goa from September 12 to 28. Members of the team include Manmeet, Sweta, Anushree, Nidhi, Deepika, Richa, Haranchal and Simran (St Stephen’s); Amandeep, Rajni ( GCG-11), Suman, Pinki and Ganga (GHS-11); Rupinder( GTBS-15), Nitu Chaudhary, Punit and Barkha (all GMGSS-23).
Selection trials The Panchkula District Cricket Association will hold the selection trials tomorrow at 2.30 pm at Sutlej Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula, to select the under — 14 team. According to Mr Sandeep Moudgil, secretary of the PDCA, the team will take part in the match between Panchkula and Chandigarh to be played on September 7 at Satluj Public School. |
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Another tennis
sensation Chandigarh, September 5 He plays a neat game and just needs to polish his strokes. His temperament for the game is excellent’, commented a senior tennis player while watching Tushar playing in one of the AITA open tournaments at Chandigarh. After Sunil Kumar and Amanjot Singh of Chandigarh both of whom had already made a name in the national circuit Tushar was now all set to make city proud in the of tennis world. Tushar said that on September 17, he would be taking part in the ITF Junior Tennis Meet at Chennai and then in the second leg of the same tournament at Mumbai. About his chances in these meets, Tushar said his basic strategy would remain to play at his optimum level and collect points so as to improve his ranking. “Tushar will be 15 this October,” said his school Principal, Ms P. Cheema. Tushar plays regularly at the Tennis Stadium, Sector10, which is managed by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association. He was happy that Kawaljit Singh, a renowned coach, has also rejoined the CLTA. He said world class facilities were made available by the CLTA. He said last year was very lucky for him as he was able to capture the under-14 titles in various AITA meets. The Asia Cup Junior Tennis Meet in Islamabad was the first international circuit meet where he bagged both singles and doubles titles, thus creating waves in the city. He won another International tournament held in Vietnam the same year. Tushar, who is very strong at forehand strokes, said he had set his eyes on the under-18 national. He was constantly motivated by his parents. He follows a tough schedule in his daily practice and next week he will again be in focus when the AITA North Zone Tournament begins in Chandigarh at the tennis stadium in Sector 10. “The star in Tushar has already emerged and he will remain in the limelight in the times to come,” said one of the coaches. |
CHB likely to meet deadline on
sheds Chandigarh, September 5 The construction of these sheds have been handed over by Administration to the CHB following a direction by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to the Administration that auto mechanics and dealers of Sectors 27, 28 and 21 should be shifted by October 10. The High Court had warned that contempt of court proceedings would be initiated against the Administration if it failed to meet the October 10 deadline for shifting the auto markets, sources told Chandigarh Tribune here today. The Administration then sent an SOS to the board for the construction of these sheds so as to avoid contempt of court proceedings. The board took the job on a priority basis and started the construction around August 20. Originally, 365 sheds were to be constructed in different sectors. However, following a direction by the High Court that status quo be maintained, the work on the construction on the 60 scooter sheds near St Kabir School in Sector 26 had been suspended temporarily. Earlier, the Estate Office had offered 431 built-up sites to the auto mechanics in Sectors 48 and West of 38. While the sites were limited, the number of applicants outnumbered the sites. Different auto associations had alleged irregularities in the allotment of the built-up sites in Sector 48 and the West of 38, following which the Estate Office had to conduct another draw of lots last month. Giving details, sources informed that while 50 car sheds would be built in Sector 48, 45 car sheds would be constructed in Sector 28. Similarly, the board would build 60 scooter sheds each in Sectors 43 and 52. As many as 90 scooters sheds would be built in Sector 48. The roofs of the sheds would be of fibre glass. This had been done to save time so that the deadline could be met. The exact prices of the sheds were being worked out, the sources added. Meanwhile, the CHB decided to give a few more days to the applicants of its scheme in Sector 51 here for the submission of correct proofs of residence.The board proposed to hold a draw of lots for the scheme in the third week of September. |
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Bhabat now in municipal limits Bhabat (Zirakpur), September 5 The Punjab Governor issued the notification under Section 5 (1) of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, (as amended by Act No II of 1994). Welcoming the notification, Mr Hardyal Singh Saini, a resident of the village, said the long-pending demand of the villagers had been met. Mr Balbir Singh, press secretary of the Ghar Bachao Committee, Naya Gaon, while welcoming the notification demanded the Notified Area Committee status to Naya Gaon and surrounding villages. |
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