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Patients examined at state-sponsored camp SAS Nagar, November 22 According to the reports given by a teams of doctors manning the camp from the Civil Hospital Kharar and the Civil Hospital, SAS Nagar, 1000 persons were examined during the day-long camp. ‘‘There were at least 10,000 persons there and so many had to go back as only a 1000 could be managed within a day’’, said Dr B.S. Brar, SMO in charge. As many as 50 handicapped persons were issued handicapped certificates on the spot. All officials involved in the process of issuing of such a certificate were present at the camp which included the SDM, SAS Nagar. The camp which had been organised with the efforts of the MLA Kharar, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, was attended by a large number of senior officials from Kharar and SAS Nagar to cater to the health-related problems of the people. The MLA was also present at the camp to personally hear the problems of the people. As many as 4000 school children were also examined for dental problems at the camp by the team of doctors from the Civil Hospital, SAS Nagar. Medical specialist of almost all branches of medicine were available at the camp for the patients. As many as 35 women were given cheques of Rs 500 each as part of the family planning programme at the camp. Many of those examined were also given medicines, free of cost, by the medical officers. Social service organisations led by a former SAS Nagar MC president, Mr H.S Billa, provided packed food for the doctors and the staff on duty. The villagers also arranged a free langar for all those who had come from nearby villages for the medical camp. The second camp in the series will be organised in three weeks by the Department of Health and Family Welfare.  |
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Digital X-ray machine at PGI Chandigarh, November 22 According to Prof Sudha Suri, head of the department, the machine which was inaugurated by Union Health Secretary, Mr S.K. Naik, today will provide instantaneous X-ray picture on the monitor within a few seconds of exposure. She added that the digital radiographs provide excellent quality sharp images which can be post processed and viewed to see different areas of the body in a single exposure. She added that the most important benefit of this machine would be the elimination of the need for repeating radiographs and the facility of getting multiple copies without re-exposure. Another important benefit by installing this machine would be the augmentation of the services at the department, which undertakes X-ray, CT scans, MRI, angiograms and ultrasound of over 500 patients daily. |
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National Pharmacy Week ends Chandigarh, November 22 Dr Pramil Tiwari, associate professor at the NIPER, delivered the theme talk, highlighting the role of the pharmacist in patient care. Prof Subash Verma, Head of Department of Internal Medicine, PGI, highlighted the importance of the physician-pharmacist partnership in efficient disease management. Dr Amarjit Singh, president of the IPA(Punjab), also addressed the gathering. Prof T.R. Bhardwaj, chairman of the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, welcomed the guests, while Prof S.K.Kulkarni proposed the vote of thanks. |
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S.K. Naik’s advice
to dermatologists Chandigarh, November 22 Mr Naik, while inaugurating the 5th Biennial Conference of Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India, expressed concern over the adverse effect of cosmetic surgery, which more and more people were seeking. “Before undertaking any kind of cosmetic surgery, the patient must be informed about its success rate and side effects, as the patient is protected by consumer protection law,” he warned. Mr Naik said if the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India, kept a watch by sending complaints of those indulging in unethical practices, it would enable Health Ministry to take action against them. While stressing the need for having proper equipment, infrastructure and faculty in dermatology, at all medical colleges, he felt that the courses in dermatological surgery should be there at all
institutes. He added that if these facilities were lacking, students should be sent to other medical colleges for training. “I strongly feel that dermatologists can play a major role in early detection and diagnosis of skin related diseases like leprosy, on which the government was spending huge amount of money,” he said. The Director, PGi, Prof S.K. Sharma, also addressed the delegates, who have come from all over India, Australia, Bahrain, Spain, UAE, Malaysia and Germany. Over 450 delegates will be attending the conference which will focus on the latest advancements in the field of cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. |
DAVC-10 win judo championship Chandigarh, November 22 Selection trials The Chandigarh Hockey Association will hold the selection trials to select the UT men hockey team tomorrow (November 23) at 3.30 pm at Hockey Stadium, Sector 18. According to Mr Yash Vohra, secretary of the association, trials are being held to finalise the list of probables for the forthcoming 32nd National Games going to be held at Hyderabad from December 13 to 20. Vohra said a coaching camp of the selected probables will start soon. Later the final selection would be made. Fencing meet St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, and St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, bagged the fencing title in under-19 and under-17 sections of the UT Inter-School Fencing Championship played here today. Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, was runner-up in both the age groups. Various results are: under-17 — foil: GMSSS-33 b St Joseph’s-44 (2-0); epee: St Joseph’s-44 b GMSSS-33 (2-0); and Sabre: St Joseph’s-44 b Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 41(2-1). Under-19 — foil:St Stephen’s-45 b GMSSS-33 (2-0); epee: GMSSS-33 b St Stephen’s-45 (2-0); and sabre: St Stephen’s-45 b GMSSS-33 (2-0). GHS-41 win karate meet Government High School, Sector 41, won the UT Inter-School Karate Championship in under-14 section played here at St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44. St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, were declared runner-up. Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, won the overall championship in under 19 section while Government Model High School, Sector 36, were adjudged runner-up. Cricket tourney DAV College ‘B’ team trounced Khalsa College, Sector 26, by a huge margin of 193 runs to secure a berth in the last four of the ‘Kapil Dev’ Trophy league matches played here at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium. Brief scores: DAV ‘B’: 243 runs for eight in 45 overs (Amit Sharma 79 n.o., Mandeep Singh 33, Ankur Sharma 27, Ankit 2 for 25, Mukesh Goyal 2 for 32, Saravmitter 2 for 36, Manav Asopa 2 for 45); Khalsa College, Sector 26: 50 runs allout in 11.1 overs (Ravi Puri 14, Narinder 12, Harinder Dhaka 6 for 17, Mohd Akram 3 for 27). In the second tie, DAV College, Sector 10, defeated Government College, Sector 11, by seven wickets. Brief scores: GC-11:127 runs all out in 40.1 overs (Satwinder 29, Paritosh Dhobal 21, Rajesh 19, Amit Kumar 5 for 25, Ravinder Dhand 3 for 22); DAV- A: 131 runs for three in 14.3 overs (Mohan Thakur 43, AP Singh 30, Anurag Chopra 18 n.o. Anoop 18, Surjit Singh 3 for 50). YPS, St Stephen’s in final Yadavindra Public School, SAS Nagar, and St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, made it to the final of the ICSE Inter School Cricket tournament (Chandigarh region) played here today at St Stephen’s School, Sector 45. YPS beat Little Flower School by five wickets while St Stephens’ prevailed upon St Kabir School by 20 runs. In the match between YPS and Little Flower School, Sector 14, Panchkula, former won the toss and asked later to bat first. Little Flower boys scored 132 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the stipulated 25 overs. Anshul and Sukhmani of YPS bagged three and two wickets by giving 19 and 23 runs, respectively. In reply, YPS batsmen achieved the target in 22.3 overs. Varinder Pal and Amarpreet hammered unbeaten 45 and 30 runs, respectively. In the second tie held beween St Stephen’s and St Kabir School, former scored 188 runs in the stipulated 25 overs while in reply, St Kabir boys were all out for 168 runs. |
PUDA to shift
dumping site SAS Nagar, November 22 In a meeting held here today between the three parties, under the Chairmanship of the Chief Administrator PUDA, Mr D.P. Reddy, it was decided that a new site be located in SAS Nagar subdivision and the dumping of garbage be stopped at the current site as soon as possible by the MC authorities. The Air Force authorities had in a letter to the CA, PUDA, raised objection to the dumping of garbage at the site allocated to MC which was near the outer marking of the Air Force Station. The garbage according to the Air Force authorities was attracting birds and was a potential flight hazard. According to Mr Kulwant Singh, President, MC, who attended the meeting today, the Air Force authorities explained that the site was near their main flight funnel and it was dangerous for flights to operate there. “We have no option but to shift the site,” he said. While the CA, PUDA, was not available for comments the Additional Chief Administrator PUDA, Mr Yashvir Mahajan, said “a joint visit has been organised and a new site will be identified on November 27 and the process of acquisition of that site will be initiated.” Sources, however, state that this process is a long drawn one and it can take anything between three to six months before the land will finally be given to the council for use. ‘‘In the intervening period the MC shall continue to use the current site but once it moves away, we will ensure that the old garbage dump is covered with earth,” said Mr Kulwant Singh. Sources also state that the current site was on the last stages of being handed over to the council, and it was following a mutually agreed arrangement with the joint owners of the land in Sohana that the MC had started using it for dumping garbage. |
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Building-plan approval gets quicker, easier
Chandigarh, November 22 The UT Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (Retd), yesterday announced the setting up of a single-window system. The Estate Officer handles property cases of about 90,000 sites and building in Chandigarh. As per the Chandigarh Building Rules, all new buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings require prior sanction. Therefore, before any new construction activity is started the owner of the building or site has to apply to the Estate Office for approval of the building plan. The process can take a long time as about 50 applications for the approval of new or revised building plans are received every week. Suggestions were invited by the Administration from the public and architects in the city for improving the procedure for approval of building plans and for making the process quicker and more transparent. After consulting the Council of Architecture, Chandigarh chapter, the procedure for sanction of building plans has been amended and improved so as to simplify and expedite matters and also to ensure proper interaction between the applicant and the Plan Approval Committee (PAC). The Plan Approval Committee (Upper) will be headed by the Estate Officer (Deputy Commissioner) and the Plan Approval Committee (Lower) will be headed by the Assistant Estate Officer. Each committee will be competent to take a final decision regarding sanctioning of building plans during its meetings. In case the DC is not present, the Additional DC will step in. A preliminary meeting will be held between the applicant and a designated government architect within two weeks after the submission of the building plan, during notified office hours. During the meeting, all doubts and ambiguities will be discussed and removed. In case the defects in the submitted plan are of a minor nature, the same will be corrected during the meeting itself and the case will be put up before the Plan Approval Committee. In case of a plan requiring major revisions, it will be handed back to the applicant or his architect for making revisions and resubmitting the plan. After the receipt of the building plan, three activities will take place simultaneously. First, the accounts branch of the Estate Office will verify the title and outstanding dues. Secondly, the building branch of the Estate Office will inspect the site and submit a report. Thirdly, the designated architect in the Department of Architecture will hold a meeting with the applicant (or his/her architect). All this procedure will be completed within two weeks. Any deficiencies as regard the title, outstanding dues, existing structures at site and observations of the architect regarding submitted building plan will be conveyed in a consolidated manner to the applicant for rectification. If there are no such objections or there are minor technical objections which can be set right later (at the time when the building plan sanction is conveyed), the case will be put up before the Plan Approval Committee. The committee will meet once a week and will take on-the-spot decisions after hearing the applicant or his architect. The sanction or observations of the Plan Approval Committee will be followed up by the Chairperson every week. The SDO (Buildings) will report in the subsequent meetings of the committee as regards the follow-up decisions taken in previous meetings. This procedure is expected to bring about greater objectivity and transparency in the plan approval process. |
‘E-governance can help curb corruption’ Chandigarh, November 22 Inaugurating an international conference on ‘Building effective e-governance’, held in the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP), he said such a system would help in minimising queues at government offices. It would also help in minimising the influence of ‘inspector raj’, he added. Speaking about the achievements of the Punjab Government on the IT front, he said the Government of Punjab had approved a comprehensive information technology policy, which was now being implemented in the state. He said the objective of the policy was to create an enabling environment for establishing high quality infrastructure required for the development of IT industry in the state. Dr Morna Nance, OBE Councillor (Cultural Affairs) of British Council, India, in her presidential address said e-governance had been creating digital divide between the developing and developed countries. The need of the hour was to plug this divide, she said. Earlier, welcoming the chief guest and delegates, Ms Ravneet Kaur, Director-General, MGSIPAP, said the institute was working for the promotion of e-governance in state. Mr John Thornton, Director of e-governance, IdeA, UK, said it was an effective tool to modernise government as it placed the entire information at one place and hence promoted coordination instantly. Mr B.R. Bajaj, Principal Secretary, Department of IT, Punjab, said though the state had been left far behind other states, yet it was trying to catch up with them by making extra efforts. He claimed that the state government had already entered into an agreement with the BSNL to provide WAN to strengthen its services. Among others, Prof K.K.
Aggarwal, Vice-Chancellor, GGS Indraprastha University, Dr M.M. Moni, Deputy Director-General of
NIC, and Mr Alfredo Revilak from Washington University, USA, also participated in the discussions. |
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