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Ego clash hits research work at PGI Chandigarh, May 14 The issue was taken up at the institute body (IB) meeting of the PGI, which was chaired by Union Health Minister, Sushma Swaraj in Delhi on May 12. Despite Dr Dash, head of Endocrinology Department and the seniormost doctor at the PGI being appointed Chairman of SAC almost two years ago, not even a single meeting has been held. “It not just on the issue of Dean that Dr Dash has got a raw deal from the authorities but as far as being the SAC Chairman is concerned, his appointment is being ignored as the PGI administration has not convened a single meeting,” pointed out a senior doctor. Turning down the latest request of Prof S.K. Sharma, the Under Secretary in the Health Ministry, Mr S.K. Mishra, wrote that Dr Dash would continue as SAC Chairman till the expiry of the term of the committee. The letter dated April 29, also said the decision to convene a meeting might be left to the Director. “In letters written to the earlier Health Ministers, Dr C.P. Thakur and Mr Shatrughan Sinha, the Director had requested for a review of the committee, expressing his reluctance to be a Member Secretary of a committee which was headed by a doctor,” a senior official said. “Even though the Staff Council has already granted approval for starting of B.Sc medical technology (anaesthesia) course at the PGI, the matter has been delayed as SAC, which is the final authority, is yet to hold a meeting,” said an official. In reply to earlier requests made by the PGI for the review of SAC, the ministry had pointed out that since Dr Venugopal at AIIMS and Dr Dash, at the PGI had joined the institutes earlier than the incumbent Directors, there should not be any ego problem. In further communications from the ministry, it had been pointed out that a change of minister did not mean that continuity should not be maintained and as such Dr Dash would continue to remain SAC Chairman. “Even the latest orders of the ministry that Dr Dash would continue to be Chairman has failed to make the PGI authorities hold a meeting, even if in the process the academic and research work suffers,” a senior doctor felt. Dr Dash has only four months of service left.  |
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Oncology OPD opened in PGI Chandigarh, May 14 Prior to this the OPD facility, the department had been running from two small rooms due to paucity of space. The Head of the Department, Dr S.C. Sharma, said the facility could not be shifted to the new OPD block as this would have been inconvenient for the patients. The old Psychiatry OPD was renovated by the Engineering Department to house the Radiotherapy OPD.
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rare surgery Chandigarh May, 14 The Endoscopic-Assisted Trans-sphenoidal surgery (TSS-EA) was performed on a 47-year-old patient, Mr Kailash Chand from Ludhiana, at Fortis Hospital here. Earlier, patients had to go to Mumbai as the facility was not available in the region, said Dr Bansal, while addressing mediapersons. While Dr Bansal is a neuro and spine surgeon, Dr Abrol is an endoscopic surgery specialist. Highlighting the advantages of this surgery, Dr Abrol said it reduced the hospital stay and provided better visibility with less complications. The doctors said though no study had been undertaken to assess the incidence of brain tumours but symptoms like numbness, hormonal imbalance and problem in central portion of the head should be got examined. |
India’s hope at Athens Olympics
Last week, this Mumbai-based shooter, employed with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), astonished the world shooting community by clinching the gold medal in the air rifle 10 metre event in the World Cup-2003 held at Georgia, USA. Close on the heels of Anjali’s stupendous performance, local shooters and coaches feel proud to talk about the revitalised face of Indian shooting. When contacted today, they talked of Anjali’s success saying she was India’s best bet for a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics — a dream India has been living for long. Col Jagir Singh Dhillon, himself an international shooter, was elated with the present form of Anjali. He said, “Shooting is one sport where India had been doing well for quite some time. But Anjali reinforces our hope in the future”. She shot 502.2 points to win a gold medal in the World Cup shooting event at Fort Benning, Georgia. She managed 399 out of 400 score, which was one of the best scores for any shooter, even while Lioubiv Galkina of Russia, an Atlanta-2002 World Cup winner, claimed a silver with 397 out of 400. Although in the final shoot out, a Russian girl overpowered Anjali, still she could not surpass her final score. When asked if Anjali could repeat her feat at the Athens Olympics, Col Dhillon evinced great hope in her, saying, “She is mentally strong. If she manages to keep her strength intact, then India will get a big leap, with the winning medal coming from her.” Sukhmanpreet Sidhu, another star shooter of Punjab, who practises at SAS Nagar in his own 10-metre shooting range, was jubilant with the stupendous achievement of Anjali. Sidhu, who has recently returned from Germany after attending a short duration camp, said, in that country also, top-level shooters were of the firm view that today Anjali was a great force in the world of air rifle shooting. Sabeeha Dhillon, a 19-year-old international shooter from Chandigarh, seemed smitten with Anjali, whom she considers her role model. “Anjali didi has done a commendable job for the country. Every shooter is proud of her. She is an inspiration, not just for me but for all my friends. Today, Indian women shooters have proved their worth in many international tournaments. I wish to seek guidance form Anjali for all my future tournaments.” When asked which force is guiding Anjali towards fabulous performance, Sabeeha referred to the world-renowned air rifle coach Lazslo of Hungary. “Targeted training has been the turning point of her performance. The gold has come because she was prepared to wrest it with the best techniques possible. It’s great to know that Deepali Deshpande and Suma Shirur, the other two Indian women shooters, bagged the fifth and the 10th place, respectively, at this meet. |
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Nikhil bowls deadly spell Chandigarh, May 14 Finally, Minor District XI were all out for 221 runs, which were 57 runs short from the first innings total of Mohali-XI. Harman was another bowler for Mohali-XI who helped in disposing off Minor District XI batsmen. He bagged two wickets for 31 runs. Varun Sharma and Gurmukh scored 54 and 43 runs, respectively. Paramvir remained unbeaten with 23 runs. Volleyball meet A two-day Volleyball tournament will be held on May 17 and 18 in Butrela village, Sector 41, which is being organised by the Youth Sports Club. This was stated by Mr Mohan Nagreta, technical adviser to the club. He said all the prominent teams from various clubs and schools would take part in this meet. Skating championship Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, will organise Second Bhavan Hawk Roller skating championship on May 16 and 17 on the school premises. The meet will be organised in both boys and girls sections in the various age groups. These are, under-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14 and above-14 year categories. Rink I and rink II races will also be organised along with roller hockey events. |
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City to host national rally Chandigarh, May 14 Motosports Club of Chikmagaloor (MSCC) will conduct the first of the nine legs from May 23 to 25. The nine rounds also include final round of FIA Asia Pacific Championship, 'The MRF India Rally', for which the venue will be decided later. The second leg will be held at Nasik from June 6 to 8 while the third leg will be at Kochi (Kerala) from August 22 to 24. The Motorsports One will conduct the fourth leg at Chandigarh from September 19 to 21. The fifth round will be at Bangalore from November 14 to 16 while the MRF India rally will be held from December 5 to 7. Goa will host the seventh leg from December 12 to 14 and Coimbatore will conduct the eighth leg from December 26 to 28. The venue and dates for the ninth leg are yet to be decided. National champions Naren Kumar and co-driver D Ramkumar of Team MRF will begin their title defence on May 23 when the first leg is flagged off in Mumbai. |
92 cops shifted Chandigarh, May 14 This is first ever inter-unit transfers in the city police. Earlier, transfers within unit were being done, said a senior police official. The decision of inter-unit transfers was taken after the top brass prepared a list of the well-connected cops who had been enjoying “plum” postings in the police stations, traffic wing and other sought after units of the city police. The policemen who had completed three years of service in a unit were being transferred. The total number of NGO’s to be transferred were around 150. Sources said the transfers had been done after a month-long exercise of preparing the list of the policemen who had overstayed at one place for more than three years. There were cases in the CID and the Security wing where policemen had been holding on the same post for the past 13 years. Earlier, the SSP (City) and the SP (Security and Traffic) were directed by the IGP to reshuffle the lower ranks within the units under their control. The entire exercise was aimed at giving fair chance to those have not worked in the police stations and to discourage vested interests from being active among the uniformed force, said a senior police official. The transfers were being carried out under the Section 14.16(3) of the Punjab Police Rules. The official described the transfers as rotation on administrative grounds. |
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Sale of unchlorinated water banned Chandigarh, May 14 Cut fruit and other eatables for sale will have to be covered with a wire gauze or glass. Officers have been authorised to inspect markets, buildings, shops or places used for manufacture, sale or distribution of such items. The officers include Additional Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, Secretary, Medical Officer of Health, Superintendent of slaughter house-cum-meat inspector, Health Supervisors, Superintendent Vaccination, Chief Sanitary Inspectors, Sanitary Inspectors, Meat Supervisors working in the municipal corporation, Judicial Magistrates, Executive Magistrates, Principal Medical Officer, Assistant Director (Malaria), Anti-Malaria Officer,
Entomologist-cum-Parasitologist, Medical Officers, PCMS, HCMS Class I and II, Food Inspectors and Sanitary Inspectors . |
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Dogra takes over as ADRM Chandigarh, May 14 He took over as the ADRM last week. Ambala is an important profit making division for the Railways and a posting here is considered to be prestigious. |
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