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Unregulated X-ray units invite experts’ ire
Chandigarh, January 9 “The problem is that the X-ray units are commercialised in the country and there is no regulation of the ownership of machines. Anyone who can afford to buy an X-ray machine, worth a few lakhs of rupees, can install it and start an X-ray unit,” said Dr Arun Chougule, Associate Professor at SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, while talking to The Tribune on the sidelines of the National Conference on Radiology at the GMCH, Sector 32, today. In a survey conducted by him at 193 X-ray installations in Rajasthan, 80 per cent of the units did not have the specified floor area of 80 sq feet with a 9 inch thick wall separating the area from the remaining space. A similar number of units did not have the basic requirement of a qualified doctor. A trained radiologist, the primary requirement of any radio-diagnosis centre, was employed by only 33 per cent of the centres surveyed. “Throughout the country, the findings have been similar as the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is only able to monitor the government set-ups, leaving out the private ones,” said Dr Chougule. Dr R.K. Munjal from the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, stressing upon the point raised by Dr Chougule said there were around 75,000 X-ray machines in the country but qualified manpower to operate these machines was the biggest problem. “The problem is both on account of lack of training centres for radiologists and unwillingness of the owners to employ qualified people,” said Dr Munjal. “The Supreme Court had directed the state governments to take steps in this regard after a public interest litigation was filed in the court a few years ago. We expect that a final decision would be taken soon,” added Dr
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IMA Chandigarh unit
chief honoured
Chandigarh, January 9 While giving the award to Dr Neeraj, the secretary general of the IMA headquarters, Dr Vinay Aggarwal, praised the work done by the Chandigarh unit. With 75 per cent of the Indian population living in the villages, Dr Aggarwal asked the doctors to work and implement the ambitious “Aao Gaon Chalen,” programme of the IMA. The Chandigarh unit, meanwhile, has contributed Rs 51,901 for the tsunami victims. |
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Meeting of orthopaedic
surgeons concludes
Chandigarh, January 9 The Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, PGI, Prof O.N. Nagi, conducted a lecture on principles of managing neck femur failures. Dr M.S. Dhillion spoke on the union problems in foot injuries, Dr V. Parikh addressed the gathering on managing failed articular osteosynthesis and Dr N. Sharma spoke on the principles of managing shoulder, elbow failures. A symposium on the acetabulum fractures was also organised after the lectures. |
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Sanjay Football Academy, DAV School win pool matches
Chandigarh, January 9 Sanjay Football Academy, playing their second group B match, today won by 2-0 but failed to impress against Jesus Saviour School of Sirhind. Sanjay Academy team was held to a 1-1 draw by Mehar Football Academy and split points. Today, they could have won still by a bigger margin had they capitalised on the chances that came their way. On the other hand Jesus Saviour School of Sirhind played a spirited game and gave improved performance. They initiated a number of goal-bearing moves but their strikers lacked finishing touches which denied them a goal. Sanjay Academy launched their attack in the fourth minute and Jagdish converted a penalty kick with a smart action. The spot kick award was given to Sanjay Academy when a Jesus Saviour School, Sirhind defender handled the ball inside the prescribed area in a goalmouth melee. The second goal for Sanjay Academy was scored by Ajay Kumar in the 34th minute. Vikramjit Singh of Sirhind school was declared the man of the match. Tomorrow Mehar Football Academy will meet Jesus Saviour School, Sirhind in their crucial outing. Mehar Academy need victory by more than three goals to qualify for the final at the expense of Sanjay Football Academy. Earlier, in a group A match, DAV School of Kurali defeated DAV Football Club by 2-0. DAV Football Club made their exit after suffering their second successive defeat in a three-team round-robin league. It was first victory for DAV Senior Secondary School, Kurali and tomorrow they will cross swords with favourites Chandigarh Football Academy to decide the group leaders. Chandigarh Football Academy had won by 5-2 against DAV Football Club. DAV Senior Secondary School, Kurali, today owed their triumph to striker Gurpreet Singh (who scored a brace. Both goals were scored in the second half. Gurpreet booted his first goal in the 48th minute and second in the 60th minute. A five-member selection committee voted Gurpreet Singh of Kurali as the man of the match. Tomorrow’s fixtures: Chandigarh Football Academy vs DAV School, Kurali (1 p.m.) and Mehar Football Academy vs Jesus Saviour School, Sirhind (3 p.m.) |
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Ajit wins cycling
championship
Chandigarh, January 9 Gaurav Sagar of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, clocked 40:52.28 seconds to claim first position in the 25 km time trial for boys. The second position went to Manmohan Singh of DAV College, Sector 10 as he covered the distance in 43 minutes 01.48 seconds. Abhinav Kaushal, also of DAV College, got bronze in 57:13.88 seconds. In sub-junior section Amit Dhingra sprinted to win the 5 km Mass Start Race pushing back Akshat Narang and Amit Dhingra to second and third places. More than 40 students took part in the cycling championship. The following are the final results: Three lap criterium cycle race for men: First — Ajay Trehan (CCC), 15 points, second — Gaurav Sagar ( DAVSSS-8 ) 8 points; third — Ajit Singh (CCC) 7 points. Five km mass start girls under 14 years: First — Ritika Khurana (St Annes-32) , second — Amol Kaur (Scared Heart-26) third — Ruchika (Manav Mangal-21). Five km mass start girls under 18 years: First—Ritika ( St Annes-32), second — Amol Kaur (Scared Heart-26); third —Ruchika (Manav Mangal-21). 25 km time trial: First — Gaurav Sagar (DAVSSS-8); second — Manmohan Singh (DAVC-10), third —Abhinav Kaushal (DAVC-10). 5 km Mass start boys under 16 years: First —Gursharndeep Singh (AKSS-41) ; second — Akshat Narang (St. Annes-32 ); third — Amit Dhingra (GSSS-35). |
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Parvesh declared Classic Mr Ropar
Mohali, January 9 According to a press note issued by General Secretary of the Association
G.S. Niamian, winners of the competitions were given prizes which included colour televisions, DVD players and VCD players. Chief guest on the occasion was Harsukhinder Singh Bubby Badal, of the Shiromani Akali Dal. The programme was presided over by Mr Mohan Lal Sharma, SDM Mohali while Mr P.S. Gill, SDM Mukerian, was the guest of honour. The judges included Mr Sunil Walia, President, Chandigarh Amateur Bodybuilding Association and Mr Anand Sarup Walia. President of the Ropar amateur bodybuilding
association. Those who won competitions in various weight categories include Rakesh Kumar, Vijay Kumar,
Muneesh, Mohammad Mustafa, Mohit, Parneet Harsh, Yadwinder Singh, Sunil Chauhan, Vishal, Sandeep, Ranjit Singh, Roop Kumar, Raj Kumar, Anurag Pandey, Vijay Kumar, Gurkirpal Singh, Dilbag, Balwant Bains, Parvesh Kumar, Bihari Lal, Sushil Kumar, Daljit, Anirudh Sharma and Raman. |
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Women hockey trials today
Chandigarh, January 9 The team will take part in the Regional Hockey Championship for senior women to be held in Patiala from January 14 to 18. |
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Football tournament concludes
Chandigarh, January 9 |
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230 take part in golf tournament
Chandigarh, January 9 |
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