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Swine Flu Threat
Effective vaccine against pathogens to be reality soon
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Checking Moisture
Adampur Airport issue to reach Centre
MC to allow CLU in non-scheme areas
Power Pangs
NBS demands ouster of foreign firms
Young World
PSEB unions hold meeting
PCNTEU organises demonstration
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Swine Flu
Threat
Jalandhar, September 29 Though the health authorities have largely been boastful of their success of preventing death from Swine Flu in positive patients, they have continuously been failing at the primary step of ‘prevention’. The Truama Centre, which has recently been constructed and formally opened exclusively for accidental cases, has been converted into an isolated ward for Swine The Central supply for oxygen, which is necessary for any accidental emergency case, is available only for three beds, which are now being used for full-blown patients of Swine Flu. On one hand, the hospital is running without any Trauma Centre, which always remains an essential part of any district-level hospital, on the other, no permanent isolated ward is required at the time of epidemic outbreak. As per information, hospital authorities are planning to convert the ENT ward into an isolated ward for Swine Flu or any other epidemic outbreak. But the ENT ward is already in a shambles as not even the basic facilities of sanitation and drinking water are available in it. A visit by a team of The Tribune to the ENT ward revealed that there were only 13 beds in the wards against its original capacity of 36 beds. Basic principles of partial floor sterilisation, disposal buckets of different colours, sterlised instruments and dressing material, clean bed sheets and fumigation of wards are some of the basic needs which don’t even seem to have given a thought about in this ‘Isolated Ward’ of the future. “We will construct one isolated ward along with the new Gynaecology ward. But that will naturally take time. Health related problems are continuously increasing, we can cater to patients only with the present infrastructure,” said Medical Superintendent Dr. Ashok Nayyar. No directions have been displayed for the patients of swine flu. There is no signboard indicating the location of the isolated ‘Swine Flu ward’. Though infection can spread through the medium of droplets only up to the distance of 3 feet, authorities don’t feel any need to screen suspected patients. Anyone with symptoms like mild fever, body aches and common cold can reach the visitor hall of the OPD where the usual distance between patients is approximately or mostly less than 3 feet. Although manpower at the entrance, comprising parking lot personnel, stretches a thick rope and forces visitors to stop and pay bucks, no one from the hospital staff even bothers to mete out tips to prevent the occurrence of Swine Flu. Banners, charts, posters and wall writings, which should be a part of health education for the common masses, are missing on the premises of the hospital. “The problem does not lie with infrastructure itself but the ability to make optimal use of it. Factors like sterilisation, clean water and sanitation don’t need any additional infrastructure but disciplined and dedicated staff and authorities,” said an employee posted in the hospital, on the condition of anonymity.
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Effective vaccine against pathogens to be reality soon
Jalandhar, September 29 In an exclusive interview with The Tribune, Dr Yung-Fu Chang, professor at the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University, New York, who is a researcher in the field of molecular biology and immunology of infectious diseases and comparative study of genes, said, “In our traditional methods of vaccination, we usually inject killed or attenuated form of infection causing organism into the subject’s body. If they become active, these forms sometimes itself become source of infection.” “But through the techniques used in molecular biology, we first find only infection causing gene in the organism and after removing those genes from chromosomes of particular organism we inject them into normal individuals in the form of vaccine,” added Dr Chang, who had presented at least 135 papers at international and national levels. The researcher, who dedicated his visit to 102nd birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, said, “In other technique we extract potent antigens from infection causing bacteria and inject these antigens into animal’s body. This eventually causes generation of antibodies in animal’s body and prevents infection.” Important to note that causative agent of paratubercuosis also causes disease in Humans named Crohn’s disease, characterized by non-absorption, which causes number of deaths in Humans. Same is in the case of Salmonella which causes food Poisoning in humans.
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Checking Moisture
This was stated in an order issued here on Tuesday by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Raj Kamal Chaudhary to check the arrival of wet paddy at procurement centres. Chaudhary directed the Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to ensure strict implementation of the banning order for harvester combines in their respective areas. No paddy beyond 17 percent moisture would be procured at the procurement centres, he added. Soon after holding a meeting to take stock of the arrangements of paddy procurement here on Tuesday, the DC said procurement of as much as 5.45 lakh ton paddy was expected in the Kapurthala district during the current season. Chaudhary said as many as 43 centres were set up in different parts of the district for procuring paddy. It is worth mentioning here that only 4.95 ton paddy could be procured during the last season as the crop had been damaged in several areas of the district due to floods. Now the arrival of 5.45 ton paddy, in the procurement centres of the district, was expected as no natural calamity had occurred during this season, he added. Chaudhary directed the concerned officials of different agencies to ensure immediate procurement of paddy which arrived at the centres and fulfill all the specifications set by the government. The DC further said the payment of the procured paddy would be made to the farmers within 48 hours by the procurement agencies as per the directions of the state government. Chaudhary said the paddy procurement had been started in the district from September 28. On the first day of procurement, 230 quintal paddy was procured by government agencies at the Kapurthala and Hamira procurement centres, he added.
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DM specifies areas for sale of crackers
Jalandhar, September 29 As per orders, crackers could only be stored and sold in Burlton Park, 120-Foot Road, Partap Bagh, Dasehra Ground in Model Town, Dasehra Ground in Basti Sheikh, Defence Colony Park, Mohalla Sant Nagar, Corporation Quarters, Industrial Area opposite Division No 1 police station, Adarsh Nagar Park, Main Market, Labh Singh Nagar, canal near Kapurthala Road, opposite to Krishna Engineers at Ladowali Road and Nehru Garden Park. |
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Adampur Airport issue to reach Centre Jalandhar, September 29 Claiming an airport in Jalandhar his dream project, the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Kaypee said he had prepared a comprehensive plan to take up with the Civil Aviation and Defence Ministries. Talking to The Tribune, Kaypee claimed that the airport could be set up at Adampur Air Force Station on the pattern of the airports at Pathankot in Gurdaspur district and Amritsar. “If parts of Air Force Stations in Pathankot and Amritsar could be used for civil flights, why cannot Adampur Air Force Station?” he questioned. He alleged that the ruling SAD-BJP government shifted the proposed airport at Adampur to Amritsar. Setting up of an airport at Amritsar was of no use to the Doaba region. An airport in Jalandhar would be of great use not only to the NRIs of Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar, Ludhiana and neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir but also the industry in the region. The MP criticised the Punjab government for handing over the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Jalandhar, to a private firm after spending huge public money on it. Moreover, the government had released Rs 30 crore to the private firm for providing medical assistance to patients belonging to economic weaker section visiting the institute for treatment. Surprisingly, the money had been sanctioned much before of the functioning of the institute, he said. To implement NREGA more efficiently, the Union Government would shortly moot a plan under which an MP would be in charge of the scheme in his constituency. A delegation of industrialists would shortly be meeting Union Industrial and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh to discuses their problems. |
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MC to allow CLU in non-scheme areas
Jalandhar, September 29 The matter was finalised at a meeting of the Local Bodies Department chaired by its minister Manoranjan Kalia in Chandigarh last month and will now be taken up in the MC House meeting being planned in the first week of October. While many believe that the move will promote urban chaos as the CLU would be declared at the whims and fancies of bureaucrats and politicians, the officials think otherwise. MC Commissioner Vinay Bublani tells that the idea was to bring the non-scheme area under the scanner of the corporation. “We will get the right to plan such areas in a better way. We will seek public view on the CLU before clearing it. We will also be able to identify the roads and residential areas that need to be restricted for any commercial use,” he said. Mayor Rakesh Rathour said since the builders would have to take permission for change of land use even in non-scheme areas, this would help the MC officials monitor development in such areas. “An amendment to the bylaws will help us get the right to say no. As of now, we are helpless and cannot legally challenge any misuse. We will certainly not allow any change that goes against the public interest or leads to more chaos. The whole idea is to move a step closer to promoting planned development, especially in the outer areas of the city,” he opined. Town planning officials revealed that only 10 per cent of total city area came under the scheme area. “As much as 25 to 30 per cent area is agricultural land or open space. The remaining major chunk falls under non-scheme area where unplanned growth is creating nuisance for the residents,” a senior official said.
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Power Pangs
With several issues on the boil, power crisis has emerged as the major issue. The common man has every right to enjoy the basic amenities with which he or she can lead a comfortable life. But the problem of power cuts is a gigantic which is responsible for all the discomfiture and inconvenience. Even after 62 years of Independence, we could not get rid of this power crisis. It is impossible to imagine an easy life without electricity. Schools, colleges, hospitals, banks, corporate sectors, industry, agriculture, etc. all are facing a big problem due to the long power cuts. Generator sets are used regularly and they add to the noise and air pollution. Besides, the generator sets consume an enormous quantity of diesel everyday. Tall claims by the government of no power cuts during night have proved a big humbug. People still face lightless days and nights. Irregular and insufficient power supply has played havoc with the industrial and agricultural sectors. Unscheduled power cuts (in addition to the scheduled ones) are adding to the woes of domestic customers in urban areas. Summers were unbearable for the common man and the situation in the ongoing autumn is also no better. If curative measures are not taken, this state of affairs is surely going to be worsened in the days to come. It is the duty of the government to give this basic facility to all citizens without discrimination. A hike in the tariff is no solution. Inflation has already broken the backbone of the common man. Those who have been facilitated with free electricity make misuse of it. These people make excessive use of electricity by cooking food on heaters. Such type of wastage adds to the power crisis. Power theft is another menace. Some people devise new methods to pilfer electricity by whatever means. All the ministers, legislators and high officials reside in VIP zones and they are provided 24-hour power supply. So they cannot realise the problem of a common man. Had there been equal power cuts in such areas only then they will know where the shoe pinches. The time has come for the government to review its policy of providing free electricity to select classes. It is not wise to appease one section for votes at the cost of necessities of the major section of society. It is also the responsibility of everyone to combat this crisis. The government and the public both need to join hands in order to fight the problem, otherwise the day is not far when we will have to go back into the “black world”.
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NBS demands ouster of foreign firms
Jalandhar, September 29 Even the business of shopkeepers and hawkers is on the verge of collapse.” “These policies are grabbing every opportunity of employment from the Indian youth and are adding up to the chunk of unemployed youth,” he added.
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Young World
Jalandhar, September 29 Panel discussion
The post graduate department of journalism and mass communication of the Doaba College, Jalandhar, orgnised a panel discussion on ‘Jinnah and Partition of India’ with an idea to provide a clear view to the young generation on the issues regarding the Partition, Independence and the role of Jinnah. While addressing the gathering, Chander Mohan, Editor-in-Chief of the ‘Veer Partap’, said Jinnah was an opportunist and had love for power, that is why he demanded a separate state. “In those times, democratic ideals were prevalent in the Indian masses and Jinnah was not the unanimous choice of the people. In today’s scenario, if we dream of incorporating today’s Pakistan and Bangladesh into India then we would see fundamentalism looming large in the streets of country,” he added. Satnam Manak, Associate Editor of Rozana Ajit said, “Britishers were only responsible for the Partition of India. Lord Linlithgow and Lord Wavel had already decided in 1946 as to which area was to be given to Pakistan and which to India. Under this strategy, they gave the ports of Karachi to Pakistan.” Dr Amarjeet Singh from Kurukshetra University was of the opinion that Jinnah alone can’t be made responsible for the Partition of India. There were certain lacunae and drawbacks in the secular policies of the Congress which were unable to win the heart of the Muslim section of the society. That is what led to the Partition of the country. Dr Naresh Kumar Dhiman, Principal, Shaheed Raza; News Editor of Dainik Jagran, Prof. Sukhwinder Singh and Dr. Ranbir Malik; Head of Department were the other dignitaries present on
the occasion. Sports Day
The annual sports day of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Suranussi, was organised last week. Major Yash Chibber, 223 ABOD, and his wife Pooja Chibber presided over the function. Tiny tots presented a welcome song. G.S. Sethi, Principal, addressed the students while Amarjit Kumar coordinated for the event. The students participated in events like bursting of balloons, sack race, 100 m race, long jump and shot put. Cross
Country
The annual Punjab Technical University Inter-College Cross Country Championship concluded at the DAVIET campus. Teams from various colleges, affiliated to PTU, participated in the event. Prof. (Dr.) Ajmer Singh (olympian), Arjuna awardee and former director sports, Panjab University Chandigarh, was the chief guest on the occasion. Eighteen teams participated in the boys’ category and eight teams represented their colleges in the girls’ category. DAVIET, Jalandhar, bagged the championship trophy in the boys’ category and Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, were runners-up. In the girls’ category, GNDEC, Ludhiana, bagged the winners’ trophy while the DAVIET team stood second. Cricket tourney
The MGN Educational Trust is going to organise the 10th Bhai Gobind Singh Pasricha All India Interschool Cricket Tournament in the memory of their eminent founders. Sixteen Teams from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and UP will participate in the tournament. Volleyball tourney
The team of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya won the under-19 District School Volleyball Championship. New labs
The inauguration ceremony of biotechnology and cosmetology laboratories was held at the Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara last week. President of the college managing committee I.K. Sardana attended the function along with other members Lal Chand Singla, Harivansh Mehta and Principal Kusum Verma. World Tourism Day
The Lovely Professional University organised World Tourism Day at its campus to raise awareness on the role of tourism and to demonstrate its effects on social, cultural, political and economic values across nations. The programme was organised by the students of the Lovely School of Hospitality and MBA (tourism and hospitality). A host of programmes were presented by students which highlighted various themes of tourism. In the rangoli competition, designs pertaining to Indian monuments of tourist relevance were depicted artistically. In the dance competition, dances of various genres were displayed upholding the concept of integration of cultures through tourism-driven activities. A quiz competition was conducted, wherein the students were adjudged on the basis of their knowledge of various countries and important places of tourist interest. A skit was enacted showing how a cordial dealing with a tourist could make a tourist destination popular and how ill-behaviour with tourists affected the tourism potential negatively. The main attraction of the day was the art work done on vegetables by the students of the Department of Hotel Management, through which beautiful designs were carved out of vegetables on themes associated with tourism. Parminder Singh won the prize for the rangoli contest, Nisha for cake decoration, team of bachelor of hotel management and catering technology for quiz
and Mandeep Singh for food carving. Inter-DIPS activities
The week long inter-DIPS (Dhilwaan International Public School) activities culminated on 26th September at DIPS, Jalandhar, amidst great enthusiasm. The school hosted Dance Competitions and Science and Mathematics exhibitions. As many as twenty schools, under the banner of DIPS Chain institutions, participated wholeheartedly in the spirit of fun, frolic and fusion. The Chief Guest for the day was SC Das DGM (Oriental Bank Of Commerce). The other important dignitaries were Chairman of DIPS Institutions Gurbachan Singh MD, Tarwinder Singh Vice Chairperson, Monica Mandotra Director and Preetinder Kaur CEO. The main attraction was the eight-minute ‘LAZER show’ which captivated everyone’s attention. Visitors thronged to see this amazing and stupendous presentation par excellence. The winners were felicitated with certificates and prizes. Principal Meenakshi Dogra gave vote of thanks to all guests and participants. Economic crises
The department of economics of the Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar organised a guest lecture on the topic “Global Economic Crisis and its Impact on India”. Dr RS Bawa; Professor, Punjab School of Economics, GND University, Amritsar was the resource person. He discussed the causes and impact of the current crises and future strategies with respect to the Indian economy. He explained the core issues like sub-prime lending, regulatory system and toxic assets. He also said the recent economic crisis was ignited by the failure of the American financial system. Topper
A student of the Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, bagged 1st position in Bachelor of Physiotherapy part I in the examination conducted by the Guru Nanak Dev University, by securing 714 marks out of 1,100. The IT forum is organising on the spot poster making competition at 10 am and a Badminton
competition at 11:30 am in the college auditorium on 30th September. Blood camp
The NSS Unit, Department of Laws, GNDU regional campus, Jalandhar, is going to prepare a Blood Group Directory. In this regard, a blood group testing camp is being organised on September 30. Dr Tejinder Kaur, Associate Dean Academic Affairs and Student Welfare, will inaugurate the camp. Felicitation-2009
Prem Chand Markanda SD College for Women, Jalandhar, organised a felicitation function on 26th September to honour the university toppers and merit holders. RK Jaiswar, SSP Jalandhar was the chief guest of the day. The chief guest gave away shields to 91 meritorious students. Principal Kiran Arora congratulated parents and students. In another programme, 2nd year students of post graduation organised a welcome party for fresh students. Principal Kiran Arora participated as chief guest. Shiksha Abhiyaan
As per the directions of State Project Director of Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan Authority-cum-Director General School Education, it has been made mandatory for every primary, middle, high and senior secondary institution to fill Data Capture Formats. Authority appealed that every governmental and private institution must submit these formats by October 10th. More information can be collected from the website www.ssajalandhar.co.cc. Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day was celebrated at Euro Kids, Rama Mandi, during which kids performed cultural programmes and different games of grandparents and kids were organised. Sahitya Academy
Punjab Hindi Sahitya Academy Jalandhar organised a felicitation ceremony to honour dignitaries of Hindi literature in the auditorium of Arya Model Senior Secondary School. Technical Education minister Chaudhary Swarna Ram was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr Kuldeep Agnihotri; Director Regional Centre of Himachal Pradesh University Dharamshala, Arvin Khanna, Editor-in-Chief of Uttam Hindu, Dr. Kamlesh Ahuja, former head of department of Hindi in HMV Jalandhar, were honoured with the Dr. Chandra Shekhar Samriti Award. While addressing the gathering Chaudhry Sawarna Ram said the Punjab government is making every effort for the development of Hindi and the area of influence of the Hindi language is expanding. He announced to donate Rs 1 lakh to the academy. In his address, Dr Kuldeep Agnihotri said no society can create classical thinkers and philophers with the use of foreign language. Dr Kailash Nath Bhardwaj, Dr Yash Chopra, Dr. Avinash Chander Sharma, Dr. Devichha Shekhar and Dr. Vishav Bandhu Dheer were among those who graced the occasion. |
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PSEB unions hold meeting
Jalandhar, September 29 |
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PCNTEU organises demonstration
Jalandhar, September 29 Members of the PCNTEU assembled at HMV College and gave a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner. The demonstration was organised to demand implementation of the notification on new pay scale from January 1, 2006, implementation of increased medical allowance, lifting of ban on new recruitments and release of 95 per cent grant. Leaders of the union decided that if the government would not entertain their demands, employees of Panjab University and Punjabi University colleges would also support the PCNTEU. The rally was addressed by Kulwant Singh, Madan Lal Khullar, Sahib Kumar, Bhupinder Thakur and Gopal Krishan. —
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The recent death of a girl from Ambala, named Archana, has jolted the foundations of the already crumbling health system. In our city, the condition is not much different.Though the health authorities have largely been boastful of their success of preventing death from Swine Flu.
An effective vaccine against pathogens like paratuberculosis, leptospira and salmonella, which causes death among livestock across the world, will be a reality soon.
The issue of setting up of an airport at Adampur, near here, has once again started gaining momentum as local member of Parliament Mohinder Singh Kaypee has decided to take up the issue with the Union Government.
Members of the Naujawan Bharat Sabha (NBS) today organised a protest in front of the shopping mall Easy Day to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. Protestors demanded the ouster of foreign companies from the retail sector’s domestic market.
The DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology celebrated the 102nd birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. Gurmeet and Prof. Waryam Singh, trustees, Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall, and Prof. Lakhbir Singh, President,
Pahal, were invited as speakers on the occasion. Prof. Waryam Singh awakened the students to eradicate evils from the society and inspired them to learn from the life of Bhagat Singh.
Kapurthala, September 29