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No end to patients’ sufferings
Civil Hospital mum on piling negligence cases
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3’ 6” student cynosure on NIT campus
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Ali Mohalla clash: 10 booked
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No end to patients’ sufferings
Jalandhar, September 6 But the recent spate of cases, wherein patients have alleged gross negligence on part of the Civil Hospital staff go to prove that there is no end to the plight of patients (especially poor ones, as is seen in most of the complaints). Following the infant death issue, which caused an uproar, at least three more patients have alleged that the negligence of the staff has led to fatal consequences for them. While patients crib that their constant requests are either not heard or action is very delayed, staff cites being overburdened as a defence. Even as a case of a baby death due to alleged negligence surfaced just yesterday, patients still had a list of grievances to share. Delay in listening to patients once they called doctors, unavailability of staff during night, horrendous infrastructure in the smelly old ward and constant delays in deliveries and/or abortions. Des Raj from Suchipind alleged, “My daughter-in-law has been admitted to the hospital for a week. Last night, she had temperature and indigestion. We complained to the staff. They said, ‘Gharon thermometer lai ana si’ (You should have brought a thermometer from home). Is that the way ailing mothers are treated here?” Reema, a patient from Adampur, complained of a problem similar to the one patient Jyoti (who had not been treated even as she carried a dead baby for days) had faced. She said she needed to get her child aborted, but it wasn’t done even as she waited for a long time. “After a long wait, I went to nurses and picked up a quarrel because even as they said I was ready for abortion, they did not turn up despite repeated requests. Then they listened.” Des Raj, too, complained of similar problems. “My daughter-in-law also needs to get her child aborted because doctors have told us due to some serious complications the baby will not survive. We have been here for a week, but the child is yet to be aborted. They have been putting us off for days.” Attendants, in general, also complained that during sudden inflow of patients, two patients were being made to lie down on a single bed. “Even as my wife writhed in pain, doctors made another woman lie down with her.” Some staff members also told The Tribune that the ward was consistently facing the problem of shortage of beds. “Even as there has recently been an addition of 30 more beds for the maternity ward, we often face shortage in the new ward,” said a staff member. Notably, only two nurses are on duty at a give time in the ward even as patients abound. Patients also complained that things like administering glucose, changing sheets or checking on patients are not done. Staff, when called, do not listen. Most of the patients that The Tribune talked to, complained that they had been awaiting someone to check on them since the doctor left in the morning, but no one showed up after that. In their defence, nurses say it is not possible to heed the call of a ward full of patients simultaneously. They can only do so turn by turn, but sometimes patients do not wait. |
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Civil Hospital mum on piling negligence cases
Jalandhar, September 6 While the July 25 baby death saw the transfer of the Medical Superintendent and action against four staff members, the subsequent cases are being hushed up, with authorities maintaining no negligence has taken place. After the death of the babies of Anita and Sanjeev on July 25, at least three more cases of negligence (which came to light) have taken place at the Civil Hospital. On August 23, a baby was delivered at the reception by a woman because the hospital staff had been insisting that she got a receipt made first. On the next day, the dejected woman left the hospital. On September 3, a family complained to the Civil Surgeon that a patient (Jyoti, wife of a man who stitches footballs for a living) had been left untreated for days with a dead baby inside her, even though ultrasounds confirmed that the baby had died as early as August 31. The family also said the baby had also died due to staff negligence. On September 6 (yesterday) the baby born to the wife of a rickshaw-puller died at the hospital because the hospital authorities allegedly left the “premature and serious” (in their own words) baby unattended till morning. The twin of the baby also underwent treatment at a private hospital as the hospital had no ventilator to provide life support to it. Even if these incidents are considered allegations, consistent complaints of such gross negligence on part of the staff certainly indicate persisting carelessness. However, so far none of the erring staff members have been taken to task.Interestingly, almost always, the victims of negligence happen to be poor people (labourers or rickshaw pullers), who hardly afford to raise a voice once the hospital authorities wash their hands off these incidents. Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan (on yestrday’s case) maintained, “There has been no negligence. The baby was premature and survival was difficult. So the staff cannot be blamed for the death.” On the fact that the second baby could not even be provided with a ventilator for life support, the Civil Surgeon said, “Our hospital has all the facilities of a district-level hospital. However, a neo natal care centre has been mooted for future.” Rickshaw-puller stuck with huge billRickshaw-puller Satish on Thursday got his wife Babita discharged from Civil Hospital and has presently taken her home. His baby is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, where he has been kept on life support. Satish said he had already paid a huge sum of money he had (Rs 10,000) to the hospital authorities. “I have been told there would be a bill of about Rs 1.5 lakh during the coming month or so. I just need my baby to survive, but I am a poor man and I don’t from where the money will come,” Satish said. He has resorted to asking relatives, friends and acquaintances to provide him with whatever money they can. But being a rickshaw puller, he says, arranging it will be next to impossible. Satish also has two daughters. The Civil Hospital authorities have also expressed their reluctance in extending financial aid to Satish Satish’s No. for those willing to help - 7355694823
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Nehru Garden’s renovation restarts
Jalandhar, September 6 Since the stone of the project had already been laid, he cut a ribbon as a mark of starting the 3.84-crore project again, after it had to be abandoned for nearly two years. A design of the plan and a flex gate was erected at the entry point to the park today. The Mayor said the entire plan and design of the park would remain the same as was proposed earlier. Bridge inauguration on September 8
While the outgoing Mayor had planned yet another inauguration of a skew bridge near Leather Complex for this afternoon, he said owing to some personal engagements he had now put it to August 8, a day prior to his last day on the post. The Mayor had also hosted a dinner tonight at a hotel where he had invited officials and all
councillors. Transfer of land to JIT
The Mayor said there were plans to acquire a 3-acre land at Basti Bawa Khel adjoining Kohinoor Rubber Factory soon. He said the land would be taken over from 11 persons who had made encroachments after conducting a demolition drive. A decision on the matter had been taken by a sub-committee of the MC, comprising Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor and three
councillors. He said it had been planned that the land thus acquired be transferred to the Jalandhar Improvement Trust in lieu of seeking an amount of Rs 42 crore from it. He said talks had already been held on the matter with Deputy Commissioner Priyank
Bharti, who officially heads the trust after its dissolution. He said the amount thus received would be used for the construction of the sports hub. Auction of parking
lots tomorrow
The auction of eight parking lots of the MC, which had been put off earlier, has been kept for tomorrow. The
councillors, who are members of the committee, could not attend the last auction, owing to which it was cancelled. Joint Commissioner MC Anupam Kler will conduct the auction. The MC is also planning to set up taxi stands underneath the DAV College ROB and Lyallpur Khalsa College ROB. |
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3’ 6” student cynosure on NIT campus
Jalandhar, September 6 One glance at Vikas Kumar (19), a first year B. Tech (computer science) student, amidst a horde of others makes one think as if he is a “kid” on the campus. But the moment he speaks, one learns about his motivating story. Vikas is the first-ever short-statured candidate to join any NIT across the country. Even the faculty at the NIT is all support for this new entrant on the campus and has been assisting him in every possible way. The little wonder, after scoring 78 per cent marks in aggregate in class XII from Bihar Intermediate Council, bagged 2,23,555 rank in the All-India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). Vikas got admission in the other backward class (OBC) - physically handicapped (PH) quota at the NIT. Initially, he was offered a seat at the NIT, Wapi (Arunachal Pradesh), but he preferred NIT, Jalandhar, owing to the less distance that he would have to cover from Bihar, his native state. Talking to Jalandhar Tribune, Vikas said, “Of course, all heads turned to see me, when I joined the campus on day one. I know, I am still being discussed by everybody, but the ambience at the NIT is very supportive. From the faculty to my classmates to my hostel mates, everybody is there to assist me.” Such is the support for him that his classmates hold his hand and take him along for the lectures, help him in climbing stairs and sit on the chair too. “I find it difficult to turn on a tap and lift a bucket full of water, but then I have good roommates who are always there for me,” he said. Even during the practical periods, he is specially assisted by the laboratory staff. Rakesh Shukla, one of the instructors at the machine shop of the NIT said, “This is for the first time that we have received such a candidate at the NIT. He faces certain problems in doing the practicals as most of the machines are taller than him. At times, we provide him a stool to climb and perform and then sometimes, we just ask him to sit and watch. He is like any another student for us on the campus.” A resident of Dal Singh Sarai town from Samastipur (Bihar), Vikas is one among his five siblings. While this three sisters are tall, his father, younger brother and he have a short height. His father, who works at a utensil shop at his native place always wanted Vikas to pursue the best of education and he fulfilled his parents’ dream. “I am the first-ever person from my native place to pursue engineering. And I want to become a computer engineer and help raise my family financially,” he added. To a query that did he ever face problem from people and children owing to his short height, he said, “If children joke at me, I forgive them, as they are not mature enough to understand my problem. And, if elders make fun of me, I feel sorry for them.” He also shared that buying clothes of his size was too big a problem for him. “It is a Herculean job to find shirts and trousers of my size. I have to get clothes altered to match my height,” he quipped. Registrar of NIT Ajit Singh said it was for the first time that a dwarf candidate had joined the institute in the physically handicapped category. He is being provided full support and assistance by the students, he added. Roommate a big asset
Ashray Sushant, one of his roommates, said: “Initially, he was putting up in a separate room in hostel number 1, but when he learnt that I also belong to Bihar, Vikas preferred to shift to my room. Despite certain problems, he has been managing his daily duties very well. He is a big source of motivation for all of us.” |
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Schools, colleges hold functions to celebrate Teacher’s Day
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, September 6 A short cultural programme was organised in which students presented a play and dance, delivered speeches and appreciated the role of teachers and their invaluable support and contribution towards education.
Police DAV Public School
Teachers’ Day was celebrated with a difference at Police DAV Public School. A chain of competitions were held for teachers. A pot-decoration competition was held in which teachers displayed their creativity by using different mediums and modes for decorating pots. They also planted unique and rare plants in their pots. An inter-house competition was also held, in which teachers presented innovative and humorous performances. Various games were played by teachers in the luncheon party that was held later in the day. The winners were awarded various prizes. The teachers were awarded for rendering meritorious services to the institution under various titles. The Police DAV Alumni Association, on the eve of Teachers’ Day gifted teachers handmade best wishes cards. Kamla Nehru Public School
Kamla Nehru Public School, Chak Hakim, Phagwara, celebrated Teacher’s Day with great fervour. A special assembly was organised. Students sang songs and performed dances showing their love and respect for the teachers. Teachers and students displayed their strength through “tug of war.” A volleyball match was played between teachers and students. Both the matches were won by the students’ teams. The winning teams were honoured. Students of Class XII were the students’ teachers for the day. They took lectures and looked after the discipline of the school under the guidance of their teachers. Guru Amar Dass Public School
Guru Amar Dass Public School, Model Town, celebrated Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm and fervour. Extending the theme of “Sar sabz”, a campaign to keep the environment clean and green, eminent social worker and environmentalist Prof Lakhbir Singh was invited as guest of honour. The school principal enlightened the audience about the life and teachings of Dr Radhakrishnan. Staff members and students paid rich tributes to the great scholar and guide of the nation. A seminar on value education was also conducted. Delhi Public School
Teacher’s Day was celebrated at Delhi Public School (DPS). Students tried innovative ways and ideas to celebrate the occasion. A colourful cultural programme, feast and other fun-filled activities were held on the occasion. Students presented colourful flowers and cards to teachers and assumed the role of teachers for the day. Manav Sehyog School
A cultural programme was presented at Manav Sehyog School on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. An article on “Role of teachers in the life of students” was presented. Students presented dance and a range of creative capabilities. Students’ spontaneous creations had teachers rippling with laughter. The programme ended with the dedications for the teachers by the messages from all the students for the respective subject teachers. Surprise games were also planned by Class XI and Class XII students. St Soldier Group of Institutions
Different schools and colleges of the St Soldier Group of Institutions celebrated Teacher’s Day. Students arranged a cultural evening on the occasion. They entertained their teachers with giddha, bhangra, dances and poems. Some funny games were also arranged for teachers. Teachers showed their talent in modelling and dance. Neelam, Rajni and Nirpaksh Kaur got first, second and third positions. To celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr S. Radhakrishnan a cake-cutting ceremony was also conducted by teachers. M.G.N. College of Education
Students of M.Ed of the M.G.N. College of Education organised a function to celebrate Teacher’s Day on the college campus. Students spoke at length on the life and teachings of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Professor Y.K. Sharma from the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, was the chief guest. DAVIET
The faculty and staff members of the DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology (DAVIET) held a function to celebrate Teacher’s Day. All heads of departments were present. Some of the faculty members presented cultural programme. A cake-cutting ceremony was also held. Blood donation camp
As many as 100 units of blood were gathered by the Red Cross unit of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (HMV) during a blood donation camp held in association with Lions Club (Shubhkarman), Jalandhar. The students expressed their thoughts on “Drug addiction” and “Female foeticide”. The CT Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology organised a “Hunar se rozgar” programme in which 60 students, mainly from rural background, got training free of cost. The programmw was held by the Union Ministry of Tourism. The minimum qualification to join the programme was middle standard pass. The participants were given uniforms and tool kits to work in the kitchen. Students were taught by the college faculty about the skills required to work in the kitchens of various hotels, restaurants in India and abroad. They were awarded certificates, issued by the Ministry of Tourism, by Chief Parliamentary Secretary K.D. Bhandari. Visit to special schools
Students of the Innocent Hearts College of Education, Green Model Town, paid a visit to special schools run by the Red Cross Society. These schools included Labour School, Deaf and Dumb School and Prayas School for mentally challenged children. The students interacted with would-be teachers and learnt about their special needs. Professor Lakhbir from NGO Pahal urged the students to ensure the implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act and become part of society development. Industrial visit
The Corporate Relation Cell of the Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus organised an industrial visit for students of MBA-I at GNA Duraparts, Mehtiana. As many as 65 students visited the company. The students visited different departments of production - forging, heat treatment, machining, testing and validation. |
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Ali Mohalla clash: 10 booked
Jalandhar, September 6 A case of attempt to murder, rioting and disrupting government servants from performing their duties has been registered at the police station Division No 2. Station house officer Manmohan Singh claimed that raids were being carried on their suspected hideouts and police parties in plain clothes had been sent to nab them. The incident occurred in Ali Mohalla when a police party had gone there to nab three alleged drug peddlers - Shakti, Verma and Changur. As the police asked the trio to get into private vehicles, their accomplices indulged in arguments with the policemen, which finally resulted in a scuffle. The mob pelted stones at the police party, leaving three cops injured, besides ripping apart their “khakhi” dresses, eyewitnesses revealed. Taking advantage of the situation, the trio - Shakti, Verma and Changur - managed to escape from the spot. Receiving information, ADCP (HQ) Navjot Singh Mahal, along with heavy police force, reached the spot and brought the situation under control. Meanwhile, tension continue prevails in the area following the incident and the police raids.
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