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Newborn care unit awaits staff to get going
Habitual offenders take advantage of legal lacunae
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SSP praised for flag march, flayed for slapping case
Use of anaesthesia
Don’t leave your parents in their twilight years, veteran Pbi actor tells youths
Veteran actor Satish Kaul interacts with mediapersons at a city hotel on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Pawan Sharma
Six arrested by cops for gambling
Two-day women sports meet concludes
Jindal elected secy of engineers’ body
Cultural fest held to welcome MBBS freshers
Scooterist assaulted
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Newborn care unit awaits staff to get going
Bathinda, October 16 In Bathinda, the project has failed to take off even as adequate infrastructure worth crores is in place and the staff has been trained for the purpose. The 12-bed unit situated adjacent to the labour room has four phototherapy units and six incubators. While six beds are meant for newborn (neo-natal intensive care unit), the other six are for grown up ones (paediatric intensive care unit). It has facilities of central oxygen, central suction and air- conditioners. As per the requirement, the unit needs at least three paediatricians and an equal number of resident doctors. One of the paediatricians and the paramedical staff were trained in the month of September. With just one paediatrician attending to over 230 children everyday, running the unit has become practically impossible till more staff is deputed here. Earlier, the hospital had two paediatricians, one of whom was transferred to newly-constructed government hospital at Ghudda village. In the absence of a nursery, newborns have to be referred to private hospitals. "Having newborn right in its mother's neighbourhood means more comfort for the mother as well as her offspring. Moreover, not everyone can afford treatment in private hospitals," said one of the paramedic staff at the hospital. Meanwhile, SMO Dr BS Gill said as soon as more machines and adequate staff arrive, the unit will be made operational. "The government is committed to start this unit as soon as possible," he asserted. Fact file
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Habitual offenders take advantage of legal lacunae
Bathinda, October 16 The maximum numbers of thefts and snatchings have been reported at the Kotwali and Civil Line police stations where the number of habitual offenders is greater than ever these days. The SHOs of these two police stations, while admitting to the limitations in the law said the policemen, secret agents and informers involved in arresting petty criminals usually get disappointed whenever the criminals manage to come out of the jail on bail soon after committing the crime. Kotwali SHO Jaspal Singh said the police has arrested many criminals during the last few months but they manage to come out on bail after furnishing bonds with the help of their supporters. An official deployed at the Kotwali police station, pleading anonymity, said he had arrested a snatcher after chasing him in a blind alley of Parasram Nagar a few months ago but the snatcher managed to come out on bail soon after. "I feel quite embarrassed noticing the snatcher moving on the road, probably searching for victims a couple of days after his arrest," the policeman said. Civil Lines SHO Gurdev Bhalla said the thieves manage to come out within three days to two months. "Instead, they must feel the heat of the jail for a minimum period of six months. They are not afraid of being caught while stealing, snatching or lifting vehicles as they are aware that they would soon come out on bail,” Bhalla said. He added that theft cases continue to linger in the court for three to four years and many cases remain pending for up to eight to 10 years. “The delay in awarding punishment to the criminals has led to the rise in the number of habitual offenders,” Bhalla said. Policemen said there is no way out and all they could do is to keep a tab on the activities of the criminals released on bail. “But then, we are overburdened with VIP duties and other chores,” said another police official. The policemen said the juveniles arrested by them sometimes get bail instantly or are sent to the juvenile home in Faridkot. Officials at the Civil Lines police station said one Amandeep Singh, a resident of Kotha Guru and presently residing in Guru Gobind Singh Nagar, was arrested on April 10 this year and after getting bail he was again caught stealing a few days ago. His accomplice too was arrested on April 10 and was again caught for stealing number plates from the office of the District Transport Officer. The thieves however manage to get bail within three to four days after being caught by the police second time. The police said Jaspreet Singh, Gursewak Singh of Baba Farid Nagar, Akbar Kumar, Bunty Kumar and Rakesh Kumar figure on the list of habitual offenders and care two hoots about getting arrested as they come out from the jail on bail. The cases registered against them continue to linger in the court. They take advantage of the delay and commit more crime. The accused also try to influence the officials involved in the cases. At times they take the plea of committing crime under the influence of drugs so that they may be granted bail by the court. The president of the District Bar Association, Ranjeet Singh Jalal said the police should take up the matter seriously while producing the criminals in the court. “The police must mention that it was the accused’s second or third criminal attempt so that he does not get bail within a few days after committing the crime. The problem persists due to the rising unemployment, lack of work-oriented workshops on jail premises and rising insecurity among the youngsters,” Jalal said. A former president of the Bar Association, Jasvir Singh, said the police needed to tackle the menace by setting up separate cells for thieves, snatchers and drug addicts. “Most of the times, the policemen are not aware of drafting the case which is to be produced before the magistrate. They must be educated on the presentation of the case so that the time period of an accused in jail could be extended by presenting all the facts before the court,” Jasvir said. |
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SSP praised for flag march, flayed for slapping case
Bathinda, October 16 TNS interacted with city residents to know what they felt about the two incidents that took place back to back. A property dealer, Gurmeet Singh, appreciated the police showing teeth to the anti-social elements. He said if someone indulges in an illegal act, in this case triple riding on a bike, he should be dealt with an iron hand. "Our patience is getting exhausted and it is time such illegal acts were stopped from taking place," Gurmeet said. He said by staging a flag march, the SSP had tried to send a warning to the unscrupulous elements. "It will surely bear fruits. Such efforts much continue. Further, the police must instantly react to the incidents like chain snatchings, thefts, brawls, drunken driving or eve teasing occurring in the city," he said. However, advocate Rahul Jhumba differed. "The SSP had tried to set a wrong precedent by slapping someone who as per the law is liable to be punished only by issuing a challan slip." He added: "Only those involved in crimes like eve teasing, snatching, theft, beating, looting or killing someone should be dealt with in this manner. This is no way to reduce crime. This will, in fact, lead to unrest and insecurity among the residents," Jhumba said. He pointed out that crime could be controlled only with the arrests of criminals and not by creating panic among the residents. A software engineer, Bhupinder Tony, said police patrolling parties failed to catch those who jump red lights, snatch gold ornaments from women or don't stop at police nakas. "The police is hardly able to chase such miscreants, given the old vehicles they have been provided with. Unfortunately, those who voluntarily stop at a naka to get the documents of their vehicle checked, are grilled without any reason," Tony said. He pointed out that instead of merely issuing challan slips to fill state coffers, the police should nab those who jump the traffic lights, snatch or steal something or drink and drive. A local merchant, Sandeep Kumar, said such an act on the part of the district police chief must have created fear even in those bikers who carry all the documents of their bikes. "The police must see there's a difference between social and anti-social elements," he said. The general secretary of the Punjab Human Rights Committee, Ved Parkash Gupta, condemned the incident where the SSP slapped and abused a youth who flouted a traffic rule. Gupta said, "I would congratulate the SSP if he is able to reduce snatchings, thefts and vehicle lifting in the city. But he should not slap someone who deserves only a challan for not adhering to traffic rules." He said, "Creating panic is one thing while infusing a sense of security is another. The police chief must underline the need to reduce the crime and not the citizens' confidence in the police." A shopkeeper, Ankur Sharma, said the police's move to make the residents aware of its presence was appreciable and such initiatives should be a regular affair. Meanwhile, it was learnt that 200 personnel of the IRB, 200 commandos and 200 newly recruited personnel of the Punjab Police would be deployed in Bathinda to step up security. |
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Adesh docs throw light on ways to manage pain
Tribune News Service
Bathinda, October 16 He said the role of the anaesthetist is greater than before in critical care, ICU, CCU and disaster management. Anaesthesia is the result of widespread research on atmospheric gases during the 18 century that showed the needs for development of this branch, informed Dr Sharma.
Retired chief medical officer (CMO) and now assistant professor, anaesthesia, Dr Shyam Lal Thukral was of the view that most patients fear being under anaesthesia and this fear is more than that of the surgery itself. This fear can be eliminated by imparting knowledge to the patients, he said. Thukral added that newer and safer drugs and sophisticated monitoring equipment have made the administering of anaesthesia safer than before. General anaesthesia is nothing more than putting a patient to sleep until the surgery is over. The new techniques are being used for the management of every type of pain. Even now, painless delivery of children is possible and cases of cancer pain are being treated successfully with the help of these new techniques. Besides, research work for pollution-free techniques in the operation theatre is also in progress, said Thukral. Assistant professor Dr MT Jeya said the counselling of the patients is required before any surgery. Senior anaesthetist Dr Ranju Bansal also spoke at length about the difficult and rare surgeries performed at this institute. Dr Manuja said the Adesh institute is fulfilling the needs of the patients in the Malwa region and has emerged as a hub for treating critical cases. Dr Avtar Singh Bansal, the chief guest on the occasion, revealed that in metropolitan cities and in foreign countries, the patients themselves choose their anaesthetist. It is the anaesthetist who has a deep knowledge of ventilators and the trauma care, he added. Neurosurgeon Dr Tiwana thanked the anaesthetist of his branch for helping him establish the department. Dr Upinder Kaur also spoke on this occasion. Orthopaedic surgeons Dr Amit, Dr Jagsir, Dr Nitin Bansal besides the ENT specialists and the paramedical staff at the operation theatre were also present on the occasion.
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Don’t leave your parents in their twilight years, veteran Pbi actor tells youths
Bathinda, October 16 Kaul embarked upon a mission to awaken the youth about their duties towards their parents. He started his campaign from Bathinda and will move across the state to drive home his message. He plans to extend his campaign later to other parts of the country. "I have suffered negligence at the hands of my own people and I know how it feels to be mistreated. I have seen mothers crying for a drop of water from their children, whom they nursed with their milk," said an emotional Kaul. He said the need of the hour was to awaken the young generation against the wrong practices they were indulging in. "Ditching parents is a crime not only in society but in the eyes of the law as well. Youngsters should refrain from doing it and should not forget that their own children may also follow their footsteps once they grow up," he said. Kaul added that he was seeking support from all quarters to make his campaign a mass movement. He also sought help from Deputy Chief Minister Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal as he felt that the government's support to his drive would act as a catalyst. 76-year-old Kaul is presently living at the Heavenly Palace, a home for the elderly at Doraha. An NRI runs and funds the place, which currently is home to around 20 elderly persons. Earlier, Kaul had started an acting school in Ludhiana, which could not run for a long time. Kaul said he had planned to pledge the money he earned from films and advertisements to the home for the elderly he was living in. Reminiscing about the old days, Kaul said actors in the Punjabi film industry had a lot of compassion and love for each other. "If one was in trouble, others came to his rescue. But time has changed now. When I was in trouble, I was not extended a helping hand by the film industry in Punjab. Instead, the help came from outside. I even had to beg for two biscuits," he said. Later in the evening, Kaul visited the home for the elderly in Muktsar and met the inmates there.
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Six arrested by cops for gambling
Bathinda, October 16 The accused were booked under sections 13, 3 and 67 of the Gambling Act at the Kotwali police station. Police officials said there were other gamblers too but they managed to flee. Those arrested by the police were later released after a bail bond was furnished by their kin. Malout residents arrested with drugs
Police have arrested two residents of Malout with huge quantities of habit-forming drugs. The duo did not have any doctor's prescription or other valid documents. Police said the accused were arrested from near Udham Singh Nagar adjoining the
Delhi-Bikaner railway line. According to the police, the sleuths of the anti-narcotics cell got the information that huge quantities of drugs were being transported and the accused were chased and nabbed by the police. A case under sections 22, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. They were identified as Rakesh Kumar and Shoki Kumar. A case under sections 22, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused at the Canal Colony police station. Two booked for stealing motorbike
In a complaint to the police, Jagjit Singh of Ubba village said his motorbike which was worth nearly Rs 20,000 was stolen from near Maur
Mandi. He said some people standing near his bike informed that Kulwinder Singh and Gursewak Singh of Sandoha village had stolen his motorbike. Police have registered a case under section 379 of the IPC on the complaint of Jagjeet Singh. The complainant suspects that the two residents of Sandoha might have stolen his motorbike. No arrests have been made so far. Four booked for assault
Police have registered a case against four persons for injuring a resident of Ghuman
Kalan. In a complaint to the police, Baljinder Singh said the accused, including Gurmel Singh, Balwinder Singh, Bittu Singh and Surjit Singh, all residents of Ghuman
Kalan, had injured him. A case under sections 324, 323 and 34 of the IPC has been registered at Maur police station. |
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Two-day women sports meet concludes
Bathinda, October 16 Joint Commissioner, Income Tax, SK Mittal, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. In long jump, Pradeep Kaur, Manpreet Kaur and Prabhjot Kaur secured the first, second and third places. In discus throw, Sandeep Kaur, Rajkaran Kaur and Sandeep won the top three slots. In javelin throw, Paramjit, Tony and Amandeep secured the top three places. In high jump, Pradeep Kaur, Harpreer Kaur and Veerpal Kaur secured the first, second and third places. In shotput, Jaspreet, Navdeep and Baljit secured the top three spots. In basketball, the team of Government Rajindra College, Delhi Public School and Police Public School secured the first, second and third places. In table tennis, Government Rajindra College, MSD School and Lord Rama School secured the first three places. In badminton, Government Polytechnic College, Bathinda, and MSD School secured the first and second places. In handball, St. Joseph's School, St Xavier's School and Government Senior Secondary School, Bhokhra, secured the first, second and third places. In gymnastics, Police Public School, Delhi Public School and Government Senior Secondary School, Goniana Mandi, secured the first, second and third places.
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Jindal elected secy of engineers’ body
Bathinda, October 16 Chief engineer, Bathinda zone, Brigadier SS Kahlon was the chief guest on the occasion while engineers from various departments such as the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL), Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), GZS Engineering College, irrigation, public works department, building and roads and Military Engineering Services
(MES) from all over the region attended it. Additional superintending engineer,
PSPCL, Bhushan Kumar Jindal was elected unanimously the honorary secretary of the apex body.
Jindal emphasised upon the need to enhance the technical activities and to start a membership drive. The institution of engineers has now become the permanent member of the Engineers Mobility Forum. Now, professional engineers certified by the Institution of Engineers are eligible to work in member countries such as the US, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Japan. The other executive members elected are Pawan Sharma, Ashok
Arora, Niranjan Singh, PK Singla, Dr Sanjiv Aggarwal, Dr Manjit Bansal, Karnail Singh, Jaila Ram, Raman
Malhotra, Rajiv Varshney, Rajinder Singla. Dr RK Bansal, Dr Savina Bansal and Rajiv
Ahuja. The outgoing honorary secretary, Rakesh Verma, thanked his colleagues for extending cooperation in running the affairs of the institution effectively. |
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Cultural fest held to welcome MBBS freshers
Bathinda, October 16 Chairman, Adesh Foundation and Chancellor, Adesh University, Dr HS Gill was the chief guest. Secretary, Adesh Foundation, Kamaldeep Kaur, was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, the vice-chancellor of the university, Dr GPI Singh, lauded the gesture of the junior students in organizing the function. The students presented a variety of programme, showcasing their talent in dance, drama and music. The highlight of the programme was the introduction of a new batch in the form of a fashion parade in which each new entrant was asked to walk the ramp and say a few words about himself or herself. Rajpal Singh was selected Mr Fresher and Vanisha was the choice for Miss Fresher. Other students who won were Vanica and Abhinav, who were awarded Mr and Miss Talented title. Anmol and Aarzoo received the title of Mr and Miss Best Dressed. Those present included the medical superintendent, Adesh Medical College Dr Gurpreet Singh Gill, Dr Manraj Kaur Gill, Dr Harkiran Kaur, members of the faculty and staff. The programme was conducted under the supervision of assistant professor Satnam Singh.
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Scooterist assaulted
Bathinda, October 16 The unidentified assailants fled away after inflicting injuries with cricket stumps. Later, volunteers of the Sahara Jan Sewa reached the spot and shifted the injured to the emergency ward of the Civil Hospital. NGO chief Vijay Goyal said the injured boy’s family had hired a shop on rent and the shop owner wished to get it
vacated. The incident might be fallout of a dispute between the two parties, he said.
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Equipped with infrastructure, a special newborn care unit at the Government Women and Children Hospital here awaits staff to get going.
While the medical colleges at Faridkot and Amritsar already have these units, the Bathinda hospital and the Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala, got the units this year.
Thieves and snatchers in the city are taking full advantage of the lacunae in law and the shortsightedness of the policemen catching the criminals. While many thieves and snatchers manage to come out of the jail within a few days after being caught by the police, the number of such habitual offenders is on the rise in every police station of the district.
The city residents presented mixed views on the newly appointed Bathinda SSP in the wake of yesterday's flag march to infuse a sense of security among them with a youth accusing the SSP of slapping and abusing him for triple-riding.
TNS interacted with city residents to know what they felt about the two incidents that took place back to back.
"Respect and love your parents, you owe your existence to them," says yesteryear superstar of Punjabi films, Satish
Kaul, who is now living in a home for the elderly near Doraha. Kaul embarked upon a mission to awaken the youth about their duties towards their parents. He started his campaign from Bathinda and will move across the state to drive home his message.
