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Chief minister’s cancer relief fund scheme
Environmentalists appeal for green Divali in smog-hit city
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Extra security cover for pilgrims visiting Nankana Sahib in Pakistan: Singla
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Three booked for bid to encroach upon land
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Chief minister’s cancer relief fund scheme Megha Mann Tribune News Service
Bathinda, November 11 The in-charge of the state cancer control cell, Dr Deepinder Singh, said Rs 1.5 lakh had been fixed as the upper ceiling for treatment of cancer. "Earlier, the district-level committees used to even pass a patient's estimated budget of more than Rs 1.5 lakh, which made it impossible for the government to reimburse and pay. Moreover, it also created problem for the patients," he said In the cases where patients had undergone treatment for less than Rs 1.5 lakh and required more funds, the same could be provided. A patient's onco-surgery, chemotherapy and the palliative care is paid for besides the cost of diagnosing the disease. Dr Deepinder added that with the coming up of Centers under the Non-Communicable Disease Control Program (NDCDP), facilities for cancer patients would be made available at better footing. Also, under the revised guidelines, diagnosis from government and empanelled hospitals would make patients eligible to get benefit under the government's scheme. The government noticed that private empanelled hospitals charged high fees for diagnosis, which is very difficult for the patients to pay as well as impossible for the government to reimburse under its scheme. Now, the empanelled hospitals have been directed to give 25 per cent discount on the diagnostic rates as their rates are much higher than that of the PGIMER in Chandigarh. Also, the list of empanelled hospitals would have to be displayed in government hospitals to maintain transparency and for the information of patients. The below poverty line (BPL) families can take the benefit from the Punjab Nirogi Societies besides the CM's Cancer Relief Fund scheme. However, the aid would not be available to government employees, ESI employees and their dependants, the patients who already have some medical reimbursement facility and those having health insurance cover from insurance companies. Hospitals will issue the estimate of the cost of treatment to be incurred on a patient so that the same could be given to district-level committees. The sanction for release of funds would be given as soon as the treatment starts. The state cancer diagnosis committee will have to ascertain that the beneficiary is a resident of Punjab and is not drawing similar benefits from any other state. The institutes like the AIIMS, Delhi, the PGIMER, Chandigarh, and Acharya Tulsi, Bikaner, will prepare the cases of patients undergoing treatment at their hospitals and send them to the district-level committees concerned for approval. In government hospitals, the treatment will be paid as per the government rates, while in the empanelled hospitals, the rates of the PGIMER will be applicable. The empanelled hospitals in Bathinda are Kiran Maternity Home and Surgical Centre, Mata Sumiti Memorial Sharma Hospital, the Max Health Care and Bansal Cancer Hospital. Relief awarded in the state till November 7, 2012
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Environmentalists appeal for green Divali in smog-hit city
Bathinda, November 11 Environmentalists warn that the smoke emitted from crackers may give rise to severe health complications. The existing smog has already proved problematic for the city residents on health front. Recounting the 1998 crisis in Ludhiana, an environmental engineer, Najar Singh Manshahia, said just before Divali in 1998, the weather became cloudy. Anticipating rains, farmers got panicked that their paddy stubble may get wet and would not easily catch fire. "Consequently, a large number of farmers around Ludhiana set their paddy stubble on fire leading to thick clouds of black smoke in the Ludhiana city. People were panicked to see the soot entering their houses. That was the worst crisis we had come across," he added. The problem had led to zero visibility on the roads. The Divali shoppers and visitors could not find their way back home or to their destinations. However, it rained a day before Divali which cleared the atmosphere. Manshahia said a similar situation could arise this time.
Experts appealed to the people to remain wary and refrain from bursting crackers that can aggravate the existing problem of smog in the city. "Burning of paddy stubble is a necessary evil, as the only other way to remove it is to use mechanical force, which is neither easily available nor viable for farmers," said an agriculturist, Jagroop Singh. He said while paddy stubble burning was a 'compulsion', bursting crackers was purely for recreation and a status symbol. "If the government wishes, it can ban or regulate the sale of crackers. At least, fireworks should not be allowed at marriage parties," added Jagroop. Crackling facts
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Daduwal bats for jail inmates
Bathinda, November 11 Addressing media persons here today, Daduwal said not acceding to the request of these prisoners may raise queries. He accused the authorities concerned of not allowing entry into the jail premises to baptise the prisoners. The Sikh religious leader said lack of coordination between such prisoners and the religious leaders is a cause for concern. He said the preachers of other religions are allowed to spread the message in jails. Daduwal said letters were sent by the prisoners to the DGP (Jails) but they are yet to receive an answer. He said the matter would soon be taken up by other like- minded Sikh preachers so that there is no restriction on the preaching of any religion. He said the matter would also be taken up with the Chief Minister of Punjab. Daduwal said if the government failed to take up the matter seriously, then they will have to resort to an agitation and the onus for it would lie squarely with the state government. He alleged that the government claims to be impartial but when it comes to taking steps for spreading Sikhism, it washes its hands off citing various reasons. Daduwal said Sikh religious leaders should also come forward to spread the message. Daduwal also pointed out that the government should observe Bandi Chhod Diwas as a historic day. The government should also take steps to release prisoners serving life term depending on their good behaviour, he added.
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Extra security cover for pilgrims visiting Nankana Sahib in Pakistan: Singla
Bathinda, November 11 Singla was among the delegates of the Punjab Government who visited Pakistan recently along with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and other political leaders of Punjab. Addressing mediapersons, Singla said the Punjab Government would soon chalk out strategies to help businessmen in both the countries to increase their businesses. "At present, nearly 6,000 goods exported from India have to reach Dubai first and from there they are further transported to Pakistan. Similar is the route for imports from Pakistan," Singla said. He said the trade between both the countries could be facilitated with mutual understanding and for the purpose, people from both the sides would have to take initiatives. Singla said the people in Pakistan had welcomed the delegates as if they were Indians. "The delegates felt at home during their stay in Pakistan and were quite confident of increasing the ties between both the nations," Singla added. He said efforts would be made by the Indian government and proposals would be given to open the border at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur and Chowki Suleman to increase the business and to make both the Punjabs, hubs of business activities in the two neighbouring countries. The MLA also pointed out that the issue of drugs from Pakistan being smuggled into the Indian territory was also discussed with the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan). Speaking on the developmental projects in Bathinda, Singla said every effort would be made by the government to provide all the basic facilities and to instil a sense of security among the area residents. Singla greeted the residents of Bathinda on the occasion of Divali.
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Ambulances deployed by NGO for emergency
Tribune News Service
Bathinda, November 11 In a press release issued here today, the NGO stated that its volunteers would be on duty in these vehicles, which would be readily available to attend any distress call. People may call these vehicles in case of an emergency at the following phone numbers of the NGO: 98140-74074, 96462-00100, 98551-33333. Couple injured in accident
A couple was injured in an accident that took place on Bathinda-Gidderbaha road. The couple was hit by a speeding car when they were on way to Muktsar on a bike. The injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital where they were admitted to the emergency ward by the volunteers of Sahara Jan Sewa. The volunteers, Munish Sen and Harbans, who rushed to the site of the accident, said the injured have been identified as Mangat Ram and Neelam Rani. Woman falls unconscious
A woman riding on a motorbike fell unconscious on Bibiwala Road and was rushed to the hospital by volunteers of Sahara Jan Sewa. The woman, identified as 34-year-old Rani Kaur, a resident of Bhucho Khurd, was rushed to the Civil Hospital by Sahara workers. Five injured in separate accidents
Two men riding a scooter were injured in an accident that took place near Multania overbridge. The injured have been identified as Deepak Kumar and Nachhattar Singh of Amarpura Basti. They were rushed to the hospital in an ambulance of Sahara Jan Sewa. In another accident, three persons received injuries in collision between two motorcycles. While one of the motorcyclists fled, the two others received injuries. The injured have been identified as 40-year-old Rajinder Kumar and 25- year-old Sonu. They were treated for the injuries and their condition is stated to be out of danger. |
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Three booked for bid to encroach upon land
Bathinda, November 11 Two arrested by cops for possessing smack
Police have arrested two persons for possessing 50 grams of smack. Policemen said the accused, identified as Dilbag Singh, and Jaskaran Singh, both residents of Bhucho Khurd, were arrested from near Burj Kahan village. The accused were found carrying the contraband at a police naka. The accused were brought to the police station for further investigations. A case under sections 21, 611, 85 of the NDPS Act was registered against them at Nathana police station. One arrested with illicit liquor in Khokhar
Police have registered a case against a resident of Khokhar village for possessing illicit liquor. The accused was brought to Balianwali police station for further investigation where a case under sections 61, 1, 14 of the Excise Act has been registered against him. The accused has been identified as Jasmeet Singh. Police said eight bottles of illicit liquor was recovered from the possession of the accused. He was later released on bail. Ambulance driver booked for causing fatal injuries
Police have registered a case against the driver of an ambulance for driving the vehicle rashly and fatally injuring a motorcyclist. In a complaint to the police, Khem Chand said the bike of his brother Ram Chand was hit by the speeding ambulance. His brother was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The complainant said his brother was on way to Chanarthal village from Maisarkhana. The accident took place near Chanarthal village. No arrests have been made so far while a case under sections 304-A, 279, 337, 338 and 427 of the IPC has been registered against the accused driver at Maur Mandi police station. Two booked for assaulting woman in Maur Mandi
Police have registered a case against a resident of Maur Mandi. The accused, Birbal Das, a resident of Maur Mandi, is accused of beating up a woman. In her complaint to the police, Paramjit Kaur said the accused blocked the path of a street using some bricks. When objections were raised, the accused, including Birbal Das and Ganesh, dragged the complainant by her hair and made derogatory remarks against her. The complainant was admitted to the hospital by her relatives. A case under sections 431, 294, 323 and 34 of the IPC has been registered against the accused at Maur Mandi police
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Student artists display talent at exhibition
Bathinda, November 11 The students, Ishita Verma, Sohail Singh and Aamon Verman, had together organized the art exhibition. The paintings and photographs were open for viewing by the visitors from 10 am to 10.30 pm. The three students, for whom painting and photography are vocational hobbies, held the exhibition to showcase their art. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rajeev Parmar, general manager of Gobind Singh Refinery, Bathinda. Parmar lauded Ishita Verma saying she is a versatile artist with excellent designing paintings. Presently, she is doing a course in fashion designing. Ishita has worked in mediums of oil and acrylic on canvas and also experimented with mixed media and dry pastels on paper and with oil pastels. Sohail Singh, a young photographer, who is currently studying in class X at St. Josph's Convent School, Bathinda, started clicking photos on various occasions and slowly it became his passion. His photographs from different genres were put on display at the exhibition today. Aimon Verma, a student of class IX, is a self-taught painting artist. His actions and paintings are not planned in advance but progress as an artist's dialogues with the environment around him and ideas in contemplation drawing in the spontaneity of the surroundings to channelise them into subtle expressions of sensitivity on canvas.
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The Punjab Government has revised the guidelines for the cancer relief funds with an aim to make it patient-friendly.
The in-charge of the state cancer control cell, Dr Deepinder Singh, said Rs 1.5 lakh had been fixed as the upper ceiling for treatment of cancer.
Bathinda, November 11
