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36 sites booked for hoardings
Battling pay anomalies, Civil Hospital trauma ward staff an anguished lot
Schools, colleges celebrate Republic Day
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Doctors hold quacks responsible
Junior engineer commits suicide in office
Unavailability of stamp papers irks residents
Sports meet organised
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36 sites booked for hoardings
Jalandhar, January 25 Of the total applications received so far, 32 had been received for booking these sites for the welcome of new state BJP president Kamal Sharma in the city on January 17. Even as one applicant can be given just 16 sites, double the number was allowed in the case as there were vacant sites available. Now, the management of the Gurdwara Guru Singh Sabha Model Town, too, has got four sites booked for an upcoming religious function. Ever since the new system has been introduced, the city is wearing a much cleaner look. The booking of hoardings is allowed a fortnight in advance and the hoarding is allowed to be installed just a week prior to the event. An amount of Rs 100 as token money per hoarding is levied from the organiser of such an event. Recently, a religious group had installed some hoardings at non-designated sites. Mayor Sunil Jyoti had asked the staff to call up the group and get these hoardings removed on their own. After the group failed to remove this in the given time period, the MC staff had got these pulled down. After this, the group representatives had themselves come to the MC office, had sought a meeting with the staff on Monday for getting the booking done and agreed to install boards only at the stipulated sites. Jyoti claimed that even as it had proven to be a challenging task, he was confident that he would be able to make the social activists adhere to the new system for the betterment of the city. City has a cleaner look
Ever since the new system has been introduced, the city is wearing a much cleaner look. The booking of hoardings is allowed a fortnight in advance and the hoarding is allowed to be installed just a week prior to the event. An amount of Rs 100 as token money per hoarding is levied from the organiser of such an event |
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Battling pay anomalies, Civil Hospital trauma ward staff an anguished lot
Jalandhar, January 25 Earning less than half the salaries of what their counterparts in hospital get, the trauma ward staff is a spent force, keen to make shift to other lucrative jobs. On top of it, even after completing a period of three years' service, the staff in the ward has not been regularised so far, even though there are court orders asking the health authorities to regularise the job of the employees who have completed three years. The pay anomalies have led to many ward staff nurses and doctors quitting their jobs in the past three years. Even as the trauma ward of the local Civil Hospital has sanctioned staff strength of 40 nurses, only about 27 nurses and 10 class IV employees are currently posted at the ward. Out of the 10 class IV, too, three have been posted in the record section of the Civil Hospital, causing the state of affairs at the ward to suffer. Talking to The Tribune, staff members said there were many anomalies in the system. "While staff nurses at the Civil Hospital earn more than Rs 40,000, we languish with salaries of a mere Rs 8,000. That is a huge gap," the staff said. A mere 27 nurses handle the work of 40. Out of these, many nurses are often posted to other departments, they said. "The class IV, too, have been deployed sparingly at the trauma ward. While we need at least five class IV deployed at the ward in the morning, even this morning we had only one class four in the OT, while at a given point of time there should be at least two members in the OT," staff said. "While the openings at the trauma ward were advertised for by the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (DHS), the appointments of the members were made under the Punjab Health System Corporation (PHSC). So there's ambiguity under whose ourview we actually fall," a staff member, said pointing out other anomalies. During a recent visit of the Health Minister, some staff members of the trauma ward had tried meeting the minister on the issue, but they had been refused an audience with the minister. While the present Director, Health Services, had told some staff members that their jobs would be regularised in March this year, so far, they had not received any formal intimation on the topic. The Health Minister's refusal to respond to their grievances has further disillusioned them. |
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Schools, colleges celebrate Republic Day
Jalandhar, January 25 While its already a proud Republic Day for the city with two of Jalandhar’s bright students watching the Republic Day parade straight from the Prime Minister’s box at Rajpath, the festivities this year certainly had an added zing to them. Govt High School, Patara
The Republic Day celebrations at the school began with the hoisting of the national flag. School management committee RMSA’s chairperson and village sarpanch Paramjit Singh hoisted the national flag. Patriotic song "Hum hong
kamyaab", poems, songs on the topic "Bhagat Singh’s last meeting with his mother" and patriotic songs were presented on the occasion. The function was held under the supervision of headmaster Sanjiwan Singh
Dadwal. Apeejay School
Sonia Raj Aggarwal, member, Apeejay management and Principal Meera Javed presided over the function and took salute from the tiny tots of Apeejay School, who were dressed up as Air Chief Marshal, Admiral and Chief of Army staff. A child dressed up as Rani Laxmi Bai and another as Mangal Pandey stole the show. A fancy dress competition was organised on the occasion where the children dressed up as their favourite food
items. Apeejay School, Rama Mandi, celebrated the 63rd Republic Day under the stewardship of Principal Madhu Sharma. The celebrations commenced with the flag-hoisting ceremony and a march past by students of the school. A special assembly began with songs devoted to the nation. Students of classes I and II, thereafter, drew attention to the Indian Constitution as framed in 1950. CJS Public School
Republic Day was celebrated on the premises of CJS Public School. School principal Ranbir Kaur hoisted the national flag, which was followed by a cultural
programme. Students presented dance performances on patriotic songs, talks and poems in the
programme. The constitutional system of the country was discussed. Shubhpreet Kaur of Class X-A presented the Preamble of the Constitution in the morning assembly. DIPS,
Dhilwan
DIPS, Dhilwan, conducted a special assembly on the occasion of Republic Day. A patriotic song was sung by students. A speech, poem, etc, were also a part of the assembly. Principal Romila Sharma addressed students and shared her views. She reminded everyone of the time when the freedom fighters took a historic pledge to free the country from the foreign rule. Swami Sant Dass Public School
The school celebrated Republic Day with great
fervour. The programme was put up by Bhai Veer Singh House of the school. The role of women in the struggle of India to get freedom was the hallmark of the cultural event. Principal HB Kaur hoisted the Tricolour and inspired students to inculcate the spirit of patriotism. Guru Amar Dass Public School
The primary wing of the school celebrated Republic Day with great zeal and zest. The celebration started with the release of a bunch of balloons and unfurling of the national flag by
Heena, Vice-Principal of the school. Staff and students dressed up in tricolour chanted "Hum honge
kamyab" and "Vande Matram". St Soldier Group of Institutions
Students of the St Soldier Group of Institutions celebrated Republic Day in pure patriotic way. Students made the national flag on their faces, hands, eyes and gave their message through banners. Students danced on the tunes of
"Phir bhi dil hay hindustani", "Aisa desh hai mera",
"Desh mera rangrays ray babu", etc. NSS volunteers of the school also presented a beautiful choreography "Ai mere vatan kay logo". Meanwhile, at the St Soldier Management and Technical Institute, R-Day was celebrated with a flag ceremony. Students recited poems and speeches in which they highlighted the importance of 26 January. Dr Harjinder Singh
Sandhu, all-India chairman, Yuvva Parivaar Samiti, was the chief guest and Paramjit Singh
Pasricha, retired postmaster, was guest of honour for the function. Lawrence International School
Sweets were distributed and many items on national integration and importance of republican feelings were presented at the school. Chairman Jodh Raj Gupta unfurled the national flag. Principal Tarlochan Singh gave a motivating speech and Vice-Principal Manoj Patyal congratulated the students on the occasion. Innocent Hearts
Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Innocent Hearts, Green Model Town and Loharan Green Fields. The hoisting of the national flag was done by the Principal, Dheeraj Banati and the Vice-Principal PA
Chacko. A choreography on patriotism was presented by tiny tots of UKG with full zeal and enthusiasm. Many national songs were also sung. DIPS Schools
Various activities by different houses, a special assembly, patriotism and special dances marked Republic Day celebrations at DIPS, Karol
Bagh. Chairman, DIPS, Sardar Gurbachan Singh, MD Talvinder Singh and CEO Monica Mandotra presided over the function. Meanwhile at DIPS,
Jalandhar, national songs sung in chorus and stirring speeches marked Republic Day celebrations. Principal Asha Kumar told students that the integrity of a nation is maintained through the unity of the citizens. At DIPS, Urban Estate, a special assembly, which commenced with the release of tricoloured balloons marked R-Day celebrations. Director Lakhvinder Kaur presided over the salute
ceremony. Emm Aar International School
A skating rally marked the Republic Day celebrations at the school. Envisioned by school chairman Dr
Tandon, the rally saw the participation of students from LKG to Class VIII. A colourful march with students holding flags and banners also marked the
occasion. Kamla Nehru public School, Phagwara
Kamla Nehru Public School,
Phagwara, celebrated Republic Day with great fervour. School Principal PK Dhillon was the chief guest. She hoisted the national flag. The school prefectorial board presented a march past. A group song
"Yeh Bharat desh hai" was sung. The programme came to an end with the national
anthem. Pingla Ghar
The Youth Congress celebrated Republic Day with the inmates of Pingla
Ghar, located on Gulab Devi road here on Friday. A local Youth Congress leader, Shetty
Goraya, and his companions cut a cake with the inmates of Pingla Ghar on the eve of Republic Day. Members of Pingla Ghar management and doctors deputed there, including Col BS Multani (retired), Dr Alok
Lalwani, Dr Raj Kumar, Dr Neeraj Katyal, Kamaljeet Singh and Atul Gautam, were present. |
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Doctors hold quacks responsible
Jalandhar, January 25 A peek into the causes of this disregard for law brings out some very serious problems the city is currently facing. Even as PPCB officials say quacks and midwives are responsible for at least 50 per cent of the irresponsibly disposed of biomedical waste in the district, so far, the Health Department hasn’t initiated any action to check quackery. The view of the registered medical practitioners in the district is that the entire onus for irresponsible waste disposal is put on them even as hordes of quacks escape the law despite running illegal, unregistered medical establishments. Although some argue that it is a convenient way for some doctors to wash hands off their own responsibility, the general view is that the only way to counter the threat of irresponsible medical waste disposal is equally stringent and strict action against all erring establishments (including quacks). Owing to the lack of treatment facilities of biomedical waste in the city, all the registered medical establishments use the services of biomedical waste disposal companies for the purpose, which, they say, are very expensive, especially for smaller establishments. A year ago city doctors - members of the National Intergrated Medical Association (NIMA) - had submitted a memorandum to the then Mayor Rakesh Rathour demanding an MC-run biomedical waste treatment unit in the city, which they say they had been promised. But owing to the solid waste treatment project hanging fire, the project for a biomedical waste treatment unit for the district also remains pending at the moment. Dr Vishal Bhanot, president, NIMA, says, “There are a total of 550 members in NIMA and out of these, 250 are registered with the Punjab Pollution Control Board. Even out of those registered, many had to be pressurised to do so. Registered members keep pressing for an MC-run unit for biomedical waste disposal. We are ready to make contributions from our side for an MC plant. It has been done in cities like Pune. Jalandhar being a vital medical industry hub, doesn’t the city deserve a plant to handle wastes in such huge quantities?” Discussing the problems in private disposal he said, “The costs of waste disposal are pretty high. Rs 500 per month fee (some companies charge up to Rs 800) is being charged. A single polythene bag costs us Rs 5 to 6 when the actual cost is much lower. Small doctors can’t afford that much. Little dispensaries can’t afford that much.” Some doctors also said registered doctors, if raided, also feel threatened even as unregistered doctors in the same neighbourhood dispose of hazardous wastes in the open without the fear of action against them. While estimates say there are easily three quacks for one qualified doctor in the district, for the Health Department, quackery is, ironically, a new subject. Civil Surgeon Dr. RL Bassan, when asked what action has been taken against quacks in the district, said, “So far no action has been initiated. But this is a new subject and we shall be conducting checks in the coming time to counter the practice. As far as biomedical waste disposal is concerned, that falls under the PPCB's purview.”
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Junior engineer commits suicide in office
Jalandhar, January 25 Talking to The Tribune, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, (West), RPS Sandhu, said that Harbhajan Singh was under stress for the past some time and took the step by consuming certain poisonous substance at his office this morning. He said the police had taken the articles from his office in its possession and the body was handed over to the family after postmortem by a board of doctors at the local Civil Hospital late this evening. The police had initiated proceedings in this regard and might take action against the officers named in the suicide note. According to the police, certain employees of his office were surprised after Harbhajan Singh locked his office from inside and did not respond to their door knocks, following which they informed his daughter Navjot Kaur. After reaching his office, Navjot Kaur noticed her father in a sorry state through a windowpane and then the main door was broken open. The JE was found in a bad condition, while on a wall of his room, he had written the names of three officials of the department "who blackmailed him and were harassing him for a long time". Receiving information, the police reached the spot and the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him "brought dead". The victim's family members, however, claimed that Harbhajan Singh was under depression and had taken the extreme step. Meanwhile, the Bhargo Camp police has initiated inquest proceedings in this regard, besides working on various other theories. “I can’t comment unless the postmortem reports arrive,” the
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Unavailability of stamp papers irks residents
Jalandhar, January 25 Similar views were expressed by several other citizens who had come to the district courts to
buy stamp papers of various denominations. When this correspondent visited the district courts to know the exact situation, some stamp paper vendors claimed that stamp papers of denomination of Rs 50, 100 and 1,000 were not available with them since January 8. This problem was likely to continue for some more days. A social worker Rajat Mohindru demanded that stamp papers of all denominations should be made available at the earliest to avoid inconvenience to the general public in getting its urgent works done. Meanwhile, district revenue officer (DRO) Sanjiv Sharma told The Tribune, “I am unaware of the unavailability of stamp papers of various denominations. I am going to raid stamp papers vendors to check whether the scarcity is created by some stamp paper vendors for some ulterior motive or they are unavailable actually. Whatever be the reason, the availability of stamp papers would soon be ensured.” |
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Sports meet organised
Phagwara, January 25 In the 100 m race, Bandana of B.Com(P)-I and Gurpreet Singh stood first in the girls and boys' categories, respectively. In the lemon race for girls, Chandni bagged the first position. In the long jump for boys, Gurpreet Singh bagged the first position. In the lemon race of staff, Prof Rupinder Kaur stood first and Parveen Chaudhary bagged the second position. The best athlete in men was Amrik Suman and in women Bandana.
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