IEP Chandigarh, September 30
A 10 years old Happy (name changed) boy from Paonta Sahib with a condition of a large hole in his heart, got a new lease of life after a successful surgery at Ivy Hospital, Mohali recently.
Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi , director cardiac sciences who performed the procedure on the boy informed that the boy was suffering from double outlet right ventricle which is a worse condition.
IEP Chandigarh
The Department of Medical Parasitology is doing pioneering work on Parasitic infections common in India.
In the recently concluded National Conference of Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology, TROPACON 2022, held at Kolkata West Bengal from 22-24thSeptember, four students of Medical Parasitology won awards among the papers presented by the faculty and students from all over the country and in quiz competition.
The students who won the awards are working under the guidance of Prof Rakesh Sehgal, Head; Dr.Sumeeta Khurana, Dr Priya Datta and Dr Upninder Kaur.
Divya Rattan who is working on the environmental factors contributing in the epidemiology and spread of Toxoplasmosis bagged a second prize in the oral presentations. This study is first of its kind in the country.
Davinder Kaur who is working on molecular markers and genotyping in drug resistance malaria bagged second prize in the poster category.
Puja Garg who is working on the role of Toxoplasma in Bad obstetric history (BOH), using highly sensitive molecular methods bagged third prize in oral presentation.
Dr.Madhusree Sett who is MD student in the Department of Medical Parasitology bagged second prize in quiz competition
IEP Chandigarh, September 30:
The life of Vikram, all of 18 years, came to an abrupt end as he was declared brain dead at PGIMER following a fatal head injury. But thanks to the selfless and magnanimous gesture of Organ Donation by his family, Vikram’s passing away has kindled hope for six lives. The donor family turned their gravest tragedy into a precious gift of life for four patients suffering from end-stage organ failure and battling for survival, one at Mumbai and three more at PGIMER Chandigarh. The retrieved corneas, on transplantation restored the sight of two corneal blind patients here at PGIMER. With this latest organ donation, PGIMER also marks 100 liver donations since inception of Liver transplant Programme in 2011 Out of these 100 deceased liver donations, 69 have been transplanted here in PGIMER and 31 livers have been shared with other hospitals across India for matching recipients. Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER, expressing PGIMER’s gratitude to the donor family, stated, “”Our mission at PGIMER is to honour the donor family’s decision, perhaps the hardest and incredibly moving one of their lives, of organ donation of their deceased dear one. Our hearts go out to donor families and we thank them for their gracious gift to others despite their own irreparable loss. At the same time, we at PGIMER feel humbled by the trust reposed by the donor families in the institute for their bravest decision.” The heart wrenching and tragic death of Vikram from Village Batta Kalyat, district Kaithal, Haryana is beyond comprehension and extremely difficult to reconcile with. It was on 23rd September, when Vikram was dragging his bike on the road as he had run out of petrol, when he was knocked down by a speeding auto rickshaw from behind, leaving him with grievous head injuries. Vikram was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital Kaithal and then to some private hospital for initial treatment, from where he was referred to PGIMER and was admitted here in an extremely critical condition on the evening of 23rd September itself. But Vikram’s battle with life came to an end as he succumbed to his injuries and was declared brain dead on 25th September following the protocols of THOA. Showcasing exemplary courage and altruistic spirit, the family of Vikram did not let this tragic death go in vain and consented for organ donation when the transplant coordinators raised the matter with them. Gaje Singh, shell-shocked but brave-heart father of donor Vikram, expressed his sentiments as he consented for organ donation, “ Vikram was not only my son; he was the family’s life force. So caring and compassionate he was that even at this young age, he was working very hard in the factory to contribute to the family income. May be Almighty also needed this ‘noble soul’. Nobody can understand our remorse; we are completely devastated.” Respecting the family’s decision, the Lungs, Pancreas, Kidneys and Corneas were retrieved from the deceased. Once the donor organs became available, everyone swiftly got into action leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the donor’s legacy continues. Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent cum Head, Deptt. of Hospital Administration, PGIMER and Nodal Officer, ROTTO (North), while detailing about the latest case, said, “As the cross-matching indicated no matching recipient for lungs here in PGIMER, we immediately got in touch with other transplant hospitals to explore options for matching recipients and finally, lungs were allocated for a matching recipient, a 66 year old male admitted in Sir H N Reliance Hospital, Mumbai with the active intervention of NOTTO” Elaborating about the Green Corridors created for the case, Prof. Koushal shared, “A Green Corridors was created on 25th September in conjunction with the retrieval timings from PGIMER to International Airport,Mohali around 11 am to enable safe passage for the transport of retrieved lungs for the onward Gofast Airlines flight to Mumbai scheduled at 11.30 am on 26th September. Prof. Koushal concluded, “With everyone pitching in, the procedural formalities, harvesting process as well as transportation of the organ was completed despite the time crunch. The credit is due to commendable efforts by PGIMER Security Deptt., Chandigarh & Mohali Police, CISF and Airport Staff on duty that we accomplished in making it on time through the green corridors.”
IEP Chandigarh, September 30
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today announced that Mukhyamantri Vyapari Kshatipurti Beema Yojana has been implemented to give insurance benefits to small traders. Under this scheme, compensation at the normal insurance rate is given to the traders to compensate for the loss of their stock caused due to fire, flood, etc.
The Chief Minister said this while addressing a programme organized for the Rehabilitation of Rehri market in Sector 9 of Panchkula today.
Sh. Manohar Lal laid the foundation stone of Antyodaya Market and performed Havan. Later he distributed possession letters to 8 allottees and released the brochure of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).
All the Rehri markets in Haryana to have Pucca booths
The Chief Minister announced that all the street vendors of the state including Gurugram, Faridabad would be allotted Pucca booths so that no trader should face this kind of untoward incident like that happened in sector 9 Panchkula Rehri market on September 1, 2022. Pucca booths will also be made in Rehri Market of Sector 7, 11 and 17 in Panchkula.
Under this scheme, a rebate of 25 percent in the market rate would also be provided to the small traders by HSVP, but this exemption would not be applicable to the encroachers, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.
He said that the booth costs around Rs. 17 lakh as per the current market rate, but after the rebate, a booth measuring 63 square feet will be available for about Rs 13 lakh and 75 percent loan facility has also been provided from the Central Bank. In this way, every allottee is being helped to buy the booth, said the Chief Minister.
He further informed that if the allottee deposits this amount within 180 days, then he will be given an exemption on the entire interest. An amount of Rs 50 lakh would be spent by HSVP on the construction of a footpath, ensuring the availability of electricity and other resources in this market, asserted the Chief Minister.
Traders must have GST
The Chief Minister said that small traders must have a GST. For this, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has launched a special campaign. He said that during the last month, the revenue of more than Rs. 1.50 lakh crore has been collected in the country.
The Chief Minister said that on that unfortunate day when the entire Rehri market of sector 9 was gutted in fire, the government had decided to work on a proposal ensuring that these traders do not face any problems. He thanked the officers for their hard work and for which this scheme got implemented so soon.
Government is working with the spirit of Antyodaya
The Chief Minister said that the State Government while upholding the spirit of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya philosophy is ensuring the upliftment of the last mile person.
He said that under this campaign the first right of government belongs to the needy person. Employment is being provided to such families through Parivar Pehchan Patra. Till now, self-employment has been given to 30,000 families under Mukhyamantri Parivar Utthan Yojana. This is why this market of Panchkula has also been named Antyodaya Market, added Sh. Manohar Lal.
Addressing the programme, the Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta said that while understanding the pain and suffering of the traders, the Chief Minister has come up with a better scheme in the entire state so that small traders and poor people can earn their livelihood.
He said that by giving booths at cheap and subsidized rates in urban areas, Sh. Manohar Lal has not only given them a big sigh of relief but has also ensured quick redressal of those who lost their shops in the tragic fire incident. For this, all the small traders had expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister, said Sh. Gian Chand Gupta.
He said that an amount of Rs. 50 lakh will be spent for ensuring proper arrangements of toilets and drinking water in this market by HSVP. On September 1, about 134 shops got gutted due to fire and then the Chief Minister immediately gave relief of Rs. 25,000 to each shopkeeper. HSVP is also committed bring a change in the lives of small shopkeepers, added Sh. Gian Chand Gupta.
Panchkula Mayor, Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Commissioner ,Ambala Division, Smt. Renu Bala Phulia, Commissioner of Police, Hanif Qureshi, Chief Administrator, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, Administrator, Sh. Dharamvir Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Mahavir were also present on this occasion.
IEP Chandigarh
World Heart Day celebration was organized by faculty and Msc students of Cardiac and Critical Care Nursing at National Institute of Nursing Education on 29th September 2022 for raising awareness about preventing cardiovascular diseases and to promote a healthy heart life.
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, officiating Principal, NINE introduced and welcomed the Chief Guest of the occasion, Prof. Yash Paul Sharma, Head, Department of Cardiology and Guest of honour Dr. J.S. Thakur, Professor, Deptt of Community medicine and SPH, PGIMER Chandigarh. Ms. Neena Vir Singh unfolded the theme, i.e, “Use Heart for Every Heart”. Guest of Honor, Prof. J.S. Thakur enlightened the students about the preventive and health promotion aspects of cardiovascular health. Chief guest Dr.Yash Paul Sharma emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Various activities related to the theme were carried out such as poster making competition, health education on prevention of cardiovascular diseases, Quiz competition, role play and poetry recitation. Meditation session for the students and faculty was also conducted by Brahma kumaris for relaxation of mind and body.
Students and faculty of NINE also participated in a walkathon on “Cardiovascular health awareness” organized by Deptt of Cardiology PGIMER Chandigarh. Results of poster making competition and quiz were declared and the winners were awarded with certificates. The event ended with the vote of thanks.
IEP Mohali, September 29
As many as 100 people including doctors and para-medical staff and members of Lions Club, Mohali and Senior Citizens Association, Mohali participated in a ‘walkathon’ to mark World Heart Day HERE on Thursday.
The walkathon, which moved through phase 9 and then to stadium road was organized by Shalby Hospital, Mohali to promote awareness on healthy heart and lifestyle.
IEP New Delhi, September 28
The intervention by the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India saves the job of more than two lakh graduate/post graduate upper primary level teachers in government/government aided and private unaided schools across the country as they did not have 50% marks in 12th standard. Considering the recommendations of the Commission, the Union Ministry of Education, striking a balance between the statutory provisions and the right to life and livelihood, has given one time relaxation from this norm to all those candidates, who have cleared Diploma in Elementary Education from the National Institute of Open School, NIOS.
This training was required for all the untrained in service teachers as per the amendment in the year 2017 in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act.
As per the guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education, NCTE, the Union Ministry of Education handed over the responsibility to the NIOS to train these teachers by 31st March, 2019. Many teachers completed their Diploma in Elementary Education but NIOS did not release their diploma cum certificates of those, who did not have 50% marks in 12 standard, which may have cost them their jobs.
On receipt of a complaint in the matter, the Commission observed that the NIOS did not specify in its prospectus that eligibility criteria for inservice Graduate/Post Graduate Teachers to do Diploma in Elementary Education would be 50% marks in 10+2.
Further, the Commission asked the Ministry of Education to revisit the whole issue, as it may adversely affect the Right to Livelihood of teachers, who areotherwise Graduate or Post Graduate, and have been in-service and even had cleared the requisite Diploma in Elementary Education as perstatuary requirement of RTE Act and Rules framed there under.
IEP Chandigarh, September 29
As many as 150 employees including cardiologists , cardiac surgeons, doctors and staff of Alchemist and Ojas Hospitals, Panchkula took part in a ‘walkathon’ to mark World Heart Day at Sukhna lake here on Thursday. The walkathon was organised to promote physical activity and heart-healthy habits among people and to encourage people on how physical activities were important to keep the heart healthy, said Dr. Rohit Parti, senior interventional cardiologist during the occasion.
IEP Chandigarh, September 29
The Punjab Government will organise a state level function to celebrate International Elderly Day on 1st October, 2022 at Guru Nanak Bhavan, Ludhiana.
Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur will be the chief guest on this occasion.
Divulging in this regard, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that on this occasion free eye checkup will be organised for the elderly and spectacles will be given free to the needy elderly.
Apart from this, forms of old age pension and other financial assistance schemes and approving pensions will be filled during the event. A camp will also be organized by the department for Senior citizens to make their senior citizen cards.
Dr. Baljit Kaur has appealed to the needy senior citizens to attend the function to avail the benefit of this opportunity.
On this occasion, a cultural program will also be organized by the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development in honor of the elders of Punjab, in which a presentation will be made by the elders.
Organizations working in the field of welfare of elderly persons will also actively participate in this event.
IEP SAS Nagar/Chandigarh, September 29
Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Labour, Investment Promotion and Grievance Redressal Minister Anmol Gagan Mann today addressed the top police officials of the district at Mohali to root out drugs and take strict action against those responsible for drugs. A special meeting was held with the SSP, SPs, DSPs and SHOs of the area and orders were given to take all possible action to eradicate drugs. She instructed to take strict action against those found guilty without any pressure.
The cabinet minister said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister S.Bhagwant Singh Maan is committed to provide a drug-free, corruption-free and clean administration to the people of the state. Addressing the police at Mohali today, the minister said that due to the ill effects of drugs in our society, the future of drug addicts is going dark. She said that a person addicted to drugs becomes economically weak, but also physically weak. She said that the youth who is addicted to drugs does not think about the country or even about himself and his family, instead of getting rid of drugs, he forces his entire family to suffer hell.
She emphasized on intensifying the campaign started by the police administration for the elimination of drugs and said that the police can play a major role in this campaign to eliminate drugs from the state in all circumstances. On this occasion, she instructed the police to take strict action against those who spread drugs. She said that the Punjab government is working on zero tolerance against drug addiction.
On this occasion, Senior Superintendent Police Mr. Vivek Sheel Soni said that the government is continuously working to eradicate drugs in all conditions. He strictly instructed the police officers to take strict action against those who deal in drugs and spread drugs. He said that if there is any negligence on the part of any police officer in preventing drugs, then that employee will also be dealt strongly.
The Cabinet Minister appealed to the people to unite and cooperate with the police and the administration to eradicate drugs so that the youth can stay away from the ill effects of drugs and create a good society.
On this occasion SP(R) Navreet Singh Virak, SP Investigation Amandeep Brar, DSP Kharar-2 Dharamveer Singh, DSP Kharar-1 Rupinder Kaur Sohi and other chief officers of police stations. were present
