IMA to stress on ethical practice
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, July 18
Taking serious note of some of the “unethical practices” by certain doctors in the state, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has decided to monitor the activities of such doctors who have been misleading people with false claims by way of publicity.

Stating this here today, the national vice-president of the IMA, Dr Gursharan Singh, who is also the chairman of the disciplinary action committee of the Punjab Medical Council, said he had received a large number of complaints against some doctors who were alleged to be cheating people.

He said the IMA would use conciliatory approach in handling such cases. At the same time, the IMA had decided to launch an awareness campaign. Dr Gursharan Singh observed that the people should not get carried away with the advertisements. He advised that before approaching any doctor who promises miracles, the patients should cross check the claims themselves. Seeking cooperation of the public and the doctors, he said the IMA and the medical council would welcome any such complaints. He said these complaints would be thoroughly investigated and remedial measures would also be taken.

259 examined at camp
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, July 18
A total of 259 patients were examined during a free medical check-up camp organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Shree Sangmehswar Seva Dal in association with the Lions Club at Krishna Mandir, Krishna Nagar, here today. Free ECG tests were conducted and medicines were provided to the patients during the camp.

A team of experts led by Dr R.G. Singh Shahi examined the patients. Others who offered their services were Dr Vinita Aggarwal, Dr Rajinder Singh, Dr Dinesh Sharma, Dr Pradeep Kapoor, Dr Ashok Puri and Dr R.K. Garg.

Mr Vijay Kumar Chopra, Editor-in-Chief, Hind Samachar Group of Publications, was the chief guest. He flagged off a truck carrying rations for terrorism-affected families in Jammu and Kashmir. He complimented the organisers for holding the camp.

Medical camp
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, July 18
A large number of patients were examined at a free medical check-up camp, organised by the Shiv Sena in association with Sahara Hospital at Gurdwara Nanaksar, New Subhash Nagar, here today.

A team of doctors comprising Dr Pravesh Dhall, Dr Rajesh Batra, Dr T.K. Bawa and Dr Harpreet Singh examined the patients. Medicines were distributed among poor and needy patients. Mr Harjinder Singh Gogi, councillor, MC, was the chief guest.

16 eves for coaching centre
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, July 18
Sixteen women football players. including two internationals- Sharanjit Kaur and Mandeep Kaur — have been selected in the first phase of trials conducted by the Punjab Women Football Association (PWFA), at the Guru Har-gobind Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, near here, for its centre of excellence to be established in the college.

According to Ms Sukhwinder Kaur, spokesperson of the association, a large number of aspirants from Punjab and Haryana turned up for the trials and 16 women were shortlisted who would be provided free education, hostel facilities, kit and playing equipment.

The association will present a memorandum to the Sports Authority of India through the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its president, Union Minister, Mr P R Das Munshi to sponsor this football centre. The PWFA would also approach Punjab Sports Department for assistance in running the centre, she said.

Meanwhile, a committee comprising Mr Ram Lubhaya Prabhakar, former national football player and chairman, selection committee, PWFA, Prof Vasundra and Mr Tejinder Singh has been constituted to supervise this centre.

6-wkt win for Raman House XI
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, July 18
Raman House XI beat Subhash House XI by six wickets in the Inter-House Cricket Tournament being held here at the Kundan Vidya Mandir School ground. Ms S.C. Saxena, Principal of the school inaugurated the tournament.

Batting first, Subhash House XI scored 91 runs in 16 overs with main contribution coming through Shubham Vashisht who made 26 runs while Abhinav and Rameez chipped in with 11 and 12 runs respectively. For Raman House XI, the main wicket takers were Chirag and Satyam who scalped two wickets each. Jasdeep Sehgal and Asim captured one wicket each.

Raman House XI, thanks to fine bating by Jasdeep Sehgal (30) and Rohtas (14) achieved the target in the 13th over losing just four wickets. Abhishek of Subhash House XI grabbed three wickets conceding 15 runs.