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Piggeries playing havoc with health: doctor
Chandigarh, April 15 The situation in the region is worsening with time. In 1989, out of 100 patients with partial seizures, 50 per cent were diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. But in the past 10 years, the number has increased to 80 per cent. In India, seven persons in every 1,000 suffer from the disease, said Dr Singhi. The doctor added that piggeries in the region were playing havoc with the health of people as pigs were found to be the reason behind neurocysticercosis. Thus, it is important that piggeries are situated in non-resident areas, added Dr Singhi. Neurocysticercosis, a major cause of epilepsy, is caused by infestation of the central systems with the encysted larvae of Taenia Solium (tape worm). Pigs are the intermediate host of Taenia solium and the main factor in completing the life cycle of the parasite responsible for the disease, informed Dr Singhi. Dr Singhi said humans acquired intestinal infection from pigs by ingestion of undercooked pork infected with T Solium cysticerci which further developed into adult worms (tape worms). Japanese encephalitis is another deadly disease caused by the presence of pigs in the region, informed professor Sunit Singhi, chief of paediatric emergency and intensive care, department of paediatric medicine, PGI. Pigs harbour the virus without getting the disease themselves, said the professor. It is when the virus is spread by mosquitos that the disease causes an epidemic in areas where stagnant water is found, said the doctor. That is the reason why the disease is found in larger proportions in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, where paddy is sown in large scales, informed the professor. |
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Mass leave by PGI assistants on May 7
Chandigarh, April 15 In a memorandum to Prof K.K. Talwar, director, PGIMER, the association said the administration had decided to grant the pay scale to the operation theatre assistants on a par with those working at the AIIMS. But the decision was not implemented, which had forced the association to go on mass leave in protest, alleged the association. Association president Rajwinder Singh said in 1997 some operation theatre assistants had joined the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, to get higher salaries. On the recommendation of the then head of the department, anaesthesia, the PGI administration had promised to grant revised pay scales to the assistants to stop their exodus but nothing was done, he alleged.
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Physiotherapy centre at Sood Bhavan
Panchkula, April 15 Surinder Sood, the general secretary, said the centre is equipped with the latest machinery to provide facilities to the common man at a very low cost. For the poor and the needy, these facilities will be provided free. The sabha also runs a diagnostic laboratory at Sood Bhavan where a variety of tests are conducted. |
Vishal clinches Emaar
Golf Trophy
Chandigarh, April 15 Vishal played with perfection on the pitch and putt nine-hole golf course sinking birdies on the seventh and eighth holes to finish with a one-under card of 26. The short three-par nine-hole greens of the range called for perfect putting. And, Vishal came out in flying colours. Vishal, who received the trophy from Emaar MGF CEO Parminder Sehgal. Sehgal was all praise for the organisers for exposing the golfing infrastructure of Chandigarh to promote golf tourism. He admitted that the weather was really hot. But then it was great fun to be a part of the tourism promotion event held for the first time in the region. Vishal was no where in the picture on the first day when he finished a miserable 15-over. His late arrival and hot humid conditions in the afternoon, plus a 90-minute lunch break, added to his bad score. The next day, he came back with a five-over card on the Panchkula Golf Club greens and wrapped it up with a one-under card at the golf range to emerge a clear winner with a three-day tally of 190. Finishing four strokes behind the leader were five golfers who tied with an identical three-day tally of 194. They were Brig G.J. Singh, S.S. Lehal, Rahul Aggarwal, Anupinder Grewal and Rakesh Jolly. In the nine-hole competition, B.B. Kaushik, Brig I.S. Punia and Rajesh Jairath bracketed second returning an identical score of 28. This was two strokes behind the leader Vishal Sareen. Shaguna Jain was nearest to the pin. Chandigarh Golf Association president C.S.R. Reddy said the idea of tourism golf was mooted by them and it was immediately lapped up by the Chandigarh Tourism Department. The results: Emaar MGF Golf Championship: Vishal Sareen 190, Brig G.J. Singh 194, S.S. Lehal 194, Rahul Aggarwal 194, Anupinder Grewal 194, Rakesh Jolly 194, Gurpreet Singh 196, B.S. Gill 197, Col Prem Kumar 197, Gurmeher Brar 197. CGA Range (nine-hole strokeplay): Vishal Sareen 26, B.B. Kaushik, Brig I.S. Punia and Rajesh Jairath 28 each, Brig G.J. Singh 29. Nearest to pin: Shugna Jain. |
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2 Kenyan cricketers get coaching in city
Chandigarh, April 15 Brothers Arvind Thampy and Vikram Thampy have started their training under the supervision of coach D.P. Azad at the academy at St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here. The first major transformation that one can see is that they have imbibed Indian values and culture. Just two days after their landing, the duo, who were born and brought up in Kenya, now touch the feet of elders instead of shaking hands. “This might be because of their roots here that they immediately noted the way to wish one’s ‘guru’ here,” said D.P. Azad who seemed equally excited to have these mannered prodigies from Africa. “We know little about the land of our forefathers as they had shifted from Kerala to Kenya long ago,” said 18-year-old Arvind, who is an all-rounder. Giving reasons of their selecting the academy to get training, Arvind said, “We heard a lot about Kapil Dev and Azad. So we decided to get training from Azad. Coming here is just like a dream come true. People are very nice and friendly here.” Elaborating about the cricketing scenario in Kenya, opening batsman Vikram said, “The game is not very popular in our country but the Indian community, which is more than 50 per cent, just loves to play cricket. The fact that Kenya reached the semifinals during the last World Cup also played big role in making it more
popular.” Vikram is here to learn new tricks in fast bowling. “Unlike here, we have professional clubs which have been categorized as division I, II and III. First class clubs provide opportunity to talented players to play in the super league from where the national selectors pick talented players for national training at top clubs. After that, players get a chance to represent the country,” he added. On the question of playing for India, their answer was, “We are of Indian origin and respect India. But we want to play for Kenya only.” About his new trainees, Azad says, “Undoubtedly, both have talent but I have found some faults in their basics. It will take one
to two weeks to rectify them.” The duo will stay here for a month. |
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Sports
100 take stewards, scrutineers’ tests Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 15 The seminar was organised by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) in association with the Indian Oil Corporation and Chandigarh Tourism department. About 60 persons appeared for steward test while as many as 40 came for the scrutineer’s test. The stewards’ seminar was conducted by ace driver Gopal Madhwan, an ace driver, who started rallying way back in 1958. He switched to organising events in the mid-seventies which included the famous Himalayan Rally. The purpose was to look for new stewards and also to upgrade the licences of existing ones. Stewards are responsible for enforcing the code of conduct in motor sports. Their job is to ensure that rules and regulations are followed especially with regard to safety. A scrutineer’s job is to examine the technical aspects of the vehicle. At present, there are around 25 scrutineers already operating in this sport. Talking to Chandigarh Tribune, Prithviraj, alternate counsellor, FMSCI and an ace driver of the early 90s, said, “The scrutineer’s job is of a specialised kind. This job commands prime importance because he is trained to check vehicles for their conformity to technical regulations issued by the FMSCI.” About the prospects of the job, Prithviraj said, “While scrutiny has been in vogue for the past 30 years, due to inherent nature of the job involved, this profession has not been able to attract a large number of people. It is basically an honorary sort of job where no money is paid by the federation.” On being asked, he said, “Since there is very less publicity for motorsports in India, the corporate sector seldom shows interest. Participants get very little in lieu of the kind of effort participants have to put in.” “Now, the time has changed a little with the participation of Indians in the Formula 1 races. Thanks to achievers like Narayan Karthikeyan, Niren or localites like Sunny Sidhu, Harpreet Bawa and Karandeep Sandhu to name a few,” said S.P.S. Garcha, president, Chandigarh Motor Sports Association.
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Umrao blames Milkha for presence of PAA officials
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, April 15 Milkha Singh, who is the president of the Chandigarh Athletic Association, was the chief guest of the marathon rally organised by the Jalandhar Marathon Rally Society. Taking a stern view at the manner in which the event was organised, the Athletic Federation of India has decided to initiate an inquiry into the issue. “We would inquire into the matter and take action against those coaches and officials of the association who were present and conducted the marathon,” he said. A few days ago, the AFI had come up with a new ruling wherein athletes, under the federation, could not participate in any marathon which was not authorised by the federation. Talking to the Tribune, Umrao said that being the president of the CAA, Milkha Singh should not have associated himself with the marathon. It was because of his association that coaches and officials including Isher Singh, secretary, Punjab Athletic Association, were present there,” he said. “On one hand, Milkha is giving statements to the media about the wrong moves of office-bearers of various federations and on the other, he himself is indulging in wrong acts,” he added.
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Hiten, Jasleen win road race
Chandigarh, April 15 Srijana got the first place in the girls 6 to 8 years category while Mohit Yadav grabbed the first place in the boys category in the rink race event. The results: Rink race II (boys): u-6 years: 1 Karthik Mann, 2 Akash, 3 Jaskirat 6-8 years: 1 Mohit Yadav, 2 Shubhkarman, 3 Akash 8-10 years: 1 Sahil, 2 Akash, 3 Mohit 10-12 years: 1 Bhavdeep, 2 Simrat 3 Aman 12-14 years: 1 Rahul Mittal, 2 Vipin, 3 Utkarsh Road race (boys): u-6 years: 1 Hiten, 2 Amritesh, 3 Gurnam 6-8 years: 1 Mohit, 2 Balkirat, 3 Jaskaran 8-10 years: 1 Akash, 2 Manu, 3 Amandeep and Mohit Thakur 10-12 years: 1 Hardi, 2 Shivam and Bhavdeep, 3 Bhavesh 12-14 years: 1 Karan Lamba 14-16 years: 1 Gulrajan, 2 Anmol Sood Rink race II (girls): 6-8 years: 1 Tamanna Mann, 2 Sirjana, 3 Harmit 8-10 years: 1 Dharvind, 2 Jaspreet, 3 Hasrat 10-12 years: 1 Jyoti, 2 Naina, 3 Samridhi 12-14 years: 1 Mehak, 2 Paavan Road race (girls): u-6 years: 1 Jasleen, 2 Vishestha, 3 Kamalpreet 6-8 years: 1 Srijana, 2 Hasmit, 3 Richa 8-10 years: 1 Dharvind, 2 Jaspreet 10-12 years: 1 Jyoti, 2 Manveen, 3 Aditi 12-14 years: 1 Paavan, 2 Subodh Raj. |
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