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Patient’s U-turn on charges against PGI
Chandigarh, May 31 Sri Ram, who was discharged by the PGI after operating upon his injured eye here today, said he was perturbed after doctors told him that there was a risk during the surgery and he left the hospital to bring his family members. “I don’t know about any complaint to the police against the PGI authorities regarding my treatment,” said Sri Ram. Local leaders of a political party lodged a complaint with the police on May 29 against Dr K.K. Talwar, alleging that doctors at the hospital asked the patient to leave without treating him. Sri Ram had told mediapersons at his home that he was thrown out by doctors, denying him treatment after keeping him at the hospital for three days. Narrating the incident, Dr D. Ojha, a resident, said Sri Ram was admitted to the PGI on May 24 with accidental injuries in the eye and arm. The CT scan and X ray were conducted on him immediately after neurosurgery and orthopaedic consultations and the surgery of his eye was fixed for May 26. The surgery was postponed to the next day as Sri Ram was not fasting, which was a requirement for the surgery, said Dr Ojha. The next day also, the patient did not comply with the instructions and had breakfast. After this, Sri Ram left the hospital without informing the hospital staff, added Dr Ojha.
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Doctor stresses on smoke-free environment
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 31 There are 700,000 deaths every year due to smoking only and between 8 and 9 lakh every year due to all forms of tobacco use or exposure to it in India. Stressing the need for creating a smoke-free environment, Dr Star Pala, senior resident, School of Public Health, PGI, Chandigarh, said tobacco was a major substance of abuse in India, which was the third largest producer of tobacco in the world. There were 25 crore users of tobacco in India and this was 1/6th of the global burden. At the same rate, it would be responsible for 13 per cent of deaths each year by 2020. Tobacco claimed 2,000 lives every day, said Dr Pala. World No Tobacco Day was observed at the Sector 38 civil dispensary, which was organised by the School of Public Health, PGI, and the nodal officer (anti-tobacco), Chandigarh. There are about 4,000 known chemicals in tobacco smoke and more than 50 of them are known to cause cancer. Exposure to second-hand smoke causes heart disease and many serious respiratory and cardiovascular diseases that can lead to premature death in adults. It also causes diseases and worsens existing conditions, such as asthma, in children. An estimated 200,000 workers die each year due to exposure to smoke at work. The WHO estimates that around 700 million children, or almost half of the world's children, breathe air polluted by tobacco smoke, particularly at home. A multi-country survey shows that 43.9 per cent students are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke at home, while 55.8 per cent are exposed to smoke in public places.
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CLTA products knocked out
Chandigarh, May 31 Prakash Amritraj ended the journey of Sunil Kumar thrashing him 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2 in the marathon 161-minute match. Sunil won the first set in a tiebreaker at 7-6 (4). The next set also saw both the players in good form but Prakash downed Sunil 7-5 to draw. In the deciding set, Prakash’s dominance was evident as he won five games in a row. Giving no chance to his opponent, he secured his berth in the semifinals. Both the players unleashed six aces each. Sunil Kumar committed nine double faults while the number of Prakash’s was six. In the other match, fourth seed Vijay Kannan (739th rank) showed the doors to local favourite Tushar 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. After winning the first set, Vijay lost control on his shots, resulting in loss of the second set. But taking advantage of double faults committed by Tushar, Vijay moved into the semifinals winning the game in 125 minutes. Tushar made three double faults in the sixth game. In all, the number of doubles faults committed by him was seven. He had a solitary ace to his credit. Vijay Kannan fired eight aces. The other semifinalists are top seed Karan Rastogi and unseeded Vishal Punna, who beat Purav Raja and Aditya Madkekar respectively. Trailing by one set, Rastogi put up a marvelous show to record a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 win in two hours and 23 minutes whereas Vishal Punna stunned seventh seed Aditya Madkekar 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in one hour and 59 minutes. In the semi-final matches, top seed Karan Rastogi will face Vijay Kannan while Prakash Amritraj will take on Vishal Punna. In the doubles category, the top-seeded pair of Stephen Amritraj and Sunil Kumar Sipaeya will clash with Tushar Liberhan and Navdeep Singh in the final. Earlier, Amrtiraj-Sunil beat fourth seeded pair of Vivek Shokeen and Sanam Singh in straight sets of 6-4, 6-1. In the second semifinals, Tushar Liberhan and Navdeep upset second seeded Sandeep Kirtane and Purav Raja 6-3, 6-3. There is some solace for CLTA, as one of their former trainees will certainly win the doubles title tomorrow. Tomorrow’s matches will be telecast live on television. Results: Singles (QFs): 1-Karan Rastogi bt Purav Raja 2-6, 6-2, 6-4; 4-Vijay Kannan bt Tushar Liberhan 6-2, 3-6, 6-2; Prakash Amritraj bt 3-Sunil Kumar Sipaeya 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2; Vishal Punna bt 7-Aditya Madkekar 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Doubles (semi-finals): 1-Stephen Amritraj and Sunil Kumar Sipaeya bt 4-Vivek Shokeen and Sanam Singh 6-4, 6-1; Tushar Liberhan and Navdeep Singh bt 2-Sandeep Kirtane and Purav Raja 6-3, 6-3.
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Cricket: DAVSSS-8 emerge winner
Chandigarh, May 31 Batting first, DAV B put on 133 for 9 in 25 overs with a fine knock of 44 runs by Saket. Opener Maninder Singh (20) was another notable contributor. Ajay and Subhash got three wickets each for 12 and 17 runs, respectively. In reply, PSWC XI were restricted to 124 for 7 in 25 overs. The 66-run partnership for the third wicket between opener Mandeep Singla (50) and Karan Sharma (20) could not save the match for the team. Ankur and Rakesh got two wickets each for 15 and 27 runs respectively. In another match, DAV School, Sector 15, trounced Broadcasters XI by seven wickets. Batting first, Broadcasters XI made 101 in 23.1 overs. Jiten was the highest scorer with 25 runs. Rozal took three wickets for 21 runs. Riding high on half century by Tanvir (51), DAV-15 achieved their target in 18.2 overs by scoring 105 for 3. Sunrise Cricket Club got a walkover as their opponents St Xavier's XI played truant.
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City’s skating prodigy
Chandigarh, May 31 Hardeep came into the limelight during a skating carnival held at Hans Raj Public School, Panchkula, where he won the gold in the u-10 to 12 years category. Hardeep’s medal graph shows that there is hardly any event when he did not have a podium finish. During the Chandigarh Roller Skating Championship held at KB DAV-7 rink, he grabbed two gold medals; one each in the speed and road race events. In the quads (road race) event, Hardeep grabbed gold during the CBSE cluster skating event 2006-2007 held at Ganga International School, Delhi. This was followed by another gold in the road race during the CBSE inter-school sports and games competition. Hardeep’s mother, Satya Bala, who had a stint in athletics, always wanted her son to take to the same field. But she soon had to give in to the boy’s passion for skating and put him under the training of skating coach Jaswinder Singh Goldy when he was in Class KG. “Hardeep was a very daring boy from the very beginning. His confidence is his biggest asset. He has definitely made a mark in skating,” said Jaswinder Singh Goldy, who is skating coach at Bhavan Vidyalaya - 27. To attain proficiency in road race, Hardeep has engaged the services of another coach, Harpreet Singh. “Road race is a difficult event. Here, the surface is rough and injury-prone too. One has to maintain a perfect balance between speed, skill and stamina and has to exert extra strength to move ahead. Hardeep learnt the nitty-gritty of the game very quickly and can now beat skaters who are more experienced and older to him. I am proud of him,” said Harpreet.
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Manbir bags gold
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 31 Preetinder Singh won silver while Jiwanjit Singh bagged bronze. In the girls’ category, Chandigarh player Jyoti Kaushik finished third. The other participants were Varinder Pal Singh, Kewal Ahuja, Mandeep Singh, Mohit Yadav, Tarsem, Vikramjeet Singh, Dharminder Singh, Tarandeep Kaur and Twinkle Bhatia.
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Fast pitches best for budding cricketers, says
Pandove
Mohali, May 31 Twenty-one curators and groundsmen participated in the seminar. “The BCCI has been identifying grounds across the country where live pitches will be prepared. This conclave is the first step in that direction. After gaining much-needed knowledge from PCA curator Daljit Singh, the participants today learnt the use of advanced equipments in the laying and maintaining of the pitches, added Pandove. The BCCI will also provide financial assistance for the purpose, added Pandove. |
Admn’s solar plan
Chandigarh, May 31 The administration has already made it mandatory to install solar water heating systems for certain categories of buildings. Building bylaws have been suitably amended by the administration. It is already constructing a green and energy-efficient Paryavaran Bhawan at Sector 19. — TNS
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