The irony is that we are not able even to make the best use of a gift that would have made difference to the quality of health service in the valley. Mother Helpage World, a disaster response group, donated very special and sophisticated ICU equipment to the Bones and Joint Hospital in Srinagar last year. This equipment is mostly put to use in trauma cases and the recipient is the only Trauma Hospital in Srinagar. But this donation seems to have gone waste because there is no technical staff available with the hospital to handle the equipment properly. At the same time the number of trauma cases increases day after day. How sad that the hospital has not been able to get a couple of its staff trained in handling the equipment so that these patients would not be forced to go out of the state for medical treatment which they can hardly afford. Medical Superintendent of the Bones and Joints Hospital says that there is not space in the hospital where this equipment would be put up for use. Even if this is the reality, the Department should have moved proper quarters for providing space where this ICU equipment could be installed and put to proper use. If we had the space, then the excuse would be that there is no proper ICU equipment for the Trauma Hospital.
The number of trauma cases is increasing with the passing of each day. People in the Valley are subjected to various tensions springing from unusual conditions through which they have to pass. In the entire valley there is only one Trauma Hospital though actually its branches should have been provided in almost all District Hospitals. But what to say of District Hospitals, even the main hospital in Srinagar is faced with space deficiency and as such the expensive and latest ICU equipment received by way of donation is collecting dust.
Trauma Hospital
Lead futures rise 0.45 pc on spot demand
NEW DELHI, July 24: Lead prices rose by 0.45 per cent to Rs 132.85 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, driven by pick up in demand in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in August moved up by 60 paise, or 0.45 per cent, to Rs 132.85 per kg in business turnover of 54 lots.
The metal for delivery in July contract edged up by 50 paise, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 131.85 per kg in 848 lots.
Analysts attributed rise in lead futures to speculative positions by participants driven by rising demand from battery-makers. (PTI)
Cardamom futures rise 0.22 pc as demand picks up
NEW DELHI, July 24: Cardamom prices moved up by 0.22 per cent to Rs 931.10 per kg in futures trade today as speculators indulged in creating fresh positions at existing lower levels, supported by pick-up in demand in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in August rose by Rs 2, or 0.22 per cent, to Rs 931.10 per kg in business turnover of 151 lots.
In a similar fashion, the spice for delivery in September edged up by Rs 1.50, or 0.17 per cent, to Rs 901.90 per kg in 24 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in cardamom futures to pick up in demand in the spot markets. (PTI)
Mentha oil futures gain 0.18 pc on spot demand
NEW DELHI, July 24: Mentha oil prices rose 0.18 per cent to Rs 720.80 per kg in futures trade today as speculators enlarged positions, driven by a pick-up in demand in the spot market.
Besides, tight stocks in physical markets following restricted arrivals from producing regions supported the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in August moved up by Rs 1.30, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 720.80 per kg in business turnover of 111 lots.
In a similar fashion, the oil for delivery in July contract edged up by 70 paise, or 0.10 per cent, to Rs 707.40 per kg in 125 lots.
Market analysts said apart from pick-up in demand from consuming industries in the spot market, restricted arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly led to the rise in mentha oil prices in futures trade. (PTI)
Amarnath pilgrims crossing Sangam Top on way to holy cave on Thursday. -Excelsior/Sajad Dar
Amarnath pilgrims crossing Sangam Top on way to holy cave on Thursday.
-Excelsior/Sajad Dar
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats addressing one-day convention of Rural Development Department at Srinagar on Thursday.
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats addressing one-day convention of Rural Development Department at Srinagar on Thursday.
Inspector General of Police Jammu zone, Rajesh Kumar reviewing security situation in a meeting at Rajouri.
Inspector General of Police Jammu zone, Rajesh Kumar reviewing security situation in a meeting at Rajouri.
Lama Gurfil Rinpochay performing first pooja of Central Asia’s oldest Lord Buddha statue at Appatee in Kargil.
Lama Gurfil Rinpochay performing first pooja of Central Asia’s oldest Lord Buddha statue at Appatee in Kargil.
PHD CCI office bearers with IT Commissioner A K Thatai and other officers at Aayakar Bhawan on Thursday.
PHD CCI office bearers with IT Commissioner A K Thatai and other officers at Aayakar Bhawan on Thursday.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chairing a meeting at Srinagar on Thursday.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chairing a meeting at Srinagar on Thursday.