NEW DELHI, Feb 3:
Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today laid the foundation stone of two blocks at the AIIMS that will add facilities of 600 beds and 24 operating theatres at a total cost of Rs 255 crores.
“Together these initiatives constitute a major breakthrough in the development of AIIMS infrastructure which has come under the severe strain due to increasing pressure of teaching, research and patient care activities,” Azad said, adding that the plan and non-plan budget for the current year was Rs 1340 crores.
The surgical block, will be spread over an area of 17000 sq meters and will have three basements and nine floors.
It will have 200 beds, 12 operation theatres, a national endoscopy centre, a high dependency unit and transplant facilities.
The facilities would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 55 Crores approximately and is expected to be ready by April 2015, Azad said.
Further, the state-of-the art Mother and Child block will be built over an area of about 45,000 sq meters and will also have three basements and nine floors.
“The block will have adequate facilities for department of paediatrics as well as obstetrics and gynaecology and will house inter-alia, 400 beds, 12 operation theatres, ICUs , day care facilities seminar halls. The project will cost around Rs 200 core and expected to be completed in about 2 years,” he said.
Also, the 6 new AIIMS and 19 institutions taken up in 1st and 2nd Phase of PMSSY would provide speciality and super-speciality care in all disciplines with a net addition of more than 11,000 beds covering 27 locations spread across the country, he added.
Azad said that the Cabinet has approved 71 new Cancer Institutes in December, 2013 at the national, state and tertiary levels.
The National Cancer Institute being set up at the second campus of AIIMS at Jhajjar, Haryana at a cost of nearly Rs. 2,000 crores, an amount of Rs. 3, 200 crores has already been approved by Government of India for setting up 70 more Institutes in different parts of the country, specifically for cancer, with facilities for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and onco-surgery.
The Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute at Kolkata is also being expanded with a second campus at a cost of Rs 400 crores. (PTI)
Azad lays foundation stone for new facilities in AIIMS
Bollywood Actor Salman Khan unveiling new Renault Koleos.
Bollywood Actor Salman Khan unveiling new Renault Koleos.
Deputy General Manager (DGM), Circle Head J&K Operation, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Mohd Latif Mir, along with Harnek Singh, Assistant General Manager and RVS Jasrotia Chief Manager, presenting a claim cheque of Rs 50, 000 to a beneficiary of accidental insurance. The DGM maintained that the Bank settled ATM-cum-Debit card Free Accidental Insurance Claim of the beneficiary Rakesh Singh father of deceased Gaurav, in record 20 days. He informed that late Gaurav Singh was maintaining a saving account at branch office Nagrota (Jammu) and was using the ATM card of the bank regularly. He added that all active ATM /Debit card holders of Punjab National Bank are automatically covered for Free Accidental Insurance Cover ranging from Rs 50000 to Rs 5 lakh keeping in view the category of the card and a card holder should use his ATM/Debit Card for a financial transaction within the previous 90 days from the date of incidence (accident).
Deputy General Manager (DGM), Circle Head J&K Operation, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Mohd Latif Mir, along with Harnek Singh, Assistant General Manager and RVS Jasrotia Chief Manager, presenting a claim cheque of Rs 50, 000 to a beneficiary of accidental insurance.
The DGM maintained that the Bank settled ATM-cum-Debit card Free Accidental Insurance Claim of the beneficiary Rakesh Singh father of deceased Gaurav, in record 20 days.
He informed that late Gaurav Singh was maintaining a saving account at branch office Nagrota (Jammu) and was using the ATM card of the bank regularly. He added that all active ATM /Debit card holders of Punjab National Bank are automatically covered for Free Accidental Insurance Cover ranging from Rs 50000 to Rs 5 lakh keeping in view the category of the card and a card holder should use his ATM/Debit Card for a financial transaction within the previous 90 days from the date of incidence (accident).
Minister for Forest Mian Altaf Ahmad addressing Gojri Adbi Millan at Nowshera on Monday.
Minister for Forest Mian Altaf Ahmad addressing Gojri Adbi Millan at Nowshera on Monday.
Police personnel bringing down a woman from a tree near Tawi bridge on Monday. -Excelsior/Rakesh
Police personnel bringing down a woman from a tree near Tawi bridge on Monday. -Excelsior/Rakesh
J&K Red team posing for a photograph alongwith the dignitaries after lifting the title trophy of National Jr Ice Hockey Championship.
J&K Red team posing for a photograph alongwith the dignitaries after lifting the title trophy of National Jr Ice Hockey Championship.
J&K Mini Football team posing alongwith Dr Brij Baloria, general secretary of Mini Football Association before leaving for Hyderabad.
J&K Mini Football team posing alongwith Dr Brij Baloria, general secretary of Mini Football Association before leaving for Hyderabad.
French charges for man accused of tossing kitten
PARIS, Feb 3: Officials say a 24-year-old man accused of throwing a kitten high into the air and uploading a video clip of the act to his Facebook profile faces up to two years in prison and a USD 40,500 fine.
The accused faces charges of animal cruelty today in Marseille. France’s national animal welfare association SPA is organising a demonstration outside the courthouse at 1300 GMT.
The video shows the man throwing the 4-month-old kitten named Oscar high into the air towards a large bush. A second clip shows him throwing the cat at an apartment building wall, and the cat plunging hard onto a concrete sidewalk.
The Marseille SPA office says it is treating Oscar for a broken foot and a stomach injury suffered in the attack. (Agencies)
Baghdad attacks kill 12: officials
BAGHDAD, Feb 3: Attacks in and around Baghdad, including four car bombs that ripped through several different neighbourhoods, killed at least 12 people today, security and medical officials said.
Eight people were killed in the explosions while authorities also found the bodies, bearing signs of torture, of four people who were shot dead earlier today.
Five people were killed in two separate car bombs — one of which was detonated by a suicide attacker — in the town of Mahmudiyah, just south of the capital, while three others were killed by vehicles rigged with explosives in the Baghdad neighbourhoods of Baladiyat and Hurriyah.
In western Baghdad, police found the bodies of three men and one woman who were all killed by gunshots to the head, officials said.
The violence comes amid a long-running surge in bloodshed that left more than 1,000 people dead last month, the highest such figure since April 2008, according to Government data.
Adding to the insecurity in the country, Iraqi forces have been waging gunbattles with militants in Anbar province, to the west of Baghdad, where for weeks parts of one city and all of another have been outside of Government control.
Soldiers, policemen and tribal fighters have pressed an assault on Ramadi, capital of Anbar, in a bid to wrest back control of neighbourhoods that fell out of Government control weeks earlier, and officials have said an incursion into nearby Fallujah is imminent. (AGENCIES)
horoscope
Tuesday Feb 04-2014
Aries : It is a sunny, sparkling day, and the stars spell success. If you’re feeling creative, simply pick up a paintbrush or try a new recipe. However, care and caution should be the buzzwords if you are driving alone, suggest Ganesha.
Taurus : You may feel let down as your folks may not extend the support you expected from them, says Ganesha You should try to remain practical and not get swayed by emotions. It is highly likely that family feuds may erupt today. Ganesha advises you to avoid confrontations and keep smiling to emerge a winner.
Gemini : Your long-term goals seem to be shaping up well. You may also expect some good news, which will change the course of your life. Play a waiting game in matters of auctions and sealed tenders. And memorise these words: Prevention is better than cure.
Cancer : Not a good day for you in terms of fortune and opportunities. You will constantly find yourself in unwanted tricky situations without any fault of yours. You, however, are likely to know what to do in such situations by now, for you have been in too many of those in the past. The best course of action will be to stay out of arguments.
Leo : Working hard, or hardly working — there is a vast difference between the two. You would be wiser to be working hard today, especially if it is success that you desire, says Ganesha. Remember that there is no substitute for hard work, and the sooner you realise this, the better. So sweat it out today. Also, hard work always pays its dividends, so, after a long day at work, you can look forward to an enchanting evening with your love. The night shall be exceptionally memorable, hints Ganesha.
Virgo : The bulb of ideas will burn bright today. A possible see-saw between your contractual obligation and current duties may baffle you. New contacts will stand you in good stead. Blood will prove thicker, and family and friends will consolidate their place in your life.
Libra : Letting things build up inside you is never a good idea. Learn from this as there is every possibility that today might turn out to be an aggravating and exasperating day for you. You may feel that way due to all the amassed emotions and resentments, so let it all go. It would be a good idea to take a break from the routine and bring in some freshness. Recharge yourself by indulging in some fun and frolic today, says Ganesha.
Scorpio : Don’t put off cultivating healthy eating habits, says Ganesha. You should do better to control over-indulging in food as it may lead to obesity. Ganesha advises you to stick to a healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to meals.
Sagittarius : Your friend base is slated to multiply today. At work, additional responsibilities will be thrust upon you, and you will also be given charge of new resources. Ganesha predicts you taking up the challenge and emerging triumphant in all spheres today.
Capricorn : Overcome with feelings, you may take decisions that may stand in the way of success. Don’t let your sentiments ruin your future prospects because the damage done will be beyond repair, warns Ganesha. Today, there are also chances that your down-to-earth nature and amiable approach will win the hearts of many. A bit of caution and guidance from the elderly will help you move on the right path.
Aquarius : You will come out top in whatever you choose to do, and success will smell honeysuckle sweet! Naturally, recognition and rewards await you. Take your friends to that trendy café; you needn’t wait for a reason to party, says Ganesha.
Pisces : Now is the time when the inner circle of friends that you have nurtured over the years will prove their worth, says Ganesha. It is good to know that in times of need you can bank on their support and count on their cooperation. You will be able to luxuriate in the benefits of their friendship today.