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Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
IIT Delhi launches MRI research facility to foster innovation in medical imaging
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) announced the launch of a cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research facility to boost innovations in medical imaging. Established under the Institute of Eminence (IoE) initiative, the facility is equipped with a 1.5 Tesla clinical-grade MRI scanner. It is the first of its kind among leading engineering and technology institutions in India, dedicated exclusively to research and teaching. Unlike conventional MRI setups embedded within hospital ecosystems, this facility is designed to foster unrestricted innovation in medical imaging, particularly in the field of MRI. This facility will enable cutting-edge research in various areas across applications in MR imaging, including the development of new contrast agents, acquisition sequences, optimisation of imaging protocols, development of MR-compatible devices, and integration of artificial intelligence in image processing. 'This new research MRI facility will enable research and innovation in imaging and support IIT Delhi's efforts to create new knowledge at the interface of science, engineering, and medicine to make an impact in healthcare,' said Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. Located within the Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) at IIT Delhi, the facility will initially support research using phantoms and, with appropriate regulatory approvals, will extend to clinical studies involving volunteers. It will also serve as a hands-on training platform for students enrolled in IIT Delhi medical imaging courses, enhancing their practical exposure to advanced imaging technologies. According to CBME's Prof. Anup Singh and Prof. Amit Mehndiratta, who led this visionary initiative, the dream to establish such a facility 'was visualised five years ago'. The facility will offer a new dimension to teaching and learning in medical imaging at the varsity. It was initiated on July 9 and the first MRI safety session was conducted by the B-MEC Imaging Pvt. Ltd., who installed the MRI scanner. 'This advanced imaging facility will help several researchers from different disciplines at IIT Delhi. This will also open up several opportunities for research collaborations with medical institutes in NCR and across India,' said Prof. Vivek Buwa, Dean of Planning, IIT Delhi.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Snake bites forest guard in Hamirpur
Kanpur: A snake bit a forest guard from Hamirpur's forest department, Anup Singh while he was trying to capture it on Monday. His colleague killed the snake and took Anup to the district hospital. The incident occurred in Naubasta area when a snake was spotted at one Raju Bajpai's residence on Monday evening. Upon notification, 27-year-old Anup Singh arrived at the scene to handle the situation. While trying to capture the reptile, the snake bit him. As his health started deteriorating his fellow workers took him to the hospital. They killed the snake and kept it in a plastic bag. Forest ranger DN Pandey visited the hospital to assess the guard's condition and confirmed that the snake was non-venomous. Dr Mahendra Singh, who serves in the hospital's emergency ward, said that the forest guard is under treatment and his health is improving. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Haryana govt fines 3 firms ₹10.30 lakh for dumping waste in Aravallis in Nuh
The Haryana forest department has imposed penalties of ₹ 10.30 lakh on three companies for illegally dumping construction debris and industrial waste across protected forest areas in Nuh district. It has also lodged police complaints against the three firms seeking action under the Forest Conservation Act. Police have registered FIRs in the case. Garbage in Aravallis in Khori village in Nuh on June 25. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) According to officials, the first major violation surfaced on June 27 near Khori Kalan village, located along the foothills of the Aravallis in Nuh. Forest patrolling teams, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck laden with waste material attempting to illegally dump debris inside designated forest land. Sensing trouble, the driver fled the spot, abandoning the vehicle. However, forest officials managed to seize photographic and video evidence, capturing the scale of damage already inflicted on nearly 1,000sqm of pristine Aravalli terrain. Investigation revealed that a private electronics and contract manufacturing unit was allegedly responsible for orchestrating the waste dumping operation, officials said. The forest department slapped a ₹ 5 lakh penalty on the company and lodged a formal complaint with Taoru Sadar Police Station, demanding immediate registration of an FIR under stringent environmental and forest protection laws. Forest teams uncovered another major dumping site near Silakhon hills, an area already battling illegal encroachments and quarrying. Here, two companies operating from IMT Sohna—were allegedly found guilty of illegally offloading construction debris and hazardous industrial waste into the ecologically fragile forest zone, officials said. HT tried reaching out to the companies but they did not respond to calls and messages seeking a comment. Collectively, both firms were penalised ₹ 5.30 lakh, while complaints were again filed with Taoru Sadar Police Station to initiate criminal proceedings. Speaking on the matter, forest ranger Anup Singh confirmed that complaints against all three companies have been submitted to the police, urging strict legal action. 'We have followed due process—collected evidence, geo-tagged sites, and documented violations to ensure accountability,' Singh said, adding that further investigations are ongoing. Forester Manoj Kumar, who led the patrolling teams, warned that such illegal dumping not only destroys natural habitats but also severely contaminates groundwater reserves. 'The Aravalli ecosystem is under siege. Dumping industrial waste in these hills is equivalent to poisoning the lungs of the region,' Kumar added. Two separate cases were registered on Saturday at Sadar Tauru police station under sections 223(b) and 324(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, based on complaints filed by forest official Anup Singh. In the first case, one firm, based in Bhiwadi, was accused of dumping nearly 800sqm of industrial waste near Khori Kalan, causing an environmental loss of ₹ 4 lakh. In the second case, a firm of Jaipur allegedly dumped debris over 60sqm of forest land near Silakhon, leading to ecological damage and a recovery demand of ₹ 1.3 lakh. Police said both incidents are being investigated, and strict legal action will be taken against the violators. Why the Aravallis matter The Aravalli hills, stretching across southern Haryana, play a critical role in controlling air pollution, replenishing groundwater, and preventing desertification. Recognised as an ecologically sensitive zone, these ancient hills fall under the purview of the Forest Conservation Act and are protected by strict Supreme Court orders that explicitly ban construction, mining, and waste disposal activities. Despite these protections, multiple reports—including a recent Hindustan Times investigation—have exposed how illegal encroachments, unauthorised waste dumping, and mining groups continue to degrade the Aravallis, aided by weak enforcement and administrative apathy. Senior forest officials confirmed that the latest violations have been escalated to the state-level monitoring committee, which is expected to coordinate stricter legal proceedings and ensure recovery of imposed penalties. Notices have been served to the companies involved, and patrolling has been stepped up along identified vulnerable spots. 'We cannot allow the Aravallis to be turned into a dumping ground for industrial waste,' said a senior forest official on condition of anonymity. 'Our teams will continue monitoring operations, and we urge citizens to report any suspicious activity immediately.' Environmental activists and local residents have expressed outrage over the repeated violations. 'The Aravallis are already battling illegal mining and land grabbing. Now, waste mafias are adding to the destruction,' said Vaishali Rana, an environmentalist in Nuh and Gurugram. She urged stricter penalties, real-time surveillance, and visible police action to deter offenders. 'Companies responsible for such environmental crimes should face not just fines but criminal prosecution,' she added.
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- India Gazette
Two died after fire breaks out at Delhi's Dilshad Garden
ANI 09 Jun 2025, 04:01 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Two people, including a 24-year-old man, were killed after a fire broke out in Delhi's Dilshad Garden, a fire official said late Sunday. The fire broke out at the Kodi colony. According to Fire Officer Anup Singh, they received a call regarding the fire at 11:32 pm on Sunday. 'We reached the spot and carried out the firefighting operations. After dousing the fire, it was found that two e-rickshaws and motorcycles were gutted in the fire. Two people also lost their lives in the fire incident,' Singh said. Among the dead, one was 24 years old, and the other was 60 years old. The charging of the e-rickshaws seems to have caused the fire,' the officer added. Further investigation is underway, he added. Earlier on Friday, a fire broke out at an e-rickshaw charging station in the Ghonda area of northeast Delhi, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS). Four fire engines were immediately dispatched to the scene to control the blaze, DFS officials confirmed. The incident was reported in the afternoon, with emergency teams working to douse the flames. (ANI)
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Wanted accused in Nanakmatta Dera chief's murder arrested
Haridwar: The Uttarakhand special task force (STF) on Tuesday, arrested a key accused in the murder of Nanakmatta Dera chief Tarsem Singh The accused was identified as Anup Singh, a resident of Bilaspur, Uttar Pradesh, on whom police had announced a reward of Rs 25,000. He was wanted in connection with the murder of Baba Tarsem Singh, former Kar Seva Pramukh of the Nanakmatta Gurdwara in Udham Singh Nagar district, who was shot dead in March last year. One of the assailants, Amarjit Singh alias Bittu, was killed in an encounter with Haridwar police the following (STF) Navneet Singh Bhullar told TOI, "Acting on a tip-off, a raid was launched and the accused was arrested on the Haridwar-Bijnor highway near Gandikhata village, under Shayampur police station limits. He has been handed over to US Nagar police. So far, a total of 10 accused in the case have been arrested."
