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India Gazette
28-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: BJP MP Brij Lal led-delegation of parliamentarians to address public grievances
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 28 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personal Public Grievances Law and Justice led by BJP MP Brij Lal, arrived in Jammu on Saturday to address public grievances and review the progress of various projects. The delegation's visit aims to understand the challenges faced by the people and find solutions to improve their lives. The delegation will meet with government officials, public sector undertakings, and other stakeholders to discuss public grievances and find ways to address them. The MPs will visit the Vaishno Devi shrine to understand the challenges faced by devotees and discuss ways to improve facilities. The delegation will hold meetings with government officials and public sector undertakings in Srinagar to review the progress of various projects and initiatives. ''Around 6-7 Parliamentarians have come here and the rest will come to Srinagar. We are now heading to Vaishno Devi. One agenda of this Committee is public grievances. So, we will have discussions with the CEO there, about what problems are being faced by devotees who come there and what is being done to provide them with facilities. Then we will come back and then have a meeting with PNB, Power Grid and two public sector Srinagar, we will also meet Govt and public sector undertakings,' BJP MP Brij Lal said. Brij Lal also spoke about Operation Sindoor, a surgical strike conducted by the Indian military against terrorist camps in Pakistan. He highlighted the success of the operation, which was widely appreciated by several countries. The operation was a response to the killing of 26 people in Pulwama, and it resulted in significant damage to Pakistan's air bases and terrorist infrastructure. 'We will try to go there (Pahalgam)...When we went out (to other countries, as part of all-party delegation), we explained to them about Operation Sindoor. We explained how 26 people were asked their religion and shot dead in front of their wives and children. PM had said that terrorists will have to pay the price. We gave 15-day time to Pakistan to take action but when it didn't happen, we executed to a strike with precision. Several countries liked it', the BJP MP said. (ANI)
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Himachal seeking to boost healthcare through facilities for robotic surgery
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a transformation in the health sector, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's vision of providing world-class medical facilities to the people is now becoming a reality, an official release said. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in the state where surgeries will be performed using the latest robotic technology. A state-of-the-art surgical robot , procured at Rs 28 crore on the lines of AIIMS Delhi, has already arrived at Chamiyana, and the installation process will be completed by July, after which surgeries using this advanced technology will begin. Principal of the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana, Dr Brij Lal, today here said that robotic surgery would benefit both patients and doctors. He explained that only a very small incision is required in robotic procedures, which means less blood loss and minimal need for transfusions. The patients experience less pain, recover faster and can be discharged from the hospital sooner. The surgeons, too, will benefit from this technology as robotic systems would provide them better precision and control. They do not feel fatigued even during long surgeries, which allows them to perform more procedures in less time. The system also offers a clear and magnified 3D view inside narrow and complex areas of the body and reduces the chances of any errors, the release said. Following the directions of the Chief Minister, the robotic surgery equipment will soon be delivered to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda as well. Thereafter, the machines will be installed in IGMC Shimla, Medical College Hamirpur and other government medical colleges in a phased manner. This will benefit thousands of patients across the state and reduce the need to travel outside Himachal for expensive surgeries, the release said.
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Himachal seeking to boost healthcare through facilities for robotic surgery
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a transformation in the health sector, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's vision of providing world-class medical facilities to the people is now becoming a reality, an official release said. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in the state where surgeries will be performed using the latest robotic technology. A state-of-the-art surgical robot, procured at Rs 28 crore on the lines of AIIMS Delhi, has already arrived at Chamiyana, and the installation process will be completed by July, after which surgeries using this advanced technology will begin. Principal of the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana, Dr Brij Lal, today here said that robotic surgery would benefit both patients and doctors. He explained that only a very small incision is required in robotic procedures, which means less blood loss and minimal need for transfusions. The patients experience less pain, recover faster and can be discharged from the hospital sooner. The surgeons, too, will benefit from this technology as robotic systems would provide them better precision and control. They do not feel fatigued even during long surgeries, which allows them to perform more procedures in less time. The system also offers a clear and magnified 3D view inside narrow and complex areas of the body and reduces the chances of any errors, the release said. Following the directions of the Chief Minister, the robotic surgery equipment will soon be delivered to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda as well. Thereafter, the machines will be installed in IGMC Shimla, Medical College Hamirpur and other government medical colleges in a phased manner. This will benefit thousands of patients across the state and reduce the need to travel outside Himachal for expensive surgeries, the release said. (ANI)
Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties to be Himachal's first to perform robotic surgery
The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in Himachal Pradesh to introduce surgeries using cutting-edge robotic technology. A state-of-the-art surgical robot — procured at a cost of Rs 28 crore on the lines of AIIMS Delhi — has already arrived at the institute. The installation process is expected to be completed by July, following which robotic-assisted surgeries will commence. Dr Brij Lal, principal, AIMSS Chamiyana, said that robotic surgery will offer significant benefits to both patients and doctors. 'Robotic procedures require only small incisions, resulting in minimal blood loss, reduced need for transfusions, and faster recovery for patients. They experience less pain and are discharged sooner,' he said. Doctors too will gain from the technology, as robotic systems enhance surgical precision and control. 'Surgeons experience less fatigue, even during prolonged operations, enabling them to perform more procedures efficiently. The technology provides a clear, magnified 3D view of narrow and complex areas within the body, significantly reducing the risk of errors,' Lal added. Meanwhile, a government spokesperson said in a bid to further strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is set to visit Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda. As part of the visit, a detailed presentation will be made on the ongoing and proposed improvements in medical services and infrastructure at the institute. 'The CM will also engage in an interactive session with the faculty members to gather feedback and suggestions, focusing on enhancing healthcare delivery at this key medical institution,' the spokesperson added.
The Print
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
RS panel likely to ask Centre to define ‘proved misbehavior' & ‘incapacity'—grounds for removing judges
Under Article 124(4) of the Constitution, the Parliament can initiate steps to remove a Supreme Court judge 'on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity'. The provision is also applicable on high court judges through Article 218 of the Constitution. Chaired by BJP MP Brij Lal, the 31-member Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, which met on 24 June, is expected to hold at least two more rounds of deliberations before finalising its recommendations, according to MPs who attended the previous meeting. New Delhi: At a time Justice Yashwant Varma is facing a potential impeachment motion over a cash haul from his official residence, a Rajya Sabha committee is likely to recommend to the Centre to define what counts as 'proved misbehavior' and 'incapacity'—the two grounds for removing Supreme Court and high court judges. According to sources, in their interventions, the members of the Rajya Sabha panel including BJP as well as Opposition MPs, underlined the need to clearly define misbehaviour and incapacity. The justice department secretary was also present in the meeting. 'Members feel that this remains a grey area. While incapacity is largely understood, misbehaviour, unless defined, can have many interpretations. Either Article 124 needs to be amended or there needs to be a Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill like the one introduced during the UPA II government that made an attempt in this direction,' said an MP. Currently, the removal procedure of judges is governed by the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2012, was passed by the Lok Sabha, however, it lapsed after it was never taken up for consideration by the Rajya Sabha. The bill had listed nine definitions of misbehaviour including 'making demands for consideration in cash or kind for giving judgments', committing an offence involving moral turpitude, wilfully giving false information in the declaration of assets and liabilities. It also laid out judicial standards followed by judges. It sought to bar judges from 'entering into public debate or express his views in public on political matters or on matters which are pending or are likely to arise for judicial determination by him'. A member of the parliamentary panel said that many MPs flagged the need for such a law citing the example of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav who made controversial remarks at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad in December 2024. The UPA I government had given Cabinet nod to Judges Inquiry (Amendment) Bill which proposed a permanent mechanism to deal with corruption allegations against judges. But it was later shelved. Currently, the 16-point 'Restatement of Values of Judicial Life', adopted by the SC in 1997, deals with code of conduct for the judiciary. 'The fact that there are flagrant violations of these guidelines was discussed in the meeting,' said the MP. Sources said some MPs suggested revisiting the 1991 K Veeraswami judgment, which mandated that the sanction of the Chief of Justice of India was needed to register criminal cases against judges of the higher judiciary. 'Some MPs said that if the Supreme Court can set a timeline for the President to clear Bills, the Parliament should also set a timeline for the CJI to take a call on such requests for sanctions on a time-bound manner. It's been 34 years since that judgment,' said an MP. On 14 March, wads of currency notes were discovered in a room at Justice Varma's official residence in New Delhi, while he was serving as a judge at the Delhi High Court. Justice Varma was subsequently repatriated to the Allahabad High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium. He has rejected the allegations against him in response to probes undertaken by the Delhi High Court chief justice and a committee set up by the SC. The committee submitted its report on 3 May, saying that it is 'firmly of the view that there is sufficient substance in the allegations' against Justice Varma and that the misconduct found proved is 'serious enough to call for initiation of proceedings' for his removal. Earlier, ThePrint reported that members of the committee suggested that like in bureaucracy, there should be a cooling-off period of 5 years for judges before they can take up post-retirement jobs. In its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha 7 February 2024, the Parliamentary committee had stated that it was of the view that the retirement age of judges should be raised and 'the practice of post-retirement assignments to judges of Supreme Court and High Courts in bodies/institutions financed from public exchequer may be reassessed to ensure their impartiality.' 'The committee suggests that the entire gamut of issues related to such appointments of retired judges may be comprehensively studied again and relooked upon by the Ministry,' it had said in the report. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Justice Varma row: Congress seeks SC-appointed panel's report to decide its stand on impeachment proposal
