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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Suspected of mobile theft, man attacks owner, his friends with knife at Chandigarh Grain Market
Three labourers were allegedly attacked with a knife by two men following a heated argument over a missing mobile phone at Grain Market, Sector 26. According to the statement of complainant Rahul Kumar, 25, the incident occurred around 9 pm on July 24 near Booth Number 12 at the grain market in Sector 26, Chandigarh. (Shutterstock) The victims, identified as Rahul Kumar, Tuntun and Munna, all migrant workers from Bihar, sustained injuries and were rushed to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16. According to the statement of complainant Rahul Kumar, 25, who works at the market, the incident occurred around 9 pm on July 24 near Booth Number 12. Rahul, along with his friends Tuntun and Munna, was discussing the disappearance of Tuntun's mobile phone. They suspected that another worker, also named Rahul, who resides in the same market area, might have stolen it. While they were talking, Rahul (accused) and his associate Veerpal arrived at the spot. When confronted about the suspicion, Rahul lost his temper, began hurling abuses and shouted at Veerpal to 'teach them a lesson', the complainant alleged. As the victims tried to leave the area to avoid any confrontation, Rahul and Veerpal allegedly blocked their way. Veerpal reportedly grabbed complainant Rahul by both hands, while accused Rahul pulled out a knife from his right hand and attacked him on the back. When Tuntun and Munna tried to intervene and escape, Rahul allegedly stabbed Tuntun on his left waist and slashed Munna on his nose, injuring all three victims. The assailants fled the scene immediately, taking the weapon with them. Soon after, a police patrol reached the spot and rushed the injured victims to GMSH, Sector 16, for treatment. A case under Sections 118 (1), 126(2) and 3(5) of BNS and Sections 25- 54-59 of the Arms Act was registered at the Sector 26 police station. Since the attack, police have arrested Rahul, who has been sent to judicial custody.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Efforts on to reopen GMSH-16 drug de-addiction centre closed for 5 years
The Chandigarh administration has once again initiated efforts to reopen the drug de-addiction centre at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, which has remained closed for the last five years. The health department has been asked to make arrangements, but due to a shortage of psychiatrists, the centre is yet to become operational. According to Dr Suman Singh, Director of Health Services, a proposal has already been sent to the administration for the recruitment of two psychiatrists. She mentioned that the department currently has only two psychiatrists who are already overloaded with patient cases, making it impossible to run the de-addiction centre with the existing staff. Therefore, additional dedicated staff is essential. This de-addiction centre at GMSH was first opened around 10 years ago but had to be shut during the Covid-19 pandemic when the facility was converted into a Covid care centre. Since then, the lack of psychiatrists and other staff has prevented its reopening. The facility is equipped with 10 beds, but to operate efficiently, it requires 24×7 staff, including psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. As only two psychiatrists are available for all psychiatric and addiction cases, managing the high patient load from the entire region is a challenge. Drug and alcohol abuse remain a major issue in this region, contributing to the rising number of addiction patients. Despite the rising numbers, PGI remains the only public institution offering full-scale addiction treatment, while GMCH-32 and GMSH-16 offer basic psychiatric services. In 2023, PGI's Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre recorded 36,683 OPD visits, 12,570 from Chandigarh and 24,112 from neighbouring states. Approximately 246 patients were admitted for inpatient treatment, with a significant number from Punjab. In Punjab, the highest use is of opioids, with synthetic drugs now also being used more frequently. Subodh B N, Additional Professor, Department of Psychiatry, PGI, says that a decade ago, 80 per cent of cases were of alcohol dependency. Still, now the percentage is 50, as the use of opioids and cannabis has increased, with PGI offering patients Opioid Substitution Therapy. Doctors stress that without dedicated staff and proper infrastructure, the situation will continue to push patients toward unregulated private de-addiction centres, especially in Punjab. Reopening GMSH's de-addiction centre remains a critical need, but hiring qualified professionals continues to be a major hurdle.
Hindustan Times
20-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Paneer found spurious, trader to face action, says health department
A week after the food safety administration of the health department seized 450-kg paneer from a shop in house number 714/2 of Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, lab reports have confirmed that the samples were unsafe and substandard. Following the test results, the department disposed of the seized paneer at the Municipal Corporation's waste disposal plant. The paneer was seized during a surprise raid at 7 am on June 11 which was stored in the shop as well as a vehicle parked outside the premises. The department has stated that appropriate action will be taken against the shop owner under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned that anyone found selling or using substandard or unsafe paneer would face strict action. The department urged the residents to make purchases only from licensed and authentic sources carrying FSSAI licence. The residents have also been urged to report any suspected adulteration or quality issues to the department of food safety at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh, or lodge complaints through the FSSAI Grievance Portal at
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TNEB cuts annual losses to Rs 800 crore, reports Rs 70,000 crore revenue
VELLORE: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has significantly reduced its annual losses to Rs 800 crore, down from previous years, says Managing Director J Radhakrishnan announced on Thursday. The board reported a revenue of Rs 70,000 crore this fiscal, aided by a Rs 17,000 crore subsidy from the state government and an additional Rs 17,000 crore allocated to offset losses. "Prudent financial management and government support have helped curtail losses," Radhakrishnan said during an inspection of the upcoming Government Multi-Specialty Hospital in Vellore, slated for inauguration by Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 25. He also confirmed that power connections and transformer setups for the Rs 150-crore hospital will be operational by inauguration day, with backup generator facilities in place. Additionally, a 230-kilowatt substation at Adukkamparai Government Hospital will be functional within three months. To prevent monsoon-related outages, TNEB plans to install three new substations in Vellore region, which currently requires 1,257 MW. Tamil Nadu's total power capacity stands at 14,800 MW, with the 1,320 MW Udangudi plant set for launch soon. The state leads nationally in wind and hydro power generation, with over 20,000 renewable energy sources, he added. TNEB has sought approval to install smart metres for 1.42 crore consumers, aligning with national initiatives. Radhakrishnan assured no tariff hikes for domestic users, citing CM Stalin's directive. The board will also address staff shortages through government-approved recruitment. "Agricultural and industrial growth owes much to uninterrupted power supply, propelling TN to India's second-largest industrial hub," he added. With pending projects now funded, TNEB aims to expedite pending works. Collector VR Subbulakshmi and senior officials accompanied the MD during the review.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Scooterist dies 12 days after being hit by SUV
Police have booked the driver of an SUV that hit a scooterist near the Sector 39/40 light point, claiming her life. The victim, 22-year-old Neha, a resident of Sector 39-D, succumbed to her injuries on May 22, 12 days after the accident, while undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32. The complaint was lodged by Neha's sister, Sandhya, who witnessed the accident on May 10. According to Sandhya, Neha was returning home on her Honda Activa after dropping their father at the Sector 40 Community Centre. She added that while heading for some personal work in the same sector, she saw a rashly driven white Mahindra Scorpio, coming from the Sector 56 side, hitting Neha's scooter. 'I rushed to her aid and took her to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH) in Sector 16,' Sandhya stated in her complaint. 'The SUV driver, Amandeep Singh, a resident of Mohali, later arrived at the hospital, and Neha, in a conscious state, identified him as the person who hit her.' But due to the severity of her injuries, Neha was referred to GMCH- 32, where she succumbed to her injuries. Based on Sandhya's statement, a case was registered under Sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Sector 39 police station on Sunday.
