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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Now, AI vigil on garbage collection, encroachment, too
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has adopted artificial intelligence (AI)-based monitoring of garbage, potholes and encroachments on main roads and bylanes on a trial basis, Prayagraj Smart City manager (IT) Mani Shanker Tripathi said. (For representation) It has installed AI-equipped cameras on its two quick response team (QRT) vehicles. The AI would process information regarding unattended garbage, potholes and encroachments feed them to a server. The cameras have a three-meter-wide angle besides front view capacity of up to 50 meters. 'So far, the trial is yielding positive results. It has traced, analysed and reported information about potholes, unattended garbage dumped on roadsides besides bylanes, debris, uneven manhole covers and defunct streetlights. The results provided by the AI were cross-checked through physical verification and were found to be error-free,' he said. As per the official, if the trial is successful, such cameras would then be installed in all garbage collection vans used in the city's 80 wards. Meanwhile, additional municipal commissioner Deepshikha Pandey said the new set-up would not only help update PMC officials about daily collection of garbage from each and every road, but also help maintain a vigil on roadside encroachments and dumping of debris. This would help improve the ranking of the city in the next Swachh survey, she added Also, Prayagraj is the first city in the state where such a monitoring system is introduced, officials said. Presently, 70 km of major roads are being monitored with the help of AI.
Bloomberg
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Qube to Enter US After Building $30 Billion Hedge Fund Empire
In roughly seven years, Qube Research & Technologies has grown into a hedge fund powerhouse without setting foot in the US — the industry's mecca. That's about to change now. London-based QRT is preparing to start an office in Houston, Texas, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The office will add to its global presence spanning Sydney to Hong Kong and Dubai to Aarhus in Denmark, the people said, asking not to be identified because the details are private.
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Kanwar Yatra: UP govt deploys over 10,000 women police personnel for security of women devotees
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government deployed over 10,000 women police personnel to strengthen the security of women devotees on the route of Kanwar Yatra, which is considered to be the largest number till date, according to an official statement. At the same time, more than 66 thousand policemen have been deployed by the police department for the Kanwar Yatra across the state. The participation of women police personnel in this is about 15 per cent, as per the release. The women police personnel will also be deployed at the help desk, and they will give advice to women devotees. In a high-level meeting of Kanwar Yatra recently with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said that about 6 crore devotees from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, can join the Kanwar Yatra, who will complete their journey through the state. In this, 10-12 per cent i.e. 60 to 70 lakh women devotees, are expected to participate, as per the release. According to the official statement, CM Yogi Adityanath had instructed the officials to implement the women-centric security model. More than 10 thousand women police personnel have been deployed to strengthen the security system for women. This includes 8,541 female head constables and 1,486 female sub-inspectors, as per the release. Apart from this, on the instructions of CM Yogi, this time the presence of female constables has been ensured at the help desk for the convenience of women devotees, who will not only provide assistance but will also provide counselling in sensitive matters. Furthermore, Shakti Help Booth is also being established in many districts with the help of women's voluntary organisations. The initiative of the Yogi government shows the spirit of women in the state to come and go anywhere without fear. Female police personnel will also be available on helpline numbers 24 hours a day, and QRT patrolling will be increased. The presence of female police personnel has been made mandatory in all QRTs (Quick Response Teams) of the state. In this, the deployment of female police personnel has been made mandatory in all QRTs at night. Along with this, instructions have been given to increase the patrolling of QRT on the Kanwar Yatra route so that all devotees, including female devotees, can be provided immediate assistance if needed, according to an official statement. In view of the Kanwar Yatra, special control rooms and 24x7 helpline numbers set up in 11 zones in the state are also being monitored through women police personnel. More than 150 help desks have also been set up for women devotees in these zones. Among the main routes of the Kanwar Yatra, the most arrangements have been made in the Meerut zone. 3,200 women police personnel have been deployed here. In such a situation, women police personnel have been deployed at various places in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Hapur and Ghaziabad districts to help women devotees. The Police said that this time, the direct presence of women police personnel will give women more confidence during the journey. At the same time, security arrangements have also been strengthened with digital measures like drone surveillance, CCTV and social media monitoring. The Yogi government has made large-scale arrangements for Kanwar Yatra, a symbol of faith of Shiva devotees, in the month of Sawan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given top priority to the security of women devotees. (ANI)
The Wire
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Wire
Fortis Hospital Kalyan Launches Quick Response Training (Code-QRT) Program on Doctors' Day for Healthcare Providers
The 15-day doctor training program aims to strengthen early medical response and improve patient outcomes across immediate geography Kalyan, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Fortis Hospital in Kalyan today announced a clinician-led Quick Response Training (QRT) program, titled 'Code QRT,' aimed at equipping young first-line practitioners with vital diagnostic and clinical assessment skills. The 15-day training program was launched on Doctors' Day, July 1st 2025, marking a significant step toward empowering first-line practitioners. Code-QRT will be led by Dr. Jumana Haji, Program Director- ECMO, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai (Program Convener), Dr Manjeet Singh, First Aid and BLS & CPR Trainer, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, Dr Sudhir Gore, HOD-Emergency Medicine, and Dr Manoj Kumar, Consultant-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital Kalyan. The program highlighted Fortis Kalyan's commitment to empowering primary caregivers through upskilling, enabling them to better address the healthcare needs of patients in the region. Recognizing that many critically ill patients from Kalyan, Dombivali, and surrounding areas are transferred to tertiary centers in Mumbai at advanced stages, clinicians at Fortis Hospital Kalyan developed a training program to equip first-line practitioners, from the immediate periphery, with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective care from the very first point of contact. The program offers education on essential aspects of patient care and resuscitation in a variety of emergency scenarios. It includes a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training focused on patient history taking and physical examination, emergency imaging, ECG interpretation, effective communication during critical situations, interpretation of blood work and other investigations, and the use of simple decision-making tools to support timely and appropriate escalation of care. The pilot batch focuses on the Kalyan-Dombivali geography, and has seen overwhelming interest, with over 90 registrations; 75 first-line practitioners are expected to actively participate in this first cohort. Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Abhinav Goel, as the Municipal Commissioner of Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC), said, 'Programs like Fortis' Code-QRT are more than just training—they're about building trust, skills, and stronger connections between hospitals and the caregivers who serve our communities every day. This initiative gives frontline providers the tools and confidence they need to assess, stabilize, and support patients in those critical first moments of care. By sharing knowledge and working together, we're making sure that quality healthcare truly begins where it's needed most—right in the heart of our communities.' Speaking about the program, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, who conceptualized the initiative, said, 'At Fortis Hospital Kalyan, we believe that healthcare starts with the community. Many patients initially seek help at local clinics or nursing homes, and in those critical first moments, accurate diagnosis and appropriate escalation can make all the difference. Through Code-QRT we are investing in the clinicians who serve as the first point of contact in our healthcare ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live or whom they first consult, receives timely, appropriate primary care. This program is our way of strengthening the chain of care from the very start, and we're proud to walk hand-in-hand with community practitioners to make that possible.' Talking about what drove Fortis Hospital Kalyan to organize this training program, Dr Jumana Haji, Director – ECMO Program, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai & Code-QRT Program Convener, said, 'Many patients are decompensated by the time they reach higher centers. This delay often stems from limited diagnostic awareness at the first point of care; through Code-QRT, we want to bridge that gap. Our only goal is to ensure timely, appropriate care for patients. We see immense faith placed in community-level practitioners. If we can empower them to identify red flags early, we can save more lives.' With plans already in motion to expand across Mumbai—and eventually to other parts of the country—Code-QRT is helping build a stronger, more connected healthcare system that truly begins with the people who serve our communities every day. About Fortis Healthcare Limited Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company - IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world's most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Fashion Value Chain
08-07-2025
- Health
- Fashion Value Chain
Fortis Hospital Kalyan Launches Quick Response Training (Code-QRT) Program on Doctors' Day for Healthcare Providers
Fortis Hospital in Kalyan today announced a clinician-led Quick Response Training (QRT) program, titled 'Code QRT,' aimed at equipping young first-line practitioners with vital diagnostic and clinical assessment skills. The 15-day training program was launched on Doctors Day, July 1st 2025, marking a significant step toward empowering first-line practitioners. Code-QRT will be led by Dr. Jumana Haji, Program Director- ECMO, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai (Program Convener), Dr Manjeet Singh, First Aid and BLS & CPR Trainer, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai, Dr Sudhir Gore, HOD-Emergency Medicine, and Dr Manoj Kumar, Consultant-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hospital Kalyan. The program highlighted Fortis Kalyan's commitment to empowering primary caregivers through upskilling, enabling them to better address the healthcare needs of patients in the region. (L-R) Dr Vivek Mahajan, Dr Swapnil Keny, Dr Sudhir Gore, Dr Manoj Kumar & Dr Manjeet Singh at CODE-QRT inauguration at Fortis Hospital Kalyan on Doctors' Day 2025 Recognizing that many critically ill patients from Kalyan, Dombivali, and surrounding areas are transferred to tertiary centers in Mumbai at advanced stages, clinicians at Fortis Hospital Kalyan developed a training program to equip first-line practitioners, from the immediate periphery, with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective care from the very first point of contact. The program offers education on essential aspects of patient care and resuscitation in a variety of emergency scenarios. It includes a combination of didactic lectures and hands-on training focused on patient history taking and physical examination, emergency imaging, ECG interpretation, effective communication during critical situations, interpretation of blood work and other investigations, and the use of simple decision-making tools to support timely and appropriate escalation of care. (C) Dr Jumana Haji and (R) Dr Manjeet Singh training the healthcare providers at CODE-QRT program, launched by Fortis Hospital Kalyan on the occasion of Doctors' Day The pilot batch focuses on the Kalyan-Dombivali geography, and has seen overwhelming interest, with over 90 registrations; 75 first-line practitioners are expected to actively participate in this first cohort. Speaking about the initiative, Hon. Abhinav Goel, as the Municipal Commissioner of Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC), said, 'Programs like Fortis' Code-QRT are more than just training-they're about building trust, skills, and stronger connections between hospitals and the caregivers who serve our communities every day. This initiative gives frontline providers the tools and confidence they need to assess, stabilize, and support patients in those critical first moments of care. By sharing knowledge and working together, we're making sure that quality healthcare truly begins where it's needed most-right in the heart of our communities.' Speaking about the program, Dr Ashutosh Pandey, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, who conceptualized the initiative, said, 'At Fortis Hospital Kalyan, we believe that healthcare starts with the community. Many patients initially seek help at local clinics or nursing homes, and in those critical first moments, accurate diagnosis and appropriate escalation can make all the difference. Through Code-QRT we are investing in the clinicians who serve as the first point of contact in our healthcare ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live or whom they first consult, receives timely, appropriate primary care. This program is our way of strengthening the chain of care from the very start, and we're proud to walk hand-in-hand with community practitioners to make that possible.' Talking about what drove Fortis Hospital Kalyan to organize this training program, Dr Jumana Haji, Director – ECMO Program, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai & Code-QRT Program Convener, said, 'Many patients are decompensated by the time they reach higher centers. This delay often stems from limited diagnostic awareness at the first point of care; through Code-QRT, we want to bridge that gap. Our only goal is to ensure timely, appropriate care for patients. We see immense faith placed in community-level practitioners. If we can empower them to identify red flags early, we can save more lives.' With plans already in motion to expand across Mumbai-and eventually to other parts of the country-Code-QRT is helping build a stronger, more connected healthcare system that truly begins with the people who serve our communities every day. About Fortis Healthcare Limited Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company – IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world's most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.
