நிர்வாக ஒதுக்கீடு:இன்று முதல் கவுன்சிலிங்

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நிர்வாக ஒதுக்கீடு:இன்று முதல் கவுன்சிலிங்

Added : டிச 18, 2020 23:38

சென்னை:சுயநிதி மருத்துவக் கல்லுாரிகளில், நிர்வாக ஒதுக்கீட்டில் உள்ள, எம்.பி.பி.எஸ்., - பி.டி.எஸ்., இடங்களுக்கான கவுன்சிலிங், இன்று துவங்குகிறது.

எம்.பி.பி.எஸ்., - பி.டி.எஸ்., மருத்துவக் படிப்புகளில், 2020 -21ம் கல்வியாண்டுக்கான மாணவர் சேர்க்கை, சென்னை, நேரு விளையாட்டரங்கில் நடந்து வருகிறது. அரசு ஒதுக்கீட்டுக்கான முதற்கட்ட கவுன்சிலிங் நடந்து முடிந்துள்ளது.இதையடுத்து, ஈரோடு, பெருந்துறை, ஐ.ஆர்.டி., மருத்துவக் கல்லுாரிகளில், போக்குவரத்து ஊழியர்களின் வாரிசுகளுக்கான இடங்கள்; வேலுார் சி.எம்சி., கல்லுாரியில், சிறுபான்மையினர் இடங்களுக்கான கவுன்சிலிங் முடிந்துள்ளது.

இந்நிலையில், சுயநிதி மருத்துவக் கல்லுாரிகளில் நிர்வாக ஒதுக்கீட்டில் உள்ள, 952 எம்.பி.பி.எஸ்., மற்றும் 695 பி.டி.எஸ்., பல் மருத்துவப் படிப்பு இடங்களுக்கான கவுன்சிலிங், இன்று முதல், 23ம் தேதி வரை நடைபெற உள்ளது.நாளை, ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை என்பதால் விடுமுறை அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

Case against in-laws for not giving promised assets to woman

Case against in-laws for not giving promised assets to woman

TNN | Dec 19, 2020, 04.32 AM IST

Madurai: The Karupayurani police have registered a case against the in-laws of a woman whose husband, affected by AIDS, died by suicide. The 25-year-old woman in her complaint had accused her late husband’s parents and siblings of going back on their promise and refusing to give her their property.

According to the FIR registered on Thursday, the in-laws had hidden the fact that their son was affected by HIV and got her married to him in September, 2016. The woman, who came to know about it at a later stage questioned her husband and his parents for hiding it from her. They apologised to her and also promised to give her a share of their property.

Since she was pregnant she had gone to her parent’s place. Meanwhile, on March 10, 2017, her husband committed suicide by self-immolation. The woman claimed that her in-laws did not inform her about her husband’s death and even after three years they had not kept the promise of giving her their property.

Based on the directions of the additional mahila court, the in-laws who are residents of Varichur were booked under sections 498(a) (husband or his relative subjecting woman to cruelty), 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) and 417 (punishment for cheating) of the IPC.

Post-Covid OPDs witness steady stream of patients

Post-Covid OPDs witness steady stream of patients

TNN | Dec 19, 2020, 04.37 AM IST

Madurai: Even as the number of fresh Covid-19 cases are seeing a decline across the state, including Madurai, recovered patients are turning up in numbers at the post Covid-19 wellness centres in both government and private hospitals. While fatigue is the most common condition reported by patients post recovery, some patients have had more serious lung and cardiac-related issues.

According to doctors, around 5-10% of recovered patients show symptoms or develop conditions. At the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH), doctors are following up with patients over phone, encouraging them to come for check-up. “We call up around 100-150 patients in a day, usually a week after they are discharged and follow up in case of symptoms. Around 50% of recovered patients are coming in.”

“Patients who had 80% of lung involvement often develop lung fibrosis or scarring. Low oxygen saturation levels and vascular issues are also reported,” said a senior doctor at GRH. In a few cases, patients have suffered severe conditions like stroke or heart attack as well. “The elderly and those with co-morbid conditions must come for follow-ups post recovery. Patients who remain oxygen-dependent even after recovery must also come for reviews. Anti-coagulants are also given to some patients post recovery and they may be at risk of vascular issues if they suddenly stop the medicines or avoid follow-ups,” the doctor added.

“Fatigue is the most common condition reported. This fatigue is chronic and can affect patients from going about their regular work. Chronic cough and breathing difficulties are also common,” said Dr Padma Prakash Gandhiraj, chief intensivist and clinical administrator for critical care unit, Apollo Hospitals, Madurai. The doctor further said that some patients are also suffering brain-related issues like short term memory loss, loss of concentration, and decline in cognitive abilities. “Scarring of lung tissue and decline in cardiac functions is being seen in both elderly as well as younger patients. We are now seeing some patients who were in home isolation, turning to the post Covid-19 wellness clinic,” he added.

“We had some cases of even viral infection and cardiac issues initially. As cases have come down, now fewer people are turning up for post are. We are trying to encourage and educate patients to come for follow-ups,” said Dr B Kannan, medical administrator, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre.

Govt middle school students to get free tablet PCs: Min

Govt middle school students to get free tablet PCs: Min

Dec 19, 2020, 04.44 AM IST

Trichy: Tablet computers will be given to three lakh government school students from classes VI to VIII to enhance their learning experience, said school education minister K A Sengottaiyan during an event organised to distribute recognition letters to private nursery and primary schools in Trichy on Friday. An announcement in this regard is expected by January 20, he added.

The state government has also decided to create the post of trainers in 7,042 Atal tinkering labs which is equipped with 3D printer and computers and were created across schools under a central scheme to make children future innovators, he said.

He said that an aspirant with 152 NEET score cannot secure a medical seat in any state other than Tamil Nadu because of the 7.5% reservation introduced by state government to uphold the principles of social justice.

On reopening of schools, Sengottaiyan said that saving lives of children is the priority for the government and a decision will be taken after consultation with stakeholders.

Addressing members of private schools, he said the state government understands the issues faced by the self-financing schools due to Covid-19. Therefore, the government has released Rs 370 crore in advance to private schools for the seats filled under right to education (RTE) Act. “The state government is committed towards giving permanent recognition to private schools for smooth functioning,” he said.

The minister said that the revised state board curriculum has set an example for other states to follow as even civil services aspirants in north India are referring to Tamil Nadu text books for preparation.

Students battle rain to take answer scripts to college

Students battle rain to take answer scripts to college

Dec 19, 2020, 04.44 AM IST

Trichy: With online semester examination in colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University (BDU) starting on Monday, the ongoing rain has been putting students to hardship in submitting answer scripts in their respective colleges. While the question paper is sent to students through mail, they have to write the exam at home on plain paper and submit the answer scripts in colleges within three hours.

Since incessant rain has been lashing the region in the last two days, students have been finding it difficult to reach their colleges on time with the answer scripts. They have urged the university to accept soft copies of the answer scripts through mail which will help them save time and money.

S Sharmila, a UG student of Lalgudi on the outskirts of Trichy, came all the way to her relative’s place in the city to appear for the online semester examination. Since her college is in the city, it may not be possible for her to submit the answer scripts on time if she took the exam at her home. On Thursday, she had to hire a taxi from her relative’s place to reach the college to submit the answer script due to the rain.

“Some of the outstation students are forced to rent a house near the college to appear for the exam. When the colleges have already collected fee for examination including stationery charges, students are made to spend extra money by coming to college. Most students hail from poor families and are finding it tough to meet the expenses,” said S Subramanian, a parent.

BDU registrar G Gopinath said online submission of answer scripts was a failure during the end semester examination as students were found uploading the wrong files. Therefore, they chose to keep it offline. Since some students are facing issues, the university administration will look into them and find alternatives, he said.

Autonomous colleges have instructed students to send the soft copies of the answer scripts through mail. But the affiliated colleges of the university have asked students to submit them in person after completing them. P Jerold, a first year student of MSc Psychology in an autonomous college in Trichy, said they appeared for the online examination from their homes, but didn’t have to go to colleges to submit the answer scripts.

AIIMS land handed over, says TN in Madras HC; Centre accepts it

AIIMS land handed over, says TN in Madras HC; Centre accepts it

Dec 19, 2020, 04.40 AM IST

Madurai: Putting an end to the political wrangling over handing over of land earmarked for construction of AIIMS in Madurai to the Union government, the state on Friday told the Madurai bench of the Madras high court that it had handed over the land to the Centre. Assistant solicitor general L Victoria Gowri, central counsel, confirmed the same in the court.

Recording the submissions, a bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and B Pugalendhi asked additional advocate general K Chellapandian, appearing for the state, to take action against the official who had furnished wrong RTI information stating that the land was yet to be handed over by the state government. The court was hearing a PIL that latched onto the RTI reply to seek speeding up of work to establish the premier institution.

K Chellapandian told the court that after the PM laid the foundation stone for the construction of AIIMS, the Centre had sought enter-upon permission on June 7, 2019. The next month, proposals were sent to the commissioner of land administration to transfer the land.

He further stated that on September 9, 2019, the collector passed an order according permission to enter upon the 200 acres of land. The ministry of health sent a communication seeking an additional 22.49 acres of land and the same was identified and permission granted to enter upon. He stated that after the central government sought to hand over the land in August this year, handing over certificate was prepared and sent to the central government for signing and returning the same on November 3. The letter for handing over the land was sent to the central government on November 6, said the AAG.

Assistant Solicitor General L Victoria Gowri confirmed that the state government had handed over the land for construction of AIIMS. A meeting was conducted in this regard with a fact finding mission of the funding agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from November 24 to 26. She said that the next stage would be signing of a loan agreement before March 31, 2021, after which the project would be commissioned.

Taking cognizance of the submissions, the bench asked the central government to show more interest in the project.

Covid vaccination is voluntary, says govt ‘Even Those Recovered Advised To Get Inoculated’

PREPARING FOR THE VACCINE

Covid vaccination is voluntary, says govt

‘Even Those Recovered Advised To Get Inoculated’

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi:19.12.2020

Even those who have recovered from Covid-19 are advised to receive the complete schedule of Covid vaccine irrespective of their past history of infection, the health ministry said and emphasised that this would help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.

While the Centre is working with state governments to identify people under different categories who will receive the vaccine in the first phase, beneficiaries will have to mandatorily register themselves with a photo ID for the vaccination. Once registered, they will receive information about the session and site to visit on their registered mobile number.

But those with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 infection will be asked to defer vaccination for 14 days after symptoms resolution as they may increase the risk of spreading the disease to others at the vaccination site. Getting vaccinated for Covid-19 will be voluntary, the ministry said, adding the vaccine introduced in India will be as effective as any developed by other countries.

“ It is advisable to receive the complete schedule of the vaccine for protecting oneself against this disease and also to limit the spread to close contacts including family members, friends, relatives and co-workers,” the ministry said while listing out a series of frequently asked questions on Covid-19 vaccine. To complete the vaccination schedule, an individual will be required to take two doses of the vaccine 28 days apart. While the regulator is examining three applications for emergency use authorisation, the government said it is geared to launch a vaccine soon.

Six vaccines are in different stages of clinical trials in India. On which vaccine is likely to be more effective, the health ministry said all the vaccines that receive licence will have comparable safety and efficacy.

Full report on www.toi.in

Covid-hit Rlys lost 70% of revenue

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the Indian railways in more than one way in the past nine months. While it’s staring at barely Rs 15,000 crore revenue from the passenger segment, which is barely 30% of what it earned during 2019-20, at least 30,000 of its employees were infected by the virus.

Railway Board chief executive officer and Chairman V K Yadav also said that there had been some unfortunate death of railway employees due to the pandemic. TNN