ANDAMAN SHEEKHA

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Senior Citizens pension disbursement resolved

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DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, Jan 03: A group 30 Senior citizens along with Pramukh Shri. Gaurango Dutta and Zilla parishad members approached Asst. Commissioner Dr.Vivek Kumar regarding non-disbursement of senior citizen pension through A&N State Cooperative Bank Ltd, for the month of November and December.

When the AC called the ANSCCB manager, he said that as the money has to disburse within first week of every month the same cannot be done due to non release of fund on time. The bifurcation of fund will be done from 2 Jan, 2013 and the problem will be soon sorted out as ANSCB will disburse the amount at the home of the pensioner so proper address should be provided by the pensioner. “As soon as the money reaches the bank we are bound to pay but non release of fund on time delayed the disbursement,” he said.

Meanwhile some senior citizen complained about no preference of senior citizen in queue of shipping tickets, following which the Asst Commissioner instructed the official concerned to start a separate queue for the seniors and collect the forms as soon as the counter opens and issue the tickets by calling them.

Diglipur Vikas Mela 2013

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Diglipur Vikas Mela 2013 is scheduled to hold at Vivekananda Stadium, Diglipur from 10th January to 16th January 2013. The organizing committee cordially invites to all the general public, merchants, Govt. Departments, Institutes, Organizations, private sectors to participate in this mega event.

The cost norms of the stall in DIGLIPUR VIKAS MELA 2013

Private Stall

Dimension 8 feet X 10 feet
Rent of each stall Rs. 300/sq feet
Security Deposit Rs. 1000/-
Electric charges extra

Govt/Public Sector

Size of stall is 4mt X 3 mt. Stalls are rent exempted, Electric charges to be paid.
For booking of stall and other enquires please contact

Shri. Gouranga Dutta, President, DVM -9474215435
Shri. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary, DVM -9434271062
Shri.Uttam Kumar Saka, Fund Raising Committee, DVM -9434296183
Shri Ashutosh Paul -9434275671

Last date for receipt of request for stall booking 06/01/2013

Secretary
Diglipur Vikas Mela
Diglipur

Work under MGNREGA begins

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Port Blair, Jan 03: A new work under MGNREGA, i.e “Land Development at G.P. Shivapuram under MGNREGA, at Shivapuram-3 has been inaugurated by Mr. ARSHED WASEEM, Pradhan and Mr. Ajit Haider,GRS on24th December, 2012. The Estimated Cost of the work is Rs.2,72,473/- and the work will generate 1531 mandays. The Pradhan has expressed his gratitude towards the Deputy Commissioner, N&M Andaman, Mr. Sanjay Kumar for his cooperation & involvement for execution of MGNREGA works.

ANDAMAN SHEEKHA IMPACT :::: Salary of PHC Kishorinagar Staffs released by DHS

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DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, Jan 02: Andaman Sheekha, English Daily had published a news regarding non-payment of salary to the staffs of PHC Kishorinagar on 24.12.2012. The PHC Kishoringar is being run by an NGO, VHAI-Aparajita, in PPP mode.

Andaman Sheekha had reported that how the management of CHC Kishorinagar had blocked payment of all the staffs of the hospital, forcing all of them to starve, even in this festival season.

Now it has been learnt that the Grant for an amount of Rs. 20,29,941/- has been released by DHS to VHAI-Aparajita, vide DD bearing No. 451537 drawn in favour of Medical Officer-in-charge PHC Kishorinagar so that all the pending salary arrears are being released immediately by them.

But sadly, there is a twist in this story. According to reports, the said NGO has now asked all the staffs to refund leave/ holiday payments before 5 January 2013 or their future salary will be held up by the NGO. However, it is still now clear whether as per the PPP terms, does the NGO has power to deduct salary of employees for leave and holidays. This has now upset all the staffs of PHC Kishoringar once again. It seems that something is fishy in this entire PPP deal, hope the Secretary of Health will intervene into this matter as soon as possible.

Silent candlelight rally at Diglipur to pay homage to Delhi Gang Rape Victim

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DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, Dec 31: A Silent prayers and a mega candlelight rally was organised in the memory of the Delhi gang-rape victim, who lost the battle with life on Saturday in Singapore.

The procession started from multipurpose hall to Subhash Gram Bazaar via girl’s hostel. Nearly 800 residents of Diglipur participated in the rally.

“Rest in peace Nirbhaya…we shall carry forward your fight,” declared one of the placards held by a young girl.

ANDAMAN SHEEKHA IMPACT :::: APWD demolishes Old Barrack at blind turning to curb accidents

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DJ Venkatesh
Diglipur, Dec 30: In Andaman Sheekha’s 7th November 2012 issue, it was reported that the Medical road of Diglipur is highly accident prone. Due to opening of new RCC Bridge on Kalpong and presence of Hospital, the utilization of the road increased manifold since last one year.

According to residents of the area due to presence of an old dilapidated APWD Barrack at the edge of the blind turning, it becomes totally impossible to see whether any vehicle is coming from the other side. This is the reason why nearly dozens of minor accidents have already been reported from the said area.

Taking swift action on the report, the APWD has now demolished the old barrack, so that the road users could see vehicles, coming from the other side and save themselves from any kind of collision.

Mock Drill Conducted At GMSSS, Mayabunder

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Port Blair, Dec 30: A mock drill on Earthquake & Fire was conducted at Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Mayabunder, today on 29th December 2012 in the presence of Principal, Teachers & Students as a part of the National School Safety Programme (NSSP). The Principal Dr. Anurag Yadav welcomed the fire officials and the Co-ordinator Disaster Management of the School Explained the alter-ness & preparedness in the event of any calamity.

The fire officer, Mayabunder Mr. Arun Chandra Paul with other fire personnel’s demonstrated various types of fire and handling about various types of fire with the help of fire extinguishers.

Update: Patient unattended for two hours at G B Pant :::: Medical Superintendent asks for written explanation from Docs

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Staff Correspondent
Port Blair, Dec 28: The Medical Superintendent of G B Pant Hospital has reportedly begun inquiry in the issue of ‘missing doctors’ of G B Pant Hospital. On December 24, 2012 issue, Andaman Sheekha had reported that how a patient was crying for treatment for nearly two long hours at G B Pant, as there was no Doctor or X-Ray technician to attend him.

According to reports, the MS has asked for written explanation from doctors concerned, who were supposed to be on duty that day.

Sources not told Andaman Sheekha that on the day due to negligence of one doctor the patient had to suffer for nearly two hours. Actually at Emergency Section there was one doctor, whose duty is to see emergency patients and intimate other doctors on ‘call duty’ to attend serious patients.

The said doctor, Doctor –I, had reportedly intimated, Doctor II, about the patient and requested her to see the patient but according to reports even after several calls Doctor II did not turned up, which lead to the suffering of the child.

It is only when the Director of Health Services intervened, things fell in line and a Doctor attended the patient at around 6.10 pm.

For Doctors sitting in Emergency section of OPD, it is impossible to attend every such case and run with the patient, as in that case other dozens of patients who come with minor and major injuries or problems, will have to suffer.

Now the question is when Doctor I had intimated Doctor II about the incident on that day, why Doctor II did not turned up? Will the Secretary Health will look into the issue, so that such mistakes are not repeated. Why in a prominent hospital like G B Pant, we can’t have X-ray technicians 24 X 7 on duty? Why doctors on call, do not turned up on time?

When asked a senior official of Health Department has confirmed that, in her written explanation Doctor- I has mentioned about Doctor II’s negligence, hope true report will reach upto the Lt. Governor and Chief Secretary.

Andaman Sheekha doesn’t have a personal vendetta against any particular person. It’s all about fighting against the evils of any system, which is the prime responsibility of media. Hope the Lt. Governor, Chief Secretary and Secretary Health will respect this and will take proper steps to make sure that tomorrow no other patients suffer for hours, because of missing doctors.

Medical Camp Held at CHC Diglipur

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Port Blair, Dec 27: A two-day multispecialty medical camp with specialists from INHS DHANVANTARI was organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Command with local support from civil health authorities at CHC Diglipur on 19th and 20th of Dec 2012. A total of 445 patients were examined that included children, pregnant ladies, patients with chronic problems like diabetes and hypertension and other. ENT check-up and gynaecological examinations were also conducted by the team.

Ultrasound scanning was done at the location. By the radiologist and along with antenatal scans, few serious and treatable conditions were also diagnosed. Few cases were also referred to GB Pant Hospital and INHS Dhanvantari, Port Blair for follow up. Prior appointments for the pregnant ladies and other patients were arranged by the Chief Medical Officer and the medical team of the CHC Diglipur.

The response of the public to the camp conducted was overwhelming and immensely gratifying. This camp was unique in the manner that portable ultrasound machine was used in the camp with as many as total 205 ultrasounds were carried out at the doorstep. The medical and child OPD benefited almost 165 patients with varying lifestyle diseases, especially diabetes and hypertension. The ENT specialist gave consultation to 75 patients.

The Andaman and Nicobar Command has been carrying out such medical and preventive health camps frequently as a part of its Community Outreach Programme. Camps held in the past include locations as diverse as Neil Island, Car Nicobar, Diglipur, Hut Bay, Long Island, Teressa Island and Campbell Bay. The medical team of INHS Dhanvantari has always been at the forefront of all the health related activities of the Command.

The Directorate of Health Services has also been participating in these camps on an equal footing with whole hearted, support, for conduct of medical camps in these far flung islands.