PGI to holds its annual conference of GI Oncology society-GIOS 2024 on Nov 8

Chandigarh: GI Oncology Society and the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology PGIMER Chandigarh will organize the annual conference of the GI Oncology society-GIOS 2024 from November 8 November 10 2024. The Organizing Chairman of the conference, Prof Rakesh Kapoor said that the theme of the conference is “Bridging Horizons: Integrative Approaches to Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Malignancies”. This conference is planned for the first time where all the stakeholders involved in the diagnosis, management and prevention of upper GI cancers are involved. Dr Kapoor further said that more than 300 delegates including renowned international and national faculty will participate and deliberate on various topics related to upper GI Cancers. The galaxy of eminent scientists from Oxford Cancer Centre UK, VelindreUniversity - UK, Duke University - NHS Singapore, Khon KaenUniversity Thailand as well as eminent faculty from India in the field of Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Immunohistopathology as well as molecular pathology will dwell upon the current issues and the controversies related to the management of GI Cancers, he added.

Hry CM grants Rs 2673.62 lakh for water supply & sewerage infrastructure in villages of Rohtak

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday granted administrative approval for Rs 2673.62 lakh to further enhance the water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Baniyani, Kharenti, Jassia and other villages in Rohtak district. This approval is granted under the Rural Augmentation Water Supply Programme for the financial year 2024-25. Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa said that in Baniyani, a new RCC water storage tank and a 1 MLD water treatment plant will be constructed, along with arrangements for pumping raw water from the canal, at an estimated cost of Rs 430.26 lakh. Similar arrangements for pumping raw water from the canal will be made for both Kharenti and Lakhan Majra. This project includes the construction of an RCC storage and supply tank as well as the laying of an internal distribution system in village Kharenti. A sum of Rs 1084.23 lakh would be incurred on these development works.

Develop new industrial townships in industrially backward blocks C and D: Hry Minister asks officials

Chandigarh: Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Wednesday directed officials to streamline the process for starting industries and obtaining all necessary permissions, aiming to encourage the establishment of more industries in the state and boost employment. He said that there is no better state than Haryana for setting up industries in the country and emphasized the need to develop new industrial townships in the industrially backward blocks C and D. Chairing a review meeting with senior officials from HSIIDC and the Industries and Commerce Department to discuss departmental operations, he stressed that manufacturing entrepreneurs, rather than mere investors, should be encouraged to establish themselves in HSIIDC's industrial townships and estates. He highlighted the importance of initiating production promptly, as many investors often leave industrial plots vacant, hindering timely development.

Officers asked to meet 100-day target & submit progress report: Shruti Choudhry

Chandigarh: Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department Minister Shruti Choudhry on Wednesday directed the officers to expedite the development works and submit their progress report swiftly. Presiding over a meeting with the concerned officers, Choudhry said that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has set a target of 100 days for the completion of the developmental works and for the submission of the progress report.  The Minister emphasised the importance of not only cleaning and maintaining of the canal but also the consistent water supply through canals. She said that officers should tell her without any hesitation the challenges faced by them while executing the plans on ground level. During the meeting, she also reviewed the status of projects with budgets exceeding Rs.10 crore.  She further stated that officers should work swiftly to promote new technologies such as micro-irrigation at the state level to ensure effective water supply to fields. She further stated the need for coordination among different departments to ensure that public funds are used effectively without wastage due to lack of synchronisation.

CCTV Cameras to be installed at all Ration Depots in Hry: Minister
Chandigarh: Instructing the concerned officials to install CCTV cameras at all ration depots in the State, Haryana Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Rajesh Nagar on Wednesday said that all depot holders in the state should distribute rations as promptly as possible. Action will be taken against those depot holders who deliberately delay distribution. Any irregularities in the distribution of rations to the underprivileged will not be tolerated, he warned. Nagar said this after presiding over a meeting with senior officials from the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department here in Chandigarh, spanning from the district level to headquarters. Additional Chief Secretary Dr Sumita Misra was also present on this occasion. The Minister reviewed all departmental activities during his inaugural meeting and instructed officials to ensure that no eligible poor person is deprived of their rights. He urged officials to cooperate in delivering the proper quantity of rations to the underprivileged through AAY and BPL cards in a timely manner. Additionally, he warned officials who protect errant depot holders that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty upon receiving complaints.

Complete works on time: Hry Cabinet Minister direct officials
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel on Wednesday directed the officials not to be negligent in work and complete the development works on time. There should be no compromise on quality in development works and action should be taken against the concerned official if the work is not completed on time, he added. After holding a meeting with officials of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), the Minister said, “Our aim is to take Faridabad further by completing the development works on time and providing maximum facilities to the general public.” The minister instructed the officials to expedite the development works related to roads in the meeting. Daily efficiency should be increased to complete the works so that Faridabad residents do not face inconvenience in commuting. Every officer should visit the concerned area to know the persisting problems in order to resolve them. He also reviewed the development works related to multi-level parking, the Minister added.