Prepared to deal with Covid surge: Oberoi
New Delhi: Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Wednesday said all civic-run hospitals are “fully prepared” to deal with the coronavirus situation and appealed to people not to panic. The mayor was interacting with reporters at the Civic Centre, a day after Delhi recorded 521 COVID-19 cases -- the highest single-day rise since August 27 last year -- and one fatality. “This morning I visited the MCD-run Hindu Rao Hospital and took stock of the arrangements there, including on Covid beds, oxygen availability, testing facility and stock of medicine. Later, a meeting was also held with doctors and others from the hospital administration department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on the Covid situation,” she said. Hindu Rao Hospital is the largest civic-run hospital with 980 beds.
Aiims to launch ‘mission recruitment’ by Sept 2023
New Delhi: AIIMS will launch ‘Mission Recruitment’ to achieve near-zero vacancies by September 2023. Director of AIIMS-Delhi Dr M Srinivas, in an office memorandum, said it is noted that a few sanctioned posts at the premium institute are currently vacant. “To enhance coordination between the examination section, recruitment cell and faculty cell, and to ensure timely filling-up of existing and new vacancies, it has been decided to launch ‘Mission Recruitment’ at AlIMS, New Delhi,” the memorandum issued on April 5 said. Under this mission, AIIMS-New Delhi shall target to achieve a “near-zero” vacancy position by September 2023, it said. Professor Rajiv Narang has been designated as the chief coordinating Officer
Selected by ivy league universities
New Delhi: Dhruv Bhargava, a student of Class XII of Amity International School, Sector-46, Gurugram, has been selected by three prestigious Ivy League Universities of the world- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia USA, Columbia University, New York, USA and Brown University, Rhode Island, USA. Dhruv has also been selected by other world-renowned Universities including Georgia Tech, Duke University, University of Michigan, University of Massachusetts amongst other prestigious ones. Ivy League Universities have a great reputation for academic excellence and are internationally recognized as the most prestigious institutions of Higher Education. Dr. Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity International Schools, said it is a proud moment that our student has secured admission in three most sought-after Ivy League Universities of the world.
HC order on Jain’s bail plea likely today
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday its order on the bail plea of jailed former AAP minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Jain, arrested on May 30 last year by the agency, is accused of having laundered money through four companies allegedly linked to him.Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma is scheduled to pronounce the verdict on Thursday. The high court had reserved the order on the bail plea on March 21 after hearing arguments of the counsel for the ED and the AAP leader. Satyendar Jain had earlier submitted that no case was made out against him and he has fully cooperated in the investigation and there was no requirement to continue his incarceration after filing of the charge sheet.
Atishi interacts with govt school sab members
New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Wednesday interacted with members of the Student Advisory Boards (SABs) across various Delhi government schools on Wednesday. The Student Advisory Boards were started as a pilot project by the Directorate of Education last year to increase student participation in leadership roles at the school level. The SABs were designed to help students develop a sense of ownership in their school by designing, managing, and executing various school activities. While sharing their experiences with the School Advisory Board, the students said that this unique initiative has helped boost their confidence. In addition, this has contributed to their professional development and improved their leadership skills as well as time management and other related skills.
Min presents corona warrior’s family with `1 cr
New Delhi: Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister, Raaj Kumar Anand, met with the family of a corona warrior who lost his life while on duty due to COVID-19 and presented them with a cheque of Rs 1 crore on behalf of the Delhi Government. During his service at TGT Government Children’s Higher Secondary School Model Town-3, teacher Hemant Kumar had contracted the virus and passed away while battling Covid-19 in the hospital.