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Anupama: Committee report likely on Nov 3

Chandigarh:The inquiry committee looking into the delay in treatment given to teenager Anupama at PGI which allegedly caused her death is likely to submit its report in a meeting on November 3,a tentative date. Sources say that this could be the final meeting of the committee before it submit its report to the PGI director. The report will definitely include do’s and don’ts for the future to improve the functioning of the PGI in handling such trauma cases. One of the doctors in the committee said that the report will have measures to ensure that in the future a trauma case should be taken up on priority basis for surgeries.

BSP councillor visits Ramdarbar

Chandigarh:BSP councillor Jannat Jahan visited Ramdarbar along with officials of the Municipal Corporation to hear the grievances of the residents. Directions were given for cleaning up the area and carpeting of roads. The area had been witnessing problems due to non-functional streetlights and blocked sewerage system.

Kids campaign against open manholes

Chandigarh:Following a spate of recent incidents in Chandigarh wherein children lost their lives after falling into open manholes,the kindergarten kids of The Olive Kid Preschool at Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School,Sector 37,Chandigarh,carried out a campaign in the sector,hunting for open manholes.

FIITJEE announces Talent Reward Exam

Chandigarh:FIITJEE announced the dates for the FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) 2012 today. The examination,to be held at more than 100 test centers across India,will help the students know their chances of success in securing a seat in the IITs. Details and information are available at http://www.fiitjee-ftre.com/

Rs 3 lakh for School for Deaf and Blind

Patiala:The Chief General Manager of State Bank of Patiala Bank handed over a cheque of Rs 3 lakh to the School for Deaf and Blind,village Saifdipur,Patiala for the purchase of furniture to be installed in the rooms of the new building constructed at the school.

Training for UT cops to deal with tourists

Chandigarh:The Tourism Police Training Programme organised by the UT Police in association with the Chandigarh Tourism department to impart behavioural skills for properly dealing with tourists in the city culminated on Wednesday. A total of 30 police constables participated in the programme.