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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No cause for alarm: Chhattisgarh govt says COVID-19 situation fully under control
Chhattisgarh government assures the public that the COVID-19 situation is under control, with adequate resources in place. Health officials are monitoring influenza-like symptoms and ensuring necessary care. RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh govt has assured the public that the COVID-19 situation in the state is completely under control and there is no need to panic. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal stated that hospitals have adequate beds, oxygen, medicines, and manpower to handle any potential cases. Health Secretary Amit Kataria and Commissioner, Health Services, Dr. Priyanka Shukla, reviewed the situation through a video conference with district surveillance officers. They instructed officials to ensure proper care for patients presenting with influenza-like symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, or sore throat. As per integrated disease surveillance guidelines, SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) patients should be admitted upon a physician's advice. Districts must also ensure the availability of necessary medicines for patients with general influenza symptoms. A single COVID-19 positive case has been confirmed in Raipur district, and the patient is under routine health monitoring. The Jaiswal has directed all department officials to continuously monitor influenza-like symptoms. He reiterated that the state's health department is fully prepared, with reserved beds, sufficient medicines, and manpower to manage any COVID-19 cases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Jaiswal appealed to everyone, emphasizing that the situation is completely under control and there is no cause for alarm. The Director General Health Services, Government of India, recently held a meeting where it was highlighted that the COVID-19 situation across the country is fully under control. The report indicated that all cases reported so far are mild, not requiring hospitalisation. To review preparedness for potential COVID-19 scenarios, the state's largest hospital, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Medical College Hospital, assessed its OPD, ward, and treatment facilities. Discussions covered doctor, nursing, and paramedical staff duties, medicine availability, oxygen supply, bed arrangements, and OPD operations. The hospital has ample provisions to manage potential COVID-19 cases, with a separate COVID-19 OPD established apart from the general OPD. A distinct entry point has been created for potential severe patients requiring admission and treatment, with signage boards being installed to identify these areas. The hospital is fully equipped for COVID-19 screening, testing, and treatment. ReplyReply to allForward Add reaction
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-BHU signs MoU with US institute to advance AI education in India
Varanasi: In a major step towards realising India's ambition to become a global AI powerhouse, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU signed an with the Saras AI Institute , the world's first AI-exclusive 100% online degree-granting higher education institute based in the US. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The collaboration is a significant stride towards bridging the critical industry-education gap in AI, empowering the next generation of Indian innovators, and reinforcing the nation's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Signed by IIT-BHU director Prof Amit Patra and COO and Co-Founder of Saras AI Institute Amit Kataria, the MoU marks a strategic collaboration to deliver a curriculum that emphasises applied learning over theory. Prof Patra said that the institute is committed to preparing students for the technological frontiers that will define India's future. "Our partnership with Saras marks a significant step towards integrating cutting-edge AI education across disciplines, ensuring that every student—regardless of their field—is equipped to contribute meaningfully to India's digital and economic transformation," he said. Anil Singh, Founder and President of Saras, said that the collaboration with IIT-BHU is not just about teaching artificial intelligence; it's about empowering every student—across all disciplines—with the tools to shape India's destiny in the AI era. Chief Student Success Officer of Saras AI Institute, Shailesh Kumar, mentioned that through this MoU, Saras will offer its foundational 8-week course 'Powers of AI', as an open elective for IIT BHU students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is open to all undergraduate students of all disciplines, ensuring that the transformative potential of AI reaches everyone, from engineering to humanities. Furthering its vision, IIT-BHU and Saras will also co-develop the innovative 'AI Evaluator', a cutting-edge AI-powered assessment tool. This will allow real-time student progress tracking, deliver deep learning insights, and simplify evaluations—a crucial enabler for scaling quality education in a rapidly digitalising Bharat. The MoU also lays the foundation for flexible learning pathways for students and establishes a credit exchange programme. This will enable all students across all disciplines to pursue a Minor in AI online, explore Associate Degree opportunities, and earn industry-recognised AI certifications through Saras AI Institute's digital campus. The MoU also includes joint research opportunities, guest lectures, AI hackathons, workshops, and representation at IIT BHU-led academic and industry events.
