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Professor Harminder Singh Dua praises Army Hospital for world-class facilities during Delhi visit
NEW DELHI: Professor Harminder Singh Dua, a prominent figure in the global ophthalmic fraternity, recently visited the Department of Ophthalmology at the Delhi-based Army Hospital (Research & Referral). During his visit, he expressed admiration for the hospital's cutting-edge infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment, immaculate environment, and the disciplined yet compassionate work culture. 'The facilities and standards at Army Hospital (R&R) match, and in some aspects even surpass, some of the best centres globally,' he remarked during his visit. Currently serving as Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Nottingham, UK, Professor Dua is globally celebrated for his pioneering contributions to corneal science, most notably the discovery of Dua's Layer in the cornea. As part of his visit, Professor Dua delivered an engaging lecture titled 'Steering the Ship: From Studentship to Leadership', addressing a diverse audience that included senior faculty members, postgraduate students, and healthcare professionals. His talk delved into the nuanced transition from academic learning to visionary leadership, offering insights drawn from his illustrious career in medicine.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Agniveer dies, 2 soldiers hurt as landmine goes off in J&k
JAMMU: An Army Agniveer lost his life and two other soldiers were injured Friday when a landmine meant to check infiltration went off accidentally near the LoC in Krishna Ghati area of J&K's Poonch, reports Sanjay Khajuria. Agniveer Lalit Kumar of 7 JAT Regiment was on patrol as part of area-domination exercises with colleagues when the explosion occurred in the zone lashed by rain in the past few days, official sources said. It was not clear yet where Lalit hailed from. Havaldar Gajindera Singh and Subedar Hari Ram were airlifted to Army Hospital in Udhampur, around 300km away. The stretch along the LoC in J&K is dotted with landmines as a part of an Anti-Infiltration Obstacle System (AIOS). A few stray mines are sometimes washed away by rain and go off accidentally on contact, official sources said. "WhiteKnightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Agniveer Lalit Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief," the Army's White Knight Corps posted on X.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Army constable dies as dummy bomb payload falls on head
Bhopal: In an accident that occurred during a military training session at the firing range in Sukhi Sewania, a dummy bomb (payload) being carried by a drone accidentally fell on a havaldar's head, leading to his death. The incident took place on Monday during the routine training exercise. Sukhi Sewania SHO Rambabu Choudhary said that the deceased, Vijay Singh, 37, a native of Uttarakhand, was serving as a Havaldar in the Army unit in Bhopal. According to initial reports, the drones were flying at a height, transporting dummy bombs from one point to another. During the session, one of the drones reportedly malfunctioned at high altitude, causing the dummy bomb it was carrying to fall directly on Havaldar Vijay Singh's head. He sustained critical head injuries. Fellow personnel rushed him to the Army Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The police registered a case and handed over the body to Army officials after post-mortem on Tuesday. You Can Also Check: Bhopal AQI | Weather in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal Both the police and Army authorities are now conducting a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause and possible lapses that led to the accident. In a similar incident reported earlier, two police personnel from the Counter Terrorist Group (CTG) of MP Police sustained serious injuries during a routine training exercise involving controlled explosives at the 25th Battalion in Bhadbhada on May 15. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo The incident occurred around 1pm while the officers were practising door intervention techniques—training designed for tactical entry into buildings during emergency or anti-terror the exercise, a controlled explosive device—meant to simulate a real-world scenario for breaching doors—unexpectedly caused injuries to both a head constable and a constable. The blast was reportedly well-contained with sandbags as per protocol, but for reasons yet to be determined, the explosion led to injuries. The injured were identified as head constable Vishal Singh and constable Santosh Kumar.
India.com
24-06-2025
- India.com
Indian Army Soldier Dies In MPs Bhopal Drone Training Accident; Dummy Bomb Falls On Head
A routine training exercise turned fatal for an Army soldier on Monday evening when a four-kilogram iron dummy bomb struck his head during a drone simulation at the Army Firing Range in Bhopal's Sukhi Sewania area. According to police, the bomb—intended for a controlled drop during the session—fell from a height of approximately 400 feet and hit Havildar Vijay Singh on the head. The impact proved fatal, and Singh died on the spot. The training session was part of a programme to equip personnel with drone warfare preparedness. Havildar Singh, 37, hailed from Uttarakhand and was posted at the Army Office in Bairagarh, Bhopal. He had reported to the firing range for scheduled routine exercises when the mishap occurred. Police officials confirmed that preliminary findings point to the accidental release of the dummy bomb from the drone. An investigation is underway to determine whether technical failure or a breach in safety protocol contributed to the incident. According to preliminary reports, the dummy bomb, mounted on a drone for simulation purposes, deviated from its designated drop zone and hit the soldier. He was immediately rushed to the Army Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police authorities reached the scene promptly after being notified. An investigating officer from Sukhi Sewania Police Station confirmed that a case has been registered and Panchnama proceedings completed. 'The post-mortem examination has been conducted, and the police were looking into possible causes, including equipment malfunction or oversight in safety protocols,' the officer added. This accident has brought renewed attention to safety measures during high-risk training operations. Defence analysts note that with the increasing integration of drone technology into military tactics, standard operating procedures must evolve accordingly. In a separate incident last month, two constables were critically injured after a hand grenade exploded during a mock drill in Bhopal. The explosion occurred during a training exercise at the 25th Battalion premises, where security personnel were demonstrating the use of grenades as part of a preparedness drill. Head Constable Vishal Singh and Constable Santosh Kumar had sustained serious injuries in the blast.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
IAF airlifts organs from Pune to Delhi, helps save three lives
Pune: A team of doctors from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) flew in on an Indian Air Force's Super Hercules aircraft on Friday night to collect and transport a liver and two kidneys from a 59-year-old brain-dead woman in Pune to New Delhi for transplantation, after her family generously consented to organ donation. The donor, mother of a serving soldier, was declared brain-dead at Command Hospital on on June 17. "The team retrieved a liver, two kidneys and two corneas in under four hours before taking off to Delhi, where the liver was transplanted into a civilian patient. The two kidneys were transplanted into two serving soldiers. The donor saved three lives," said a senior doctor from Command Hospital. A green air corridor was created for the aircraft to facilitate the airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi. "Under the green air corridor protocol, the aircraft gets priority for take-off and landing. Besides, all ground clearances, including radars, get an alert in advance for the smooth flying of the aircraft," a senior IAF officer told TOI. "This humanitarian mission was enabled by seamless coordination between Armed Forces Medical Services and IAF, ensuring that the organs reached in time to save multiple lives. The noble act of the donor family stands as a testament to selfless sacrifice, even in the face of personal loss. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Over 40 and Struggling With Belly Fat? Try 1 Teaspoon Daily (See What Happens A Week Later) Health Benefits Undo Such missions highlight the Armed Forces' unwavering dedication not just to national security, but also to humanity," stated a statement issued by the Southern Command through Defence PRO, Pune. The Command Hospital has successfully conducted organ transplants in the last two years. "The perfect coordination with all the agencies, including police, was necessary to carry out the operation. Over the years, we have established a standard operating procedure," the officer said. IAF SAVES LIVES July 31, 2015: IAF transport a kidney and a liver from Pune to Delhi to save a 56-year-old ex-serviceman with liver cancer and a jawan suffering from kidney failure Feb 11, 2023: A 40-year-old brain-dead veteran's heart was airlifted from New Delhi to Pune in an IAF plane and transplanted into the 29-year-old wife of a serving soldier at the Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences Feb 23, 2024: An IAF Dornier aircraft was used to airlift a team of doctors from the Army Research and Referral Hospital to retrieve a liver from Pune to Delhi to save the life of a veteran
