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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Kolkata nurse gets Florence Nightingale award from Prez
1 2 3 Kolkata: Doli Biswas, a nurse at a private hospital in Kolkata, received the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award for her 'exemplary contribution to nursing and compassionate patient care'. She received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Biswas is the chief nursing officer at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur. The award is instituted by the ministry of health and family welfare. This prestigious recognition is presented to nursing professionals across the country for their outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to healthcare. Speaking on the honour, Biswas said: "Nursing is a noble service. Being recognised with the National Florence Nightingale Award is a great honour. It energises me to continue serving with empathy, integrity, and dedication. I am grateful to Fortis Hospital for supporting my journey and to the ministry." Fortis Healthcare congratulated Biswas on this exceptional achievement and remains committed to empowering and celebrating the nursing community at the heart of patient care. "This moment stands as a proud milestone not just for Biswas, but for the entire Fortis family. Her recognition serves as a reflection of the hospital's deep-rooted values in clinical excellence and its commitment to nurturing healthcare professionals who go above and beyond in service to the community," said a hospital spokesperson.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
From Covid-19 frontlines to inflight heroism: Kolkata's Doli Biswas wins National Florence Nightingale Award
Written By Adrija Datta Doli Biswas, Chief Nursing Officer at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, has been honoured with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2025 for her service and dedication to the field of nursing. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Biswas is among the 15 distinguished nurses from across the country who received the award this year. The award recognises meritorious services rendered by nurses in India. It is the highest national recognition for nursing professionals in the country, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. 'I was also felicitated by The Trained Nurses' Association of India and the Indian Nursing Council yesterday (Friday) after the completion of the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan,' said Biswas. With over 27 years of experience in nursing, Biswas is recognised for her clinical expertise, leadership in nursing practice, and compassionate patient care. She completed her specialisation in cardiovascular and thoracic nursing from the BM Birla Heart Research Centre under the West Bengal Nursing Council in 1997. She later pursued a Master's degree in Nursing from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and earned an MPhil in Nursing from Manipal University. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursing from Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal. Biswas played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic and was awarded the Covid Warrior Award in 2022. 'I looked after the bed management, nursing management, and nursing care of corona patients during the Covid-19 wave and arranged green corridors for patients,' said Biswas. It has been learnt that she was instrumental in the development and standardisation of various nursing procedures at Fortis Hospital for 14 years, significantly contributing to quality care initiatives. In 2024, Biswas was widely appreciated for saving the life of a passenger who suffered a heart attack aboard an Indigo flight from Delhi to Kolkata. The incident occurred on the runway at Delhi's Terminal 3, IGI Airport, just before take-off. Responding swiftly to an onboard medical emergency announcement, Biswas, along with two doctors, provided timely assistance that helped stabilise the passenger. 'When the in-flight medical emergency was announced, I didn't think twice before stepping forward. The passenger showed signs of hypoglycemia and later suffered a heart attack. I immediately administered sugar water, monitored his blood pressure, and identified the cardiac event. With the help of co-passengers, I administered emergency medication, stabilised him, and advised the crew to arrange urgent medical evacuation, and he was safely shifted to a hospital,' said Biswas. 'I addressed a similar medical emergency while on a trip to Kedarnath,' added Biswas. (Adrija Datta is an intern with The Indian Express)
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Patuli senior citizens join hands to plant saplings, save trees
Kolkata: Senior citizens in Patuli, who, over the past three decades, have planted and nurtured thousands of trees across the mini-township off EM Bypass, welcomed the prompt action of police against a man who was illegally cutting a mahua tree. Two years ago, cops at the same police station refused to act when citizens complained about 37 trees planted along the median being hacked at night to ensure an unobstructed view of an "I Love Patuli" signage installed along a water body, which has become a popular hangout zone in the evening. "Trees like palash, arjun, and neem were mercilessly cut. Though we filed a complaint on Sept 15, 2023, no action was taken. We felt hurt by the lack of sensitivity displayed by cops. But we are glad that the force's attitude towards tree felling has changed, and they acted against a man for felling a tree on Thursday," said Monoj Mukherjee, a Patuli resident and former senior scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, who has planted over 5,000 trees since he settled in Patuli in 2008. For former bank executive Swapan Biswas, one of his life's passions and missions has been planting trees. Wherever he was posted, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon, Biswas left his mark with chhatim trees. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dark spots can age you by 10 years! Just take this from Guardian URUHIME MOMOKO Learn More Undo Since moving to Patuli in 1999, he has planted over 400 trees, including chhatim and other flower-bearing species. On Friday, the 77-year-old joined a few others in planting four saplings. "When we came here, Patuli had very few trees. Fortunately, many who took up residence here were aware of the importance of trees and started planting with zeal. Over time, Patuli transformed into one of the greenest neighbourhoods in the city," Biswas said. Ashesh Lahiri, a retired Indian Forest Service officer who lives in Patuli, helped the citizens select and plant trees before monsoon. "Over 130 species of trees were planted. which have transformed Patuli into an oasis in the urban jungle. Though we observed an Aranya Week in Baishnabghata in 1989, it was around a decade later that citizens joined in to begin the greening drive in 1997-98. I moved into the area in 2002-03 and helped with species selection to improve biodiversity," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Discomfort spike as deep depression moves to B'desh
Kolkata: While spells of rain and a gloomy sky through Thursday kept the city cool, the discomfort level rose on Friday with the city remaining mostly dry. The deep depression that brought rain to the city and other districts is now over north Bangladesh and adjoining Meghalaya. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Since the system has moved away from the city, it will not have any more impact on Kolkata and south Bengal. The mercury on Friday remained below the normal mark, but the sun and high humidity made the real feel as high as 11 notches above the actual temperature during the day. The Met office has predicted hotter days ahead due to the diminishing chance of rain. Around the time when the city recorded a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius on Friday, 3.1 notches below the normal mark, the feel-like temperature went up as high as 43 degrees. In addition to the absence of rain, the maximum and minimum relative humidity were also at a high of 97% and 76%, respectively. "Even as the city might get some scattered showers till Saturday, chances of such showers are very less from Sunday onwards, and hence the mercury will now gradually scale up by three to five degrees during the next four to five days," said Meteorologist H R Biswas, head of weather forecast section at the RMC, Kolkata. The Met office had pinned hope on the system to accelerate monsoon arrival in Kolkata and the rest of south Bengal. Met officials said that if the system sustained and hovered close to the city for a longer period, it could have propelled the monsoon's arrival in two to three days. But strong wind shear drifted the cloud columns away as they moved to Bangladesh and north-eastern states. "As of now, there is no possible advancement of the monsoon in south Bengal, at least in the next five to six days," said Biswas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The May rain count in Kolkata till Friday, which totals 178.1 mm, has exceeded mean monthly count of 133.1 mm. In May 2024, the city got 500.7 mm rainfall, with 152.7 mm showers on a single day during Cyclone Remal. This May, the highest single-day rain count was 37.2 mm.
Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2025 members close book and move on to the next in their lives
Almost 1,200 seniors of the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2025 graduated at the 60th annual commencement at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on Friday, May 23. The Class of 2025 began their high school trajectory as Stevenson Patriots after their middle school years, which were marked by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 'If those years taught us anything, it was adaptability,' said Ryan Dong of Buffalo Grove, one of two students who offered a senior address from the stage and podium. Dong's speech reflected on the journey. 'Now, here we are, at the final sentence of this final chapter, bookmarks in hand,' Dong said. 'So as we walk across this stage, remember that we're not just closing a book, we're starting the sequel. 'No matter where life takes us, we carry these memories, each other, and the wisdom we've gathered along the way,' Dong said. 'Every ending is a beginning in disguise, because the future is yours to write.' Offering the second senior address was Maya Heller of Buffalo Grove, whose speech focused on the future. 'We don't know what comes next,' Heller said. 'But I look forward to our 10-year reunion, when we will look at each other and know that everything is working out. 'Until then,' Heller said. 'Trust in the process. 'Our futures are unfolding perfectly.' Amy Neault of Kildeer, president of the District 125 Board of Education and the parent of two Stevenson graduates, welcomed the audience from the stage and ended her remarks with a message to graduates. 'As you graduate and leave Stevenson to begin your next journey, I ask you to please remember the foundations you learned here, commitment to self, commitment to others and commitment to learning,' Neault said. 'Wherever you go and whatever you do next, please remember, as a community, we will always be here holding you up and cheering you on. 'Never forget, you are astounding,' Nealt said. Waiting in the queue with other seniors behind the scenes before the ceremony were Buffalo Grove seniors Pritha Biswas and Nicolett Tarnorutskaya. 'I'm so excited to leave but I'm going to miss all of the memories that I made,' said Tarnorutskaya, who is going to college to study biochemistry. Biswas is attending college to pursue veterinary sciences. 'Stevenson offers a larger variety of programs,' Biswas said. 'Our family actually moved here and picked this specific district for Stevenson because we've heard such amazing things about it. 'They give so much college support,' Biswas said. 'My counselors and support team have been amazing here.' Tarnorutskaya said about Stevenson, 'Being a Patriot means achieving success with the help of others, working in a community and maintaining strong relationships with everyone and striving to be the best person you can be.' Also, before commencement, Ruina Liu of Vernon Hills stood alongside graduates waiting to file into the arena. 'It's like it's not real, I can't believe I'm graduating,' Liu said with a laugh. Liu is going to college to study computer science. To Stevenson, Liu said, 'Thank you for providing such a surreal experience in high school and giving me opportunities.'
