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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
KLES Hospital in Belagavi goes paperless; saves 1.5k trees annually
Belagavi: Taking a significant step towards digital transformation, the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Belagavi, adopted fully paperless administration. According to hospital sources, the hospital used around 12.5 million pages of paper annually, and by taking this step, it will save more than 1,500 trees. Speaking to media at KLE Hospital on Tuesday, Col Dr Dayanand, medical director of KLE Hospital Belagavi, said that KLE Hospital became fully paperless hospital in Karnataka, powered by Presco Paperless Solutions. With over 50,000 patient records handled annually, KLE's paperless transformation is estimated to save more than 10 to 12.5 million pages each year, equivalent to preserving approximately 1,250 to 1,500 trees, creating a powerful and measurable impact on the environment. KLE Society successfully implemented this paperless transformation at their 1,200-bedded healthcare setup — a massive and complex undertaking — which is a testament to their commitment to excellence. Under this initiative, all clinical, administrative, and operational processes at the hospital have been fully digitised. Presco, a unique health-tech innovation award-winning technology, transformed patient medical records electronically, completely eliminating paper-based processes and reducing administrative burdens. This resulted in improved efficiency, significant cost savings, and enhanced data accuracy. In his message, Prabhakar Kore, chairman of KLE, stated that their vision was to offer the highest quality of care while keeping pace with the evolving needs of healthcare delivery. This paperless initiative is a step forward in creating a smart, transparent, and environmentally responsible healthcare system. KLE has taken a pioneering step towards the Digital India mission envisioned by the Prime Minister, he said, urging all healthcare institutions to move towards digital transformation. Vikram Totre, co-founder of Neuralbits Technologies, said that KLE Society plans to extend this paperless transformation across all its hospitals in the country. Importantly, Presco's platform is fully compliant with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) guidelines, ensuring seamless integration with India's national digital health ecosystem and offering the highest standards of data privacy and cybersecurity, he explained.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Over 8,000 auto-rickshaws in the city not roadworthy
Hyderabad: Over 8,000 autos rickshaws, including grossly unfit ones, have reportedly been permitted as roadworthy based on fake documents by the Road Transport Authority. The RTA officials act in collusion with agents who facilitate the use of fraudulent documents for the transfer of ownership, vehicle permit, and fitness, it is alleged. When a passenger hails an auto-rickshaw, its driver, despite not having the mandatory meter, will not bat an eyelid before demanding exorbitant fares and then refusing to ply if his demand is not met. People have got used to this. What if the auto you take is unfit; that is, not roadworthy, but illegally plying as 'fit' auto? Thousands of such auto-rickshaws in the city are plying illegally on city roads, endangering passengers' lives. What is incredible is that these vehicles are running under the nose of the authorities. According to the City Auto & Motor Cab Drivers Welfare Society, over 8,000 of the autos plying on city roads are not roadworthy and they ought to have been scrapped years ago. They alleged that autos that come for scrapping to RTA offices are being sold illegally. 'As per RTA records, over 80,000 autos were scrapped, however, several thousands of these unfit autos are running in the twin cities. This is due to the negligence of higher authorities,' said Mohammed Mahmood Hussain Makke, president of City Auto & Motor Cab Drivers Welfare Society. Mahmood said that these autos are posing a risk to the lives and limbs of passengers. 'In Greater Hyderabad, over 1.40 lakh autos and additionally over 15,000 illegal autos are running on roads.' Mahmood alleged. 'Autos meant for scrapping are illegally sold in collusion with RTA authorized scrap dealers and 8,000 plus such auto rickshaws are plying on city roads and other districts.' City Auto Drivers said several representations were given to the Transport Department, Transport Commissioner, Joint Commissioner and Secretary, regarding the illegal sale of scrapped autos and faulty scrapping policy. M Dayanand, General secretary of Auto Motor Welfare Association, said that there was also fraud in the transfer of ownership and transfer of vehicle permit of auto rickshaws in the RTA offices. Dayanand said 'Only in North zone RTA office Trimulgherry, as many as 8,131 autos were illegally transferred with fake documents. And there will be several thousands in all RTAs in the city.' He said 'For the transfer of ownership and transfer of vehicles permit, both the seller and buyer should be present before the RTO and should affix their signatures. But, in most of such cases, only the seller is present, and the application is submitted for the transfer of ownership as well as for transfer of vehicle permit, with fake address proof - fake Aadhar Card. The files are passed after receiving an amount Rs 1,300 per file as a bribe is taken and as usual, they share the total bribe collected for the day,' alleged Dayanand. U Rajender, another activist, said that several complaints were given by the association regarding the fraud taking place in the RTA offices in the city. However, no action has been taken. 'We demand a probe into the scam in vehicle transfer taking place in the RTA offices.'
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Ferozepur man injured in Pakistan's drone attack dies
Lakhwinder Singh, 55, one of the three members of a family injured in a Pakistani drone strike at Khai Pheme Ki village in Punjab's border district of Ferozepur on May 9, succumbed to his injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana on Tuesday night. Lakhwinder Singh, 55, one of the three members of a family injured in a Pakistani drone strike at Khai Pheme Ki village in Ferozepur district on May 9, succumbed to his injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday night. (HT file photo) Lakhwinder is the second civilian casualty of the recent cross-border drone strikes carried out by Pakistan in Punjab. His wife, Sukhwinder Kaur, 50, had died on May 13 after sustaining 100% burns in the incident. Their son, Jaswant Singh, 24, who was injured in the legs from the drone debris, has recovered. Ferozepur additional deputy commissioner (general) Damanjit Singh said Lakhwinder had suffered 70% burns after debris from a Pakistani drone, intercepted by India's air defence system, fell on their car sparking a fire that injured the family of three. 'Lakhwinder Singh and his wife Sukhwinder Kaur were rushed to DMCH after the incident. Now an executive magistrate will bring back Lakhwinder's body to his native village for the last rites,' Damanjit said. 'A case for ex-gratia grant for him as per state government norms will be presented to the authorities and shall be dispersed accordingly. The state government will bear his entire medical expenses,' the ADC added. The attack, which occurred around 9pm on May 9 in the border village, 12km from Ferozepur, is the first in which civilians sustained injuries in Punjab. It was part of a broader series of drone incursions from Pakistan that targeted 26 locations across north India, including multiple attempts thwarted in Ferozepur and Fazilka districts. Security agencies are probing the incident with senior officials confirming that most drones were neutralised before causing damage. The family was given financial assistance of ₹ 10 lakh by the chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann after Sukhwinder's death.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Indian Express
Ferozepur farmer injured in drone attack post-Operation Sindoor succumbs weeks after his wife's death
A farmer who was one of the three victims of a drone attack on May 9 in Punjab's Ferozepur succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday night while undergoing treatment at Ludhiana's Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). He is the second person to die in the state following the drone attack which allegedly originated from Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. The deceased was identified as Lakhwinder Singh, 55, who had sustained 72 per cent burns in the incident which took place in Khai Pheme Ki village. His wife Sukhwinder Kaur, 50, who was also injured in the attack, died on May 13 after sustaining 100 per cent burns. On the evening of May 9, multiple drones were sighted over the Ferozepur cantonment and adjoining areas amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor, India's military operation which targeted terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack. One drone reportedly fell in the verandah of Lakhwinder Singh's house, triggering a blaze that left him and his wife fighting for life. Sharp parts from the drone injured their son, Jaswant Singh alias Monu, 24, in his legs. The injured family members were first taken to a local hospital in Ferozepur before the parents were shifted to DMCH the next morning. On Wednesday, Jaswant said 'Both my parents are gone. We have become victims of this Indo-Pak conflict for no fault of ours. My father died on Tuesday night and the Ludhiana police station concerned was informed immediately, but no one from the administration has arrived yet. We have not even received the body. Is this how the Punjab Government treats its citizens, especially those who are victims of war? It is frustrating.' He pointed out that their house, buffaloes, and car were also damaged in the incident. 'What is my fault? All I am left with is five acres of land for farming… I am still recovering from the injuries in my legs.' Khai Pheme Ki village lies about 25-30 km from the International Border, but drones managed to fly deep inside the residential area before a ceasefire was announced on the evening of May 10. Earlier, the Punjab Government had provided the family a compensation of Rs 10 lakh after Sukhwinder Kaur's death — Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's ex gratia relief fund and Rs 5 lakh from the discretionary fund of then Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, who is now the MLA of Ludhiana West, where DMCH is located. Arora is also part of DMCH managing society. Heera Sodhi, BJP leader from Ferozepur and son of former Guru Har Sahai MLA Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi, demanded that the state government step up its responsibility. 'We demand a government job for Jaswant and appropriate compensation. His life has completely been destroyed. Compensating war casualties is the responsibility of the state. The Centre has also announced Rs 10 lakh for Sukhwinder Kaur, and we will ensure more compensation is granted for Lakhwinder too. But the Punjab government needs to realise its basic responsibility,' he said.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Dharwad doctors perform advanced cardiac procedure on patient with complex heart problems
A team of doctors from SDM Narayana Heart Centre at Dharwad in Karnataka performed a rare and advanced high-end cardiology procedure resulting in a new lease of life to a patient with complex heart problems. The doctors performed a successful advanced cardiac intervention Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR ) for stabilising a critically-ill patient. Dayanand (name changed), an elderly patient suffering from persistent chest pain for over five months, was diagnosed with severe calcific aortic stenosis along with significant coronary artery disease — two life-threatening conditions — that demanded urgent medical attention. He underwent a thorough evaluation at SDM Narayana Heart Centre by consultant cardiologist Dr. Ravi S. Jainapur. The patient first underwent Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) with stenting of the mid segment of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery — one of the major arteries supplying blood to the heart. This was followed by a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), minimally invasive procedure to replace the narrowed aortic valve that had been obstructing blood flow. After the surgery by Dr. Ravi S. Jainapur and his team, the patient's vitals stabilised remarkably well. After follow-up tests confirmed that heart function had improved significantly, the patient was discharged. According to Dr. Jainapur, unlike the traditional valve replacement, TAVR is minimally invasive, involves a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery time, and significantly less physical trauma. Facility Director at SDM Narayana Heart Centre Shashikumar I. Pattanshetti said that the team's expertise and patient-focused approach had helped in making complex treatments accessible and effective
