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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Found contaminated, intravenous fluid recalled from hospitals
Amid reports that an intravenous (IV) fluid is contaminated, the Punjab health department has recalled it from all health centres. This comes barely three months after another IV fluid (Normal Saline) was recalled. In an SOS message to the civil surgeons on Thursday, the health department issued directions to immediately halt the usage of Ringer's Lactate, manufactured by Albert David. Consequently, health officials have directed all district and block-level health officers to immediately remove the drug from their inventories and isolate it. The higher-ups got to know about the issue after there were reports that the results after administering this fluid were not as desired, said a health official, wishing not to be named. 'It has come to the notice that Ringer's Lactate (Punjab government supply), manufactured by Albert David (batch number P4050880), has been found contaminated in some of the health facilities in the state. Additionally, all the available stock of the aforementioned batch should immediately be isolated and kept under safe custody to prevent any further use. This may be treated as the most urgent,' reads the letter, a copy of which is available with HT. Ringer's Lactate, also known as lactated Ringer's solution, is a type of intravenous fluid used to replace fluid and electrolyte losses. It is especially used for restoring blood volume in situations like trauma, burns and sepsis, as well as in cases of hypovolemia (low blood volume). Additionally, it can be used as an alkalinising agent to help correct metabolic acidosis. Confirming the development, Punjab Health System Corporation's (PHSC) nodal officer (purchase) Dr Pawanpreet Kaur said she was still gathering reports from the districts regarding the issue. 'Therefore, I won't be able to comment much on the issue at this moment,' she said. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh did not respond to repeated calls and messages. Meanwhile, Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association said,' With the government persistently expressing its commitment to bolster the public healthcare services in the state, it is vital to ensure that the drugs and consumables of optimum quality are procured.' In March, Normal Saline (NS) — a commonly used IV fluid — was pulled from circulation after 20 women fell ill at a government health centre in Sangrur.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
TVS Supply Chain Solutions narrows net loss by 83% QoQ to ₹3.9 crore in Q4FY25
TVS Supply Chain Solutions narrowed its consolidated net loss by 83.61per cent quarter-on-quarter to ₹3.9 crore in Q4FY25, compared to a consolidated net loss of ₹23.8 crore in Q3FY25. On a year-on-year basis, however, the Chennai-headquartered company swung into a loss in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2025. The company had posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹5.4 crore in Q4FY24. For the full fiscal year (FY) 2025, the company's net loss shrank by 83per cent year-on-year to ₹9.7 crore, compared to a net loss of ₹57.7 crore in FY24. TVS Supply Chain Solutions attributed this to its continued cost operational discipline, focused business development initiatives, and 'effective cost optimisation ' activities. The company's revenue from operations remained largely flat on a sequential basis at ₹2,498.8 crore in Q4FY25, compared to ₹2,444.6 crore in Q3FY25. For the full fiscal year, the company's revenue from operations increased by 8.6per cent year-on-year to ₹9,995.7 crore in FY25, up from ₹9,200 crore in FY24. 'We delivered a strong performance this year in a challenging macroeconomic environment. Our consistent focus on deepening engagement with marquee clients has been pivotal in driving our growth,' said Ravi Viswanathan, MD, TVS Supply Chain Solutions. Viswanathan added that the company won ₹1,009 crore of new contracts in FY25, underscoring the effectiveness of the company's business development initiatives. 'Our Global Fortune 500 customer base expanded from 78 to 91, a testament to the trust leading organisations place in our capabilities,' he said. Performance across segments The company operates through two segments: Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS) and Network Solutions (NS). The NS segment reported revenue of ₹1,078 crore in Q4FY25, up from ₹1,047 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting a 3 per cent year-on-year growth. For the full year ended March 31, 2025, revenue from the segment reached ₹4,499 crore, representing a robust 13.6 per cent increase over FY24. In the ISCS segment, revenue grew 4.9 per cent in FY25. North America operations remained strong, contributing consistently to the segment's performance. The India portfolio stayed resilient and supported stronger bottom-line margins.
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
Nova Scotia government refuses to release environmental racism panel recommendations
Social Sharing Opposition leaders say it's disgraceful that the Nova Scotia government is refusing to release the recommendations of a report it received on environmental racism. Justice Minister Becky Druhan is also refusing to say if she's even read those recommendations. "Obviously, they're not releasing it for a reason. We have major concerns over that," interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette told reporters in Halifax. "It's disgraceful what I heard today." The creation of the panel and its subsequent report was the product of an amendment proposed by NDP MLA Suzy Hansen to the Progressive Conservative government's Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act in 2022. reported on Wednesday that the province has received the report but is withholding its recommendations. Minister provides no explanation Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Druhan would not provide any explanation for that decision. "That work happened at [the Office of Equity and Anti-racism] prior to my tenure here. We are moving forward with those recommendations in mind." The minister said she is "personally committed to transparency and to the sharing of information." Druhan refused to answer repeated questions about why the government is not making the recommendations public, whether the panel recommended reparations and whether she's even read the recommendations. "It predated my time at the office," she said. 'They don't want to be held accountable' NDP Leader Claudia Chender said the government's decision to withhold the recommendations is "disheartening" for the people who worked on the panel and the communities that have experienced environmental racism. "The only conclusion I can draw is that they don't want to be held accountable to [the report's] recommendations," she told reporters. "The reason that they did this panel was to understand the legacy — the harmful legacy of environmental racism in this province — and understand how not to repeat it. So let's see what those recommendations were and let's all work together to make sure that we don't repeat that legacy, that we don't perpetuate it." Druhan said a "key insight" to come from the report is the need for "systemic and foundational change" to the way the province handles and addresses discrimination and racism. One step toward doing that is a previously announced plan to modernize and improve the province's Human Rights Commission, she said. "We're really excited about that work, which will support addressing racism, addressing discrimination in all its forms across Nova Scotia — including issues around land use and environmental racism." The minister noted that municipalities are also developing equity and anti-racism plans following a provincial directive.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
No charges to be laid in 2023 Hammonds Plains, N.S., wildfires after two-year investigation
Charred woodlands are pictured following a wildfire in the suburban community of Hammonds Plains, N.S. outside of Halifax on Thursday, June 22, 2023. After a two-year investigation, Nova Scotia has run out of time to lay any charges for the 2023 Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains wildfires under the Forests Act. Under that act, the Department of Natural Resources has two years from the date of an offence to lay charges. In a news release, the province says charges are only laid if there is enough evidence to secure a conviction. 'There is a high bar for what can be used as evidence in court,' the release reads. People convicted for Forests Act violations can be fined up to $500,000 and/or face up to six months in prison. The Department of Natural Resources previously said it had exhausted all leads in its investigation last August. The wildfire, which officially started on May 28, 2023, displaced more than 16,000 residents and burned 969 hectares. It lasted for several days and destroyed 151 homes. Wildfire Charred woodlands are pictured following a wildfire in the suburban community of Hammonds Plains, N.S. outside of Halifax on Thursday, June 22, 2023. (Darren Calabrese) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
23-05-2025
- CBC
3 weeks after N.S. kids vanished, RCMP scour footage for clues
RCMP investigators are combing through camera footage from residents in rural Nova Scotia in hopes of discovering what happened to Lilly Sullivan, 6, and her brother, Jack Sullivan, 4 who disappeared on May 2.
