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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Fatehabad constable's infant son battles rare genetic disorder, cops across 6 dists mobilise to raise funds
Hisar: Eight-month-old Yuvansh, the son of Fatehabad police's cyber cell constable Rajesh, is battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type-1 (SMA), one of the rarest and most severe genetic disorders affecting infants. His survival depends on a life-saving injection costing Rs 14.5 crore, which must be procured from Switzerland. In a show of solidarity, police departments across six districts have joined hands to help raise the required amount. Rohtak additional director general of police Y Puran Kumar has written to the superintendents of police (SPs) in Rohtak, Bhiwani, and Charkhi Dadri urging officers to donate one day's salary for the cause. SPs of Kaithal (Aastha Modi) and Sirsa (Mayank Gupta) have also issued similar appeals. Policemen in Fatehabad are contributing at the local level as well. It is estimated that if officers across these districts contribute one day's salary, it could generate a significant portion of the funds required. Constable Rajesh and his wife Kiran, a clerk in the food supply department, are receiving support not only from the police but also from employees of her department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Public awareness campaigns and fundraising efforts have also gained traction on social media platforms. So far, around Rs 38 lakh has been collected through donations. Adampur MLA Chandraprakash has written to Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini seeking financial aid for Yuvansh's treatment. Constable Rajesh has also met Hisar ADGP K K Rao in his appeal for assistance. Yuvansh was born on April 9, 2024. His parents noticed that by the time he was two months old, he was not showing normal physical development. After consulting multiple doctors and undergoing various tests, the family received confirmation of SMA on May 18, 2025. The condition was further reviewed by doctors at PGI Chandigarh, who advised urgent administration of the Zolgensma gene therapy injection — considered one of the most expensive drugs in the world. Doctors emphasised that the injection must be administered before the age of two for the best possible outcome, followed by continued treatment for at least two to three months. In a desperate appeal, constable Rajesh has reached out to several prominent personalities and institutions for help. His pleas have been directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Nayab Saini, actors Salman Khan and Sonu Sood, transport minister Anil Vij, MP Naveen Jindal, the Tata Foundation, industrialist Gautam Adani, and the Union health ministry. The campaign to save baby Yuvansh continues to gain momentum as citizens, officials, and well-wishers across the state rally in support. MSID:: 121993767 413 |
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Gangland clash plays out on Panchkula streets, kabaddi star shot dead
1 2 3 Panchkula: In a chilling display of gangland violence, Sonu Nolta, a 32-year-old national kabaddi player, was gunned down in a brutal ambush outside Cosmo Mall in Amravati on Thursday night. The attack, which unfolded around 10:30 pm, is believed to have been orchestrated by Anmol Bishnoi, brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi , in what police describe as a fallout of long-standing personal enmity. Nolta, a resident of Nolta village in Kalka, had just finished watching a movie with his friend Nitin alias Prince, 26, and two women. As they sat in their Scorpio SUV, a Maruti Swift pulled up beside them. Without warning, a barrage of bullets, 15 rounds in total, was unleashed. Seven bullets struck Nolta, hitting his back, chest, head, and hand, killing him instantly. Prince, a resident of Mallah village in Pinjore, was shot in the thigh. He was rushed to Sector 6 civil hospital, then referred to PGI Chandigarh due to the severity of his injuries. Doctors said he is out of danger. The crime scene was littered with 12 bullet shells, and forensic teams recovered four more during their investigation. DCP Shrishti Gupta, along with teams from crime branch Sector 19 and 26, arrived at the scene to oversee the probe. What followed was a brazen digital confession. Within 20 minutes of the murder, a man identified as Piyush Pinjori uploaded a video to Instagram, claiming responsibility. In the video, he declared: "Ram Ram brothers. This is the crime... we committed it. If anyone else has a problem, he can tell us." Piyush, once a close friend of Sonu, had reportedly fallen out with him over personal disputes. Sources say the two were seen together just two days before the murder, possibly in a final, failed attempt at reconciliation. He was allegedly accompanied by Ankush, who was seen brandishing a pistol in a separate viral video. Police have registered a case under BNS and Arms Act and have formed three special teams to track down the accused. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana civil hospital ICU to reopen by month end after two years
The intensive care unit (ICU) at the civil hospital here is scheduled to open by month end after remaining shut for over two years, according to senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Harpreet Singh. The eight-bedded facility was shut due to the shortage of staff. Now, according to Dr Singh, 16 staff nurses trained for ICU services, eight multi-task workers, and two technicians have been sanctioned under the National Health Mission to get the ICU running. On an average, as many as 70-80 patients are admitted to various departments of the hospital every day, and five-ten of the severely ill patients or accident cases are referred to PGI Chandigarh, Rajendra Hospital in Patiala, and government hospital in Sector 32, Chandigarh, due to the lack of ICU services. The commute to these tertiary care centres takes around two-three hours, which poses a risk of not getting care in time for the critically injured patients. Many of them even die while in transit. Those who don't wish to risk the delay are left with no option but to opt for private health facilities in the city, incurring heft bills. The re-opening of the ICU is expected to bring a relief to such patients. The ICU had reportedly been shut after the load in Covid-19 cases relaxed. Although the ICU has 16 ventilators, for now only eight beds would be available due to the limited sanctioned manpower. Hospital authorities said with the increase in manpower, the ICU would be brought to run at the full capacity of 16 beds. During at least six visits to the hospital in a span of one year, health minister Dr Balbir Singh had repeatedly said the ICU would be made functional soon.
