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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi: Adult vaccination centre and Bronchoscopy suite inaugurated at Army hospital (R&R)
New Delhi: Director General Medical Services (Army) and Senior Colonel Commandant Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair inaugurated the Adult Vaccination Centre and a state-of-the-art Bronchoscopy Suite at the Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi on Saturday. Defence Ministry said that the Centre will provide comprehensive immunisation services to all eligible adults, offering vaccines for Influenza, Pneumococcus, Hepatitis, and other preventable diseases. The newly established Bronchoscopy Suite is equipped with advanced technology for performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic airway procedures. The facilities aim to enhance preventive healthcare and advanced diagnostic capabilities for patients visiting the hospital. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Commandant Lt Gen Shankar Narayan; Deputy Commandant Maj Gen Amul Kapoor, along with senior officers from the hospital, station, and the Directorate. (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
- Health
- News18
2 Army Hospital neonatologists come with book on newborn care
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Two senior neonatologists from Army Hospital R&R Delhi have come out with a book that seeks to offer answers to questions most often asked by parents of newborn babies, and also those encountered in OPDs and post-natal wards. 'Care of Newborn Baby, a Handy Guide" by Dr Shankar Narayan and Dr Subhash Chandra Shaw was released by NITI Aayog member Dr Vinod Paul on Thursday. With the social structure of our times being dominated by nuclear families, most parents of newborn babies do not have the comfort of elders being physically around to participate in caring for the baby, Shaw said. Changing circumstances like most couples working also contributes to anxiety about appropriate care being provided to their baby, he said. 'The situation is compounded by the availability of a wide variety of information on newborns which may not all be correct or appropriate," Shaw said. 'This book is thus a small effort to try and bridge this gap in the right kind of knowledge that would help parents provide appropriate care confidently for their newborn baby," he stated. To arrive at the material in this book, published by National Book Trust, the authors have selected questions most often asked by parents of newborn babies, those encountered in OPDs and post natal wards, and tried to provide appropriate answers to these very questions. PTI PLB ZMN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Pune Airport improves in global rankings for passenger services: ACI-ASQ Survey
Pune: The passenger service quality at Pune International Airport has shown notable improvement, according to a recent survey conducted jointly by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Airport Council International's Airport Service Quality (ACI-ASQ) programme. The quarterly survey, which assessed services from April to June, has ranked Pune Airport at 57th position globally, a rise from the 59th spot it held during the January-March quarter. Pune, India - August 15, 2020: Pune airport illuminated with saffron, white and green lights on the occasion of Independence Day in Pune, India, on Saturday, August 15, 2020. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO) The ASQ survey, which was published online on Monday, evaluates the quality of 31 passenger-centric services across airports worldwide, based on feedback collected directly from travellers. At Pune Airport, this includes regular audits and input from passengers regarding services, amenities and infrastructure. The survey considers a variety of criteria such as the condition and cleanliness of restrooms, hygiene standards, availability and quality of food and beverage outlets, retail shopping options, staff behaviour, security procedures, access and entry issues, flight services, response time to complaints, and other passenger support services. The report noted that the opening of the new terminal has resulted in a significant increase in flight operations, catering to both domestic and international travellers. This has elevated Pune Airport's status among India's busiest airports, and enhanced services benefiting the growing number of passengers. To maintain and improve these service standards, several measures have been initiated. Pune Airport director Santosh Dhoke said, 'We have begun implementing various strategies to provide high-quality services to passengers. Regular meetings are held with staff across all departments to review and improve service quality. Special attention is given during peak hours or in case of flight delays, and airline staff are instructed to ensure that waiting passengers receive proper assistance.' Ananya Mehta, a frequent flyer, said that she has been flying through Pune Airport regularly for the past five years, and the difference in the last few months has been remarkable. 'The new terminal is more spacious, the signage is clearer, and the overall cleanliness has improved a lot. Even the staff seem more responsive and courteous. On my last trip, there was a slight flight delay, but the airline staff at the waiting area were proactive in providing updates and refreshments, which wasn't the case earlier. It definitely feels more like a world-class airport now,' she said.
Hindustan Times
26-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PCMC identifies over 34k property owners with tax dues
Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has identified over 34,000 property owners who have not paid their taxes for many years. The civic body has failed to collect property taxes from these residents, most of them living in affordable housing schemes and government-sponsored housing projects. Pune, India - July 20, 2022: Margosa Heights, a posh residential society of 600 flats from 11 buildings had to stay without power for almost 22 hours, mainly due to 'slow action' from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL Mohammed Wadi, Kondhwa, in Pune, India, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO) (Shankar Narayan/HT Photo) According to the PCMC tax department, 34,022 defaulters have residences in projects like Prime Minister Awas Yojana, Gharkul Yojana, Slum Rehabilitation Authority and OTA scheme, amongst others. Pradeep Jambhale-Patil, additional municipal commissioner, PCMC, said, 'We have identified over 1 lakh properties, including 34,000 tax defaulters. While the tax recovery campaign has been successful, we will launch strict action against those who have dues pending for more than 5 and 10 years.' Officials said that 112,809 residential property owners in the city have outstanding dues amounting to ₹310 crore. For those who have not paid their taxes for over 5 to 10 years, the civic body plans to seize high-value household items such as cars, televisions, refrigerators, and other luxury goods. Avinash Shinde, assistant municipal commissioner (tax department), PCMC, said, 'PCMC has already collected ₹522 crore in the first quarter of the year—a record performance—and has set an ambitious revenue target of ₹1,300 crore for 2025-26.' The civic body has 18 divisional offices currently engaged in tax collection. Notices have been issued to defaulters along with their property bills. Officials have warned of seizure of movable assets and, in extreme cases, properties if dues are not paid. Pending tax Properties with over ₹50,000 dues: 28,518 Properties with over ₹1 lakh dues: 9,147 Commercial properties with dues exceeding ₹5 lakh: 875
