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Business Wire
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cerus Corporation Presents Clinical Data for INTERCEPT Blood System at the 35th Regional International Society of Blood Transfusion Congress in Milan
CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced it will showcase the latest INTERCEPT Blood System clinical data at the 35 th Regional International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Congress being held May 31 to June 4, 2025, in Milan. 'The breadth of data being presented this year underscores the broad applicability of the INTERCEPT system for platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex as well as the potential benefit for red blood cells,' said Richard J. Benjamin, Cerus' chief medical officer. 'Importantly, we are looking forward to sharing the positive results from our Phase 3 ReCePI study in red blood cells, INTERCEPT treated cold stored platelets, and effective inactivation of California encephalitis virus with the blood transfusion community.' The following is a list of selected presentations and abstracts of interest for Cerus. All presentation times are listed in Central European Summer Time (CEST). The full program of Cerus-related abstracts can be found at the following link: Cerus Sponsored Symposium INTERCEPT™ - Much more than just Pathogen Inactivation Use of INTERCEPT platelet concentrates in France: impact on adverse events, platelet use and inventory management INTERCEPT platelets: Impact on the occurrence of pulmonary adverse events in haematology-oncology patients Safety and Efficacy of INTERCEPT treated platelets transfused to mature and premature neonates Oral Presentations Monday, June 2, 2025 – 09:45 – 10:00 - Cold-stored amotosalen-UVA pathogen-reduced platelet concentrates display distinct platelet subpopulations with specific functional properties Monday, June 2, 2025 – 14:15 – 14:30 - Reduced hemoglobin use with amustaline/glutathione pathogen-reduced red cells in complex cardiac surgery: results of a randomized, controlled Phase III trial Monday, June 2, 2025 – 16:15 – 16:30 - Surface-bound acridine as a novel marker to track entire units of transfused pathogen-reduced red cells in sickle cell patients Selected Poster Presentations Monday, June 2, 2025 – 17:15 – 18:15 P220: Evaluation of Whole Blood Plasma Pool Stability After Treatment for Pathogen Reduction With Amotosalen/A Prototype LED Illuminator and 2 Years of Storage P276: In Vitro Evaluation of Cold Stored and Room Temperature Double Dose Platelets Treated With Amotosalen and UVA Light P279: Hemostatic Functions of Platelets and Their Subpopulations According to Platelet Concentrate Storage Conditions, Assessed by Viscoelastic Platform P287: Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex Supports Collagen-Mediated Platelet Adhesion and Thrombus Formation of Pathogen-Reduced Platelet Components Stored Up to Seven Days P307: Inactivation of California Encephalitis Virus in Platelet Concentrates Using Amotosalen and UVA Treatment P472: Investigations into the Clinical Significance of Treatment-Emergent Antibodies to Amustaline/Glutathione Pathogen-Reduced Red Blood Cells ABOUT CERUS Cerus Corporation is dedicated solely to safeguarding the world's blood supply and aims to become the preeminent global blood products company. Headquartered in Concord, California, the company develops and supplies vital technologies and pathogen-protected blood components to blood centers, hospitals, and ultimately patients who rely on safe blood. The INTERCEPT Blood System for platelets and plasma is available globally and remains the only pathogen reduction system with both CE mark and FDA approval for these two blood components. In the U.S., the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation is approved for the production of Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex (commonly referred to as INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex), a therapeutic product for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage, associated with fibrinogen deficiency. The INTERCEPT red blood cell system is under regulatory review in Europe, and in late-stage clinical development in the U.S. For more information about Cerus, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. INTERCEPT and the INTERCEPT Blood System are trademarks of Cerus Corporation.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Long waits & new fees in line for birth & death certificates
Bhopal: People gathered at the BMC Birth-Death wing at ISBT following the discontinuation of free certificate services on Wednesday. The server issues prolonged the receipt issuance process from minutes to hours, causing lengthy queues. The increased footfall was partially attributed to birth certificates being essential for Aaadhar cards and passports. Online payment is now mandatory for birth-death certificates, with funds directly transferred to the Statistics Department's account, according to BMC Registrar Birth-Death wing, Satyaprakash Badgaiya. Bhopal Municipal Corporation, which previously issued birth-death certificates without charge, implemented fees from Wednesday. Despite the digitalised application process, server difficulties caused delays of 10-15 minutes or longer for fee payments and receipt generation, creating congestion at the Birth-Death wing. Previously, staff issued offline receipts for later upload, but the current system requires online payment before application submission, as fees are system-generated. The new paid service presents challenges for both staff and applicants seeking multiple copies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The MG EOFY Sale is on now! MG Motor Australia Get Offer Undo Unlike the previous system where bulk copies attracted a single fee, the current structure requires separate payments of Rs 50 per copy, with each transaction taking 10-15 minutes. Previously, applicants could specify their required copies in a single application. BMC commissioner's standing order stipulates no fee for applications within 21 days of the event. Applications between 22-30 days incur Rs 20, while those between 31 days and one year cost Rs 50. Annual penalties of Rs 250 apply, capped at Rs 1000, plus a mandatory Rs 50 stamp duty affidavit. Record searches over one year old cost Rs 20, duplicate copies Rs 50, and NOCs Rs 20.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
The fading gates of Delhi's walled past
When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Shahjahanabad as his new capital in the 17th century, he wrapped it in formidable walls and crowned it with 13 grand gateways. These were no mere architectural flourishes. The gates were the city's watchmen—marking entry points for traders and emperors, guiding pilgrims, and standing guard during invasions. Each gate led to a city beyond: Ajmer, Kashmir, Kabul, Lahore. Today, only four stand — Kashmere Gate, Delhi Gate, Ajmeri Gate, and Turkman Gate. The rest have been swallowed by the city's relentless sprawl. And those that survive, now choked by traffic and neglect, stand as crumbling reminders of a Delhi that has all but outgrown its own memory. 'Once proud guardians of an imperial capital, these gates now face a precarious battle against encroachments, neglect, and relentless urbanisation,' said writer and historian Sohail Hashmi. 'They have become invisible in plain sight.' Kashmere Gate: A scarred sentinel Built to lead travellers north toward Kashmir, the Kashmere Gate stands near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in North Delhi. It was originally a single-arch structure, modified into a two-arched gateway by the British in the early 19th century. Its location made it a key node in the colonial network, facilitating trade and administration. But the gate is also a witness to bloodshed. During the 1857 Rebellion, British forces used it as a critical access point to reclaim Delhi from the rebels. The scars of cannon fire and musket shots are still visible on its weathered red sandstone. When HT visited the site, the monument stood hemmed in by traffic and chaos. On Nicholson Road, vendors crowd the footpaths, makeshift shops lean against the gate's flanks, and buses idle behind it. Sandstone and brickwork are stained with soot and peeling with age. 'Recent restoration efforts have included signage and wheelchair ramps, but these are superficial,' said Hashmi. 'The metro station, bus terminal, and commercial encroachments have buried the historical significance of the area.' The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which has classified the gate as a protected monument, maintains the site. Raj Kumar Patel, superintending archeologist, ASI (Delhi circle) said that on recent visit the impact of growing commercial activities around the gate has become even more apparent. 'The monument is in decent shape, but we noticed that garbage being dropped inside the monument premises from the bus stand next to it. Since it is also a low lying area, there are chances of rain water entering the area from the road, we are planning to rectify these issues as soon as possible,' he said. But conservationists argue that the weight of Delhi's infrastructure is proving too heavy a burden. Delhi Gate: A roundabout relic Built in 1638 AD, Delhi Gate once marked the route from Shahjahanabad to Mehrauli, an ancient city that predates even the Mughals. Today, it finds itself marooned at a busy intersection—where Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg meets Jawaharlal Nehru Marg—reduced to a glorified traffic island near Ambedkar Stadium. 'If you walk out of the Walled City through this gate, you'd find a clear path to Mehrauli,' Hashmi said. 'Now, all you see is a swirl of cars.' A visit revealed that signage around the gate is inadequate, and there is no pedestrian-friendly access. Its base is often submerged during monsoon rains, accelerating decay. 'This area is so commercialised now that most people don't even realise the historical significance of the gate,' said Manzar Hashmi, a Daryaganj resident. 'Waterlogging only adds to the damage.' Colloquially, the gate was once believed to be haunted—an urban legend some residents believe could have been channelled into heritage storytelling. But there's little room now for myth or memory. 'The plight of Delhi Gate,' a conservation expert noted, 'mirrors the fate of many such monuments—sidelined, neglected, and left to disappear beneath the city's wheels.' Though no major restoration has been undertaken in recent years, the gate remains under the protection of ASI. Patel said that the monument is in good shape and the focus is on its conservation. 'There are two roads next to the monument, so there is a lack of space and there is an issue of traffic congestion, so our main focus is to keep the monument in its original form,' he said. Ajmeri Gate: Lost in plain sight Ajmeri Gate, constructed in 1644, once welcomed travellers from Ajmer. It still stands, but its context has evaporated. The gate now gives its name to one of the busiest entry points to the New Delhi Railway Station, but the structure itself is barely noticed, surrounded by shops, tangled wires, and a maze of rickshaws. The original fortification walls that gave the gate its place in Shahjahanabad's defensive line are long gone. The monument, fenced off, is now a mute observer of the chaos around it. 'The roads are so busy that even getting close to the gate feels unsafe,' said Vinay Singh, a Chandni Chowk resident. 'Its connection to the Walled City has been completely severed.' Rana Safvi, historian and author, said the gate suffers from more than neglect—it has been erased from public consciousness. 'No attempt has been made to integrate it into the city's historical narrative. At the very least, civic authorities and ASI should make it accessible and known to the people.' Ajmeri Gate, too, is maintained by ASI, but heritage experts argue that physical maintenance alone is not enough when the monument has been severed from its identity. ASI officials, who asked not to be identified, blamed its proximity to the railway station for affecting the monument's upkeep. 'We are planning to visit the monument in the coming days and then, depending upon the requirement, any work required shall be taken upon,' the official said. Turkman Gate: History boxed in Turkman Gate, named after the 13th-century Sufi saint Shah Turkman Bayabani whose dargah lies nearby, is among the oldest surviving entrances to the walled city. Uniquely, it still sits in a neighbourhood that retains some of Old Delhi's flavour, surrounded by winding alleyways and dense residential clusters. But this proximity has proved a double-edged sword. Renovation work was underway when HT visited, but wires pierced the structure and political banners clung to its fencing. Shops blocked its rear view. Residents said that the tight urban fabric built up over the last 30-40 years has made proper conservation nearly impossible. The gate also carries the burden of more recent history. It was the site of a brutal demolition drive during the Emergency in 1976, when resistance to forced evictions turned violent. 'That history is not marked anywhere at the site,' said Abdul Rasheed, 68, a Chandni Chowk resident. 'Its visibility has diminished. And now it's hemmed in by the Delhi Stock Exchange and nearby shops—torn between the old and the new.' Historian Swapna Liddle added: 'Turkman Gate is one of the few gates still associated with a living community. But that doesn't make it safe. These structures are fragile. Without proper upkeep, they will not survive.' Turkman Gate currently falls under the jurisdiction of the Delhi government's department of archaeology. Sanjay Kumar Garg, head of office (archeology), in the department of Archeology said that keeping the monument encroachment free is a tedious task. 'People have lived here for centuries so the issue of encroachment is sensitive but to keep the monument in good condition, we are doing some conservation work on the monument at the moment including strengthening of pillar and overall maintenance,' he said. He added that few establishments in its vicinity are so old that they predate laws, so only through co-operation and awareness can the monument be maintained in good shape. The vanished gates of Shahjahanabad The surviving gates are only a fraction of Shahjahanabad's original 13. Others have vanished entirely—Calcutta Gate (a British-era addition), Kabuli Gate, Lahori Gate (distinct from the Red Fort's entrance), and Mori Gate were all erased during colonial restructuring and post-Independence development. Several gates along the Yamuna—Rajghat Gate, Kela Ghat Gate, Nigambodh Gate, and Khizri Gate—disappeared as the river's course shifted and infrastructure projects took over the banks. Others, like Badar Gate and Patthar Khati Gate, have been completely erased from collective memory. Farrash Khana Gate, whose historical function remains unclear, likely served a local trade route but has also vanished. 'Each lost gate tells a story of erasure,' said Hashmi. 'Sometimes by war—like Nadir Shah's 1739 invasion. Sometimes by design—like the British response to 1857. And often by sheer apathy.' A city losing its markers Historians and conservationists agree that these gates are more than stone and mortar—they are Delhi's historical waypoints. Their gradual disappearance, or descent into neglect, is a symptom of a city losing touch with its layered past. 'Authorities spend crores beautifying places like Chandni Chowk, but ignore the structures that actually define its history,' said Hashmi. 'These gates are surrounded by trash, traffic, and construction debris. Without a cohesive strategy, we are simply putting Band-Aids on broken monuments.' Liddle added: 'These are not dead artefacts. They are living monuments. Their survival depends on people recognising them as part of their own story. We need guided walks, cultural programming, community engagement—something more than a fence and a plaque.' For now, the four gates stand, their arches casting long shadows over a city too busy to look back.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dibrugarh gears up for transport boost with new bus & truck terminals
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh Development Authority (DDA) has unveiled plans for a modern inter-state bus terminus (ISBT) and an inter-state truck terminus (ISTT) on the outskirts of the city, strategically positioned on NH-52 near the Bogibeel bridge approach road. This initiative aims to ease congestion and enhance transportation efficiency as Dibrugarh evolves into a major urban hub and Assam's second capital, following Guwahati. DDA chairperson Akhim Hazarika announced the proposal on Friday, confirming its submission to the state govt for approval. He also met with Dibrugarh district commissioner Bikram Kairi to discuss land acquisition for the projects. "Dibrugarh's current transportation infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the city's rapid growth. The ISBT and ISTT will not only enhance passenger convenience but also streamline cargo movement across the region," Hazarika said. "The district commissioner has assured us of land availability, which is a crucial step in making these projects a reality," he added. The ISBT is expected to feature modern amenities, including waiting lounges, food courts, retail outlets, and ticketing offices, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Meanwhile, the ISTT aims to boost freight logistics, strengthening supply chain efficiency and supporting businesses in the region. Though construction timelines hinge on govt approval, the DDA remains optimistic about a swift response. "With rising population and infrastructure demands, it is vital to upgrade our transport system. These terminals will significantly enhance connectivity and ensure efficient movement of both people and goods between Dibrugarh and other major cities," Hazarika added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami achieve major success against corruption
Uttarakhand CM Dhami achieve major success against corruption DEHRADUN: Another major success has been achieved under the strict campaign being run by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami against corruption in Uttarakhand. The team of the vigilance establishment on Wednesday arrested the ISBT outpost in-charge sub inspector Devendra Khugshal of Patel Nagar police station area in Dehradun red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The complainant informed that the investigation of a land dispute with the outpost in charge, in which he demanded a bribe of Rs 5 lakh by threatening to apply the Gangster Act, is pending. After a secret investigation, the vigilance establishment promptly laid a trap and arrested the accused. In the last three years, the Dhami government has sent over 150 accused to jail in corruption cases. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also praised this action and said that the state government is firm on resolving corruption-free Uttarakhand. Strict action will be taken against any officer or employee who exploits the justice to the public is our priority. Last week, the Dhami government's strong attack on corruption continued as instructed to take immediate, strict action with intensive investigation on the complaint of corruption, as the personnel involved in corruption are being arrested by the Vigilance and sent behind bars. "In this sequence, vigilance took a big action in Nainital district and arrested the chief treasurer, Nainital and accountant treasury, Nainital red-handed while taking a bribe of one lakh twenty thousand rupees," the release said. It said that, under the leadership of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand government has taken historic decisions and concrete action in the last three years by implementing the policy of " Zero Tolerance on Corruption ." The release said that more than 150 accused officers, employees, and mafias have been arrested and sent to jail so far as part of the ongoing campaign against corruption and copymafia in the state. Under the anti-cheating law made to bring transparency in the education sector in Uttarakhand, many organised gangs and brokers have been arrested and sent to judicial custody. Strict action was taken against more than 80 cheating mafias. As a result, in the last three years, about 23 thousand youth have been given government jobs with complete transparency. After the implementation of the anti-cheating law, not a single complaint of cheating was received," the release said. Earlier in the day, Dhami chaired the migration prevention ommission review meeting at the Secretariat. The chief minister said a suitable platform would be provided to share the experiences of people who have done reverse migration in the state. Its objective is that other people should be inspired by these successes and take steps towards self-employment. He also directed the state to ensure the adequate availability of medicines, surgical equipment, and other necessary medical resources in all hospitals.
