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  • Telangana government likely to take a call on new OGH building in a fortnight

    Hyderabad: The State government is likely to take a favourable decision on the construction of Osmania General Hospital within a fortnight as authorities have decided to submit an affidavit in the High Court and a verdict is expected within two weeks.

    Health Minister T Harish Rao on Monday met MLAs of the constituencies which are near the hospital. The public representatives expressed unanimous support for the construction of a new OGH building. The meeting focused on addressing the pressing healthcare requirements of people, even if it meant demolishing the existing structures.

    Rao assured the government would thoroughly examine the opinion expressed in the meeting and promptly submit an affidavit to HC, informing them of the decision. Once the court grants permission, construction of new building will commence without delay.

    Expressing government’s sincerity in constructing a new facility for Osmania, Rao recalled Chief Minister KCR’s visit to the hospital in 2015 when he ordered construction of a modern facility. However, the process faced a setback when the HC granted a stay order due to objections raised against demolishing the existing structure.

    An expert committee from the Archaeology department of IIT Hyderabad, appointed by the HC, supported the need for a new structure by declaring that the current building does not meet the functional requirements of the hospital. The minister expressed satisfaction as all public representatives unanimously agreed to construction of new building.

    Earlier in the day, the Joint Association Committee for Osmania General Hospital had met the minister to know the status of the hospital building. He reportedly told the JAC members that the government was going to submit the final affidavit which the court had sought within seven days, as due process of claims and counterclaims are already over in the court. He expected the court would deliver the verdict within two weeks; Rao assured that the very next day itself he would issue a GO for construction of the new building. After this, the JAC decided to withhold both rally and peaceful protest for a week, saying ‘we will give an update on further plans regarding the issue of new building for Osmania general hospital after one week’.

  • Governor Tamilisai makes surprise visit to OGH to assess ground zero situation

    Hyderabad: Amidst the war of words between the Governor and the Health Minister, Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday made a surprise visit to the Osmania General Hospital overseeing all the hospital wards and engaged in discussions with both the patients and the doctors and para-medical staff. She raised concern over the quality of facilities and the issue of limited space.

    Expressing her satisfaction with the treatment provided despite various limitations, she commended the doctors and staff for their efforts and said that she has raised these concerns with the Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and the Health Department on multiple occasions. The governor shared that her first meeting upon assuming office as the Governor of Telangana was with a delegation from Osmania General Hospital.

    Since then, she had made regular appeals on the improvisation of the hospital and communicated with the State government.

    Tamilisai received numerous appeals from both OGH medical students and the general public regarding the horrible condition of OGH. She also highlighted that the issue was raised during a recent OGH Alumni meeting. Notably, the High Court had cleared the case, and she expressed appreciation for this decision. Dr Soundararajan urged the State government to make alternative arrangements before any further legal hurdles arise.

    Emphasizing that the well-being of poor patients should be the government’s highest priority, she acknowledged the exemplary work being done by the doctors despite the existing limitations.

    During her visit, the governor observed the post-operative ward and general ward, both of which she described as being in not good state. Dr Soundararajan clarified that her intention was not to engage in a blame game, but rather to ensure that the poor and needy patients receive the best possible treatment facilities as it is the only resort for them to get treated.

    The governor expected all concerned authorities to take her suggestions constructively and take appropriate measures. She emphasized her perspective as a doctor and reiterated that the well-being of patients will always be her top concern.

    She urged the government to take immediate action in constructing a new building with 3,000 beds. In case any legal obstacles arise due to the heritage building, she requested that alternative arrangements be made promptly.

  • Osmania University to conduct English language skills course

    Hyderabad: As an initiative to improve communication and language skills among students and job seekers, the Osmania University will be conducting certificate courses from July 12.

    A certificate course will be conducted in English communication skills and personality development for students, professionals, job seekers and housewives at the Centre for English Language Training (CELT) at the University College Engineering and this certificate will be conducted in two sessions, from 6 am to 8 am and 6 pm to 8 pm.

    Interested students can register on the website www.uceou.edu -CELT-index.phpby July 11 and also contact on 7989903001. In addition to imparting communication aspects, the course will also educate students on soft skills and various aspects of personality development.

  • NIMS, first public sector hospital in country to get a state-of-the-art robotic surgery system

    Hyderabad: NIMS became the first public sector hospital in the country to implement a state-of-the-art robotic surgery system, which allows smaller incisions, leading to faster patient recovery and reduced hospital stays.

    Health Minister T Harish Rao on Monday stated this. The system was bought for Rs 35 crore. Rao said Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao generously allocated a grant of Rs 154 crore for the procurement of new medical equipment, further emphasising the importance of utilising funds from the Arogyasri healthcare programme.

    Rao said NIMS was now successfully competing with renowned corporate hospitals in terms of advanced healthcare facilities. Since the State formation, NIMS has undergone significant development, with bed capacity doubling to 1,800. Recently, the CM had laid the foundation for a future 4000-bed NIMS hospital. With the planned expansion, NIMS is poised to become the largest hospital in the country, providing healthcare services on an unprecedented scale. It has gained recognition as the preferred choice for top-ranking medical students across India, he added.

    NIMS boasts of several notable achievements in medical infrastructure, such as the largest dialysis centre in India, equipped with 150 dialysis machines valued at Rs 10 crore. It has also acquired high-end medical equipment including a DSA machine (worth Rs 13 crore0, an MRI machine (Rs 9 crore), a next-generation genome sequencing machi(Rs 7 crore), a neuro-navigation machine (Rs 6 crore), HDR brachytherapy equipment ( Rs 5 crore), anesthesia workstations ( Rs 5 crore), a mobile DSA machine ( Rs 5 crore), fracture fixation sets (Rs 4 crore), a pathology scanner (Rs 4 crore), an intraoperative microscope(Rs 3 crore), bronchoscopes ( Rs 3 crore) a 4D echo machine (Rs 2 crore), 3D EP equipment (Rs 2 crore), a CR system (Rs 2 crore), a Luminex machine (Rs 1 crore), and an intraoperative ultrasound machine( Rs 1 crore).

  • After braving a big blaze, Secunderabad Club opens door

    Hyderabad: After enduring the destructive blaze that reduced it to ruins, the iconic Secunderabad Club colonnade, a cherished establishment that is deeply ingrained in the city’s social fabric, has emerged with unwavering resilience and reopened its doors to its members. The club, renowned for its rich history, fell victim to a devastating fire on January 16, 2022, which mercilessly tore through its structure, interior, and treasured artifacts. With the flames believed to have originated from a short circuit, the aftermath left a scene of profound devastation and heartbreak.

    However, in a moment filled with palpable excitement and anticipation, the Secunderabad Club colonnade has defied the odds and made a triumphant return. As its doors swing open once again, the air is infused with a renewed sense of vigor and energy, signaling the revival of a beloved institution.

    Seeking anonymity, one of the club members said, “The club’s endeavours amounted to mere reconstruction rather than restoration or conservation. The irreversible loss of this cherished heritage fails to capture the essence and historical significance of the once-iconic establishment.”

    Prominent heritage conservationist, Anuradha Reddy and also a third-generation member of the Secunderabad club, said, “What did we lose? What do we have today? What survived the horrendous fire were some granite pillars and what emerged from the fire were the original cast iron pillars that withstood the heat and the damage. The cast iron pillars had been cladded over the decades by various other material. Rising like Phoenix emerging from the ashes these pillars emerged and represent the built heritage of the Secunderabad Club colonnade. The granite and the aforementioned metal pillars have reflected the remaining history of this establishment. Everything else is only reconstruction using modern materials.”

    The colonnade was a 1999 Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Hyderabad heritage awardee. We have lost irreplaceable antique furniture, silver commemorative objects and for me it is a personal loss as I lost the wonderful armchair that my late father sat in every day, she added.

    The magnificent cast iron pillars adorning the club were masterfully crafted by Richardson and Cruddas of Byculla, Bombay, a renowned heavy engineering company established in the 1880s. These pillars stand as a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of a bygone era, showcasing the rich heritage and attention to detail that went into their creation.

  • Indian doctors in USA set up clinic in Hyderabad to pool medical expertise

    Hyderabad: In a novel non-governmental health partnership between doctors in India and the United States of America, a group of medical specialists in the United States have announced plans to pool their expertise for the benefit of fellow citizens in Hyderabad. The expertise will be channeled through India US Comprehensive Medical Clinic at Bazar Guard in Nampally.

    The clinic has a consultation room and a pharmacy. Specialist doctors in Cardiology, intensive medicine, pediatric cardiology, nephrology and neurology will reportedly lend their services for this noble cause. Basic medicines and treatment will be provided free of cost for financially challenged patients while others can avail this treatment at a subsidised price.

    For medical cases requiring in-patient treatment or specialist advice, doctors at the clinic or via Zoom will refer patients to a bigger medical facility.

    The clinic was inaugurated by Minority Affairs Advisor to Government of Telangana A K Khan. On this occasion, AK Khan said, “Quality healthcare must reach the deepest pockets of the society, especially the impoverished and financially challenged strata.” He said “service-oriented healthcare is the need of the hour.”

    Lauding the initiative, he appreciated the US Hyderabad Comprehensive Health Clinic for undertaking a novel and sophisticated approach of ‘giving back to the society’, and termed sharing knowledge and expertise as the true means to help a society evolve.

    Addressing the gathering of doctors, pharmacists and philanthropists, founder of US Hyderabad Comprehensive Medical Clinic Dr Tajammul Hussain who also heads CMMA, a non-profit organisation of 650 doctors in Chicago, said “such collaborative healthcare expertise will benefit those seeking an expert second opinion on a complex medical condition or an in-depth consultation with international experts.”

    The US Hyderabad Comprehensive Health Clinic symbolises the culmination of this remarkable journey, where the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and resources converges to create a harmonious blend of medical excellence.

    “A digital consultation room will soon be set up to provide outpatients access to a network of nearly 650 doctors from different specialisations in America over Zoom and similar platforms. Patients will be able to directly interact with doctors in America for a second opinion or an in-depth consultation through the Clinic’s Digital Consultation room”, he said.

    Dr Tajammul Hussain, a 1982-batch Osmanian, who founded the CMMA, an organization of 650 doctors hailing from different specialities in the United States, also serves as the Director of Hematology and Oncology at Insight Hospital in Chicago, and as the Board Member of Illinois Department for Ambulatory Surgical Center.

    Founder and Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions Dr Abdul Khadeer, CEO Sahayata Trust Syed Aneesuddin, Corporators Arif Rizwan and Zafar Khan, senior doctors, pharmacists and healthcare specialists were also present on this occasion.

  • Nation remembers the sacrifices of forgotten Tribal Hero Alluri

    Hyderabad: The legendry figure Alluri Sitaramaraju was remembered on Tuesday for his sacrifices for the country on the occasion of the closing ceremony of Alluris 125th birth anniversary. The credit for this of course goes to the Central government for highlighting his sacrifices for past one year.

    So far the birthday celebrations used to be confined to garlanding his statues by some of his admirers or some organizations or few politicians. But no government had really taken it up as a official celebration.

    With Union Ministry of Tourism taking up the celebrations despite criticism that it was more of political stunt though BJP does not have much stakes in terms of seats or votes in Andhra Pradesh, it had made people to organize some events.

    In Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao paid rich tributes to the “Manyam Veerudu” as he is popularly known for his fight against the British rule for the country’s independence and self-governance is commendable. Alluri’s sacrifice to liberate India from colonial rule is eternal, the Chief Minister said.

    He said Alluri’s unparalleled bravery and fighting spirit against the then British colonial rule for tribal rights are indelible, the CM said. He noted that many citizens took part in the freedom movement by taking inspiration from Sitarama Raju.

    The Chief Minister said that it is a great thing to organise the historic event of closing ceremony of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Alluri Sitarama Raju in which the President of India is participating in Hyderabad on the Telangana soil.

    CM KCR said that the sacrifices of the freedom fighters will help the future generations to get inspiration and move forward.

    Union minister for tourism and culture G. Kishan Reddy also paid tributes to Alluri Sitarama Raju on his birth anniversary.

    He called Alluri a symbol of India’s culture, tribal identity, valor, ideals, and values. He dedicated his life to the rights of tribal society and their happiness and upliftment and his sacrifice and his life journey are an inspiration to all of us, tweeted the Union minister.

  • KCR and Tamilisai turn “Friends “?

    Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan seems to have buried their differences during their public appearance .

    KCR and Tamilisai were seen maintaining cordial relations when they came together to welcome the VIPs During President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Hyderabad for second time today ( Tuesday) , the Chief Minister and Tamilisai were seen sharing lighter movements at the venue of the reception to welcome Murmu at Hakimpet Airforce Station.

    During the recent President visit also, the CM and Governor moved friendly and welcomed Murmu .

    Leaders said that , however, the political difference between the two remain the same. It may be mentioned here that the Governor rejected the bills adopted in the Assembly recently. Tamilisai’s fresh visit to Osmania Hospital and her disappointment over the poor maintenance of the general hospital triggered another row between the Telangana government and Raj Bhavan.

  • Cheque bounce dispute comes to fore in Congress party

    Hyderabad: The check bounce dispute between the two Congress leaders has now reached the police station. Banjara Hills police have registered a case against former MLC Prem Sagar Rao on the complaint of former minister Vinod Kumar. Vinod Kumar complained that Prem Sagar had cheated him by issuing a bounce cheque. He said Prem Sagar has taken Rs 25 lakh during the last election and after asking him to repay he gave a cheque.

    Vinod Kumar alleged that the cheque bounced when he deposited it in the bank. He said that no matter how many times he asked to return his money, Prem Sagar was not responding to him. Vinod Kumar recently filed a complaint at Banjara Hills Police Station.

    Prem Sagar Rao has already received notices from the court regarding the cheque bounce case. On the other hand, Gaddam Venkataswamy’s son Gaddam Vinod Kumar is campaigning from Bellampally constituency in the next election. Vinod Kumar, who contested the Legislative Assembly from Bellampally as a BSP candidate in the previous elections, lost by a narrow margin. It is reported that Vinod Kumar is among those hoping for the Bellampally ticket from the Congress party in the next election.

  • Fast Paced Developments in BJP

    BJP National President JP Nadda on Tuesday announced that Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy will be the new Telangana BJP president. He also met Bandi Sanjay and told him that he will be given new responsibilities

    He may be inducted into union cabinet.