Saturday, August 04, 2012
"False Point Lighthouse" booklet released
Achievemets: CMC city center compelets one year
A
large number of patients benefited
Ludhiana, 3st August, 2012:The
CMC CITY CENTER was inaugurated on 01 st August last year at Sirish
Hospital, Krishna Nagar, Ghumar Mandi, Ludhiana and had commenced
functioning the very next day. During this one year, the CMC City Center
through its Consultant Doctors has been able to provide its services to
a large number of patients and citizens of Ludhiana.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vijay Obed, Dy Director, explained that CMC City Center was started in response to the many requests from the citizens of Ludhiana from this part of the city, who found it difficult to approach CMC Hospital. The number of patients attending the OPD at the City Center has been steadily increasing. Patients find it very convenient to seek consultation from CMC Consultant Doctors at the City Center.
Dr Abraham Thomas, Director, CMCH, mentioned that CMC City Center, is a major step to get our services across the city to the citizens of Ludhiana for their convenience. He was glad that the CMC City Center was able to look after the health care needs of the citizens of Ludhiana.
Dr Sirish Chandra was pleased that CMC City Center has completed one year of service and opined that citizens of Ludhiana should take advantage of these services provided by the City Center. He mentioned that patients attending CMC City Center have been very satisfied with the CMC Consultant Doctors and the other services provided by the Center.
Dr Vijay Obed mentioned that Consultant Doctors of CMC Hospital of all the specialties were available for consultation in the CMC City Center both in the morning and evening; and include – Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Eye, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Skin, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Medical Oncology, Obs/Gyn, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and others.
In addition to the Consultations, various services available at City Center include: Digital X-ray, Digital ECG, modern hematology and biochemistry laboratory, and pharmacy. All these areas are manned by trained and experienced personnel of CMC Hospital. This helps to carry out all the investigations at the City Center, very promptly and efficiently. A complete Physiotherapy Services Unit is also functioning at the City Center. CMC Nursing staff is available all the time to provide care and comfort to the patients; and look after their needs.
In order to serve the community better, a free medical and dental health check-upm camp P was organized at the City Center, which was a great success. A large number of patients benefited from Free Consultations from Doctors of CMC Hospital. Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vijay Obed, Dy Director, explained that CMC City Center was started in response to the many requests from the citizens of Ludhiana from this part of the city, who found it difficult to approach CMC Hospital. The number of patients attending the OPD at the City Center has been steadily increasing. Patients find it very convenient to seek consultation from CMC Consultant Doctors at the City Center.
Dr Abraham Thomas, Director, CMCH, mentioned that CMC City Center, is a major step to get our services across the city to the citizens of Ludhiana for their convenience. He was glad that the CMC City Center was able to look after the health care needs of the citizens of Ludhiana.
Dr Sirish Chandra was pleased that CMC City Center has completed one year of service and opined that citizens of Ludhiana should take advantage of these services provided by the City Center. He mentioned that patients attending CMC City Center have been very satisfied with the CMC Consultant Doctors and the other services provided by the Center.
Dr Vijay Obed mentioned that Consultant Doctors of CMC Hospital of all the specialties were available for consultation in the CMC City Center both in the morning and evening; and include – Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Eye, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Skin, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Medical Oncology, Obs/Gyn, Endocrinology and Diabetes, and others.
In addition to the Consultations, various services available at City Center include: Digital X-ray, Digital ECG, modern hematology and biochemistry laboratory, and pharmacy. All these areas are manned by trained and experienced personnel of CMC Hospital. This helps to carry out all the investigations at the City Center, very promptly and efficiently. A complete Physiotherapy Services Unit is also functioning at the City Center. CMC Nursing staff is available all the time to provide care and comfort to the patients; and look after their needs.
In order to serve the community better, a free medical and dental health check-upm camp P was organized at the City Center, which was a great success. A large number of patients benefited from Free Consultations from Doctors of CMC Hospital. Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Raakhi.....A bond for security
Meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel
U.S.
Defense Leon E. Panetta, right center, meets with Israeli Defense
Minister Ehud Barak, left center, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 1, 2012.
Panetta is on a five-day trip to the region to meet with leaders in
Tunisia, Egypt, Israel and Jordan..
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
A letter from Michelle Obama
I'm asking you
Rector --I'm always amazed by how Barack balances his responsibilities as president, a husband, and a dad.
But sometimes even he needs a little help. And this campaign is going to take all of us pitching in.
All of the things we've poured our hearts into -- from passing health care reform to fighting for an economy that works for everyone -- are on the line.
I know I don't want to wake up on November 7th wondering if I could have done more. So I'm doing everything I can between now and Election Day to make sure we can keep moving this country forward for four more years.
We've only got a few more hours before an important fundraising deadline. Please support this campaign by giving $3 or more today:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Deadline-Midnight
From all of us, thanks.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
CMC surgeon does the region proud
Dr. Navneet Kumar
Chaudhry has been elected as President
Dr. Navneet Kumar
Chaudhry, Professor & Head of Surgery at Christian Medical College
Hospital Ludhiana has been elected as the President of Association of
Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), North Zone for the term 2012
-2014. Professor Chaudhry was elected to this position during recently
held 7th International Congress of Association of Minimal Access
Surgeons of India, at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, from July 19-22, 2012. With
more than 4500 members, AMASI is the largest section of Association of
Surgeons of India (ASI).
The international congress was attended by more than 2500 delegates from all over India and surgeons from Australia, UK, Korea, Germany and US. During the congress, Dr. Chaudhry delivered a guest lecture and chaired 3 sessions on live advanced laparoscopic surgery.
According to Prof. Chaudhry, the main aim of the AMASI is to bring safe and affordable minimal access surgery to the masses, with a special focus on training young surgeons in this highly technical and patient friendly surgical technique.. Dr. Chaudhry is the first surgeon from the state of Punjab to be elected as President of AMASI north zone.
CMC Hospital, Ludhiana pioneered minimally access surgery in early nineties and has played a key role in making this technique popular in North India. ----Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria
The international congress was attended by more than 2500 delegates from all over India and surgeons from Australia, UK, Korea, Germany and US. During the congress, Dr. Chaudhry delivered a guest lecture and chaired 3 sessions on live advanced laparoscopic surgery.
According to Prof. Chaudhry, the main aim of the AMASI is to bring safe and affordable minimal access surgery to the masses, with a special focus on training young surgeons in this highly technical and patient friendly surgical technique.. Dr. Chaudhry is the first surgeon from the state of Punjab to be elected as President of AMASI north zone.
CMC Hospital, Ludhiana pioneered minimally access surgery in early nineties and has played a key role in making this technique popular in North India. ----Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria
Sunday, July 22, 2012
NSA Looks to Industry for Secure Mobile Capabilities
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2012 - The head of the National Security Agency's information assurance directorate today discussed the agency's goals in providing government with secure mobile devices.
Speaking to the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association here, Debora Plunkett, director of NSA's Information Assurance, laid out the strategy behind "putting mobile devices in the hands of government users."
"First and foremost, our whole strategy from a classified mobility perspective is very much focused on commercial solutions for classified [communications]," Plunkett said. "It's our intent that we would deliver, end-to-end, a solution that is reliant on all commercial components and we believe we can do that."
The agency is testing concepts, Plunkett said, adding that she often is asked why go "end-to-end commercial?"
"We very strongly believe that, in the absence of our ability to be able to leverage the capacity of industry to deliver security and components that we need, we will not be able to meet the demand signals from our customers," she said. "So it's our intent to do just that."
Plunkett said the "good news" is that the NSA has had "phenomenal partnership and cooperation across industry" in understanding the intricacies of certain capabilities, developing architecture and partnering in testing concepts.
"Partnerships are critically important so [that] we establish that mobile enterprise capability," she added.
Noting the popularity of smart phones and tablets, Plunkett said users are able to use those devices in the comfort of their homes, but then "come to their work spaces and it's like ... they can't do a whole lot. And we want to be able to change that."
A "cultural change" is needed to meet government users' needs, she said.
In the past, Plunkett said, by the time a device was produced and delivered, it was made obsolete by commercial devices.
"[This] became the poster child, instead, for what we don't want to do," she said. "And that is have a very, very long cycle of development, five years to deliver -- millions and millions of dollars to deliver -- and by the time it comes to market it's been overtaken by technology."
Plunkett noted the cultural change was the ability to operate in a space where "cell phones today are obsolete in ... 12 to 18 months."
"We've got to be able to operate in that same cycle as we're looking at putting smart devices in the hands of government users," she said. "We've got to be able to move quickly enough such that we can also be able to evaluate those new devices and put them in the hands of users in enough time while those devices are not obsolete."
Plunkett said this seamless transition will rely on a "cloud" concept, particularly, in the case of customers in hostile environments who can't afford to waste time after a device is lost.
Instead, she suggested, providing users with a device with the appropriate safeguards in place and nothing stored on it. Using the cloud concept, if a device is lost, it could simply be disconnected from the infrastructure, she said.
Plunkett noted changes to "external dependencies" critical to the ability for the NSA to be successful, such as the degradation of the 2G network, which "really kick-started our mobility efforts."
So far, she said, the agency has established a mobility innovation center, delivered a top-secret data and voice pilot, delivered an NSA campus laptop pilot, and developed tablet architecture.
"Looking ahead ... we've got to make sure we're constantly looking at the user experience [and] responding to the needs of the user," she said. "We continue ... to prototype and pilot different services."
Looking forward to a "new way of thinking," Plunkett said she often has to carry up to four mobile devices when she travels outside of Maryland due to current technology capabilities.
"I very, very much look forward to, as do all of us around government, being able to reduce that number to a lot less than that," she said. "And with your help and partnership, I am confident we can get there."
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2012 - The head of the National Security Agency's information assurance directorate today discussed the agency's goals in providing government with secure mobile devices.
Speaking to the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association here, Debora Plunkett, director of NSA's Information Assurance, laid out the strategy behind "putting mobile devices in the hands of government users."
"First and foremost, our whole strategy from a classified mobility perspective is very much focused on commercial solutions for classified [communications]," Plunkett said. "It's our intent that we would deliver, end-to-end, a solution that is reliant on all commercial components and we believe we can do that."
The agency is testing concepts, Plunkett said, adding that she often is asked why go "end-to-end commercial?"
"We very strongly believe that, in the absence of our ability to be able to leverage the capacity of industry to deliver security and components that we need, we will not be able to meet the demand signals from our customers," she said. "So it's our intent to do just that."
Plunkett said the "good news" is that the NSA has had "phenomenal partnership and cooperation across industry" in understanding the intricacies of certain capabilities, developing architecture and partnering in testing concepts.
"Partnerships are critically important so [that] we establish that mobile enterprise capability," she added.
Noting the popularity of smart phones and tablets, Plunkett said users are able to use those devices in the comfort of their homes, but then "come to their work spaces and it's like ... they can't do a whole lot. And we want to be able to change that."
A "cultural change" is needed to meet government users' needs, she said.
In the past, Plunkett said, by the time a device was produced and delivered, it was made obsolete by commercial devices.
"[This] became the poster child, instead, for what we don't want to do," she said. "And that is have a very, very long cycle of development, five years to deliver -- millions and millions of dollars to deliver -- and by the time it comes to market it's been overtaken by technology."
Plunkett noted the cultural change was the ability to operate in a space where "cell phones today are obsolete in ... 12 to 18 months."
"We've got to be able to operate in that same cycle as we're looking at putting smart devices in the hands of government users," she said. "We've got to be able to move quickly enough such that we can also be able to evaluate those new devices and put them in the hands of users in enough time while those devices are not obsolete."
Plunkett said this seamless transition will rely on a "cloud" concept, particularly, in the case of customers in hostile environments who can't afford to waste time after a device is lost.
Instead, she suggested, providing users with a device with the appropriate safeguards in place and nothing stored on it. Using the cloud concept, if a device is lost, it could simply be disconnected from the infrastructure, she said.
Plunkett noted changes to "external dependencies" critical to the ability for the NSA to be successful, such as the degradation of the 2G network, which "really kick-started our mobility efforts."
So far, she said, the agency has established a mobility innovation center, delivered a top-secret data and voice pilot, delivered an NSA campus laptop pilot, and developed tablet architecture.
"Looking ahead ... we've got to make sure we're constantly looking at the user experience [and] responding to the needs of the user," she said. "We continue ... to prototype and pilot different services."
Looking forward to a "new way of thinking," Plunkett said she often has to carry up to four mobile devices when she travels outside of Maryland due to current technology capabilities.
"I very, very much look forward to, as do all of us around government, being able to reduce that number to a lot less than that," she said. "And with your help and partnership, I am confident we can get there."
| Related Sites: National Security Agency Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association |
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Carter addresses
U.S.
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter addresses officers and crew
members of the USS Blue Ridge in Yokosuka, Japan, July 21, 2012. Japan
is Carter's third stop during a 10-day Asia Pacific trip to meet with
partners in Hawaii, Guam, Thailand, India and South Korea.
Saluting Sailors
Monday, July 16, 2012
A new success by Dr. H S Bedi at CMC Ludhiana
Rare major open heart surgery saves a new life
Ludhiana, 16th July, 2012 (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria)
Mr
Vikas Masih – a 35 year old teacher – was in a very serious
condition. He had developed a large blood clot in his lungs – a
condition called massive pulmonary embolism – due to which he was not
able to breathe. He was referred to Dr Harinder Singh Bedi – Head of
Cardio Vascular Endovascular & Thoracic Surgery at the Christian
Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana. On examination and
investigation Dr Bedi realized that Mr Vikas was in imminent danger of
death as his oxygen levels were dangerously low. This was damaging his
brain and kidneys.
He had already been put on maximal medical therapy including the latest blood thinners at another hospital – but they did not work. The only option to save his life now was a major and rare open heart surgery called pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy. Dr Bedi said that the surgery is done on a heart lung machine but additionally for a short period of time the circulation even through the heart lung machine has to be stopped. This is called circulatory arrest and is like totally stopping the heart and the lungs - both the natural and artificial ones.
Dr Bedi explained that this is because otherwise the blockage in the lungs cannot be seen clearly. During the tense 10 minutes while the patient was ‘clinically dead’ - on no circulation at all – his lungs were totally cleared of all the deadly clot. Dr Bedi is a pioneer in this field and in fact has trained in this rare surgery at the St Vincents Hospital in Sydney. However this was a very challenging case as Vikas is very young and this extent of disease was unexpected.
The other members of the Heart team are Dr A Joseph, Dr Sheetal Garg, Dr Melchi, Dr Paul, Dr Reenus , Dr Dinesh, Dr Pratap, Dr William, Dr Pearl, Dr Savan, Dr Meenu, DR Nina and Dr Ashwin . The heart lung machine was manned by Mr Jairus and Mr William – who are the senior most perfusionists of Punjab – along with Mr Mathew.
Dr Abraham G Thomas – Director of CMC & H – said that the CMC was committed to bringing the latest technology to Punjab so that the people of this area were given the best possible therapy.
Ludhiana, 16th July, 2012 (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria)
He had already been put on maximal medical therapy including the latest blood thinners at another hospital – but they did not work. The only option to save his life now was a major and rare open heart surgery called pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy. Dr Bedi said that the surgery is done on a heart lung machine but additionally for a short period of time the circulation even through the heart lung machine has to be stopped. This is called circulatory arrest and is like totally stopping the heart and the lungs - both the natural and artificial ones.
Dr Bedi explained that this is because otherwise the blockage in the lungs cannot be seen clearly. During the tense 10 minutes while the patient was ‘clinically dead’ - on no circulation at all – his lungs were totally cleared of all the deadly clot. Dr Bedi is a pioneer in this field and in fact has trained in this rare surgery at the St Vincents Hospital in Sydney. However this was a very challenging case as Vikas is very young and this extent of disease was unexpected.
The other members of the Heart team are Dr A Joseph, Dr Sheetal Garg, Dr Melchi, Dr Paul, Dr Reenus , Dr Dinesh, Dr Pratap, Dr William, Dr Pearl, Dr Savan, Dr Meenu, DR Nina and Dr Ashwin . The heart lung machine was manned by Mr Jairus and Mr William – who are the senior most perfusionists of Punjab – along with Mr Mathew.
Dr Abraham G Thomas – Director of CMC & H – said that the CMC was committed to bringing the latest technology to Punjab so that the people of this area were given the best possible therapy.
Dempsey Welcomes USA Basketball Teams
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 15, 2012 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff yesterday welcomed the men and women representing USA Basketball as they held an open practice here for service members, their families and fans from the metropolitan area.
"We're happy to have USA Basketball here, both [the] women's and men's teams," Dempsey said. "We're awful proud of you, [and] we've got great expectations. I know you know that." Dempsey introduced the coach of the Men's National Team "on behalf of the 2.4 million men and women serving and their families," and described the former Army officer as a "great friend" and "one of the finest leaders of our time in any profession." "It's an honor for me to be here," said Coach Mike Krzyzewski, noting his family had accompanied him. "We belong to the Army. It's a tremendous honor for me to coach our nation's team." Krzyzewski noted he'd graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1969. "I was an Army captain when I got out of the military to become a coach," he said. Krzyzewski expressed his gratitude in being able to give back to the nation and said it's an honor to entertain troops and their families. "The thing that we, as a group -- USA Basketball, is [most] proud of is that at some point we can give back something to our country ... during this Olympic period," the coach said. "We want to thank all of you for a lifetime of service to our country." "And it's our goal, today, to honor you and to thank you for that great service," Krzyzewski added. Dempsey also introduced Coach Geno Auriemma, who manages the USA Basketball women's national team. |
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| Biographies: Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey Related Sites: USA Basketball |
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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,,
center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife, Deanie Dempsey,
left, and Navy Adm. James "Sandy" A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sit courtside and watch the U.S. Men's
National basketball team during an open practice for troops and their
families at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory in
Washington, D.C., July 14, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class
Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. |
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
Enter in the Diversity Video Competition
Accepting Entries For The 2012 Diversity Video Competition
Are you interested in filmmaking?
Are you tired of being looked at suspiciously because you are Sikh?
The Sikh Coalition invites you to create a video for this year’s Diversity Video Competition! The first place winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize and have his/her film premiered at the Sikh Arts and Film Festival in New York City in November! The deadline for entry is September 30, 2012.
Once entries are submitted, the public will be given an opportunity to view the top films, and vote for their favorites. Then, a panel of expert judges will select the 1st and 2nd place winners.
Competition Topic
My Crown - My FaithHow does it feel to be a Sikh? Why don’t you try! Walk a mile in our shoes!
Film-makers are encouraged to create a 5 minute video (or less) which depicts a non-Sikh adorning/wearing a Sikh turban for a day, and presenting himself/herself as a Sikh. The turban is a Sikh article of faith, and should always be treated with respect. The film should capture the reactions of passersby, friends, and family members. Pre and post interviews with main characters are encouraged.
The application, rules, and submission instructions are available by clicking here.
Eligibility
- Contestants of all ages may submit to the competition.
- Prior film experience is not necessary.
- All entries will be considered without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability
Awards
- First Place: $1,500 cash prize and your film will be premiered at the Sikh Art and Film Festival.
- Second Place: $750
Submission Deadline
All entries must be
submitted online no later than September 30, 2012. To download an
instruction and application form, please click here.
All information, details, and contact information for inquires may be found at http://www.sikhcoalition.org/Monday, July 09, 2012
CMC organized another event for patien
A Free Medical & Dental Health Check-up Camp
Ludhiana, 8th July, 2012: (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria)
Ludhiana, 8th July, 2012: (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria)
A
Comprehensive Free Medical Health Check-up Camp was organized at
Sirish Hospital/CMC City Center,(B-XX 1140, Krishna Nagar, Ghumar
Mandi), Ludhiana on Sunday, 08th July.
Specialist Doctors from
Christian Medical College and Hospital examined medical and surgical
patients; for Skin, Pediatrics (Child Specialist), Ob/Gyn (Problems of
ladies), Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist), Dentist (Problems of Teeth),
Ear, Nose and Throat, Orthopedics (Bones and Joints),etc.
The team of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff examined about 300 patients in the camp. This is the first time CMC Hospital has organized a free camp at Sirish Hospital.
Mr Gurprit Bassi (Gogi), Municipal Councilor, Chief Guest for the occasion, inaugurated the camp by cutting the ribbon. He lauded the efforts of CMC and Sirish Hospital for extending free medical check-up service to the community. He wished success for the camp and opined that such medical camps should be held more frequently. The camp was dedicated with a prayer by Rev Rogers.
Dr Sirish Chandra and Dr Baljinder Kaur expressed their gratitude to CMC Doctors for conducting this camp and for providing expert consultation for the patients.
Dr.A.G.Thomas, Director CMC, mentioned this camp is part of the commitment of CMC to serve the community by providing expert health care.
Also present on the occasion were: Dr Kim Mammen, Dr S C Khosla, Dr Vijay Obed, Mr Ashley Isaih.
The team of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff examined about 300 patients in the camp. This is the first time CMC Hospital has organized a free camp at Sirish Hospital.
Mr Gurprit Bassi (Gogi), Municipal Councilor, Chief Guest for the occasion, inaugurated the camp by cutting the ribbon. He lauded the efforts of CMC and Sirish Hospital for extending free medical check-up service to the community. He wished success for the camp and opined that such medical camps should be held more frequently. The camp was dedicated with a prayer by Rev Rogers.
Dr Sirish Chandra and Dr Baljinder Kaur expressed their gratitude to CMC Doctors for conducting this camp and for providing expert consultation for the patients.
Dr.A.G.Thomas, Director CMC, mentioned this camp is part of the commitment of CMC to serve the community by providing expert health care.
Also present on the occasion were: Dr Kim Mammen, Dr S C Khosla, Dr Vijay Obed, Mr Ashley Isaih.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
An urgent appeal
Woman Needs Help to Survive
Ludhiana,
7th July, 2012 (Shalu Arora and Rector Kathuria) Mrs. Sosan Daniel
from Ludhiana is in a difficult situation. Sosan Daniel (Hospital Unit
No. C-7171827) is a 60 years old lady. She has been hospitalized since
2-6-2012 with a diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus type 2, Diabetic
nephropathy, CKD- stage V, systemic hypertension and obstructive sleep
apnoea. She requires respiratory support for her OSA and has been
advised dialysis which has been deferred due to financial constraints.
The patient is poor, her outstanding bill is nearly Rs. 1 lakh and her daily expenses is approximately Rs. 5000/-per day. The cost of initiating hemodialysis is Rs. 10000/- for three consecutive sessions and maintenance hemodialysis for a period of 1 month is approximately 25000/-. She requires prolonged hospital stay and her family is desperately in need of financial support for continuation of treatment.For further details Please Contact Dr.Navjot Singh- 9815543708
The patient is poor, her outstanding bill is nearly Rs. 1 lakh and her daily expenses is approximately Rs. 5000/-per day. The cost of initiating hemodialysis is Rs. 10000/- for three consecutive sessions and maintenance hemodialysis for a period of 1 month is approximately 25000/-. She requires prolonged hospital stay and her family is desperately in need of financial support for continuation of treatment.For further details Please Contact Dr.Navjot Singh- 9815543708
India’s Informal Economy and Foreign Investment
Amanpreet Singh Chhina 06 July 2012
Oxford:
Depreciating value of Indian rupee has raised enthusiasm among foreign
investors/NRIs to invest in India; however, without seriously analysing
the fact that 80 percent businesses in India are based in informal
economy and huge amount of black money is involved in the real estate
and private sector. Generally, the purchasse of any property in India
involves 60 to 70 percent of black money and therefore the seller faces
many obstacles to bring that investment back to the foreign country.
“Many foreign investors are facing money laundering inquires by the
investigating officers in foreign countries” said Makhan Singh (NRI),
Solicitor Advocate of England and Wales.
In India, growth in informal sector is much higher than formal sector and even the Prime Minister of India is not sure about the actual GDP of the country. It is estimated that illegal transactions in the property sector alone generate about Rs. 2,000 crores of black money in a year in India, assuming that there are about fifty lakh transactions in urban property every year. Necessary steps should be taken by the Government of India to match government value of the property with fair market value to clamp down black money and money laundering in the country. It must be remembered that a simple ‘Welcome Back’ slogan by the Prime Minister of India will not attract back Indian professionals and investors unless a corruption free infrastructure and business environment (single-window clearance) is provided. GOI should develop policies to combat money laundering and black money issues so that foreign investor or NRI’s can invest in India.
A S Chhina on FDI
In India, growth in informal sector is much higher than formal sector and even the Prime Minister of India is not sure about the actual GDP of the country. It is estimated that illegal transactions in the property sector alone generate about Rs. 2,000 crores of black money in a year in India, assuming that there are about fifty lakh transactions in urban property every year. Necessary steps should be taken by the Government of India to match government value of the property with fair market value to clamp down black money and money laundering in the country. It must be remembered that a simple ‘Welcome Back’ slogan by the Prime Minister of India will not attract back Indian professionals and investors unless a corruption free infrastructure and business environment (single-window clearance) is provided. GOI should develop policies to combat money laundering and black money issues so that foreign investor or NRI’s can invest in India.
A S Chhina on FDI
Friday, June 29, 2012
'Aggressive Action' Follows Sexual Misconduct Charges
By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 - The Air Force has charged six basic training instructors with a range of alleged sexual misconduct offenses involving trainees and is investigating similar allegations against six other instructors, the senior officer in charge of Air Force training said today.
Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, told Pentagon reporters all of the instructors had worked training newly recruited airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. All of the instructors charged or under investigation are men, and all 31 of the potentially victimized recruits are women, the general said. None of the instructors is still in contact with trainees, he added.
It's important to note, Rice said, that most of the men are still under investigation or in the military trial process, and all are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
"We are leaving no stone unturned. I'm not minimizing this investigation; in fact I'm being as aggressive as I can. And we won't stop ... [until] we've done as thorough a job as we possibly can," he said.
Rice said he was "extremely disappointed ... that this would happen in an environment that we very much want to be a safe and secure environment for any young person who comes in."
The general said the investigation suggests the misconduct dates back to fall of 2009, and allegations surfaced between June and November of 2011. Some allegations involve relations between instructors and trainees that occurred after the trainees had completed basic training and were no longer under the instructors' direct supervision, he noted.
Whether the alleged incidents happened while trainees were in basic training or in the later technical training phase, Rice said, "personal relationships of any kind between trainees and instructors are strictly prohibited by our regulations and our instructions."
Rice said while all unresolved allegations are under thorough legal investigation, he also has appointed Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward to conduct a parallel review of AETC's response to the charges and to recommend possible further actions.
Woodward is not assigned to the training command, Rice noted. She is the acting director of operational planning, policy and strategy for the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, according to her official biography.
"I felt that it was important to get not just an internal look at this, but also an external look," he said. "I believe it's possible for us not to see things because we've been so close to it over the past year. This is an extra step to see if there's anything that we've missed."
Rice said he has put several measures in place to safeguard and educate trainees. All trainees reporting to Lackland now receive briefings within their first 72 hours on base from the training group commander, a legal representative, a sexual assault coordinator and a chaplain, he said.
The briefings explain their rights and responsibilities to report misconduct, the general said.
Rice added trainees have daily access to a number of comment boxes on the base they can use, either by name or anonymously, to register concerns.
"The training group commander reads every urgent [comment] sheet from a trainee within 24 hours ... and any allegation of sexual misconduct results in immediate action," he said.
Any instructor who is the subject of an allegation is suspended from duty and forbidden contact with trainees pending investigation, Rice added.
Rice said the command took the "nearly unprecedented" step of suspending training for a day to survey all recruits then in training. His staff also has surveyed former trainees who were in basic training during past instances of alleged misconduct, he added.
His staff has worked to contact any trainee who has reported instructor abuse to "offer them the fullest array of support that we can," the general said.
The general noted 98 to 99 percent of all trainees surveyed rated their training experience as positive. Lackland trains about 35,000 new airmen –- 22 percent of whom are women -- every year in an eight-and-a-half-week basic training program that begins a new class weekly, he said. Of 500 training instructors, 11 percent are women, Rice added.
"The vast majority of these [military training instructors] are great Americans who live up to the high standards we demand of those who are entrusted with the critically important and sensitive mission of turning ordinary citizens into airmen," the general said.
The screening process for instructor selection is rigorous, involving a thorough records review and both written and interview-based psychological evaluations, he said. Rice added one of the things he is considering is whether to make that selection process even more rigorous.
"The best line of defense is for the training instructors, in fact, to police themselves," he said. The general noted that all but one of the misconduct allegations came from instructors stepping forward to report information they had overheard from fellow trainers.
The first instructor sexual misconduct case involved Staff Sgt. Luis Walker. A trainee accused Walker in June 2011 of sexually assaulting her, according to Air Force reports.
Walker was relieved of duty and will appear in court July 16 to face a general court-martial on 28 charges, according to Air Force news releases. Charges include rape, adultery, obstruction of justice, attempted aggravated sexual contact, multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, violating a training group instruction and violating a lawful order regarding unprofessional relationships with trainees.
Since Walker's alleged crimes and misconduct became public, the Air Force has begun investigating 11 other basic military training instructors for alleged violations involving trainees in basic or technical training.
One former instructor, then-Staff Sgt. Peter Vega-Maldonado, pleaded guilty earlier this month to charges of an improper relationship with a trainee and violation of a no-contact order. He was sentenced to 90 days confinement, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for four months, 30 days hard labor and reduction in rank to airman. In testimony against other accused instructors and after receiving testimonial immunity, Vega-Maldonado admitted to improper sexual conduct with several other women.
Nine of the 12 instructors alleged to have engaged in improper relationships with trainees came from one unit, Rice said: the 331st Training Squadron. The officer who commanded that unit from 2009 to earlier this month was relieved of command, Rice said.
Air Force officials announced special court-martial charges yesterday against two of the instructors, Master Sgt. Jamey Crawford and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith. Rice told reporters today both are assigned to the 331st Training Squadron.
Crawford's charges allege he wrongfully conducted a sexual relationship with a trainee, wrongfully provided alcohol to and consumed alcohol with the trainee, and committed adultery.
Smith allegedly wrongfully sought to develop and conduct a personal and intimate relationship with a trainee, wrongfully made sexual advances toward a trainee and wrongfully carried on a personal social relationship with a second trainee. Smith also is charged with obstruction of justice.
Two others instructors, Staff Sgt. Craig LeBlanc and Staff Sgt. Kwinton Estacio, faced an Article 32 hearing June 1. An Article 32 hearing is similar to a preliminary hearing in civilian law. No case can proceed to a general court-martial unless a command first conducts an Article 32 investigation.
Biographies:
Air Force Gen. Edward Rice Jr.
Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward
Related Sites:
Air Education and Training Command
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 - The Air Force has charged six basic training instructors with a range of alleged sexual misconduct offenses involving trainees and is investigating similar allegations against six other instructors, the senior officer in charge of Air Force training said today.
Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, told Pentagon reporters all of the instructors had worked training newly recruited airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. All of the instructors charged or under investigation are men, and all 31 of the potentially victimized recruits are women, the general said. None of the instructors is still in contact with trainees, he added.
It's important to note, Rice said, that most of the men are still under investigation or in the military trial process, and all are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
"We are leaving no stone unturned. I'm not minimizing this investigation; in fact I'm being as aggressive as I can. And we won't stop ... [until] we've done as thorough a job as we possibly can," he said.
Rice said he was "extremely disappointed ... that this would happen in an environment that we very much want to be a safe and secure environment for any young person who comes in."
The general said the investigation suggests the misconduct dates back to fall of 2009, and allegations surfaced between June and November of 2011. Some allegations involve relations between instructors and trainees that occurred after the trainees had completed basic training and were no longer under the instructors' direct supervision, he noted.
Whether the alleged incidents happened while trainees were in basic training or in the later technical training phase, Rice said, "personal relationships of any kind between trainees and instructors are strictly prohibited by our regulations and our instructions."
Rice said while all unresolved allegations are under thorough legal investigation, he also has appointed Air Force Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward to conduct a parallel review of AETC's response to the charges and to recommend possible further actions.
Woodward is not assigned to the training command, Rice noted. She is the acting director of operational planning, policy and strategy for the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, according to her official biography.
"I felt that it was important to get not just an internal look at this, but also an external look," he said. "I believe it's possible for us not to see things because we've been so close to it over the past year. This is an extra step to see if there's anything that we've missed."
Rice said he has put several measures in place to safeguard and educate trainees. All trainees reporting to Lackland now receive briefings within their first 72 hours on base from the training group commander, a legal representative, a sexual assault coordinator and a chaplain, he said.
The briefings explain their rights and responsibilities to report misconduct, the general said.
Rice added trainees have daily access to a number of comment boxes on the base they can use, either by name or anonymously, to register concerns.
"The training group commander reads every urgent [comment] sheet from a trainee within 24 hours ... and any allegation of sexual misconduct results in immediate action," he said.
Any instructor who is the subject of an allegation is suspended from duty and forbidden contact with trainees pending investigation, Rice added.
Rice said the command took the "nearly unprecedented" step of suspending training for a day to survey all recruits then in training. His staff also has surveyed former trainees who were in basic training during past instances of alleged misconduct, he added.
His staff has worked to contact any trainee who has reported instructor abuse to "offer them the fullest array of support that we can," the general said.
The general noted 98 to 99 percent of all trainees surveyed rated their training experience as positive. Lackland trains about 35,000 new airmen –- 22 percent of whom are women -- every year in an eight-and-a-half-week basic training program that begins a new class weekly, he said. Of 500 training instructors, 11 percent are women, Rice added.
"The vast majority of these [military training instructors] are great Americans who live up to the high standards we demand of those who are entrusted with the critically important and sensitive mission of turning ordinary citizens into airmen," the general said.
The screening process for instructor selection is rigorous, involving a thorough records review and both written and interview-based psychological evaluations, he said. Rice added one of the things he is considering is whether to make that selection process even more rigorous.
"The best line of defense is for the training instructors, in fact, to police themselves," he said. The general noted that all but one of the misconduct allegations came from instructors stepping forward to report information they had overheard from fellow trainers.
The first instructor sexual misconduct case involved Staff Sgt. Luis Walker. A trainee accused Walker in June 2011 of sexually assaulting her, according to Air Force reports.
Walker was relieved of duty and will appear in court July 16 to face a general court-martial on 28 charges, according to Air Force news releases. Charges include rape, adultery, obstruction of justice, attempted aggravated sexual contact, multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, violating a training group instruction and violating a lawful order regarding unprofessional relationships with trainees.
Since Walker's alleged crimes and misconduct became public, the Air Force has begun investigating 11 other basic military training instructors for alleged violations involving trainees in basic or technical training.
One former instructor, then-Staff Sgt. Peter Vega-Maldonado, pleaded guilty earlier this month to charges of an improper relationship with a trainee and violation of a no-contact order. He was sentenced to 90 days confinement, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for four months, 30 days hard labor and reduction in rank to airman. In testimony against other accused instructors and after receiving testimonial immunity, Vega-Maldonado admitted to improper sexual conduct with several other women.
Nine of the 12 instructors alleged to have engaged in improper relationships with trainees came from one unit, Rice said: the 331st Training Squadron. The officer who commanded that unit from 2009 to earlier this month was relieved of command, Rice said.
Air Force officials announced special court-martial charges yesterday against two of the instructors, Master Sgt. Jamey Crawford and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Smith. Rice told reporters today both are assigned to the 331st Training Squadron.
Crawford's charges allege he wrongfully conducted a sexual relationship with a trainee, wrongfully provided alcohol to and consumed alcohol with the trainee, and committed adultery.
Smith allegedly wrongfully sought to develop and conduct a personal and intimate relationship with a trainee, wrongfully made sexual advances toward a trainee and wrongfully carried on a personal social relationship with a second trainee. Smith also is charged with obstruction of justice.
Two others instructors, Staff Sgt. Craig LeBlanc and Staff Sgt. Kwinton Estacio, faced an Article 32 hearing June 1. An Article 32 hearing is similar to a preliminary hearing in civilian law. No case can proceed to a general court-martial unless a command first conducts an Article 32 investigation.
Biographies:
Air Force Gen. Edward Rice Jr.
Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward
Related Sites:
Air Education and Training Command
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Togolese-born Army NCO Lives His Dream
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan, June 26, 2012 - Army Sgt. Koku Adzoble joined the U.S. Army to make a better life for himself.
Adzoble won one of 3,777 visas offered in Togo. He graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Lomé in 2006 and was teaching high school until he moved to the United States a year later. "I had a chance," Adzoble said. "Some countries don't get that chance [to award U.S. visas], so you play every year you're eligible, and if you win, you get to come to the United States and get a visa. I was very lucky." Adzoble was working as a stock clerk in a New York City department store when a co-worker suggested that he join the U.S. Army. "I was working for this one guy, and he joined the Army," Adzoble said. "He left, and when he came back to visit, I listened to what he told me [about the Army]. What he was doing was better than what I had going at the time, so I decided to follow him. He's the reason I joined." In basic training, Adzoble faced difficulty understanding English. He said his drill sergeant wanted to hold him back for additional English language training, but the company commander let him stay on and work toward graduation. "French is our official language," Adzoble said. "We went to school and took English as a second language, but no one really takes that seriously. We have two or three hours of English class, but no one pays that much attention to it so they don't speak English that well." Adzoble improved his English skills and graduated with honors as an automated logistical specialist at Fort Lee, Va. Following a two-year tour in Korea, Adzoble was stationed with Task Force Wolfpack, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C., in December 2010. Eleven months later he deployed here to Forward Operating Base Salerno. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Crews, Adzoble's supervisor,says an unfailingly-positive attitude has allowed him to become a model soldier. "He's a hard worker," said Crews. "He had some great leadership before he came to me in 2010. He's one of those guys who goes straight to work when you ask him to do something. He doesn't ask why; he just does it." Adzoble is a supply clerk at the base's motor pool, keeping track of the parts inventory and monitoring deliveries. His job is critical to keeping the unit's vehicles on the road, requiring attention to detail and the ability to keep track of dozens of components. "He's an encyclopedia," Crews said of Adzoble. "He's that type of guy who'll pretty much look over something once or twice and he's got it memorized. It comes in very useful. When I'm trying to find a part, I ask him, and he knows what I'm talking about and where to find it right away." Adzoble has a wife and a daughter in West Africa. His daughter, he said, is too young to leave Africa right now, but he hopes to establish a permanent home in the United States so his family can join him in a few years. First, he wants to explore the country and find a place he'd like his family to settle. "I don't want to bring them, then, the next day we have to move again," Adzoble said. "It's not like I don't enjoy Fort Bragg, but I want to see more of the United States and see if there's somewhere I might like even more." Adzoble hopes to earn a physics degree in the United States. He re-enlisted for three more years of Army service, and he's looking to earn a promotion before he leaves Afghanistan. "He got pinned E-5 [sergeant] in December, and we're probably going to send him to the E-6 [staff sergeant] promotion board before we leave Afghanistan," Crews said. "He's just that type of worker and has that type of leadership style." As for his daughter, Adzoble has no plans to push her into following in his footsteps. "I'll try my best to guide her on her own way," he said. "She might want something different. The thing I can do is provide for her and do my best to support her. The one thing I want for her is to succeed and do something better with her life." |
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Meet the challenges faced by the countr
A call to strengthen the party organizations by CPI
With a call to strengthen the party organization to meet the challenges
faced by the country in the wake of neo-liberal policies, which have
brought country’s economy to doll drums and also to struggle against
mafias and attempts to spread fundamentalism in the state, the 21st
District Conference of the CPI Ludhiana unit held under the
chairmanship of a presidium constituted by Dr Arun Mitra, Com. O P Meha,
Com Amrik Singh, Com Gurnam Gill and Com Jit Kumari elected Com Kartar
Singh Bowani as the district secretary unanimolusly and Dr Arun Mitra
and D P Maur as Assistat Secretaries. Dr Joginder Dayal-member Central
Executive Committee and Com Nirmal Singh Dhaliwal State Secretary
participated as observers. 130 delegates participated in the conference.
District Secretary Com Kartar Singh Bowani presented the report of
activities in the past and the achievements of the party. After his
report a vibrant debate was held on the present political situation in
the state and the country and the state. The delegates also discussed
the steps to be taken to strengthen the party and take the message to
the masses. Dr Dayal gave a detailed account of present political
scenario and Com Nirmal Dhaliwal stressed on the need for a strong
organization. The report was passed unanimously. District conference
also elected a 63 member district council Conference also elected a 15
member delegation to participate in the state conference to be held at
Ludhiana from 7th to 9th July 2012. The conference decided to
participate in a big number in the pre state conference rally on 7th
July.
(Dr Arun Mitra)
Asstt. Secretary
(Dr Arun Mitra)
Asstt. Secretary
Sunday, June 24, 2012
U.S., Japanese Officials Discuss Osprey IssuesU.S., Japanese Officials Discuss Osprey Issues
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2012 - Defense Department officials today held a
director-level meeting at the Pentagon with officials from the Japanese
Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide an
update on MV-22 and CV-22 Osprey aircraft issues, according to Pentagon
Press Secretary George Little.Today's meeting, Little said, was led by Christopher Johnstone, Director for Northeast Asia, Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy) and Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia, the Joint Staff. The meeting also included representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps and other U.S. Air Force members who provided updates on the status of the investigations into recent mishaps involving Osprey aircraft, Little said. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon yesterday, Little described the meeting as an effort to address concerns about the aircraft by the governor of Okinawa. DOD is planning to deploy the MV-22 -- the Marine Corps variant of the Osprey -- to the Asia-Pacific region. The CV-22 Osprey is the Air Force's special operations variant. The tilt-rotor Osprey can fly like an airplane and land like a helicopter. The Department of Defense takes the inquiries made by the Japanese government very seriously and provided relevant information to the extent currently possible, and will continue to do so, Little said. The Osprey is a highly capable aircraft with an excellent operational safety record, which includes more than five years of worldwide deployments and 140,000 flight hours, he said. |
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Friday, June 22, 2012
CCI issues order against Cement Manufacturers
Imposes penalty of more than six thousand crores on 11 firms
The Competition Commission of India has found cement manufacturers in violation of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 which deals with anticompetitive agreements including Cartels. The order was passed pursuant to investigation carried out by the Director General upon information filed by Builders Association of India. The Commission has imposed penalty on 11 Cement Manufacturers named in the information @0.5 times of their profit for the year 2009-10 and 2010-11. The penalty amount so worked out amounts to more than Six thousand Crores. The Commission has also imposed penalty on the Cement Manufacturers Association.
The Cement Manufacturers upon whom the penalty has been imposed are ACC, Ambuja Cements Limited, Ultratech Cements, Grasim Cements now merged with Ultratech Cements, JK Cements, India Cements, Madras Cements, Century Cements, Binani Cements, Lafarge India and Jaypee Cements.
While imposing penalty, the Commission has considered the parallel and coordinated behaviour of cement companies on price, dispatch and supplies in the market. The Commission has found that the cement companies have not utilised the available capacity so as to reduce supplies and raise prices in times of higher demand. The Commission has also observed that the act of these Cement Companies in limiting and controlling supplies in the market and determining prices through an anti-competitive agreement is not only detrimental to the cause of the consumers but also to the whole economy since cement is a crucial input in construction and infrastructure industry vital for economic development of the country.
The contravening Cement Manufacturers had been directed to deposit the penalty amount within 90 days. They have also been directed to ‘cease and desist’ from indulging in any activity relating to agreement, understanding or arrangement on prices, production and supply of cement in the market.
CMA has been asked to disengage and disassociate itself from collecting wholesale and retail prices through the member cement companies and also from circulating the details on production and dispatches of cement companies to its members.
The order of CCI has been passed in r/o case no.29 of 2010 and a copy of the order has been uploaded on the website of CCI at www.cci.gov.in (PIN) 21-June-2012 16:34 IST
The Competition Commission of India has found cement manufacturers in violation of the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 which deals with anticompetitive agreements including Cartels. The order was passed pursuant to investigation carried out by the Director General upon information filed by Builders Association of India. The Commission has imposed penalty on 11 Cement Manufacturers named in the information @0.5 times of their profit for the year 2009-10 and 2010-11. The penalty amount so worked out amounts to more than Six thousand Crores. The Commission has also imposed penalty on the Cement Manufacturers Association.
The Cement Manufacturers upon whom the penalty has been imposed are ACC, Ambuja Cements Limited, Ultratech Cements, Grasim Cements now merged with Ultratech Cements, JK Cements, India Cements, Madras Cements, Century Cements, Binani Cements, Lafarge India and Jaypee Cements.
While imposing penalty, the Commission has considered the parallel and coordinated behaviour of cement companies on price, dispatch and supplies in the market. The Commission has found that the cement companies have not utilised the available capacity so as to reduce supplies and raise prices in times of higher demand. The Commission has also observed that the act of these Cement Companies in limiting and controlling supplies in the market and determining prices through an anti-competitive agreement is not only detrimental to the cause of the consumers but also to the whole economy since cement is a crucial input in construction and infrastructure industry vital for economic development of the country.
The contravening Cement Manufacturers had been directed to deposit the penalty amount within 90 days. They have also been directed to ‘cease and desist’ from indulging in any activity relating to agreement, understanding or arrangement on prices, production and supply of cement in the market.
CMA has been asked to disengage and disassociate itself from collecting wholesale and retail prices through the member cement companies and also from circulating the details on production and dispatches of cement companies to its members.
The order of CCI has been passed in r/o case no.29 of 2010 and a copy of the order has been uploaded on the website of CCI at www.cci.gov.in (PIN) 21-June-2012 16:34 IST
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