Family blames PM's security for man's deathNovember 3rd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Tight security measures for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to a premier health research institute here Tuesday cost a man his life, the victim's family has alleged. Sumit Prakash Verma, 32, died after the vehicle carrying him could not enter the emergency area of the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in time for treatment, his relatives said.
President Patil asks NRIs to participate in social welfare programmesOctober 31st, 2009 NICOSIA - President Pratibha Patil has asked NRIs in Nicosia to participate in social welfare programmes launched by the Indian government, especially the education and health care sectors which are essential pillars of a society. "We are expanding our education and health care sectors as essential pillars for building a human resource that is educated and healthy," Patil said at a reception hosted for her by Indian High Commissioner to Cyprus, Ashok Kumar, on Saturday.
Iowa doctor who developed nonsurgical treatment for clubfoot, practiced it for decades diesOctober 19th, 2009 Iowa doctor who perfected clubfoot treatment diesIOWA CITY, Iowa — A University of Iowa doctor who perfected a nonsurgical treatment for curing clubfoot in infants has died. University of Iowa spokesman Tom Moore says Dr.
Chandigarh doctor tests positive for swine fluOctober 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A senior doctor at a leading hospital here has tested positive for the influenza A (H1N1) virus, a health official said Saturday. He is among the dozens of doctors and other medical staff here who have contracted swine flu.
Chandigarh plans blood collection centres in mallsOctober 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Popular malls in Chandigarh may no longer be places for just shopping and whiling the time away. If health officials here have their way, the malls could soon double up as blood collection centres.
Engineering student tests positive for H1N1 in ChandigarhOctober 4th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A 19-year-old engineering student from Canada who had come to visit his family in Punjab has tested positive for swine flu, health officials said here Sunday. This patient had come to visit his family in Ludhiana (in Punjab) and started exhibiting the symptoms of swine flu.
British health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineSeptember 30th, 2009 British girl dies after cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — Health authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine. Health officials in Coventry, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of London, said Tuesday they had quarantined the batch of vaccine given at the school attended by Natalie Morton.
Health authorities investigate as girl dies after receiving cervical cancer vaccineSeptember 30th, 2009 Biriths girl dies after cervical cancer vaccineLONDON — Health authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old girl died a few hours after receiving a cervical cancer vaccine. Health officials in Coventry, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of London, said Tuesday they had quarantined the batch of vaccine given at the school attended by Natalie Morton.
Developer of Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas dies after battle with leukemiaSeptember 25th, 2009 Las Vegas' Stratosphere developer dies at 67LAS VEGAS — The developer of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere tower on the Las Vegas Strip has died at a hospital after a long fight with leukemia. A spokeswoman for Bob Stupak's family says the casino entrepreneur and colorful gambler died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.
Chandigarh schools get special instructions to tackle swine fluSeptember 19th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The health department has issued special instructions to school managements here after positive cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus were detected among students of two leading schools. Depending on the circumstances, the schools should reschedule the examinations.
Larry Gelbart, writer of 'M-A-S-H,' 'Tootsie,' other hit comedies, dies at 81September 11th, 2009 'M-A-S-H,' 'Tootsie' writer Larry Gelbart diesLOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on "M-A-S-H" and "Tootsie," has died. Gelbart died at his Beverly Hills home Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, said Creative Artists Agency, which represented him, He was 81.
Fla. man accused of impersonating a police officer allegedly asks teen to take urine testSeptember 10th, 2009 Alleged fake cop asks teen to take urine testPENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities said they have arrested a 30-year-old Pensacola man for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Chandigarh doctors asked to guard against H1N1September 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Doctors and para-medical staff in Chandigarh have been asked to take extra precautions against swine flu after the influenza A (H1N1) virus affected some of them in government hospitals here, an official said Sunday. Four doctors and two other staffers of the administrative department of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) and Government Hospital here in Sector 32 have tested positive in the past.
Nancy Talbot, co-founder of Talbots women's clothing line, dies at 89 in ColoradoSeptember 4th, 2009 Nancy Talbot dies at 89, founded clothing lineBOULDER, Colo. — The co-founder of the upscale Talbots women's clothing company has died from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Alex Grass, founder of Rite Aid drugstore chain, dies of lung cancer at 82August 28th, 2009 Alex Grass, founder of Rite Aid chain, diesHARRISBURG, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp.
