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New Delhi: Busting an illegal supply of drugs racket in the capital, the Delhi police recently arrested a homoeopathic doctor previously honoured with the prestigious Indian Achiever’s Award along with five others for illegally manufacturing Alprazolam, a psychotropic drug used to treat anxiety disorders.  

According to the police, around 18 kg of Alprazolam powder was recovered in the possession of one of the accused Rajender Prasad Mishra who worked as a carrier in a drug cartel involved in the racket. Additionally, the police recovered the drugs worth Rs 4.20 crore from the accused. 

The operation was running from a factory in Hisar, Haryana. From there, the accused supplied large quantities of the drug to the national capital, Delhi. Dr ***, who serves as the CEO of Biocase Foods & Extracts Pvt Ltd, a herbal healthcare company is suspected to be the head of the operation.   

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The six accused have been identified as DR ****, Rajender Kumar Mishra alias RP, Ram Ashish Maurya alias Pappu, Anand Kumar alias Sonu (owner of a pharmaceutical company called Sakshi Enterprises Ltd), Deepak Kumar, and Mukesh Kumar.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amit Goel, the racket was busted when authorities received a tip-off that one of the suspects, Rajender Prasad Mishra, was set to receive a consignment of Alprazolam from one of his aids near Aggarwal Sweets on Main Wazirabad Road in Delhi. 

Following this, the police team laid a trap and arrested Mishra, recovering 18 kg of Alprazolam from his possession. Upon interrogation, Mishra revealed that he procured the Alprazolam powder from Ram Ashish Maurya to deliver it to Anand Kumar in Karawal Nagar, Delhi. Following Mishra’s confession, police raided the homes of Maurya and Kumar, recovering Rs 1.17 crore in cash. 

Speaking to TNIE, DCP said, “Raids were conducted to nab Ram Ashish Maurya and Anand Kumar, but both were absconding. However, Rs 1.17 crore was recovered from their houses. Later, accused Ram Ashish Maurya, Anand Kumar and Deepak Kumar were arrested.”

Deepak’s interrogation led to the key revelation that the Alprazolam was being illegally manufactured in Dr ***’s Hisar-based company, Biocase Foods & Extracts Pvt Ltd. The doctor was then arrested based on the evidence that traces of Alprazolam powder were found in his factory.

“Traces of Alprazolam powder were found and lifted from the factory by an FSL team. It was found that the accused Deepak took shelter at the house of Mukesh Kumar, who was held. Action under financial investigation was also taken against them. Action for freezing the factory in Hisar and two built-up properties and a car of accused Anand Kumar is under process,” DCP added.

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Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has announced an ambitious plan to set up the largest Research and Skill Development Training Center (RSSTC) in the country, with an estimated investment of ₹900 crores. This initiative aims to enhance medical education, research capabilities, and the overall infrastructure of the prestigious institution. 

During the 69th ceremony of AIIMS Delhi, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare expressed the institution’s pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in India. He noted that AIIMS Delhi is a pioneer in medical education and research, underscoring its legacy of excellence that inspires medical institutes globally.

“AIIMS Delhi has achieved remarkable milestones and is determined to achieve its goal of being one of the top-ranked medical institutions in the world,” Jadhav said while speaking on the occasion, news agency PTI reported.

Highlighting that for the seventh consecutive year since the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF), AIIMS Delhi has been ranked number one among medical institutions of India, the Union minister said, “This institute’s continuous unchallenged status is a remarkable achievement.” He informed that AIIMS Delhi now serves as the National Resource Centre of the National Medical College Network (NMCN) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This has enabled linkages with more than 100 medical colleges for enhancing undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education, he said.

He noted that AIIMS Delhi has officially been recognized as the National Resource Centre for the National Medical College network under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This important designation has established linkages with over 100 medical colleges across the country, aiming to enhance undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education. The initiative seeks to strengthen the educational framework within the healthcare sector, ensuring that medical professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

“AIIMS is set to be the biggest robotic surgery skill training centre with two state-of-the-art robotic surgery equipment dedicated for training of surgeons,” Jadhav stated.

A key component of this effort is the creation of the national learning management and information system, SAKSHYAM, which was launched last year. This platform is designed to streamline educational resources and provide comprehensive training support for medical students and practitioners.

AIIMS Delhi has established a Centre of Excellence for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare, created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This center focuses on AI-based solutions for early detection of diabetic retinopathy and identification of skin lesions, aiming to enhance national health programs and improve patient outcomes.

Jadhav also highlighted that the government plans to allocate ₹900 crore to AIIMS Delhi for a new hostel complex featuring 2,200 rooms. This new facility aims to accommodate the growing number of students and researchers at the institute. Recent additions to the campus include a mother and child block, a surgery block, and a national center for aging, all of which are now fully operational. Over the past two years, the number of inpatient beds has increased by more than 30%, with intensive care and operation theatre services expanding by nearly 40%.

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The introduction of new facilities at AIIMS Delhi is set to significantly bolster the institution’s ability to meet the increasing demands for medical education and research. AIIMS has been entrusted with the responsibility of operationalizing the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences at Maidangarhi, further expanding its role in the healthcare sector.

During a recent functional day celebration, the Union Health Minister officially inaugurated an exhibition showcasing innovative research and projects undertaken by various departments at AIIMS. The exhibition highlighted the cutting-edge work being done across the institution, reflecting its commitment to excellence in medical education and patient care.

The Union Health Minister also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing innovative research and projects from various departments at AIIMS, celebrating the achievements of students and staff with awards and recognition for outstanding contributions to the institute.

AIIMS Delhi has introduced several IT initiatives, including the SANTUSHT portal for online grievance registration and feedback, enhancing transparency. Real-time dashboards provide public access to operational metrics, ensuring accountability. The management of IT infrastructure has been digitized for prompt issue resolution, maintaining uninterrupted services. Additionally, a new registration application for the emergency department records patient conditions and streamlines consultations. The Union Health Minister officially launched these initiatives, highlighting AIIMS Delhi’s commitment to improving patient care through technology.

The Union Minister also launched a fire station at AIIMS, staffed with six personnel, marking the first station dedicated exclusively to a medical institute.

According to the Medical Buyer report, Professor M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi, stated that AIIMS has already received NABH certification for some of its blocks and centers, and the process of NABH certification for all centers, including the main hospital, is underway. He highlighted that accreditation for all laboratories is also in progress. Additionally, he noted that AIIMS has been a forerunner in implementing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, overcoming various challenges and serving as a role model for the country by creating more than 7 lakh ABDHA IDs and over 20 lakh can-share tokens.

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Jammu & Kashmir- Through a notification, the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) has informed regarding the commencement of NEET PG counselling registrations.

The applications can be submitted by the candidates belonging to the UT of J&K / Ladakh who have qualified the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 Exam and the candidates who are not the domiciles of J&K/ Ladakh to register themselves for 50% of UT quota seats of UT of J&K and upload the documents so that Provisional UT Merit List (PUTML) of such eligible candidates belonging to UT of J&K/ Ladakh is prepared.

As per the notification, the online registration has stated and the last date of online registration will be 02 October 2024 at Midnight. The registration should be made online through the official website of BOPEE. Meanwhile, it is to be noted that the mere submission of Application Form and Registration of Candidates should not confer any right on any candidate for admission, but it should be subjected to the fulfilment of the Eligibility Criteria and the qualification prescribed for the said course and after check and verification of their documents at the time of admission by the College/ Institution authorities if the candidate(s) is provisionally selected.

During the registration, candidates should upload the following documents-

1 MBBS degree certificate.

2 Registration with the State/ UT Medical Council/ MCI.

3 Internship Completion Certificate (upto 15-08-2024 for MD/MS/PGD) courses.

4 Domicile Certificate of UT of J&K or Ladakh as the case may be.

5 Valid Reserved Category Certificates, wherever applicable.

6 Difficult Area Certificate in pursuance of SRO 48 of 2018 dated 30-01-2018 to be certified by the concerned Director of Health Services.

7 NEET-PG Score Card 2024.

8 NMC/MCI clearance certificates for candidates possessing MBBS degrees from outside the country.

9 Valid EWS certificate.

10 *NOC from Government/Competent Authority for in-service candidates to pursue MD/MS/PGD Courses-2024.

11 For candidates belonging to UT of Ladakh, an undertaking in the form of compulsory Service Bond that he/she shall serve in the UT of Ladakh for the prescribed period immediately after completing MD/MS/PGD degrees.

12 For candidates belonging to UT of Ladakh, their ST certificate issued by the competent authority should be treated as Domicile Certificate.

13 The cut-off date for the validity of the category certificates should be the last date for Registration fixed by the BOPEE.

Meanwhile, In-service candidates who have qualified NEET-PG 2024 exam and fall in the zone of consideration will be considered subject to the issuance of “NOC” by the Competent Authority. The board may have the NOC certificate verified by such authorities if it is found expedient to do so. However, they will be allowed to participate in the Registration/ Counselling process provisionally but will be allowed to join the allotted College/Institution on production of NOC only within the stipulated dates as fixed by the Board.

It is to be noted that any candidate, who falls within the qualifying merit but has not registered himself/herself shall not be considered for counselling/allotment of a seat under any circumstances or a candidate who has registered himself/herself but failed to upload the documents or have not uploaded all documents up to the last date should also not be considered for counselling/allotment of seat.

To view the notification, click the link below