DGBR MONTHLY NEWS LETTER
1. This News Letter covers the period from 01 Sep 2013 to 30 Sep 2013. The information given is of informative nature and cannot be quoted as an authority.
DG SECRETARIAT
2. Important events for the month of Sep 2013 in respect of this Sectt are as under:-
(a) Visit to Dehradun, Project Shivalik & Project Hirak: DGBR visited Dehradun, Project Shivalik and Project Hirak wef 01 Sep 2013 to 05 Sep 2013. The highlights of the visit are as under.
(i) DGBR attended workshop conducted by Wadia Institure of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun on “Mountain metrology and landslides with special reference to Uttarakhand” from 01- 03 Sep 2013.
(ii) DGBR inspected progress of ongoing works on the following road sectors of Project Shivalik & Project Hirak:-
(aa) Aerial Recce of Road Pithorogarh-Tawaghat-Ghatibagarh-Gunji.
(ab) Inspn of restoration works on Jauljibi-Tawaghat axis.
(ac) Inspn of road Dharchula-Jauljibi-Munsiari-Milan.
(ad) Aerial Recce of Kedarnath, Gaurikund & Sonprayag
(ae) Visit Lambagarh Axiz.
(b) Visit to Project Himank : DGBR visited Project Hiank wef 18 Sep 2013 to 21 Sep 2013. DGBR inspected progress of ongoing works on the following road sectors.
(i) Aerial/road inspectin of Tangtse – DBO, /saserla-Sasoma road. Base Camp-Hunder-Khalsar-Agham-Shyok-Leh.
(ii) Aerial/road inspn of Upshi-Kiari-Loma-Dungti-Fukche-Leh..
BRIDGING AND TUNNELING DTE
3. Progress of Major Permanent Bridges The progress of major permanent bridges during the year 2013-14 up to 20 Sep 2013 is given as under:-
S/No / Project / Target / Achievement(a) / Arunank / 289.36 / 6.99
(b) / Beacon / 331.43 / 46.84
(c) / Brahmank / 539.16 / 76.31
(d) / Chetak / 175.00 / 12.30
(e) / Dantak / 138.00 / 3.90
(f) / Deepak / 220.00 / 156.26
(g) / Himank / 256.66 / 101.29
(h) / Pushpak / 431.75 / 33.44
(j) / Rohtang / 173.14 / 3.38
(k) / Sampark / 631.56 / 163.94
(l) / Setuk / 145.98 / 14.07
(m) / Sewak / 788.84 / 7.19
(n) / Shivalik / 399.36 / 23.50
(o) / STF Hirak / 265.16 / 17.95
(p) / Swastik / 307.12 / 33.95
(q) / Udayak / 694.25 / 107.81
(r) / Vartak / 427.20 / 82.00
(s) / Vijayak / 261.64 / 72.87
Total / 6475.61 / 963.99
4. Progress of Rohtang Tunnel
The progress of Tunnel works up to 20 Sep 2013 is 3898.40 m.
D&S DIRECTORATE
Details of Seminars/Workshops/Conferences during the month of Sep 2013
5. / S/No / Type of Seminar/ workshop/course / Date / Venue / Organiser / Officers attended(a) / Training Programme on Design Construction and Maintenance of Flexible Pavement / 02 - 06 Sep 2013 / New Delhi / CRRI / Shri Rajeev Lochan, EE(Civ)
Shri Rajesh Bamrara, JE (Civ)
(b) / Workshop on technology for North East Region and implementation framework (TIF) / 06 - 07 Sep 2013 / Gangtok / CRRI / Shri SS Porwal, VSM, CE (P) Swastik
Shri Navin Kumar, SE(Civ), Cdr 764 BRTF
Shri RS Kahlon, SE(C), (P) Swastik
Shri PN Yadav, SE(Civ), (P) Swastik
Shri Shailenda Kumar, EE(Civ), HQ 764 BRTF
(c) / Seminar on self empowerment for managing challenging situation / 13 - 17 Sep 2013 / Raipur / SSW / Shri Surendra Kumar, JE (Civ), (P) Dantak
Shri Kanwar Pal, JE (Civ), (P) Dantak
Shri Viswanathan R, Asst, (P) Swastik
Shri KG Ninawe, Asst, (P) Sewak
Shri NP Singh, JE(Civ), (P) Arunank
(d) / National Seminar on Dissemination of the finding and activities of the project on Development and application of potentially important jute geo-textiles / 19 Sep 2013 / Kolkata / NJB / Lt Col Pravin Garg, LO DGBR, Kolkata
(e) / Workshop on tunnel design and construction issues and challenges / 24-25 Sep 2013 / New Delhi / CBIP / Shri RS Rao, EE (Civ), Rohtang Tunnel
(f) / Symposium on Long Span Bridge and roof Development Design & implementation / 24-27 Sep 2013 / Kolkata / ING/IABSE / Col Ashim Chaudhry, (P) Sewak.
PERSONNEL DIRECTORATE
Posting : GREF Officers
6. The following postings of various cadres of GREF officers have been issued during the month of Sep 2013:-
(a) CE (Civ) - 02
(b) SE(Civ) - 14
(c) EE (Civ) - 01
(d) AEE (Civ) - 15
(e) AEE(Civ) (Newly apptt) - 01
(f) AEE(E&M) - 03
(g) AO/AAO - 05
(h) PS - 02
Promotion-Cum-Posting : GREF Officers
7. The following promotion-cum-posting order has been issued during month of Sep 2013.
(a) Steno A to PS - 01
Wastage Data of GREF Officers
8. (a) Superannuation
Sr No / GO No / Rank / Name / Project/Unit / Date of Retirement(i) / GO-3562H / AE(Civ) / Shiv Shanmugam G / 438 RMPL/48 TF/Chetak / 30 Sep 2013 (AN)
(ii) / GO-3119P / AO / Shaym Prakash Joshi / STF Hirak / 30 Sep 2013 (AN)
(iii) / GO-3949L / AE(Civ) / Uthaman K / 500 RMP/15 TF/Sewak / 30 Sep 2013(AN)
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MEDICAL DIRECTORATE
10. KNOW MORE ABOUT CANCER
Brig Sanjay Kapoor, VSM
Consultant & Prof
Surgical Oncology
DDG (Med) HQ DGBR
skapoors@gmailcom
Myths and Facts about Cancer
Though cancer has existed since very long, its detailed knowledge is just over a century old in the history of medicine. And in spite of its significant prevalence and adequate efforts to spread cancer awareness amongst the common man, by all concerned, there are still a large number of myths existing, regarding cancer even in the mind of educated people.
· Age: - Cancer is not the disease of old age only, it can occur in any age and at times .Even a baby can be born with cancer.
· Survival and Cure Diagnosis of Cancer does not mean a death warrant. Cancer can be cured if detected early and a large number of patients survive several years and at times even normal life after having cancer
· Spread: - Cancer is not contagious, It does not spread by staying in the same house or by touch.
· Use of Knife: - People feel that use of knife for biopsy or surgery can spread cancer, but it is not so. Biopsy is essential to diagnose most cancers and plan treatment and surgery where ever possible is the most effective method of treatment in majority of cancers. It removes or decreases the diseased part and makes chemotherapy and radiotherapy more effective
Early signs of Cancer
Early detection of cancer is the most important way of curing it. So we must all be very careful of early signs of Cancer. They can be summarized as follows
· C hange in bowel or bladder habits
· A sore that does not heal
· U nusual bleeding or discharge
· T hickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
· I ndigestion or difficulty in swallowing
· Obvious change in an existing wart or mole
· N agging cough or hoarseness of voice
Besides the above Cancer warning signals, one should consult a doctor in the eventuality of unexplained weight loss, continuous prolonged fever, or general weakness. Patients with family history of cancer or those who have had cancer in the past ,or who have had exposure to radiation or are working in an industry where they are in contact with chemicals are at high risk for cancer and should be careful, and undergo periodic checkups.
The routine checkup advised in our country for common cancers is as follows.
Woman • Cancer of Cervix - PAP Smear Test every 2-5 years from the age of 35
• Cancer Breast -Mammography every 5 years from the age of 35 years
• Self Breast Examination every month
• Breast examination by the doctor every 2-5 years
Men • Prostate - PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen ) every 5 years from the age of 45years.
• Colon and Rectum -Stool for occult blood and per rectal examination every 2-5 years from the age of 45 years
Stages of Cancer
The first question that every patient or the relative ask after diagnosis of cancer is that what is the stage of cancer? Though all cancers have their specific staging systems, there are following four broad stages. Stages 1 and 2 have very good chances of cure, but unluckily more than half of the patients in our country report for treatment in stage three and four due to lack of facilities and ignorance.
Stage 1 The cancer is restricted to the organ or site of origin
Stage 2 The cancer has spread locally outside the organ or site of origin
Stage 3 The Cancer has spread to the nodes
Stage 4 The Cancer has spread to distant organs ( Metastatic Cancer )
Diagnosis of Cancer
Proper diagnosis of cancer is essential for starting correct treatment, and diagnosis can be achieved by various methods. The two common methods are Cytology and Histopathology
· Cytology:- Here the diagnosis is made by seeing cancer cells in the material sent for testing.
· Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology or Biopsy (FNA/FNAB):- Here cells are aspirated from the tumor or cancerous lump by a thin (FNAB) needle and seen under a microscope, This is a very simple test, done without anesthesia or hospitalization and has significantly high accuracy. This is generally done for growths which are under the skin, specially cancer of the breast, thyroid, liver etc. FNAC on cancers of deeper or small organs can be done under guidance of ultrasound or CT Scan.
· Cytology of Fluids:- In certain cases cancer can also be diagnosed on finding cancer cells in fluids collected in the body cavity, like the abdomen or thorax or in urine.
· Histopathology:- This is the best method of diagnosis. Here a biopsy is taken from the cancerous part for diagnosis. A node, complete growth or a part of it can be removed and biopsied.
· Endoscopic Biopsy:- Biopsy of the foodpipe, stomach and intestines is done by endoscopy and colonoscopy and of the airway by bronchoscopy.
· Stereostatic Biopsy:- Biopsy of small lesions or lesions in structures like brain are done after being localalised by fine needles under CTSan guidance.
TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE
11. USER TRIALS COMPLETED - 00
12. USER TRIALS IN PROGRESS - 09
Sr No / FIRM / SUBJECT / REMARKS(a) / M/s Gujrat Apollo Industries Ltd / Stone Crusher 20 TPH / Performance trial under progress. Present position asked from Project vide Fax No.A-268111/E4 Tech dated 27 Sep 2013.
(b) / M/s Akona Engineering Pvt Ltd / WMM Plant 60 TPH / Trial being started wef 07 Oct 2013 onwards.
(c) / M/s Akona Engineering Pvt Ltd / Hot Mix Plant 20-30 TPH / Approval for changing of trial site issued by DDG (TA) and road permit exemption certificate issued. Project intimated arrival of eqpt at trial site awaited.
(d) / M/s Akona Engineering Pvt Ltd / Stone Crusher 6-10 TPH / Road exemption certificate issued to firm. Arrival of plant awaited as intimated by Project
(e) / M/s Everest Road Eqpt Ltd / Stone Crusher 6-10 TPH / Performance trial under progress. Preset states of trial asked from Project vide our Fax No. A-268101/E4 Tech dated 19 Sep 2013.
(f) / M/s Gamzen Plast Pvt Ltd / Skid steer Loader / Trial report under evaluation and confirmation letter being forwarded to firm.
(g) / M/S Parishram Ind Co-op Ltd / Stone Crusher 20 TPH / Trial under progress. Present states of trial asked from Project vide our fax No.A-268110/E43 Tech dated 27 Sep 2013.
(h) / M/s Mahindra Trucks & Buses / MN -25 Tipper / Trial under progress. Present positon of trial asked from Project on 25 Sep 13.
(j) / M/s Mewar Hi-Tech / Stone Crusher 6-10 TPH / Plant dispatched to trial site on 20 sep 2013 as intimated by firm rep. Arrival report not yet received from Project.
13. Training/Courses
(a) Service training
(i) M/s BEML - 38 Tradesmen
(ii) M/s Simpson & Coy Ltd - 09 Tradesmen