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Satisfied with government’s steps on swine flu: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed satisfaction on the steps taken by the central and city governments to deal with swine flu, saying “no case of the failure of administration is made out for this court to step in”.
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw while passing an order on a PIL that sought immediate steps to deal control the swine flu, said: “We are satisfied with the steps already taken and being taken by the Delhi government and central government in the matter.”
On the issue of creating public awareness on swine flu, the court said: “As far as the suggestions for public awareness are concerned, from our own experience of living in Delhi, we can record that there is no deficiency therein.”
“The subject is being actively debated and discussed in all strata of the society. Already enough panic exists about the disease,” it said.
The PIL sought directions to the governments to set up more laboratories in the national capital for swine flu tests at an affordable cost.
The court said it cannot pass direction on reduction of cost of tests as appropriate authorities constituted in this regard have taken care of the issue.
The bench also said that from the affidavits submitted by the governments, it is clear that sufficient steps towards research and prevention already appear to be underway.
“As far as the plea for reducing the cost of the tests is concerned, without knowing as to what are the manufacturing and marketing costs and how much is the profit element, no general direction can be given. We have no reason to disbelieve that the appropriate authorities constituted in this regard have applied themselves to the said issue as well,” said court.
It also said that these are all policy and administrative matters, in which the courts ordinarily have no jurisdiction.
“The court is neither equipped to nor can itself take over the task of administering the city and dealing with problems thereof. No case of the failure of administration is made out, for this court to step in,” the bench added.
The central government earlier told the court that it has been assisting the state governments affected by swine flu, by providing logistic support for drugs and masks. It has been regularly advising the state governments to deal with the viral disease, it added.
The plea had challenged “the inaction and lackadaisical and perfunctory approach of the government” in effectively dealing with swine flu.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.