Minister suspends medical officer

LUCKNOW: Minister for medical and health Ahmad Hasan on Monday suspended Dr Sunil Rawat, incharge medical officer of Lakhimpur Kheri for his alleged involvement in financial irregularities. Rawat had been accused of transferring funds of the employees to other accounts, says an official release.
Guv, CM greet people on eve of May Day: Governor BL Joshi and chief minister Akhilesh Yadav have greeted all the working class people, especially all journalists of the state on the occasion of May Day.The governor in his greeting message while wishing them a happy and prosperous life said that the May Day may bring all happiness in our life and pave way for a better future. Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav in his message said that May Day is a symbol of sacrifice, struggle and unity of the working class. He said that the government is very much sensitive to the interests of the working class and would take every possible step for their welfare and upliftment.
Janta Darbar: Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav will meet people and issue directives to the officials for solving their problems at the Janta Darbar to be held at his official residence 5, Kalidas Marg here on May 2 from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. The chief minister will meet MPs and MLAs at his official residence on May 1 from 9.30 am to 11.00 am.
Brain awareness programme held: A brain awareness programme was organised at Regional Science City on Monday in collaboration with Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow and National Brain Research Centre, Manesar (Haryana) to create public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Prof (Dr) Mahdi Hasan, a renowned anatomist was the chief guest while Prof (Dr) Rakesh Shukla, professor department of neurology, CSMMU, Lucknow was the guest of honour on the occasion. Delivering a lecture on 'Know your brain', Prof Hasan informed that brain is a complex organ of a body which regulates all other organs systems. He explained about various characteristics of brain like nervous system, neurons etc and said that inactive brain reduces the intelligence. Dr Rakesh Shukla informed the students about diseases of the brain like epilepsy, dementia, Alzheimer and for prevention of these diseases he suggested to keep the mind active.
World Asthma Day: Asha Parivar and National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM) organised a programme on Monday on the eve of World Asthma Day which is observed every year on May 1. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Surya Kant, head, pulmonary medicine department, CSM Medical University, Lucknow said that according to the Global Asthma Report-2011: Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children and over 23.5 crore people around the world are affected by it which accounts for one in every 250 deaths worldwide. He said that India contributes to 10% of the global burden of asthma with around 2.4 crore of its population being asthmatic. Asthma is not curable, but it can be controlled and managed with existing medicines, he informed. Dr BP Singh, a chest specialist of the city said that most people were not aware about the disease and do not have access to healthcare facilities. He said that the ideal treatment for controlling asthma is inhalation therapy.
Workshop held: Department of zoology, Lucknow University in association with Wildlife Preservation Organisation organised a workshop on 'vulture conservation awareness' on Monday. The workshop aimed at creating awareness regarding vulture conservation among the forest officials through talks and discussions.