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. Type of Seminar/
S/No Date Venue Organiser Officers attended
workshop/course
(a) Training Programme on 02 - 06 New CRRI Shri Rajeev Lochan, EE(Civ)
Design Construction and Sep Delhi Shri Rajesh Bamrara, JE (Civ)
Maintenance of Flexible 2013
Pavement
(b) Workshop on technology 06 - 07 Gangtok CRRI Shri SS Porwal, VSM, CE (P) Swastik
for North East Region Sep Shri Navin Kumar, SE(Civ), Cdr 764
and implementation 2013 BRTF
framework (TIF) 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 13 - 17 Raipur SSW Shri Surendra Kumar, JE (Civ), (P)
empowerment for Sep Dantak
managing challenging 2013 Shri Kanwar Pal, JE (Civ), (P) Dantak
situation Shri Viswanathan R, Asst, (P) Swastik
Shri KG Ninawe, Asst, (P) Sewak
Shri NP Singh, JE(Civ), (P) Arunank

(d) National Seminar on 19 Sep Kolkata NJB Lt Col Pravin Garg, LO DGBR, Kolkata
Dissemination of the 2013
finding and activities of
the project on
Development and
application of potentially
important jute geo-
textiles
(e) Workshop on tunnel 24-25 New CBIP Shri RS Rao, EE (Civ), Rohtang
design and construction Sep Delhi Tunnel
issues and challenges 2013
(f) Symposium on Long 24-27 Kolkata ING/IAB Col Ashim Chaudhry, (P) Sewak.
Span Bridge and roof Sep SE
Development Design & 2013
implementation

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

Date of
Sr GO No Rank Name Project/Unit Retirement
No
(i) GO-3562H AE(Civ) Shiv Shanmugam G 438 RMPL/48 30 Sep 2013 (AN)
TF/Chetak
(ii) GO-3119P AO Shaym Prakash STF Hirak 30 Sep 2013 (AN)
Joshi
(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
FIRM SUBJECT REMARKS
No
 M/s Gujrat Stone Crusher 20 Performance trial under progress.
(a) Apollo TPH Present position asked from Project vide
Industries Ltd Fax No.A-268111/E4 Tech dated 27 Sep
2013.
M/s Akona WMM Plant 60 Trial being started wef 07 Oct 2013
(b) Engineering Pvt TPH onwards.
Ltd
M/s Akona Hot Mix Plant 20- Approval for changing of trial site issued
(c) Engineering Pvt 30 TPH by DDG (TA) and road permit exemption
Ltd certificate issued. Project intimated
arrival of eqpt at trial site awaited.
M/s Akona Stone Crusher 6- Road exemption certificate issued to firm.
(d) Engineering Pvt 10 TPH Arrival of plant awaited as intimated by
Ltd Project
M/s Everest Stone Crusher 6- Performance trial under progress. Preset
(e) Road Eqpt Ltd 10 TPH states of trial asked from Project vide our
Fax No. A-268101/E4 Tech dated 19 Sep
2013.
M/s Gamzen Skid steer Loader Trial report under evaluation and
(f) Plast Pvt Ltd confirmation letter being forwarded to
firm.
M/S Parishram Stone Crusher 20 Trial under progress. Present states of
(g) Ind Co-op Ltd TPH trial asked from Project vide our fax No.A-
268110/E43 Tech dated 27 Sep 2013.
(h) M/s Mahindra MN -25 Tipper Trial under progress. Present positon of
Trucks & Buses trial asked from Project on 25 Sep 13.
M/s Mewar Hi- Stone Crusher 6- Plant dispatched to trial site on 20 sep
(j) Tech 10 TPH 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
(i) M/s Ashok Leyland - 19 Tradesmen

14. Supply order placed for Cat ‘A’ Spares

Sr Supply Order No Items/Eqpts Amount (in `) Sector

No and Date

01 SO No.1281 dt 20 Tata 697 TCIC Eng 30,35,466/- ESD only

Sep 2013 Assy

TECHNICAL PLANNING DIRECTORATE

Works Achievement
15. Achievement of works upto 20 Sep 2013 is as under:-

Name Achievement upto

Sr of A/U Annual Works Plan RE 20 Jul 2013 Re
No. work 2013-14 m
GS Agency Total GS Agency Total ar
ks
Eqvt
(a) Fmn Cl-9 1869.38 887.37 2756.74 449.51 205.99 655.50
Km
Eqvt
(b) Surf Cl-9 2687.61 1777.57 4465.18 622.17 404.28 1026.44
Km
Cl-9
(c) Resurf Km 2201.97 109.49 2311.46 502.68 7.52 510.20

Pmt Rs in
(d) Works Lakh 127922.90 88597.81 216520.71 30822.28 17595.92 48418.21

WORKS PROJECT DIRECTORATE

16. Following AEs / RAEs have been sanctioned during the month of Sep 2013:-

Nos of Nos of
S/No Project Nos of AEs RAEs Revision AEs Corrigendum
Sanctioned Sanctioned Sanctioned
(a) Arunank - - - -
(b) Brahmank 1 - - -
(c) Shivalik - - - -
(d) STF Hirak 1 - - -
(e) Sewak - - - -
(f) Setuk 1 - - -
(g) Udayak - - - -
(h) Vartak 1 - - -
(j) Beacon 2 - - -
(k) Deepak - - - -
(l) Himank - - - -
(m) Sampark - - - -
(n) Vijayak - - - -
(o) Chetak 2 - - -
(p) Pushpak - - - -
(q) Dantak 1 - - -
 (r) Swastik - - - -
(s) Rohtang Tunnel - - - -
Total 9 0 0 0

OBITUARY

17. We regret to inform the death of the following GREF/Army Offrs/Pers and CPLs during
the month of Sep 2013 and convey our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families:-

Srl IC/GO/GS Trade Name Unit/TF/Project Date of

No No. death
Army/GREF Officers/Personnel
1 GS-172659N PNR Vishnu Singh 763 BRTF/(P) Vartak 03 Sep 2013
2 GS-174031K PNR Barnabas Barla 1530 RMPL/67 RCC/50 TF/ 03 Sep 2013
STF Hirak
3 GS-165536Y OEM-I Vishal Singh 487 RPL/62 RCC/752 TF/ 14 Sep 2013
(P) Udayak
4 GS-163567A DVRMT-1 Baljit Singh 598 (I) TPT PL/13 TF/(P) 17 Sep 2013
Sampark
5 GS-174156F DVRMT1 Angrej Singh 501 SS&TC/753 TF/(P) 23 Sep 2013
Himank
6 GS-191544P DVRRR Veeram Singh 319 SPL/1041 RCC/13 TF/ 29 Sep 2013
(P) Sampark
CPLs
1 C/ No 5240 CPL Sudhir Mal 54 RCC/16 TF/(P) Himank 01 Sep 2013
2 C/No 1034 CPL Dena Hasda 70 RCC/38 TF/(P) Deepak 03 Sep 2013
3 C/No 901 CPL Chhotu Ram 95 RCC/45 TF/(P) Chetak 06 Sep 2013
4 C/No.4127 CPL Khargeshar Roy 64 RCC/47 TF/(P) Dantak 08 Sep 2013
5 C/No. 1701 CPL Anwar Hussain 77 RCC/23 TF/(P) Arunank 09 Sep 2013
6 C/No. 437 CPL Phulchand 95 RCC/45 TF/(P) Chetak 12 Sep 2013
Nayak
7 C/No .18211 CPL Sibu Turi 81 RCC/762 TF/(P) Vijayak 13 Sep 2013
8 C/No. 11655 CPL Bal Ram Kumar 75 RCC/21 BRTF/(P) 14 Sep 2013
Shivalik
9 C/No. NYA CPL Janki Gowala 91 RCC/14 TF/(P) Vartak 15 Sep 2013
10 C.No.0382 CPL Rahul Newar 105 RCC/761 TF/(P) 15 Sep 2013
Brahmank
11 C.No.0365 CPL Sunita Newar 105 RCC/761 TF/(P) 15 Sep 2013
Brahmank
12 C.No.1077 CPL Devender Singh 108 RCC/759 TF/(P) 16 Sep 2013
Deepak
13 C.No.720 CPL Phurbalepcha 129 RCC/758 TF/(P) 21 Sep 2013
Swastik
14 C/No.NYA CPL Sisram 90 RCC/42 TF/(P) Vartak 30 Sep 2013

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