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    Articles by Priyanka Thakur

    Myopia prevalence among Chandigarh schoolchildren doubled post-Covid

    The latest PGIMER study, conducted between August and October 2026, showed that 597 (14.2%) of the 4,211 children surveyed at 15 schools – eight urban and seven rural – had the condition. (Shutterstock)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 14, 2026 02:22 IST

    Jhota’s body moved from Mansa to PGI, autopsy likely today

    The body of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was brought from Mansa to Chandigarh early Friday.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 7, 2026 03:59 IST

    Chandigarh: Green crackers reduce emissions but not completely harmless, says experts

    Green crackers are manufactured using modified formulations that eliminate the banned substances to minimise emissions. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 5, 2026 02:27 IST

    Panchkula school horror: Boy granted bail; parents say he 'watched violent games'

    The girl sustained multiple superficial injuries to her face and head and was kept under observation at PGIMER.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Nov 5, 2026 09:44 IST

    Chandigarh: 3 months after scholar’s death, brother gets PU job letter

    The appointment will be on probation and can be extended in accordance with the rules of Panjab University, the letter stated. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 29, 2026 02:18 IST

    Nearly 100 patients a day, evening OPDs a shot in the arm for healthcare

    Launched on February 24, the GMSH-16 evening OPD has recorded a footfall of 20,485 patients so far, according to director health and family welfare Dr Suman Singh. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 26, 2026 02:25 IST

    At PGI, wait for kidney transplant may stretch up to 8 years

    80,000 patients are listed for kidney transplant on the national registry of organ transplant. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 23, 2026 02:28 IST

    7 years on, no sanctioned posts: Chandigarh Sector 48 hospital still depends on GMCH-32 medics

    The four-storey facility, built on 1.73 acres, currently uses only 83 of the 100 beds. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 21, 2026 02:20 IST

    In absence of watchdog, RTI turns into paper tiger in Chandigarh

    Designed to empower citizens to seek details on government budgets, expenditure, project status, and annual performance, the law is increasingly being reduced to a paper tiger. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:21 IST

    With 24 cases, Chandigarh dengue tally hits 5-year low

    From 1,596 in 2021 to patients in double digits, UT sees steady decline. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:16 IST

    On wheel transfers become easy as PGI plans to have 6 feet wide path

    The tertiary care hospital daily has over 10,000 patients visiting the outpatient departments. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 13, 2026 02:28 IST

    Chandigarh: PGIMER sees 34% surge in admitted patients needing psychiatric care over past decade

    The department is also running obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia caregivers support groups where caregivers of patients meet and share their experiences. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 10, 2026 02:26 IST

    Chandigarh: PGI eyes parking project revival after SC ruling

    The institute is taking legal advice on the matter on how to proceed as per the SC judgement. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Oct 6, 2026 20:08 IST

    PGIMER to soon get AI-assisted machine to detect breast cancer

    The AI-enabled machine will provide an additional layer of analysis, particularly benefiting resident doctors by offering a second opinion while interpreting mammography images, say experts. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 26, 2026 02:32 IST

    Chandigarh: PGIMER committee against outsourcing lab services

    64 laboratory technician posts continue to remain vacant. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:37 IST

    Chandigarh: Lavish parties take center stage in student elections

    The Sanatan Dharam Campus Union (SDCU) hosted two parties at a club in Sector 26, one on August 21 and another on August 29. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 31, 2026 02:54 IST

    Chandigarh: Money, muscle power, patriarchy keep women out of student politics

    This year, neither PU, nor any of the city’s co-educational colleges have a woman fighting for the top post. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 28, 2026 02:33 IST

    Chandigarh: Defacement campaign? Crucial road signs blotted out amid electioneering

    The area near a canteen strewn over with stickers during poll campaign of various parties at Panjab University on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 27, 2026 02:45 IST

    Chandigarh: Elections remain a low key affair at women’s colleges

    At MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, students are participating in the election process despite the absence of a formal party system. (HT Photo for representation)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 03:09 IST

    Chandigarh: ₹20 lakh supplies meant for pregnant women, newborns pilfered at PGIMER

    According to the PGIMER statement said that a fact-finding committee has been constituted and the matter has also been reported to the police. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:07 IST

    Chandigarh: Now, mental health patients get say in treatment; rules notified

    A person with mental illness can take his/her grievances to the Mental Health Review Board that will be chaired by a district-level judge and other members. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 3, 2026 03:05 IST

    Chandigarh: Day after PU scholar’s ‘electrocution’ death, 2 engineering officials suspended

    The Punjab state and Chandigarh UT human rights commission also took suo motu cognisance of the incident and sought reports from the PU vice-chancellor and the UT chief engineer before September 18, 2026. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 30, 2026 02:37 IST

    A farmer’s daughter with PhD dreams: Promising life cut short on PU campus

    Jyoti, 28, a senior research fellow at the department of microbiology at Panjab University died of suspected electrocution from exposed live wires near Girls’ Hostel 8 while she was on the way to her department. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:45 IST

    Chandigarh: PU scholar dies of ‘electrocution’, triggers panic, stir

    Protest at PU V-C's office after a PhD scholar dies of electrocution. (Keshav Singh/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:04 IST

    GMCH-32: OBC quota for MBBS admissions to go up by 7% this year

    The UT has around 60 communities listed under backward classes. (HT Photo for representation)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:21 IST

    2 out of every 5 deliveries in Chandigarh take place through caesarean

    The rise has been particularly sharp in private hospitals, where caesarean deliveries increased from 44.3% in 2019-20 to 65% in 2023-24. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:53 IST

    Among UTs, Chandigarh sees highest rise in underweight kids

    Along with underweight, the prevalence of malnourished children under the age of five has also increased, shows the data of national family health survey 2023-24.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 11, 2026 03:42 IST

    Chandigarh: 8 months on, small group home running without registration under RPwD Act

    Sources revealed that the competent committee hasn’t inspected the small group home building yet for registration under RPwD Act (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 02:44 IST

    Chandigarh: 2 dead as building collapses in Industrial Area

    NDRF teams rushing the victims to the hospital after the building collapse at Industrial Area, Phase 2, Chandigarh; and (below) rescue teams at the site earlier in the evening. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:14 IST

    Chandigarh DC to schools: Free 20% parking area or face demolition

    FOSWAC members during a meeting with the Chandigarh deputy commissioner on Sunday. (Sanjeev Sharma/ HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 29, 2026 01:38 IST
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