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      PGI trial for ₹5,000 liver cancer treatment begins in April

      The transarterial radionuclide therapy has been developed and patented by Prof Jaya Shukla of PGIMER’s nuclear medicine department
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:39 IST

      ChandigarhL Tewari flags non-functional ventilators at GMCH in Lok Sabha

      GMCH in Sector 32, Chandigarh. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 24, 2026 02:50 IST

      Doctors debunk misinformation amid HPV vaccine immunisation programme

      To combat the high burden of cervical cancer, India’s second most common cancer in women, the central government launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination campaign on February 28. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 15, 2026 24:00 IST

      Chandigarh: Golden window lost as GMSH-16 refers stroke patients to PGI

      Unaware that stroke treatment is not available there, families continue to rush stroke patients to GMSH, Chandigarh. (peterschreiber.media - stock.adobe.com)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 13, 2026 03:30 IST

      The Punjab Plan: Policy and Governance Summit | Economists call for investment in health, education

      Prof Lakhwinder Singh, professor at the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Patiala, during “The Punjab Plan: Policy and Governance Summit” held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 12, 2026 02:24 IST

      Women 3x more likely to develop gallbladder cancer: PGIMER experts

      Indian Journal of Gastroenterology’s special issue on Women and Gastroenterology being released during a recent event at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 10, 2026 02:46 IST

      Chandigarh: After long wait, PGI’s Advanced Neuroscience Centre set to open by April-end

      Advanced Neuroscience Centre (ANC) at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is finally set to become operational from April 27. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 8, 2026 01:50 IST

      PM RAHAT: Road mishap victims in Chandigarh to get up to ₹1.5L free treatment for 1st 7 days

      The scheme has already been implemented at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, and will be enforced in all government hospitals soon. Private hospitals, particularly those with trauma facilities, are also being empanelled. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 4, 2026 01:22 IST

      Chandigarh to feel early heat in March as mercury inches towards 30°C

      Residents celebrating Holi during an event organised by the Kumaon Mahasabha at the Sector 42 Lake in Chandigarh on a sunny Sunday. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 2, 2026 02:32 IST

      Chandigarh: Take healthcare to houses for rural transformation, says Dr Bang

      Dr Abhay Bang being honoured at PGIMER. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 1, 2026 24:14 IST

      Chandigarh: With just 60 ventilators, critical patient care at GMCH-32 suffers

      Operating a single ICU ventilator requires an anaesthetist, two nurses, two resident doctors, technical staff, a sweeper and an attendant across three shifts, along with relievers. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 26, 2026 02:40 IST

      Chandigarh: Staff-strapped PGI cardiac centre feeling the strain of emergency launch

      The Advanced Cardiac Centre has a total of 236 nursing staff sanctioned posts, of which 225 are for the cardiology department. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 01:20 IST

      Chandigarh government museum sees a dip in footfall

      The museum received the majority of the 40% share of collections allocated to India from the Central Museum, Lahore. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 18, 2026 21:36 IST

      Chandigarh: Digital upgrade at PGI yet to see light of day

      The ‘HIS 2.0’ was supposed to offer online and QR code based appointments and queue management system. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 16, 2026 01:46 IST

      Chandigarh: This Valentine’s Day, soaring rose prices a thorn in love

      Florists in the city source their roses mainly from Delhi, and sometimes even from Pune and Bengaluru. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 12, 2026 03:20 IST

      With OPD footfall soaring, PGI haematology dept seeks more staff

      Clinical haematology and medical oncology is a super specialty dealing with blood-related disorders and cancers. At PGIMER, the department was carved out of internal medicine in 2022. During 2023-24, a total of 59,592 patients visited the department’s OPD, including 10,065 new patients. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 7, 2026 02:28 IST

      PGIMER, PU study: ‘Temp beyond 33.8°C causes a 4.1% rise in mortality in city’

      While an increased death rate was seen during extreme heatwaves, the link to temperature was less pronounced during cold waves, the study found. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 6, 2026 03:44 IST

      Drug rehab centre high on violations as Chandigarh administration looks away

      One of the most glaring violations relates to meals. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 3, 2026 02:40 IST

      PGIMER contract workers exposed to health risks without medical cover

      This rule is particularly relevant as PGIMER was granted exemptions from abolishing contractual employment in sanitation, security, and catering services on the condition that it provides wages and facilities equal to those of the lowest-paid regular workers performing similar duties. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:58 IST

      Fund crunch, lack of bye laws plague cattle shelters in Chandigarh

      The gaushala in Chandigarh’s Maloya which houses around 478 bovines. (Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:56 IST

      Chandigarh: PGIMER multi-level parking likely to be ready by October

      With a daily patient footfall exceeding 10,000, the number of vehicles entering the campus is nearly double (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 9, 2026 03:38 IST

      Chandigarh: No weekly offs, 12+ hour shifts, work-life balance a myth for PGI resident doctors

      At the trauma centre, a junior resident said he had last received an off after 15 days, and expects the next one after a similar gap. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 9, 2026 03:26 IST

      With 12°C max temp, Chandigarh sees season’s coldest day

      Visitors at the Sector 17 Plaza amid chilly weather in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 5, 2026 01:34 IST

      Ban goes up in smoke as e-cigarette sale continues unabated in Chandigarh markets

      What’s more worrying is that the target group for e-cigarette sales are youngsters, including school and college-going children. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 26, 2025 01:46 IST

      ‘Dwindling groundwater level a worry for Punjab’s future’: Justice JS Khehar

      As per UN experts’ assessments, the state could turn into a desert in the next 15-20 years, he said (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 22, 2025 23:32 IST

      Sector 31 Group Home: Move to house EWS candidates at senior citizens’ home raises hackles

      The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35-crore facility has been built keeping in mind the requirements of persons with mental and intellectual disabilities. (HT File Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 22, 2025 01:56 IST

      Shortage of critical staff crippling hospitals in Chandigarh

      Only one nurse for over 30 patients in PGI’s general wards, 247 posts lying vacant
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 13, 2025 02:46 IST

      Chandigarh: With over 8k downloads in last 10 years, PGI’s app guiding doctors in emergency care

      The details of GI and Liver emergencies App were shared by gastroenterology department as it announced its 9th Gastrointestinal Emergencies update conference, which is set to be held from November 14 to 16. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 15, 2025 21:38 IST

      Chandigarh administration agrees to reduce Group Home deposit from ₹20L to ₹6L

      The proposal for the reduction of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>14 lakh will be sent to the UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria for the final approval. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 13, 2025 01:12 IST

      Chandigarh: Defunct C-arm machine at ortho dept delays implant surgeries at GMCH-32

      Patients forced to wait up to 2-3 weeks for procedures. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 30, 2025 03:34 IST
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