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BJP MP Harsh Mahajan rushed to hospital after Shimla protest

BJP Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan’s health suddenly deteriorated during a protest in Shimla on Saturday, after which he was rushed to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC). (File photo)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 06:33 pm IST

Himachal HC stays shifting of gynae OPD from Kamla Nehru Hospital to IGMC

The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday granted interim relief by staying the shifting of the gynaecology OPD from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) to the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC), Shimla. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on May 14, 2026 08:02 am IST

Shifting gynae OPD to IGMC driven by healthcare needs, says Sukhu

Amid protests over the shifting of the gynaecology OPD from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) to Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu clarified that the move is part of “strengthening mother-and-child healthcare infrastructure with better technology and facilities”. (File)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:32 am IST

Shimla to new get tunnel to ease congestion; proposal approved

Himachal Pradesh PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh. (File)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 03:02 am IST

Himachal CM inaugurates Nuclear Medicine Block at IGMC

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)
Published on Apr 03, 2026 03:26 am IST

Gynaecology dept’s OPD formally inaugurated at IGMC

The Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Department of Gynaecology has been formally inaugurated and made operational on Wednesday at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla.
Published on Apr 02, 2026 03:18 am IST

Sukhu launches robotic surgery at IGMC-Shimla, hits out at BJP

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated robotic surgery services at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, announcing that the state will provide world-class surgical technology at a fraction of private sector costs.
Published on Mar 12, 2026 03:26 am IST

Sukhu inaugurates 23-cr MRI machine at Shimla IGMC

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art 3 Tesla MRI machine installed at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, at a cost of approximately 23 crore. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 28, 2026 04:04 am IST

Shimla: IGMC doctor’s termination revoked, RDA hails move

RDA highlighted that security gap analysis of IGMC Shimla is also underway with consideration of PANIC buttons and emergency security response team. (File)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 07:56 am IST

Shimla: IGMC assault row ends after mutual agreement

Dr Raghav Nirula and patient Arjun Panwar(right) shaking hands after mutual agreement in Shimla on Tuesday. (File)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 04:40 am IST

Himachal CM directs to constitute new panel tore-look into IGMC incident

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 04:06 am IST

Himachal doctors call off strike after CM’s assurance

The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, on Sunday withdrew their indefinite strike after the assurance from the chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 29, 2025 03:20 am IST

Medical services hit across Himachal as doctors go on indefinite strike

Health services barring emergency services were affected across several hospitals in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday as the government doctors went on an indefinite strike against the termination of a resident doctor who entered into a brawl with a patient. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Dec 28, 2025 06:06 am IST

‘Assault’ on patient at IGMC Shimla: Seeking reinstatement of senior resident, doctors to go on mass leave today

The incident, which occurred on December 22, involved Dr Narula and 36-year-old Arjun Pawar from Chopal. (HT File)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 05:56 am IST

Himachal doc, accused of assaulting patient, sacked

In a screenshot from a viral video, a doctor is seen assaulting a patient, who was lying on a bed in the hospital, after an argument, at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), in Shimla on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Dec 25, 2025 04:48 am IST

What triggered the doctor-patient brawl at Shimla hospital

The incident, captured on video, has drawn political outrage and demands for stricter action against the doctor.
Published on Dec 24, 2025 09:15 am IST

‘Assault’ on patient at IGMC Shimla: Won’t tolerate indiscipline in any institution, says Himachal CM

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:16 am IST

Shimla doctor suspended for assaulting patient

In a screenshot from a viral video, a doctor is seen assaulting a patient, who was lying on a bed in the hospital, after an argument, at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), in Shimla on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Dec 23, 2025 07:08 am IST

IGMC doctor booked for ‘assault’ on patient

People protest after a video of a doctor allegedly assaulting a patient, who was lying on a hospital bed, at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), went viral, outside the hospital in Shimla, on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 23, 2025 04:00 am IST

Shimla: 97-year-old’s body donated to IGMC

The hospital received its tenth cadaver on November 10, as honouring last respect, family members of 97-year-old Mangat Ram Chauhan. (HT FIle)
Published on Nov 11, 2025 07:32 am IST

IGMC Shimla to soon get robotic surgery facility: Himachal CM

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)
Published on Oct 17, 2025 06:30 am IST

One dies of scrub typhus at IGMC,Shimla

Scrub typhus is a disease that’s spread to people through bite of a mite and is caused by a bacteria known as Orientia tsutsugamushi. (File)
Published on Aug 11, 2025 03:32 am IST

Himachal govt increases number of paramedical seats after 23 yrs

Seat capacity in providing training in courses like BSc medical laboratory technique, BSc radio and imaging, BSc anaesthesia and OT technique from 10 each to 50 seats each per course in Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, whereas the seats has been increased from 18 each to 50 seats each per course. (File)
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria, wife taken to IGMC after complaints of uneasiness

Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria and his wife Anita Kataria were rushed to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla on Thursday night. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 14, 2025 08:56 am IST

Sonia Gandhi complains of restlessness, taken to IGMC Shimla, discharged after routine check-up

Senior Congress leader and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi was brought to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Hospital in Shimla on Saturday after she complained of restlessness. (ANI File)
Published on Jun 07, 2025 07:39 pm IST

Himachal: 700 home guard volunteers to be recruited

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chairs a cabinet meeting on Saturday. (HT photo)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 06:46 am IST

Himachal: 2 dead, two injured as JCB plunges into gorge in Shimla

The injured were taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, where doctors say their condition is ‘stable’. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:32 am IST

Death of cancer patient in Himachal: Jan Aushadi kendras directed to keep stock of life saving drugs

Himachal health and family welfare minister Dhani Ram Shandil. (File)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 10:29 pm IST

85-cr allocated for3-T MRI machines at IGMC, Tanda & Nerchowk: Himachal CM

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (HT File)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:18 am IST

Shimla: HC allows shifting of 6 OPDs from IGMC to Chamiyana hospital

The HC had been monitoring the shifting of the staff from IGMC to AIMSS, along with some of its services. (Getty image)
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:58 pm IST