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Chandigarh prepares for PM visit, PGIMER, PU projects ready for launch

The PM had last visited the city on December 3, 2024, when he came to review the implementation of the new criminal laws. The main event was held at PEC, where demonstrations were organised to present changes in policing, investigation and judicial processes. (via REUTERS)

Updated 10 days ago

Chandigarh: Parking pangs at PGIMER amid pending project

According to GS Dhillon, acting chief security officer at PGI, an average of 25,000 vehicles—including ambulances, taxis, and two-wheelers—enter the premises daily, fluctuating by up to 1,500 based on the season. (HT File)

Published 16 days ago

Chandigarh: Punjab, HP, J&K owe PGIMER ₹14 crore

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.69 crore is pending with Punjab, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.8 crore with J&K and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.2 crore with HP. (HT File)

Published 21 days ago

Chandigarh: PGI sees 10.46% hike in surgeries after extending OT timing to 12 hours

The findings revealed that nine out of twelve months recorded positive operative growth, highlighting the consistency and sustainability of the initiative. (HT File)

Published 47 days ago

Despite presence of AMRIT, Jan Aushadhi centres PGIMER procured 66% medicines from pvt chemists:Audit

PGIMER has one of the highest numbers of AMRIT pharmacies in any public sector hospital in the country. (HT File)

Published 48 days ago

Chandigarh: Three diesel-fired stoves seized from PGI canteen

A still from a video showing a diesel-fired stove. (HT File)

Published 49 days ago

PGI docs develop AI-based app to detect gallbladder cancer using ultrasound images

According to researchers, the tool can be of great use in peripheral hospitals, most of which lack specialised experts, including radiologists, to examine ultrasound images, do further line of investigation, CT scan, liver functioning tests, etc. (HT File)

Published 51 days ago

Chandigarh: 10 months on, 1,200 PGI technical staff yet to get restructuring benefits

Technical staff at the PGIMER include all professionals who conduct first and second-line testing. (HT File)

Published 54 days ago

Approved 11 years ago, PGIMER parking project stalled over green clearance

Chandigarh, India May 12, 2026: Multi level parking at PGIMER in Chandigarh on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Photo by Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times.

Published 59 days ago

Union: 26 lab technicians sans work at PGIMER, Chandigarh

The recruitment for junior lab technicians began in November 2025. (HT File)

Published 68 days ago

PGI Mother & Child centre likely to be inaugurated by PM

The state-of-the-art facility has been built at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>485 crore. It was earlier to be inaugurated by Union health minister JP Nadda on April 30. (HT File)

Published 72 days ago

Chandigarh: Mother & child care, neuro centres’ inauguration deferred

Until the new centre becomes operational, healthcare providers warn that neonatal emergency care will continue to face strain. (HT File)

Published 73 days ago

39th convocation of PGIMER: Time to give back to society, Nadda tells graduating doctors

While highlighting the government’s initiatives for healthcare education, Nadda said that around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore per student has been sanctioned over the next five years to expand seats in government medical colleges. (HT Photo)

Published 73 days ago

Chandigarh: PGI mother-child centre opens today

The inauguration will take place at the 39th convocation ceremony of the institute. (HT File)

Published 74 days ago

Chandigarh: PGI’s mother-child centre gets going on April 30

Annually, the neurology and neurosurgery department records over 1.2-lakh patient footfall in the OPD and over 20,000 admissions. (HT File)

Published 79 days ago

Advanced neurosciences centre, critical care block to be launched on PGIMER convocation day

Advanced neurosciences centre, critical care block to be launched on PGIMER convocation day

Published 79 days ago

Chandigarh: Advanced Neuroscience Centre goes live at PGI with 581 patients on Day 1

As part of a phased roll-out, OPDs of neurology and neurosurgery have begun operations from the new building, accessible from Gate Number 3. OPD schedules and timings remain unchanged. (HT Photo)

Published 83 days ago

Chandigarh: From April 20,PGI’s neuro OPDs to run from new centre

The new centre will be formally inaugurated by Union health minister JP Nadda on April 30. (HT File)

Published 86 days ago

Fatehgarh Sahib bus mishap: Bassi Pathana woman’s hand amputated; closely monitoring injured: PGI

At least eight pilgrims were killed and 25 others sustained injuries after a mini-bus overturned in the Bassi Pathana area of Fatehgarh Sahib, police said on Wednesday.

Published 88 days ago

Chandigarh: Ahead of union health minister visit, PGI contract workers warn of indefinite hunger strike

To prevent workers from going on strike, the UT administration had invoked the Haryana Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) last year for six months. (HT File)

Published 90 days ago

PGI’s got your back: Advanced precision pain therapy at Rs1,000

Appointments for this procedure are currently available within one to two weeks of referral in PGIMER. (Shutterstock)

Published 90 days ago

Two friends die, one critical as scooter rams into parked vehicle in Ludhiana

SHO Bhupinder Singh added that an FIR has been registered against the unidentified driver and efforts are underway to trace and arrest him. (HT File)

Published 97 days ago

Chandigarh: PGIMER gets 14th AMRIT pharmacy, highest among public sector hospitals

PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal interacting with Rajesh Nair, vice-president, AMRIT pharmacy, after the store’s inauguration. (HT Photo)

Published 104 days ago

Chandigarh: Soon, find your way around PGI with ‘Margdarshan’ app

The app will be available on both Apple iOS and Google Play Store. (HT Photo)

Published 104 days ago

Chandigarh: ₹5,000 snatched near Khuda Lahora wine shop

Police registered a case under Section 304 (snatching) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Sarangpur police station. (HT Photo)

Published 108 days ago

Chandigarh: PGIMER to get dedicated transplant centre

Dr Vivek Lal, director, PGIMER, addressing the annual conference of the Indian Society of Transplant Surgeons in Chandigarh on Friday. (HT)

Published 113 days ago

Dedicated transplant centre at PGIMER soon a reality, says institute director

Dedicated transplant centre at PGIMER soon a reality, says institute director

Published 114 days ago

PGIMER honors organ donor families for selfless courage

Through their selfless decisions, the donor families contributed to saving 52 patients. (HT File)

Published 120 days ago

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)

Published 127 days ago

Justice that cares: Court penalties boost PGIMER poor patients’ fund by 179%

For many families arriving at PGIMER in moments of medical and financial distress, the poor patients’ welfare fund serves as a crucial lifeline. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 138 days ago

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