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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)
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Updated on Jul 05, 2026 12:00 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 27, 2026 07:28 am IST

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

₹2.69 crore is pending with Punjab, ₹6.8 crore with J&K and ₹4.2 crore with HP. (HT File)
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Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:38 am IST

Chandigarh man commits suicide in PGIMER

Police were alerted on Friday morning, and inquest proceedings have been initiated at the Sector 11 police station. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:26 am IST

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)
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Published on May 27, 2026 04:44 am IST

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)
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Published on May 26, 2026 07:52 am IST

Chandigarh: Three diesel-fired stoves seized from PGI canteen

A still from a video showing a diesel-fired stove. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 25, 2026 08:32 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 08:30 am IST

PGIMER emerges as India’s sole healthcare leadership hub: MEA

The institute director, Vivek Lal, along with 43 clinical and public health professionals from 20 countries, was also present during the occasion. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on May 21, 2026 04:06 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 20, 2026 03:20 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on May 15, 2026 08:12 am IST

Union: 26 lab technicians sans work at PGIMER, Chandigarh

The recruitment for junior lab technicians began in November 2025. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 06, 2026 06:52 am IST

PGI Mother & Child centre likely to be inaugurated by PM

The state-of-the-art facility has been built at a cost of ₹485 crore. It was earlier to be inaugurated by Union health minister JP Nadda on April 30. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 02, 2026 07:46 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 01, 2026 07:00 am IST

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 ₹1.5 crore per student has been sanctioned over the next five years to expand seats in government medical colleges. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on May 01, 2026 06:46 am IST

Chandigarh: PGI mother-child centre opens today

The inauguration will take place at the 39th convocation ceremony of the institute. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 09:08 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:50 am IST

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
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 11:29 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 07:52 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 18, 2026 06:56 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:26 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 06:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 04:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 04:10 am IST

Chandigarh admn okays ₹12 crore for PGIMER-PU underpass, work to start by April-end

Once complete, the underpass is expected to offer safe passage to nearly 10,000 pedestrians, mostly PU students and PGIMER patients, who cross the stretch on a daily basis, braving the heavy vehicular movement. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:54 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 08:16 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 08:14 am IST

Chandigarh: PGI ranks second under Kayakalp scheme; secures ₹1.5-cr incentive

The ministry sanctioned an incentive of ₹1.5 crore to PGIMER in recognition of its sustained commitment and outstanding performance in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hospital upkeep and patient-friendly hospital environment (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 29, 2026 07:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:16 am IST

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)
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Published on Mar 22, 2026 06:22 am IST
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