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Chandigarh: PGIMER to deploy NSS volunteers to streamline patient rush

With this service the volunteers will not only gain real-life experience, but the marks of the activity will be included in their curriculum as well. (HT file)

Updated on May 14, 2024, 9:18 AM IST

Haryana youth gives new lease of life to five patients

In another case, the family of an 18-year-old Haryana girl, after her tragic death, saved the lives of four critically ill patients by donating her organs. (iStock)

Updated on May 13, 2024, 9:16 AM IST

PGI to hire 95 faculty members for upcoming mother & child centre

Pankaj Rai, deputy director, PGIMER, confirmed that the centre will be completed by December 31. (HT file)

Updated on May 10, 2024, 9:38 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER contractual workers protest delay in equal pay for equal work

The workers lodged their protest peacefully by wearing black badges during duty hours. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 9, 2024, 9:00 AM IST

Health ministry directs Chandigarh PGI director to expedite civic projects

In a letter addressed to PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal, the Union health ministry has recommended regular inspection and monitoring of the civil works to ensure their timely completion. (HT file)

Updated on May 2, 2024, 8:38 AM IST

Ditch cars, bikes for campus commute, PGI urges staff

In view of the increasing traffic at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), the institute has suggested its staff members residing on the campus to avoid cars and motorbikes for commuting inside the institute. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 28, 2024, 8:38 AM IST

Nearly 2 months after lineman loses arm, JE booked

Nearly 2 months after a lineman lost one of his arms to burn injuries sustained while repairing a faulty line, police have booked a junior engineer (JE) of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL). (REUTERS File)

Updated on Apr 28, 2024, 8:24 AM IST

PGI radiographer’s suicide: Police recover another note

The victim, who was deployed in the X-ray department of the Advanced Paediatric Centre, had ended her life in the washroom of her residence on March 11, 2024. (iStock)

Updated on Apr 26, 2024, 9:50 AM IST

Fire safety at Chandigarh govt hospitals in critical condition

With PGIMER having a fire safety certificate only for one of the total 17 buildings, Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit had on Monday directed the hospital authorities to comply with the National Building Code for obtaining fire safety certificates to ensure the safety of patients and staff. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 26, 2024, 9:14 AM IST

PGIMER to treat liver patients with metabolic risk factors under one roof

Initially, the service will be available every Monday. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 23, 2024, 8:42 AM IST

24-year-old brain dead Moga woman saves four lives

Nirmal Kaur fell off a two-wheeler on April 8 and sustained grievous head injuries. Doctors tried hard to save her, but on April 16, she was declared brain dead. (ThinkStock)

Published on Apr 21, 2024, 1:44 PM IST

Chandigarh: Centre okays ‘equal work, equal pay’ for PGI contractual workers

The institute heavily relies on these contract employees to fulfil various essential roles, ranging from sanitation and patient care to administrative tasks and security. (HT file)

Updated on Apr 20, 2024, 8:54 AM IST

PGI dean academics: Dr Panda will continue to hold charge till May 7

Dr Panda will continue to hold charge of PGI dean (academics) till May 7. (HT)

Updated on Apr 9, 2024, 9:28 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGI marks 20 years of life-changing cochlear implants

A cochlear implant, costing between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh, is like a tiny chip that changes sound signals into electrical signals, which then stimulate the auditory nerve in the ear. (HT)

Updated on Apr 8, 2024, 9:12 AM IST

HT explainer: Why do PGI contractual workers strike work repeatedly?

As per the records available with the establishment, PGIMER started outsourcing some non-core hospital services in 1996. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 6, 2024, 9:46 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGI contractual workers call off strike after two days

Volunteers from NGOs helping patients amid the contractual workers’ strike at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 5, 2024, 9:02 AM IST

Chandigarh: Health services hit as contractual staff on indefinite strike at PGI

Contractual workers, including hospital attendants, clerical staff, sanitation and kitchen staff, lift operators and security guards, went on an indefinite strike at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, on Wednesday, demanding the release of nine of their colleagues from police custody. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 3, 2024, 5:09 PM IST

Chandigarh: PGI launches ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ to promote hygiene

Additionally, a “Swachhta” walkathon is planned to raise awareness and foster a culture of cleanliness within the PGIMER. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 2, 2024, 9:14 AM IST

PGI doctors develop affordable liver cancer medicine

An affordable medicine for liver cancer developed by nuclear medicine doctors at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, can be a life saving for many. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 1, 2024, 8:34 AM IST

After multiple blazes, Roorkee institute to conduct fire audit PGIMER

PGI has initiated an electrical audit of each of its buildings to prevent fire hazards or sparks caused by frequent trippings, especially during the summer season. (HT photo)

Updated on Apr 1, 2024, 8:22 AM IST

Chandigarh: Fire at PGI’s cardiac centre OT during surgery, no casualty

The operation theatre on the fourth floor of the advance cardiac centre at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where a fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 30, 2024, 3:56 PM IST

Give report on non-compliance of 200-point roster by PGI: House panel to health ministry

The Parliamentary Committee has directed the authorities concerned to give a reply latest by March 27. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 25, 2024, 7:44 AM IST

Ambala woman, male friend end life at Morni guest house in ‘suicide pact’

As per the guest house staff, the duo had checked in on Tuesday morning, said Morni police. (Getty image)

Updated on Mar 21, 2024, 9:32 AM IST

PGI cadre review: Institute given three weeks to respond in contempt petition

It has been over 30 years since the last review in 1992, despite a tenfold increase in patient load. (HT)

Updated on Mar 21, 2024, 9:30 AM IST

Chandigarh: Minor fire at PGIMER Advanced Trauma Centre

No one was injured and patient services were also not impacted due to the incident. (HT)

Published on Mar 20, 2024, 6:21 AM IST

PGIMER dean academic appointment: No immediate relief to Dr Surjit Singh

Dr Surjit Singh had moved CAT, seeking vacation of the March 11 stay order, whereby PGIMER was directed not to accept his joining report as dean (academic). (HT)

Published on Mar 20, 2024, 6:07 AM IST

Chandigarh: 20-year-old youth brain dead youth saves lives of four end-stage patients

After the family’s consent, heart, kidneys and corneas were retrieved from the donor. (HT)

Published on Mar 18, 2024, 6:53 AM IST

Now, get treatment for endocrine, breast diseases under one roof at Chandigarh’s PGIMER

Dr Vivek Lal, director, PGIMER, inaugurating the Endocrine and Breast Surgery Clinic on the fourth floor of New OPD. Dr Divya Dahiya, Dr Sanjay Bhadada and other faculty members were also present. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 16, 2024, 9:30 AM IST

2 suicides in 3 days at PGI put spotlight on staff crunch

PGIMER caters to over 10,000 people in the OPDs daily. (HT File)

Updated on Mar 15, 2024, 10:10 AM IST

Chandigarh: Another PGIMER employee ends life on campus

Chandigarh Police recovered a suicide note, wherein the deceased wrote: “I have lost the will to live ”. As per sources he had also written four letters to his family. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 14, 2024, 9:12 AM IST

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