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Deadline December 2026: PGIMER-PU underpass still at tendering stage

The underpass is proposed along the busy Madhya Marg near the Sector 11-15 dividing line – one of the city’s most congested stretches. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:20 am IST

PGIMER mentoring GMC Patiala team on organ transplants

The training is being conducted through the Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (ROTTO) North. (HT)
Published on Jun 10, 2026 07:42 am IST

Chandigarh: 3 PGI faculties receive academic excellence award from NAMS

The three faculty members gave a presentation of their work during the CME organised at the event. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 22, 2026 04:50 am 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)
Published on Feb 23, 2026 06:50 am 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)
Published on Feb 16, 2026 07:16 am IST

Chandigarh: HC upholds conviction of cops found drunk on duty

The trial court convicted the duo on January 14, 2006, but released them on probation with an undertaking to be on good behaviour. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 07:10 am IST

Chandigarh: PGI contract workers’ chain hunger strike enters Day 5

The other demands of JAC include maternity leave benefits to female contract staff, bonus and reinstatement of four security guards who were removed in November, 2024 during protest activities. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Nov 19, 2025 06:54 am IST

NIRF Rankings 2025: AIIMS New Delhi emerges top medical college in India

NIRF Rankings 2025: AIIMS New Delhi is the top medical college in India. (File Photo by HT)
Published on Sept 04, 2025 12:43 pm IST

Chandigarh: HC asks PGI for data on nursing staff eligible for promotion

In response to June 19 proceedings, the PGIMER had said that 91.3% of the total sanctioned posts are filled up in the nursing cadre. (HT photo for representation)
Published on Jul 31, 2025 08:04 am IST

Anurag Thakur asks Una officials to complete PGI Satellite Centre construction by year-end

Anurag Thakur asks Una officials to complete PGI Satellite Centre construction by year-end
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:10 am IST

90% sanctioned posts of nursing staff filled, PGIMER tells HC

PGIMER had said that 91.3% of the total sanctioned posts are filled up in the nursing cadre. Further, 194 posts of senior nursing officer are vacant as on date, due to a litigation. (HT FIle Photo)
Published on Jun 28, 2025 07:52 am IST

Mohali Airport Road mishap: 3 days on, biker succumbs to injuries

A case under Sections 281 (rash driving), 106 (death by negligence) and 324 (causing wrongful loss or damage to another property) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered at the Phase-1 police station. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:38 am IST

Day 10 of Chandigarh doctors’ strike: 200 patients attended to at PGI protest site

In PGI, Chandigarh, daily around 100 elective surgeries are performed by various departments. In the last 10 days, close to 1000 surgeries have been postponed. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 08:38 am IST

Health minister appoints Dr Radha Kanta Ratho as PGI dean academics

The position of dean of academics at PGIMER, Chandigarh, has been filled by acting officials ever since it became vacant in April 2023, following the retirement of Dr Rakesh Sehgal (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:54 am IST

Chandigarh MC, PGIMER jointly review fire safety and waste management compliances

Steps to prevent fire breakouts in buildings have been undertaken at PGIMER Chandigarh. (HT File)
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:20 am IST

PGIMER aims for world record on International Yoga Day

All government dispensaries, high court, district court, Botanical Garden, Sarangpur, and approximately 100 other sites in the UT will also participate in the celebrations (HT file photo for representation)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:26 am IST

PGIMER to issue notices to private canteen vendors for unhygienic conditions

Stagnant water in the canteen due to drainage blockage (HT Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2024 09:18 am IST

Farmers’ protest: HC asks PGI to form medical board to examine Preetpal’s injuries

HC asks PGI to form medical board to examine farmer protester Preetpal’s injuries (HT File)
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 10:08 am IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER’s finance committee meet likely on March 12

The previous Standing Finance Committee meeting was held on April 07, 2023. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 09:18 am IST

Punjab and Haryana HC stays Feb 7 strike by PGIMER employees

HC directed the home secretary of Chandigarh administration to ensure that stay orders are complied with. (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 06, 2024 05:53 am IST

Top 10 medical institutions in India as per NIRF Rankings

AIIMS Delhi topped the list of top medical institutions in India as per NIRF 2023 Rankings
Published on Jan 09, 2024 05:29 pm IST

Chandigarh: GMSH-16 extension hospital at Sarangpur moves a step closer to reality

The UT administration previously had proposed to the Union ministry of health and family welfare to upgrade GMSH-16, Chandigarh, to a medical college with 100 MBBS seats. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:52 am IST

Renal transplants at PGI this year: 75% of kidney donors are women: Data

In a notable trend in kidney transplants at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), a data revealed that out of the total transplants this year, 75% kidney donors were females. (HT File)
Published on Dec 31, 2023 11:26 pm IST

166 faculty positions vacant: High court seeks report from PGIMER director

The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has sought a status report from director, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), on the steps being taken to fill vacant posts at the institute. (Getty Images)
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 08:22 am IST

No dereliction of duty found: Director on fire incidents at PGIMER

A major fire at PGIMER’s Nehru Hospital on the intervening night between October 9 and 10 had necessitated the evacuation of 424 patients. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 08:52 am IST

Chandigarh: Another fire at PGIMER in week, no casualty

The Advanced Eye Centre at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research where fire broke out on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 09:12 am IST

Pink October walkathon in Chandigarh raises awareness on breast cancer

Besides breast cancer survivors and senior doctors, students from various schools and National Service Scheme volunteers and National Cadet Corps cadets also took part in the walkathon. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 08, 2023 05:00 am IST

32 PU, 48 PGI faculty members among top-2% world scientists

As many as 32 faculty members of PU and 66 Research have made it to the coveted list of top-2% scientists of the world (HT File)
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 08:44 am IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER doubles govt, defence quota in MD/MS courses

Sponsored candidates are government employees, including defence personnel, who have been in service for at least three years. (HT FILE)
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 09:42 am IST

OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre likely by March 2024

OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre are expected to begin by March 2024. (HT FIle)
Updated on Sept 20, 2023 04:01 am IST