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Kataria reviews sports, healthcare facilities in Chandigarh

UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria interacting with patients at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 48, in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 06, 2026 08:08 am IST

Pending property tax: Chandigarh MC shoots off attachment notices to PU, PGI, PEC & other defaulters

The MC has also directed these institutions to declare their movable and immovable assets so that legal action, including sealing of properties, can be initiated. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:32 am IST

PGIMER Chandigarh mandates e-office, no physical files from Sept 1

The online system is already implemented at various departments of the PGIMER, Chandigarh, including procurement, where instead of physical files, work is done electronically. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:04 am IST

PGI to establish medical institutional museum

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Wednesday announced to establish a medical institutional museum within the medical institute dedicated to chronicling its illustrious history and contributions to medical science. The institute claimed it to be the country’s first medical institutional museum. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 07:52 am IST

PGIMER to launch oral health drive at schools

Funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research, the initiative aims to introduce school-based tooth brushing and oral health education to primary school-going children across eight districts of India. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:44 am IST

Chandigarh: Coming up, advanced neurosciences centre at PGIMER

The ANC will feature latest laboratories and services, including critical and emergency services. (HT file photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 07:44 am IST

PGI Chandigarh appoints Prof RK Ratho as interim dean academics

Professor Radha Kanta Ratho is the head of the department of virology and sub-dean (research) at PGIMER. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:52 am IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER achieves milestone in heart attack treatment with new device

Utilising the Penumbra CAT Rx catheter, the team performed thrombus aspiration in two 30-second runs. (HT file photo for representation)
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 07:50 am IST

PGIMER to add 14 new senior residents in neurology department

Six doctors for emergency services, another six for critical care, and two for various labs are required at the neurology department. (HT file photo for representation)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 04:51 pm IST

Chandigarh: PGI OPDs to remain shut on June 1

Emergency and trauma services will be fully functional in the interest of patient care. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:54 am IST

Chandigarh PGIMER docs unveil treatment for severe liver disease

Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that impacts patients with liver cirrhosis, often leading to confusion, behavioural changes, hospitalisations, coma and even death. (HT File)
Updated on May 25, 2024 08:40 am IST

Long use of mobile phones leading to hearing disorders: PGIMER

Dr Munjal noted that many children were referred to his department after an initial diagnosis by pediatricians and psychiatrists, especially for autism. (HT file photo for representation)
Published on May 20, 2024 08:46 pm 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 02, 2024 08:38 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 08:42 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 06, 2024 09:46 am IST

PGI sees 5th fire in 5 months, this time at cardiac centre OT

Staff had to break open the glass windows to let the smoke out following the blaze on Saturday. (RAVI KUMAR/HT)
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 08:26 am IST

JAC PGI rejects meeting invitation, calls it ‘mischievous and unreasonable’

JAC PGI rejects meeting invitation, calls it ‘mischievous and unreasonable’
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 09:30 am IST

Ex-IAS officer Piyush Kant Verma passes away at 77

A 1970-batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, Verma served as the Chandigarh home secretary and secretary to the governor of Punjab during his distinguished career. He retired as a chief secretary in 2005. After his retirement, he was appointed as the chief information commissioner of Punjab.
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 09:08 am IST

Security gaps at PGI: Shortfalls in personnel, CCTV functionality spark concern

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh currently faces a shortfall in its security personnel. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 10:22 am IST

Centennial celebrations: Alumni continue to be pillars of support for Amritsar GMC

GMC alumnus Dr Satwant Singh being given Lifetime Achievement Award by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 07:52 am IST

PGIMER Recruitment 2023: Apply for Senior Residents and other posts till Nov 14

Apply now for 119 Senior Resident and Medical Officer posts at PGIMER
Published on Nov 05, 2023 04:45 pm IST

Chandigarh: Nehru Hospital OTs shut again

The battery room, near the dialysis unit, where the fire had originated, has now been sealed. (ht photo)
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 09:46 am IST

424 patients evacuated as major fire breaks out at PGI’s Nehru Hospital

Police personnel inspects the charred remains after a fire broke out in the computer room of the PGI's Nehru Hospital, in Chandigarh on Tuesday early morning. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 09:48 am IST

PGI pilot project on tobacco cessation to get off ground in Ambala this week

Chandigarh’s PGI will launch a pilot project on tobacco cessation in Ambala this week. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:06 am IST

Sampled for Covid-19 in one day, man gets positive and negative reports from two labs

Two labs have given different reports to a Chandigarh-based businessman.
Updated on Sept 14, 2020 11:14 pm IST

Oxygen demand shoots up as Covid cases spike in tricity

Demand for oxygen is increasing in a number of hospitals, including GMCH in Sector 48, where supply is coming in through cylinders.
Updated on Sept 14, 2020 11:33 pm IST

UT hospitals allow home isolation for suspected Covid-19 cases

Persons isolating at home will have to check their temperature daily and report to authorities in case of health problems.
Updated on Jul 28, 2020 09:12 pm IST

More men testing positive for Covid-19 in tricity than women

Are men more prone to infections? Health experts say travel history and mobility could be reasons.
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 12:20 am IST