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A lifeline for 1,600 neonates: Over 1,700 mothers donated surplus breast milk to PGI's Human Milk Bank in 4 years

February 14, 2026 9:54 am

According to doctors, though breastfeeding is natural, many medical and situational hurdles can prevent a mother from providing milk immediately.

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PGI doctors develop cure for celphos poisoning, major cause of farmer suicide

February 03, 2026 7:18 pm

Conducted at PGI’s Department of Internal Medicine, this study is the first clinical study to demonstrate the effectiveness of intravenous lipid emulsion as a novel life-saving therapy in this otherwise highly fatal condition.

BRAIN WAVES 2026 witnessed participation from approximately 300 delegates, including representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, police services and the Government of Haryana.

Brain Waves 2026: ‘PGI–armed forces collaboration a powerful convergence of institutional clinical excellence and military discipline’

February 01, 2026 9:14 am

PGI Director says partnership with Army Medical Services strengthening neuro-critical care delivery

PGI’s Dr Prema Menon conferred IAPS Oration Award 2025 for pioneering contributions to paediatric surgery

January 14, 2026 9:45 pm

The conference held in Odisha marked 60 years (diamond jubilee) of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPSCON).

Dr Saurabh Mehrotra, professor, Department of Advanced Cardiology Centre, PGIMER, has successfully performed the first Renal Denervation (RDN) procedure

With just 50 beds, PGIMER crosses 5,400 kidney transplants, sets national benchmark

January 04, 2026 9:56 pm

PGI’s renal transplant model cuts waiting time to three months, ranks second in India.

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PGIMER achieves a first: 4 robotic prostate cancer surgeries in a day

January 04, 2026 9:21 pm

The marathon session, conducted on January 1 from 8 am to 5 pm, was led by Prof Santosh Kumar, head of the urology team.

Robotic radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive procedure considered the gold standard for treating localised prostate cancer.

Chandigarh’s PGIMER achieves a global first: 4 robotic prostate cancer surgeries in a day

January 04, 2026 2:57 pm

Led by Prof Santosh Kumar, the urology team at Chandigarh’s PGIMER completes a marathon session of four robotic radical prostatectomies with one da Vinci system.

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PGI innovation using Braille in an artificial eye wins National award

December 21, 2025 1:03 am

Braille-embedded ocular prosthesis helps a visually impaired child gain independence

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Indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers enters fourth day

December 21, 2025 12:14 am

Union leaders claim that no medical team was sent to examine them for the last three days.

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Rs 1.14 crore fraud: How photocopy shop inside PGIMER campus played key role in siphoning off poor patients' grant money

December 20, 2025 12:26 am

The CBI has now registered an FIR based on a complaint from the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), PGIMER.

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PM Modi visits ailing Punjab Chief Minister at Chandigarh hospital

January 24, 2016 5:18 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met ailing Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Badal has been hospitalised since Friday due to chest congestion and common cold. PM Modi was in Chandigarh to receive French President Francois Hollande, who is on a three day visit to India.