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PGI faculty association locks horns with employees’ unionSubscriber Only
July 29, 2018 07:48 IST
PGI Faculty Association has written letters to Professor Jagat Ram seeking action against the leader of the PGI Employees Union, accusing him of indulging in “character assassination” and “maligning” a few selected doctors of the institute.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Physician on the frontlineSubscriber Only
July 29, 2018 01:05 IST
Central to Punjab’s battle against drugs, the state’s OOAT clinics have been seeing a rush since the recent spate of deaths. Dr Singh attends to hundreds of patients a day, besides dealing with relentless phone calls, media interviews and some prying policemen.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Heli-texi service to operate only twice a week from August 1Subscriber Only
July 28, 2018 10:35 IST
Pawan Hans officials told Chandigarh Newsline on Friday that the service has been reduced from the existing three days to two days a week for August.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Morni Hills ‘gangrape’ case: No guest house in Morni hills registered, probe beginsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2018 01:36 IST
The Panchkula police have already announced that they have started the verification of guest houses in the area and to find out whether these have the requisite approval to carry out commercial activities.
Sun, Jul 22, 2018
Woman raped 40 times in Panchkula: Unwary Morni residents wake up to cops all overSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 01:51 IST
Guest house where the woman was allegedly raped not even registered.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
Punjab: Jolted by drug-related deaths, more show up at rehab centres to seek helpSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 15:55 IST
Punjab: Each day close to 150 new patients are registered. But people are arriving at the centre in buses, ambulances, and even tractor trolleys.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018Plea to take possession of Sarangpur land: VP Singh Badnore assures PGIMER of helpSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 08:25 IST
The PGI officials suggested Badnore that the UT can hand over the land to the institute and a decision on the cost can be taken simultaneously.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Over 68.80 lakh OPD patients visited govt health facilities in Chandigarh: ReportSubscriber Only
July 16, 2018 07:48 IST
According to the UT report, in 2015-16, the total number of OPD patients was 59.41 lakh which increased to 66.3 lakh in 2016-17. The report shows that for the period 2017-18, 29,208 deliveries were conducted in the facilities located in Chandigarh.
Mon, Jul 16, 2018
Chandigarh: Woman, who got fresh lease of life, was divorced because of illness, says kinSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 09:22 IST
According to the family members, the woman had to undergo dialysis thrice a week before the transplant and it was an NGO and her mother who provided financial support to her for the last few years.
Sat, Jul 14, 2018
‘I decided to come to Punjab thinking I would earn… and live happily’, says rape victim’s fatherSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 09:48 IST
Victim’s father rues decision as his family suffers its worst nightmare within 24 hours of arrival
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
At heart of Punjab’s latest drug drive is body of 22-year-old addictSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 04:53 IST
No government functionary has visited Kashmir yet at the one-room accommodation at Kotkapura in Faridkot where she and her husband live. The Punjab government does not count Balwinder’s death as drug-related.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Chandigarh’s health disorderSubscriber Only
July 09, 2018 08:40 IST
Chandigarh hospitals are crumbling under the rush of patients coming from the neighbouring states. PGI, which is considered as north India’s premier medical hub, is the worst hit and bearing the maximum load.
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
Curbs on syringe sale a step taken in haste: Punjab health ministerSubscriber Only
July 09, 2018 05:35 IST
This step could become a reason for the increase of HIV and HCV cases in the state. The re-use of needle and syringe [among the users] will be high because of the shortage,” Mohindra told The Indian Express.
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
Chandigarh: Mosquitogenic conditions in inspected areas, PGIMER campus among themSubscriber Only
July 08, 2018 07:45 IST
A senior official from the malaria wing of the health department told Chandigarh Newsline that during their inspection recently, they found mosquitogenic conditions on the PGI campus.
Sun, Jul 08, 2018
Punjab: Doctors warn of epidemic if drug addicts start sharing syringes due to shortageSubscriber Only
July 08, 2018 04:54 IST
According to the doctors, shortage of syringes could result in sharing of the same needle among several drug addicts. They further added that it could result in transmission of diseases like Hepatitis C virus and HIV among the users.
Sun, Jul 08, 2018
Punjab Health department to seek clarity from CM Amarinder Singh on dope test chargesSubscriber Only
July 07, 2018 05:58 IST
Sources said Health Minister Brahm Mohindra, during a meeting Friday with senior department officials, asked them to formulate a proposal as to how much the test would cost and whether the CM would declare it free and the state government will bear the costs.
Sat, Jul 07, 2018
Ban hookah bars in Chandigarh, says UT health department proposalSubscriber Only
July 06, 2018 07:20 IST
A senior health department official told Chandigarh Newsline on Thursday that the proposal was recently sent to the DM’s office, which has the authority to promulgate Section 144 CrPC to shut hookah bars.
Fri, Jul 06, 2018
Gold seized since 2016 remains unclaimed at Chandigarh airport, say officialsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2018 07:55 IST
“Carrying gold without declaring comes under act of smuggling. No person is coming forward because the entire racket is operated by gangs. Even if they come to claim it, they will face the law,” said a DRI official.
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
Inaugural fare gone, summer vacation over, response to Chandigarh-Shimla heli-taxi service slows downSubscriber Only
July 04, 2018 08:21 IST
As of Tuesday evening, the website of Pawan Hans was showing 15 out of 20 seats vacant in Wednesday’s flight from Chandigarh to Shimla. For Shimla-Chandigarh flight, there were 17 seats available on the route for Wednesday.
Wed, Jul 04, 2018
Drug Alarm: ‘Only two drug-overdose deaths confirmed as per our records’Subscriber Only
July 03, 2018 06:01 IST
Punjab’s Health Minister Brahm Mohindra said that the health department will focus on more awareness on the ground.
Tue, Jul 03, 2018
Centre says no to UT health department’s annual demand of Rs 54 croreSubscriber Only
June 29, 2018 02:29 IST
Services may be affected as health ministry decides to give Rs 25 crore.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Chandigarh: 18 per cent women in city slums face domestic violence, study revealsSubscriber Only
June 28, 2018 08:31 IST
The study revealed that the prevalence of any type of domestic violence was 17.75 per cent. The most common type of violence, according to the report, was humiliation, followed by physical violence in the form of a slap (14.5 per cent), push, punch and kick.
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
PGI to undertake year-long study from July: Why people in higher altitudes need more anaesthetic?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2018 05:16 IST
Dr G D Puri, Head, department of anesthesia and intensive care, confirmed to Chandigarh Newsline that the project was approved by the institute’s research committee recently.
Sun, Jun 24, 2018
Likely to depute aircraft for Haj flights: Air India suspends Chandigarh-Bangkok bookings from July 13 to Sept-endSubscriber Only
June 21, 2018 14:00 IST
Officials said if the airline announces the suspension of the flight, the passengers who have already booked their tickets on the dates will be provided flights from New Delhi.
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
In remote villages of Kashmir, cardiac patients get lifeline through WhatsAppSubscriber Only
June 11, 2018 05:41 IST
Doctors and cardiologists from the tertiary centres are connected through WhatsApp groups. And doctors posted at government health facilities in remote areas are advised on the line of treatment round the clock.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018Journalism of Courage
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