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Chahat Rana
Chahat Rana is a correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh
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Depression, drug use mark last days of 6th Covid patient to die in UTSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 10:43 IST
An official from the hospital explains that the man had a “smoker’s lung” and also had hypertension, which worsened the manifestation of the disease in his body, leading to his death.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Chandigarh: Will use Remdesivir for treatment when it is available in market, says PGIMER doctorSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 01:32 IST
As for Remdesivir, a doctor from PGIMER looking after the treatment of Covid-19 patients at the Nehru Extension block explained that the medicine’s use is largely similar to the use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Two Chandigarh health and wellness centres operating without doctor and pharmacistSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 01:23 IST
These HWCs, which are a crucial part of the primary healthcare system, had become even more crucial during the lockdown, since government hospitals were no longer offering OPD services to residents.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
‘Had no option but to leave Delhi’: 32-yr-old who came to Chandigarh seeking better medical careSubscriber Only
June 14, 2020 06:38 IST
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu Saturday said that “failing to get any treatment in Delhi, symptomatic persons are coming to Punjab to get themselves tested".
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
40 PU staffers on contract without salary since Jan despite promisesSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 11:56 IST
The staff members, who all have been hired between three private contractors, gathered outside Boys Hostel 4 on Thursday to raise their demands.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Chandigarh: ‘Had to struggle to get son tested despite symptoms’Subscriber Only
June 12, 2020 10:54 IST
After the 35-year-old was denied testing at GMSH-16, he quarantined himself at home while his condition deteriorated.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
PGI doctor: Physiotherapy plays crucial role in treating critically-ill Covid patientsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 12:27 IST
Dr Dorje, who is currently posted at the ICU unit dedicated for severely-ill COVID-19 patients at PGIMER’s Nehru Extension Block, reveals that at least three physiotherapists are posted on COVID-19 duty every week at the hospital.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Effect of increased screen time on children’s health amid lockdownSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 12:18 IST
According to the pediatrician, excess screen time does not explicitly hamper learning capabilities, but can create attention deficiency and extreme mood alterations in children, which in turn disrupts learning capabilities.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
PGI, NABI develop ‘smell test’ to screen for novel coronavirusSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 11:51 IST
The test has been used to collect data from Covid-19 patients admitted to the Dhanwantri Ayurveda College as well, where a study on the efficacy of an ayurveda drug on patients is in progress.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
As infection spreads to newer areas, UT testing strategy remains unchangedSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 11:21 IST
Since Sunday, cases have been detected in Sector 41 as well as Daria village, both areas which had no Covid-19 patients until now.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Panjab: With deferred joining dates, freshly recruited graduates feeling ‘unproductive’ and ‘uncertain’ about their futureSubscriber Only
June 08, 2020 05:12 IST
Though graduates from colleges such as University Business School have held on to their job offers even during the lockdown, most of them remain unsure of when they will begin work and are anxious regarding their future.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
‘You start sweating as soon as you don PPE kit, and within minutes you are drenched in sweat’Subscriber Only
June 07, 2020 05:54 IST
The experience of wearing a PPE kit is uncomfortable inside a cool hospital room. However, under the current heatwave, it is an excruciating experience for healthcare workers -- each minute inside plastic suit is intolerable.
Sun, Jun 07, 2020
Even as services resume, cab drivers get little to no business in TricitySubscriber Only
June 07, 2020 05:02 IST
"While before I used to get 15 to 20 rides a day, nowadays on a good day I get maximum of two bookings, some of which are from out of state,” says Sukhwinder Singh, a cab driver, who is now earning around 200 rupees a day as compared to the 1,500 rupees he earned per day, earlier.
Sun, Jun 07, 2020
A year-long alternative academic calendar for schools soonSubscriber Only
June 06, 2020 13:16 IST
There are more than 24 crore schools enrolled in the school system of India, whose education was severely affected by the pandemic.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020After three months of seeking treatment for liver damage, ex-Army man’s wife admitted to PGIMER with Covid-19Subscriber Only
June 04, 2020 11:14 IST
The journey of the 45-year-old and his wife is akin to the neglect and apathy faced by many others with serious and chronic non-COVID illnesses, who have been refused medical aid while all resources remain focussed on treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020Chandigarh: OPD will open in a phased manner, says PGI directorSubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 09:35 IST
Before the lockdown, between 9,000 and 12,000 people visited PGIMER for medical services every day. The hospital has formed a committee to formulate ways in which this footfall can be regulated and brought to a number at which social distancing can be managed.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
Chandigarh: 80-yr-old woman tests positive posthumouslySubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 09:29 IST
The neighbour who helped carry his grandmother has also been tested for the disease and placed in an isolation ward at GMSH-16 along with the 80-year-old’s grandson and daughter-in-law.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
Chandigarh: In sealed Dhanas colony, septic tanks threaten to overflowSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 11:54 IST
All houses in Kacchi colony, which has been sealed as a COVID-19 containment zone since May 21, have dry pit toilets instead of a sewage system with running water.
Sun, May 31, 2020
PU Syndicate defers fee hike decisionSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 09:57 IST
A special committee had proposed a few hike of 5 per cent in traditional courses and 7.5 per cent in self-financed courses in March.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Explained: Why are parents protesting outside schools?Subscriber Only
May 30, 2020 09:17 IST
Parents have been regularly protesting outside private schools against the hiked fees that the schools are charging, even amid the lockdown.
Sat, May 30, 2020
91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positiveSubscriber Only
May 29, 2020 11:39 IST
The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.
Fri, May 29, 2020Covid-19 patients admitted to PU, stayed with non-Covid patientsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 13:06 IST
The three patients were taken to the hostel inside a bus along with 16 other patients to Panjab University on Monday evening.
Thu, May 28, 2020
UT admin asks GMCH-32 to stop testing patients before discharging them from Sood DharamshalaSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 12:46 IST
Following this, the administration repealed the permission to test patients before discharging them.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Hunger, abuse, and financial insecurity leading to mental distress in working class familiesSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 11:41 IST
Summarising the reason behind extreme anxiety in working class households, Dr Adarsh Kohli, a psychologist from PGIMER said that these people have been left with insurmountable challenges, compounded by no escape or avenue to vent.
Tue, May 26, 2020
‘Three-day-old girl died after taking feed from mother’ says health deptSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 11:14 IST
The infant’s mother delivered through a cesarean section on Thursday at the Sector 22 civil hospital.
Tue, May 26, 2020Journalism of Courage
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