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Tanbir Dhaliwal

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Last words: My regiment needs me,I cant waitSubscriber Only

September 28, 2013 02:53 IST

Wife recollects last moments with Bikramjeet; he rushed out without wearing his bullet-proof jacket.

Sat, Sep 28, 2013

My regiment needs me,Lt Col told wifeSubscriber Only

September 28, 2013 02:39 IST

Soldiers said he was about to take position when terrorists shot him.

Sat, Sep 28, 2013

Jammu terror attacks: Husband,father,an only sonSubscriber Only

September 27, 2013 03:12 IST

Brigadier R S Mann,Western Command,was with the family throughout the day.

Fri, Sep 27, 2013

5 deaths,114 positive cases of scrub typhus reported at PGISubscriber Only

September 25, 2013 03:24 IST

Last year,only 80 cases were reported

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

‘Kashmira Singh is God for me… I will worship him along with Lord Ganesha from now on’Subscriber Only

August 12, 2013 02:09 IST

Ever since her husband was diagnosed with a kidney ailment,life had not been easy for Rajni (name changed).

Mon, Aug 12, 2013

15-20 brain-death cases at PGI in a month,but few cadaveric organ donationsSubscriber Only

August 09, 2013 04:11 IST

The recent incident of organ donation by brain-dead Kashmira Singh has once again highlighted the importance of cadaveric (brain-dead) organ donations

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Leaking roofs,bedbugs at govt-funded saraisSubscriber Only

August 08, 2013 05:07 IST

Bedbug bites,leaking roofs during monsoons,unhygienic condition of rooms and foul smell welcomes the patients at sarais of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Number of HIV positive pregnant mothers plummet in citySubscriber Only

August 08, 2013 03:32 IST

Data collected by the Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society revealed that there has been a decline in the number of HIV positive mothers in the city

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Donor-recipient gap wideningSubscriber Only

August 07, 2013 02:20 IST

The gap between the number of organ donors and recipients is increasing in the city

Wed, Aug 07, 2013

Post-heart transplant at PGI,caution and celebration of lifeSubscriber Only

August 06, 2013 01:52 IST

The fact that PGI has not yet gone into a celebration mode is understandable. The institutes first-ever liver transplant surgery in April 2011 had ended on a tragic note with the recipient failing to survive

Tue, Aug 06, 2013

First-ever heart transplant surgery at PGI,5 get organs from brain-dead manSubscriber Only

August 05, 2013 01:52 IST

The family of Hoshiarpur resident Kashmira Singh,who was declared brain-dead following an accident,donated his heart,two kidneys and two corneas,confirmed an official from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Mon, Aug 05, 2013

GMIRC to organise seminar for mothers of high-risk newbornsSubscriber Only

August 02, 2013 01:58 IST

The Government Institute of Mentally Retarded Children (GIMRC) will organise a month-long programme for mothers of high-risk newborns and children suffering from developmental disorders.

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

City reports 50 cases of malariaSubscriber Only

August 02, 2013 01:06 IST

About 50 cases of malaria have been reported in the city so far,as compared to 75 cases last year,according to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDP).

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Parental neglect leading to depression among kidsSubscriber Only

August 01, 2013 04:16 IST

The number of children and teenagers in the city suffering from depression is on the rise as their parents are too occupied to spend enough time with them,say city-based psychiatrists.

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Veterans of three wars wage a battle for pension benefitsSubscriber Only

July 30, 2013 05:24 IST

They all have seen and been a part of the three wars that India fought in 1962,1965 and 1971. recruited under special provisions,they were later dumped unceremoniously by the indian army.

Wed, Apr 09, 2014

PGIs stake in a smile: 1,500 free cleft lip operations for childrenSubscriber Only

July 25, 2013 03:29 IST

From last five years,the plastic surgery department of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research has performed more than 1,500 cleft lip/palate operations free of cost.

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Now get birth certificates within 24 hours of deliverySubscriber Only

July 22, 2013 02:17 IST

Now parents need not worry about the tedious task of getting birth certificate of their newborn as city-based government hospitals have come up with a round-the-clock service,under which birth certificates are issued within 24 hours of the delivery.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

General problem at gynaecology depts of govt hospitals: 2-3 mothers on one bedSubscriber Only

July 15, 2013 03:47 IST

Severe shortage of beds at city-based government hospitals has become a major problem for patients.

Mon, Jul 15, 2013

City plans more centres for better maternity careSubscriber Only

July 11, 2013 03:10 IST

To provide better maternal health facilities in the city,the Chandigarh Health Department is coming up with a 50-bed Mother and Child Care Centre in Sector 45 and is recruiting gynaecologists and paediatricians for the same.

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Rains set in,docs warn of allergies,asthmaSubscriber Only

July 10, 2013 03:56 IST

With a change in season,the number of patients with asthmatic problems and allergies has increased considerably at city-based hospitals

Wed, Jul 10, 2013

Hyperactive,impatient kids may be victims of ADHD: PGI docSubscriber Only

July 09, 2013 02:03 IST

Is your child very impatient,easily distracted and over-active? If yes,then you need to be more cautious and alert about your childs behaviour,as a significant number of children are suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Tue, Jul 09, 2013

Vets advise pet owners to be wary of monsoonSubscriber Only

July 08, 2013 01:59 IST

Wet fur and muddy paws the perennial source of frustration for dog lovers can actually be harmful to pets with doctors pointing out that they are the main cause of infections and diseases in the canines.

Mon, Jul 08, 2013

Avoid biscuits,cakes to prevent gluten sensitivity

July 04, 2013 02:21 IST

It is common in northern India,as wheat is one of the main crops grown here.

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

PGI body accuses engineer of malpractices in issuing tenderSubscriber Only

July 04, 2013 02:12 IST

PGIMER Contractors Welfare Association in its complaint to the chief vigilance officer alleged PGI Superintendent Hospital Engineer of defrauding the institute by issuing tender at higher rates to a firm known to him.