PGIMER CHANDIGARH
Panchkula school shocker: Boy played PUBG, which may have influenced assault on 6-year-old girl, claims victim's uncle
Panchkula school news: The uncle of the six-year-old girl assaulted at a Panchkula school has claimed that the eight-year-old accused boy played PUBG and other aggressive video games, which may have influenced his behaviour. Police are investigating the incident, while the boy has been sent to an observation home following a psychological evaluation. The school principal and two teachers have also been suspended.
Panchkula school case update: Boy used brick kept as doorstop to hit KG girl, lied to parents that someone else attacked her before confessing she used to tease him
Panchkula School Case News: A Class III student allegedly attacked a six-year-old KG girl at a Panchkula government school using a brick kept as a classroom doorstop. He initially blamed other students but later confessed, claiming she used to tease him. Police have also flagged security lapses, while the school principal and two teachers have been suspended.
CBI registers FIR into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder in Punjab; Autopsy to be done at PGIMER
The CBI has taken over the investigation into Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder following Punjab government's consent. A special team with experts has been formed to investigate the crime thoroughly. Ashwani Kumar, the alleged shooter, has been arrested in Rajasthan for the murder. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding drug trafficking and violence in Punjab. Jhota was known for his activism against drug sales, raising significant awareness in the community.
Supreme Court sets up panel on judicial well-being, Justice KV Viswanathan to head
A Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being has been formed by the Supreme Court to address mental health concerns. This committee will focus on various challenges faced by judicial officers, including workload and work-life balance. Chaired by Justice K V Viswanathan, it consists of members from different backgrounds, including psychology and law. The initiative follows research on the working conditions of district judiciary officers conducted by the Supreme Court.
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff Released: Check expected cut-off for government colleges and category wise qualifying marks
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff : The NEET PG 2026 results are now out, enabling students to view their scores. Those who pass are eligible to enroll in MD, MS, DNB, and PG Medical Diploma programs. Cutoff scores differ by category, including General, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC. Aspirants should visit the official NBEMS website to securely check their results, ensuring they have their login credentials handy for easy access.
Ayurveda needs stronger evidence, safety monitoring for market adoption, says CCRAS
Ayurveda needs stronger scientific evidence and safety monitoring for wider adoption. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences stressed this at a symposium. Discussions focused on safety and evidence-based care for non-communicable diseases. The council highlighted its work in public health and traditional medicine. Strengthening pharmacovigilance is crucial for patient safety in Ayurveda.
Study flags rise in chest infections due to new bacterium in North Indian states
A Chandigarh research team has identified a new threat. A bacterium called Bordetella holmesii is now causing more whooping cough-like illnesses in North India. This bacterium has surpassed Bordetella pertussis in prevalence. The rise was most significant in 2023, affecting children aged five to ten. This shift signals an evolving pattern in respiratory illnesses in the region.
PGIMER doctors perform India's first robot-assisted vasovasostomy
Doctors at PGIMER Chandigarh have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully performing India's first robot-assisted vasovasostomy. The urology team, led by Dr. Aditya Prakash Sharma, used the da Vinci Surgical System for enhanced precision in the male infertility surgery. This innovative approach offers new hope for couples seeking natural conception after vasectomy, marking a significant advancement in andrology and microsurgery.
CGHS beneficiaries to get cashless treatment at 3 premier medical institutes
In a significant and people-centric move, cashless treatment facilities will now be available to CGHS beneficiaries, both serving and pensioners, at AIIMS-New Delhi, PGIMER-Chandigarh and JIPMER-Puducherry.
Chandigarh's PGIMER sees 28 cases of eye injuries on Diwali, 50 cases reported in Hyderabad hospital
The Advanced Eye Centre of the institute saw 28 such patients -- 25 males and three females, the PGIMER said in a statement on Tuesday. "Out of 28 patients, 16 were of age less than 15 years," it said. "Fourteen patients were bystanders and the rest were bursting crackers themselves," the statement added.
First suspected case of novel coronavirus in Punjab, Haryana region
Novel coronavirus is a large family of viruses that causes illnesses ranging from common cold to acute respiratory syndromes, but the virus that has so far killed 80 people and affected 2,744 in China is a novel strain and has not been seen before.
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal's condition stable
The 88-year-old CM of Punjab suffered from chest spasm after he had just concluded the Sangat Darshan at village Behloor Kalan yesterday.
After Punjab, Haryana, dengue scare in Chandigarh with 136 cases
Chandigarh has been witnessing a sudden surge in the number of dengue cases this season as 136 people have tested positive for the vector-borne disease till today.
Govt is upgrading medical colleges across country: Nadda
Punjab and Haryana Governor, Kaptan Singh Solanki, BJP MP from Chandigarh and actor, Kirron Kher and Union Health Secretary, Bhanu Pratap Sharma, were present.
Rare Army-civil coordination for successful liver transplant
In one of the rare cases of coordination between the Army and civil hospitals for an organ transplant, the Command Hospital at Chandimandir Cantonment has successfully carried out a liver transplant.
Creator of world famous Rock Garden Nek Chand dies
Creator of world famous Rock Garden Nek Chand died at a hospital where he had been admitted following complaint of chest pain
Omar Abdullah offers 'sincere apology' to Pakistan prisoner's family
Pak prisoner Sanaullah, who was serving life sentence at Kot Balwal Jail in Jammu, was grievously injured in an attack by an inmate on Friday last.
Pak prisoner remains in deep coma; High Commissioner Salman Bashir visits him
Sanaullah, a resident of Sialkot in Pakistan, is serving a life term after being convicted under TADA provisions following his arrest in 1999.
Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah Ranja unconscious, and critical
Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, injured in a Jammu jail, was on ventilator at PGIMER here and his condition was critical.
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