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2 days, 11 hours ago

U.P. still in single digits in cadaver transplants

When it comes to organ transplants, especially kidney and liver, Uttar Pradesh is several rungs down the ladder than Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra and many southern states. Strictly speaking of cadaver allografts, Gujarat reported 252 and 152, Chandigarh 78, Maharashtra 162 and 92, and Andhra Pradesh 52 transplants in 2022, the records showed. While other states have made significant strides in …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Kendriya Vidyalaya on SGPGI campus to be shut in phased manner

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW The Kendriya Vidyalaya on Lucknow SGPGI campus will soon be shut in a phased manner without causing inconvenience to students enrolled in the institution. “After the SGPGI came into being in Lucknow, the school was set up with the sole purpose of catering to children of doctors and other employees of the PGI. Currently, we are spending around ₹7 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Chandigarh: PGI survey uncovers hypertension fallacies among senior citizens

Hindustan Times

A week-long survey by the department of dietetics at PGIMER, as part of World Kidney Day celebrations, has revealed misconceptions about hypertension among patients. Of the 60 patients surveyed, 40.9% believed high blood pressure is curable, which doctors say is a misconception. 40.9% of patients believed high blood pressure is curable, while 17.4% used over-the-counter NSAIDs. 13.4% over-consumed pink salt …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

PGIMER opts out from conciliation talks over ‘objectionable’ remark

Hindustan Times

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research management declined to participate in Friday’s conciliation proceeding, overseen by the UT deputy chief labour commissioner. The proceedings address five demands by the contractual workers’ union under the JAC banner: regularisation of contract posts, clearing pending arrears, medical and canteen facilities, and bonus pay. On January 30th, the JAC, comprising five contract …

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1 month ago

Roundabout | The lunatic, lover and poet are of imagination compact

Hindustan Times

The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, put the lunatic and the lover in one row as theirs is a rich legacy of dreams and imagination. Hugely popular on social media, his recent book “Ghar ka Bhedi” made waves in which he wrote of the poetry of his illustrious forebearers, including his uncle Majaz—the famed Urdu poet who died young, his …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: PGI unveils auditory brainstem implant surgery for hearing loss

Hindustan Times

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is poised to introduce auditory brainstem implant surgery, a groundbreaking treatment option for patients of hearing loss. To train the surgeons on ABI surgery, PGIMER conducted the first two days of the Auditory Brainstem Implant workshop in the Asia-Pacific region. Having performed nine ABI surgeries, ENT specialist Dr Ameet Kishore from Apollo …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Man killed live-in-partner after she pressured him for marriage: Cops

Hindustan Times

Lucknow police, on Saturday, arrested a 39-year-old man for killing his 30-year-old live-in-partner. The woman was identified as Geeta Sharma, 30, a resident of Rae Bareli and she was staying at the Nilgiri Apartments in Lucknow. The accused man is already married and the deceased was putting pressure on the accused to marry her,” said Pankaj Singh, additional deputy commissioner …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: PGI looks to bring in PSU for 24x7 diagnostic services

Hindustan Times

To cut waiting period and enhance patient care services, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is planning to start round-the-clock diagnostic services, and for this, the institute is looking to bring in a public sector undertaking to run the facility. PGIMER deputy director Pankaj Rai said, “A full-fledged proposal for the round-the-clock diagnostic services is yet to …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow woman found dead in Bangkok hotel bathroom; doctor hubby on police radar

Hindustan Times

A doctor has been accused of murdering his wife during their recent trip to Bangkok, where the latter was found dead in the bathtub of a hotel there. According to the woman’s family, Ashish and Priyanka went to Thailand, along with their son Prishu, on January 4. Family members of the deceased, Priyanka Sharma, 32, alleged that her husband Dr …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Caregivers by day, snatchers by night: Four PGI workers arrested in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times

Four persons, who used to work in patient care at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, have been arrested by the district crime cell of Chandigarh police for their alleged involvement in robbery and snatching cases in the city and adjoining areas. Complainant, Jeevan Joshi, a waiter at a private hotel, had told the police that four …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

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Adverse Possession The dispute involved the ownership and possession of land claimed by the respondents based on revenue records and challenged by the appellants on the grounds of adverse possession. Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi, 2024 LiveLaw 939 Order 39 and 43 - Temporary Injunction - Appeal from orders - High Courts must not substitute their views for …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pending property tax: Chandigarh MC shoots off attachment notices to PU, PGI, PEC & other defaulters

Hindustan Times

Cracking the whip against property tax defaulters, the cash-strapped Chandigarh municipal corporation has issued attachment notices to several autonomous institutions in the city, including Panjab University, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Punjab Engineering College. As per Section 138 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act Act, 1994, any sum due on account of tax payable under this Act …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

PGI records over 28 lakh OPD registrations in 2024

Hindustan Times

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research recorded an unprecedented surge in the patient footfall in 2024, with over 28 lakh out-patient department registrations and over one lakh in-patient department patients, the institute revealed the data on Saturday. In 2023-24, PGIMER provided treatment to the 32,000 Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries with package amount over ₹ 130 crore, ensuring the …

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3 months ago

U.P.: Three die in separate mishaps in Lucknow

Hindustan Times

Three people lost their lives in separate road accidents here on Saturday and Sunday, said police.A 22-year-old bike rider identified as Gautam of Aliganj was hit by a four-wheeler near a prominent sweet shop under Vibhuti Khand police limits at around 10.30 pm on Saturday night. In the second incident, an electrician identified as Ashish Gautam, a PGI area resident, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Cash, jewellery worth ₹3 lakh stolen from PGI doctor’s home in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times

Unidentified burglars targeted a house in Sector 11-A, Chandigarh, while its elderly owner was away, making off with cash and jewellery worth over ₹3 lakh. The theft was discovered on Thursday evening when Dr Amit Arora, the victim’s son, visited the house after a two-day gap and found the locks broken. Inderjeet, the victim, had been in Dera Beas since …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Yogi Adityanath asks SGPGIMS doctors: Why can’t we triple the number of surgeries, transplants?

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asked doctors at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences to triple their efforts to meet the patients’ demand for quality care. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak at the 41st Foundation Day of SGPGIMS in Lucknow on Saturday. The state also organises the ‘Mukhyamantri Jan …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire breaks out at shopping mart in Lucknow; none hurt

Hindustan Times

Fire broke out in a shopping mart located in Telibagh market area, under the PGI police station area of Lucknow, creating panic among locals on Monday morning. Firemen trying to quench the flames in Lucnkow on Monday However, no one was hurt in the fire as the store was closed when the fire broke out on the second and the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt to hold instts accountable for low-performing super-speciality facilities: UP dy CM Pathak

Hindustan Times

Much-hyped but low-performing high-end programmes run by super-speciality institute have come under the scanner of the Uttar Pradesh government. UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak spoke to the director of Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Post Graduate Medical Sciences where an advanced diabetic centre was started after completion at an expense of ₹ 63 crore but it hardly treats patients. Programmes such …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Does premier medical centre need a surgical healing touch?

Hindustan Times

A team of surgeons and doctors from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow and the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi performed a liver transplant on an 18-year-old girl on February 12, 2022. The Centre for Hepatobiliary Diseases and Transplantation, a state-of-the-art ₹100-crore facility inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on October 15, …

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4 months ago

Video: Sparks Fly On Road As Speeding Car Drags Scooter For Over Hundreds Of Metres In Lucknow

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A shocking video came from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow where a speeding car hit a scooter and then dragged it for half a kilometre as sparks flew from the vehicle. In the viral video, a red Hyundai car could be seen dragging the scooter beneath its bonnet with a tremendous amount of sparks being created due to friction. The incident occurred …

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4 months, 1 week ago

High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts

Hindustan Times

A significant rise in behavioural and developmental issues among children due to excessive screen time is a cause of concern, say experts at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. According to a 2021 study conducted by the PGIMER, Chandigarh, screen time prevalence among children aged 2-5 years is around 59.5%, with reduced physical activity reported in this …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Enhance Indian cuisine with European plant-based ingredients for a nutritious and sustainable vegan experience

Hindustan Times

Imagine transforming Indian cuisine with the vibrant flavours of plant-based ingredients from the European Union – there has never been a better time to dive in, especially following the recent celebration of World Vegan Day. With a focus on high-quality fruits, vegetables, grains, and oils, these ingredients complement Indian dishes seamlessly, offering nutritious, flavourful options for those embracing a more …

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5 months, 1 week ago

PGIMER Staff Resume Work After Striking for 1 Week

Hindustan Times

After a week-long strike by outsourced hospital attendants, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered the resumption of work. The attendants, demanding the release of pending arrears amounting to about ₹30 crore, were on strike due to unpaid dues covering the period from November 2018 to April 2024. The administration has accepted only a partial demand for 20% of …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Noida: Director flags civic mess at Child PGI, blames govt ‘for years of neglect’

Hindustan Times

Highlighting the deteriorating condition of Super Speciality Paediatric Hospital and Post Graduate Teaching Institute in Noida’s Sector 30, more commonly known as Child PGI, hospital director Arun Kumar Singh said his repeated escalation of issues since assuming charge in April 2023 were not heeded or acted on by the Uttar Pradesh government or the Noida authority. The director’s reply also …

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U.P. still in single digits in cadaver transplants

Kendriya Vidyalaya on SGPGI campus to be shut in phased manner

Chandigarh: PGI survey uncovers hypertension fallacies among senior citizens

PGIMER opts out from conciliation talks over ‘objectionable’ remark

Roundabout | The lunatic, lover and poet are of imagination compact

Chandigarh: PGI unveils auditory brainstem implant surgery for hearing loss

Man killed live-in-partner after she pressured him for marriage: Cops

Chandigarh: PGI looks to bring in PSU for 24x7 diagnostic services

Lucknow woman found dead in Bangkok hotel bathroom; doctor hubby on police radar

Caregivers by day, snatchers by night: Four PGI workers arrested in Chandigarh

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- November 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Pending property tax: Chandigarh MC shoots off attachment notices to PU, PGI, PEC & other defaulters

PGI records over 28 lakh OPD registrations in 2024

U.P.: Three die in separate mishaps in Lucknow

Cash, jewellery worth ₹3 lakh stolen from PGI doctor’s home in Chandigarh

Yogi Adityanath asks SGPGIMS doctors: Why can’t we triple the number of surgeries, transplants?

Fire breaks out at shopping mart in Lucknow; none hurt

Govt to hold instts accountable for low-performing super-speciality facilities: UP dy CM Pathak

Does premier medical centre need a surgical healing touch?

Video: Sparks Fly On Road As Speeding Car Drags Scooter For Over Hundreds Of Metres In Lucknow

High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts

Enhance Indian cuisine with European plant-based ingredients for a nutritious and sustainable vegan experience

PGIMER Staff Resume Work After Striking for 1 Week

Noida: Director flags civic mess at Child PGI, blames govt ‘for years of neglect’