Articles by Robert Abraham
Chandigarh: PGIMER skin bank new hope for burn patients
According to the guidelines, skin can be safely taken from deceased or brain-dead donors, provided that they do not have certain conditions, such as cancer or skin diseases
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Festive treats packed health risks, warn PGIMER doctors
Diwali favourites like gulab jamun, jalebi, ladoos and samosas can pack in excessive calories and unhealthy ingredients, posing health risks by spiking blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Mohali: Homi Bhabha hospital providing cancer care to 400 OPD patients daily
Mohali’s Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC) sees patients from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and even distant states like Bihar and Odisha
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Mohali
Chandigarh: PGI to offer 24x7 support for burn, eye injury victims during Diwali
PGIMER has also issued safety guidelines to prevent injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. The institute highlighted the risks associated with firecrackers, including air pollution, burn injuries, and eye trauma, which are common during Diwali
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Motors roar, gold loses lustre on Dhanteras
Auto sales reflected strong customer enthusiasm, with vehicles from brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Toyota, Honda, Kia and Hero MotoCorp seeing the most demand
Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:11 AM IST
Chandigarh: PGI workers end strike, OPDs to resume from October 18
The week gone by saw more than 3,000 outsourced workers at PGIMER, Chandigarh, relentlessly remaining on strike, majorly disrupting hospital services, including patient management and sanitation
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:54 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: After HC rap, PGI outsourced workers end strike
Outsourced hospital attendants had been on strike since October 10, demanding release of pending arrears.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 11:49 AM IST
Striking PGI workers relentless despite health ministry’s assurance
Seeking arrears since November 2018, outsourced hospital attendants refuse to return to work till they receive funds in their bank accounts
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PGI’s resident doctors go on hunger strike on October 15
For the fifth day in a row, around 3,500 outsourced workers continued their protest near Kairon Block, PGI, Chandigarh, demanding the release of outstanding arrears to the tune of ₹30 crore
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Sanitation crisis worsens at PGI amid outsourced workers’ strike
The outsourced workers of PGIMER, mainly hospital attendants, are protesting overdue salaries and arrears, further aggravating the crisis
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: At 102 ft, city’s tallest Ravana effigy to add spark to celebrations
In Panchkula, the 180-foot Ravana effigy, tallest in tricity, which collapsed and broke into three pieces during strong winds Saturday night, has been re-erected using JCB machines at the Dussehra Ground near Shalimar Mall. But its height has been reduced to 155 feet.
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
PGI emergency services suspended for nearly 3 hrs after assault on doctor
The incident comes amid the ongoing strike by junior doctors in Kolkata who are protesting against the incident wherein a doctor on night shift was raped and murdered at a state-run hospital in the state. In another shocking incident on October 3, two teenagers had shot dead a doctor at a private nursing home in Delhi after getting treatment.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
45-year-old stabbed to death in broad daylight in Punjab’s Dera Bassi
Both assailants arrested swiftly; the victim had come to know of his sister-in-law’s extra-marital affair with one of them, say Dera Bassi police
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Mohali
30% dip in foodgrain freight amid farm stir, says minister Ravneet Bittu
Each rake carries around 2,500 tonnes of foodgrain and the movement of already stored grains is essential to create space for fresh procurement
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Congress flags financial irregularities at PGIMER
Congress working committee member Pawan Khera, in the backdrop of the request, flagged the alleged irregularities at Chandigarh’s PGIMER in a post on ‘X’
Published on Sep 28, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: MBBS students demand increase in seats at GMCH-32
Currently, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, offers 150 MBBS seats, 100 BDS seats, and 50 BHMS seats
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Workforce expansion, campus security to come up at next PGIMER finance panel meeting
In the wake of the gruesome Kolkata rape-murderof a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata on August 9, the premier health institute is mulling steps to improve security on its campus
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh colleges elect representatives amid high voter turnout, celebrations erupt
The election results were announced in the evening after voting, which took place in the day; like previous year, the colleges saw diverse alliances and party affiliations, which played a crucial role in shaping the election results
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Youth verdict: 109 candidates, 40k judges for Chandigarh’s Panjab University polls
While Chandigarh has 11 colleges, only 10 will be going to polls, as student council of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector-26, like previous year, has been elected unopposed
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Campaigning ends at PU-affiliated colleges
Student council elections at all 11 affiliated colleges of the Panjab University (PU) in Chandigarh will take place on September 5
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Student polls remain low-key affair in women colleges
Students at all five major women colleges claim that there is even very less involvement of political parties in the polls as it remains in co-ed colleges
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Student council polls: SOPU makes comeback at DAV College after 10 years
The student wing is contesting for the DAV college student council elections this year for the single seat of joint secretary
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Patients pained by absence of digital payment options at GMCH-32
Patients forced to bring cash at various counters, slowing down payment process; complain of being short-changed regularly
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Striking resident doctors will be considered on duty: PGI director
In major relief for resident doctors who remained on strike for 11 days over Kolkata rape horror, PGIMER director has directed heads of all depts that no leaves should be deducted
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PGI to install panic buttons for safety of female staff
Chandigarh’s PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal has given the green signal to make any required change without worrying about the budget
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PGI services remain crippled for fifth day
Faculty association of PGIMER, Chandigarh, urges the public to join their fight for justice; assures no interruption in emergency and ICU services
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:40 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Docs to stage silent protest on I-Day over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder
More than 1,200 resident doctors staged a protest on the PGIMER campus, carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding justice, and the death penalty for the accused
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Patients suffer as doctors’ strike continues at PGIMER
The premier health institute, which has a daily footfall of around 10,000, managed to attend to around 5,000 follow-up patients in various OPD departments from 8 am to 9.30 am, but no new patients were registered for OPD services
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Prioritise empathy, ethics, CJI exhorts young doctors at PGIMER
Justice Chandrachud was the chief guest at the PGIMER convocation, while Dr GD Puri, executive director of AIIMS Jodhpur, was the guest of honour at the convocation that took place in Bhargava Auditorium
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Audit reveals staff crunch at Chandigarh’s Mental Health Institute
As per an audit report, Chandigarh’s Mental Health Institute has a shortage of 54 officers/employees in different cadres as of March 2023, which has affected its smooth functioning
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh