'Feels Nothing Like Rest Of India': British Tourist Praises Chandigarh's Urban Planning
British tourist Jack Heaton praises Chandigarh's grid layout and green spaces as a stark contrast to other Indian cities.
1 Kashmir-tested antibiotic among 199 samples flagged in CDSCOs July alert
Srinagar, Aug 26:A Cefpodoxime dispersible tablet sample tested through DTL, Dalgate Srinagar has failed description test, and is listed among the 199 flagged samples found Not of Standard Quality by Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO). The country-wide alert includes medicines, cosmetics and medical devices found NSQ or misbranded. One product, Diabetes All Powder has been declared spurious. The spurious drug sample tested at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar Lab in Maharashtra raises serious concerns about a formulation that was being sold for life-threatening disease diabetes. The CDSCO has a robust network of laboratories across states and UTs for ensuing quality healthcare formulations, disposables, devices and other items in healthcare. The batch of Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod-100DT is an antibiotic sample reported by the Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL), Dalgate, Srinagar. It has been included among 199 drug, cosmetic and medical-device samples flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its July 2026 State Drug Alert. The antibiotic sample was recorded as failing the Description test. The product Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod -100DT, with batch number BL-033E25 is the NSQ sample listed. Its manufacturing date is listed as May-2025, while the expiry is Apr-2027. The manufacturer has been identified as Austin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Antibiotics remain among the medicines routinely used across clinics and hospitals. The CDSCO's July alert covers a broad range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, including antibiotics, antidiabetics, antihypertensives, analgesics, gastrointestinal medicines, cardiovascular drugs, corticosteroids, antiepileptics, vitamin and mineral preparations, including injections. It also lists medical devices and cosmetic products. The 199 samples have been flagged under different categories of quality and compliance failures, involving parameters such as assay, dissolution, disintegration, identification, description, pH, sterility, uniformity of weight, content of active ingredients and compliance with label claims. Many products have been classified as misbranded. The July list contains several other antibiotic formulations including Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP. Many formulations of Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP, a commonly prescribed antibiotic combination have failed quality tests. A Levofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mgandCefpodoximeProxetil-Clavulanic Acid have also been listed as NSQ. Pantoprazole Tablets IP, manufactured by Finecure Pharmaceuticals, is among the products listed, alongside Methotrexate Tablets IP 7.5 mg manufactured by Macmillon Pharmaceuticals, Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP manufactured by Cureza Healthcare, Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg manufactured by Divine Medicare, Itraconazole 100 mg manufactured by MK Healthcare. The July alert also includes Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP. Failures extend to injections and topical medicines. Shockingly, Oxytocin Injection IP 5 IU/ml. The July 2026 State Drug Alert reflects quality-control findings reported by laboratories across multiple jurisdictions, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh.
Former CM Bhupinder Hooda Criticizes BJP for Gurugrams Decline
Chandigarh, August 27: Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda has expressed strong criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming they have completely ruined Gurugram, once developed as a Millennium City by Congress. Hooda, the leader of the opposition, stated that during the Congress tenure, Gurugram was transformed into a modern, world-class IT hub. However, ... Read more Former CM Bhupinder Hooda Criticizes BJP for Gurugrams Decline
Self-sweeping markets to earn garbage fee cut in Panchkula
2 Chandigarh residents lose 11 lakh in cyber fraud
NGO demands uniform security gates across Panchkula
Congress holds sugar langar to protest rising prices
Ludhiana man dies in accidental pistol firing
Khalistani terrorist Pannun claims FBI, RCMP warned him of credible threat to life
Month on, no contact between Punjab govt and Akal Takht panel on anti-sacrilege law
AAP MP Kang calls GMADA centre of loot, puts Punjab govt in spot
Husband, mother-in-law held in Jalandhar for lecturers murder
Ex-INLD MLA, 6 others convicted in 15-yr-old murder case
SVKM's NMIMS Orientation 2026 Brings Industry Leaders and Experts Together with New Students
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) successfully concluded Orientation 2026 across its campuses in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Shirpur and Chandigarh -- welcoming its new students of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D. students. Held from 23 June to 18 August 2026, the programme marked the beginning of the students' academic journey through a series of academic sessions, industry interactions and mentorship initiatives designed to prepare them for an evolving professional landscape.
UT sets up panel to review institutional collector rates
Hooda: Cong to raise law and order, Gurgaon waterlogging, jobs in assembly
Man stabbed after refusing drugs
Anurag Thakur urges Himachal CM to withdraw lottery tender
2,000 more AI cameras to boost Chandigarh policing
Illegal firecracker unit busted in Sonipat home, man held
Bajwa backs employees Maha Bandh
Haryana steps up flu watch, says no need to panic
Gram sabhas to verify welfare beneficiaries across Haryana
Hold prayers for Bandi Singhs on Aug 29: Jathedar
'Summon officials': Rao Inderjit meets CM, seeks accountability over Gurgaon waterlogging
Woman, lover get 7-year rigorous imprisonment in murder bid case
Kurukshetra court sentences 2 to 15 years rigorous imprisonment for possessing 401 kg poppy husk
Forest land in Kasol used for storing and segregating waste: Kullu admn to NGT
Worse than Mann: Back in political action, Sukhbir attacks Amritpal
CAG flags inability to protect sensitive data after ransomware attack at Punjab cancer centre
Haryana monsoon session set for stormy showdown as opposition lines up bank fraud, jobs, crime
In Punjab, all govt OPDs, OOAT clinics to be closed on Aug 27 amid statewide employees' strike
HC stays Punjab info panel order declaring inquiry officer a public authority under RTI Act
Sher-e-Punjab T20 League Kicks Off with Amritsar Surma vs Mohali Kings
Chandigarh, August 26: The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 is set to commence this Sunday, featuring an opening match between Amritsar Surma and Mohali Kings. This exciting encounter will take place at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Organized by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), the league will run from August 30 to September 13. Cricket ... Read more Sher-e-Punjab T20 League Kicks Off with Amritsar Surma vs Mohali Kings
Hansi sanitation stir turns tense as police detain striking workers
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attacks SAD, says Akalis begging for BJP tie-up
UK vlogger visits Chandigarh, says city feels miles different from major Indian cities
28% medals, 2% population: Rs 14cr for 24 Haryana athletes after Commonwealth Games haul
Congress distributes sugar in Chandigarh to protest rising prices
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Advanced healthcare must reach smaller districts: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called for making advanced healthcare accessible beyond major cities and specialised institutions, saying the country must bridge the gap between what modern medicine can provide and what is actually available to people in smaller districts and remote areas. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the National Summit on Quaternary Healthcare: A National Strategy for Advanced Care at SKICC Srinagar, Sinha said the challenge of providing advanced healthcare is not confined to Jammu and Kashmir but was being faced across the country. Recalling his visit to a health centre near Akhnoor during the administrations Back to Village programme amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sinha said a conversation with doctors there made him realise the difficulties faced by patients requiring diagnosis and treatment for complex diseases. He said one of the doctors had told him that families often brought sick children to the health centre hoping for proper diagnosis and treatment, but the absence of equipment for diagnosing complex diseases left doctors helpless. Sinha said the lack of specialised facilities often forced families from remote areas to undertake long journeys to Jammu, Chandigarh or Delhi in search of treatment. I feel that the patience of the mother and the patience of the father is not just in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, stressing that the issue was much wider and required a national approach. The Lieutenant Governor said India had made significant progress in healthcare over the past 1012 years, including expansion of health insurance coverage, vaccination programmes, medical education and healthcare infrastructure. He said the country had also witnessed a substantial expansion of medical infrastructure, with new AIIMS, medical colleges and MBBS seats being created across the country, including in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha, however, said a significant gap continued to exist between the capabilities of modern medicine and their actual availability to people. There is a gap and there is a distance. Earlier, perhaps, we did not think in this manner because our resources were limited. But I feel now, as the doctors were saying, the country is thinking on a much larger scale, he said. He said the healthcare sector must now be viewed in the larger context of the vision of a Viksit Bharat, with greater emphasis on advanced care, research and specialised treatment. Referring to institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh and SKIMS Srinagar, Sinha said these institutions represented the countrys specialised healthcare capabilities, but stressed that a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem still required sustained efforts. This programme is important because you have deep knowledge of this subject, he told healthcare experts, researchers, scientists and administrators attending the summit. Sinha emphasised that hospitals should not merely function as treatment centres but should also become centres of research and innovation. We should not only make hospitals. We should also make them centres of research initiatives, he said, adding that clinical treatment and research should go hand in hand. He stressed that advanced healthcare centres should have access to every facility made possible by modern science. Every possibility that science allows should be available in the quaternary care centre, he said. On healthcare infrastructure and funding, Sinha said the government was making provisions through annual budgets to strengthen and modernise the sector. He said the countrys growing economy was creating greater opportunities for healthcare and expressed satisfaction that doctors and specialists were increasingly becoming available across different levels of care. The Lieutenant Governor said institutions such as NITI Aayog could play an important role in developing strategies to strengthen advanced healthcare and integrate it with existing systems. He also called for greater use of telemedicine to connect healthcare facilities across the Union Territory and ensure access to specialised expertise in remote areas. Advanced care without advanced doctors is not possible, Sinha said. Calling for greater cooperation among Himalayan states, he said they could jointly plan biomedical research and identify selected areas for coordinated research to address region-specific healthcare challenges. The summit brought together healthcare researchers, scientists, medical professionals, administrators and representatives of various institutions to deliberate on advanced and quaternary healthcare, clinical care, research and strengthening the overall healthcare ecosystem. Sinha said the ultimate objective should be to ensure that advances in medical science translate into accessible and affordable treatment for ordinary citizens, particularly those living away from major urban healthcare centres.(KNO)
Gurugram MP Meets Haryana Chief Minister Over Waterlogging Concerns
Union Minister of State and Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh to discuss the persistent waterlogging issues in Gurugram, amid growing concerns over urban infrastructure and monsoon-related disruptions.
Akshay Sharma and Manu Gandas Shine at Telangana Open 2026
Vikarabad, August 26: In an impressive display of skill, Chandigarhs Akshay Sharma and Gurugrams Manu Gandas both scored seven under par 65 during the opening round of the Telangana Open 2026 at the Wooty Golf County in Vikarabad, Telangana. The two seasoned players played together on Tuesday, each securing a top position on the leaderboard ... Read more Akshay Sharma and Manu Gandas Shine at Telangana Open 2026
Salman Khan Faces Legal Trouble as Chandigarh Court Issues Notice in Fraud Case
Mumbai, August 26: Bollywood actor Salman Khan is facing increasing legal challenges. The Chandigarh District Court has issued a notice to Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri, the Being Human Foundation, and directors of Style Coscent Jewelry Private Limited. This notice pertains to a fraud complaint related to the proposed Being Human Jewelry Showroom ... Read more Salman Khan Faces Legal Trouble as Chandigarh Court Issues Notice in Fraud Case
Chandigarh court issues notice to Salman Khan and Being Human Foundation in franchise dispute
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Parking row at McLeod Ganj leaves 4 injured, 2 detained
Backbone of education: Mann approves over 120% salary hike for Adarsh School teachers
Healthcare summit begins in Srinagar, focuses on quaternary care
Srinagar, Aug 25: Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir showcased their latest clinical research and its implications for the local population on the opening day of the three-day Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC, Srinagar, being held under the aegis of NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. The event is expected to witness the participation of senior officials and heads of premier medical institutions, including Director AIIMS New Delhi, Director PGIMER Chandigarh, Executive Director AIIMS Awantipora and Executive Director AIIMS Jammu. Director SKIMS, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, inaugurated the summit at SKICC and said the event was an important initiative aimed at strengthening tertiary healthcare institutions and advancing them towards quaternary healthcare. Expressing gratitude to NITI Aayog for endorsing the initiative, Prof. Ganie said the summit would deliberate on how tertiary care hospitals across the country could improve their services and provide the next level of quaternary healthcare while strengthening clinical research. He said the three-day programme had been divided into three major components. On the first day, faculty members and doctors from SKIMS and other medical colleges of Jammu and Kashmir presented research conducted during the previous year, with discussions focusing on its implications for the local population. The director said the second day will feature deliberations on national-level research and quaternary healthcare, with national and international experts sharing their expertise and perspectives. On the third day, heads of institutions and senior faculty members from Jammu and Kashmir will deliberate on strengthening collaboration in research, training and teaching. The summit aims to create a platform for collaboration among leading healthcare institutions, promote advanced clinical research and develop a roadmap for strengthening quaternary healthcare in the country. The summit, being held under the theme Scaling Tertiary into Quaternary Healthcare: A National Strategy for Advanced Care, brings together public health scientists, doctors and experts of national and international repute to deliberate on advanced healthcare, clinical research and innovation. The three-day summit is being jointly organised by Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science & Technology, Government of J&K and Ladakh Research Consortium.
SAD (Punar Surjit) calls Ram Rahim furlough salt on Sikhs wounds
2nd attack in 2 days: Stray bull leaves 70-year-old woman injured
BJPs youth outreach: MP engages school students
ED summons Punjab IAS officer Verma over land use, layout nods linked to realty projects
AAP MLA now flags hazardous waste dumping along borders with HP, Haryana
AAP ruined Punjab, Cong failed as effective opposition: B L Santosh
Opposition backs Aug 27 Punjab employees stir over pending DA
63,702 consumers to retain 300-unit free power benefit despite billing glitches
New wheat variety raises yield bar, packs higher protein, iron too: PAU
RPF personnel killed after freight train hits him in Narnaul
Sunish Bindlish appointed additional HC judge
JCB helper killed, operator injured as hillside collapses in Bilaspur
Grenade attack in Jattan village linked to Happy Passia: DIG
3 held, 10 kg of heroin seized
Man gets life term for 2023 brick-kiln murder in Kurukshetra
Harassed by in-laws, man ends life in Amritsar
Haryana pitches speed, policy stability to investors in Mumbai outreach
Facing US extradition, Op Hard Ball accused Dhanda gets bail in Canada
Punjab Government Employees to Hold Major Strike on August 27, BJP Offers Support
Chandigarh, August 25: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced on Tuesday its full support for the states government employees and pensioners, who plan to go on a major strike on August 27. This action is in protest against the governments failure to release their pending Dearness Allowance (DA). The employees will ... Read more Punjab Government Employees to Hold Major Strike on August 27, BJP Offers Support
Court Halts SC MBBS Counseling at GMCH Chandigarh Amid Certificate Controversy
Chandigarh, August 25: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stay on the SC category MBBS admission counseling at GMCH Chandigarh. The controversy revolves around the validity of bonafide and migrant certificates. Lawyer Pradeep Sharma alleged that GMCH initially accepted applications and fees from SC candidates based on a prior notification. However, they ... Read more Court Halts SC MBBS Counseling at GMCH Chandigarh Amid Certificate Controversy
Punjabs Chief Minister Ensures No Sugar Shortage Amidst Supply Monitoring
Chandigarh, August 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated on Tuesday that there is no shortage of sugar in the state. He assured that the government is closely monitoring the stock, sale, and supply of sugar to protect the interests of the public. During a meeting with senior officials, CM Mann directed them to ensure ... Read more Punjabs Chief Minister Ensures No Sugar Shortage Amidst Supply Monitoring
BJP Leader Dismisses Alliance Speculations with Akali Dal Amid Punjab Elections
Chandigarh, August 25: Speculations about a potential alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Punjab Assembly elections in 2027 have been put to rest. BJP leader Amanjot Kaur Ramu Walia stated that as long as Sukhbir Badal remains in the Akali Dal, there will be no question of ... Read more BJP Leader Dismisses Alliance Speculations with Akali Dal Amid Punjab Elections
Chandigarh University CSE Student Builds Tech-Driven Startup to Help Businesses Across IT, Digital Marketing and Networking Grow Fast in the Digital Era
The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions with a variety of stakeholders. Additional consultations will be organized in cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Puducherry during August and September 2026.
Truck carrying pilgrims falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh, 40 injured
Three people, including a child whose condition was critical, have been referred to PGI Chandigarh
ED raids 8 locations in fake call centre case, Mohali premises linked to fraud
India house price index rises 1.1% in Q1 on sequential basis: RBI
The All India House Price Index (HPI) increased by 1.1 per cent during April-June FY27 as compared to the previous quarter, primarily driven by an increase in the index for cities such as Chandigarh, Lucknow, and Thiruvananthapuram, according to RBI data released on Monday. The HPI registered an annual growth of 3.6 per cent in Q1:2026-27, same as in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, mainly contributed by cities such as Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said. The RBI compiles the HPI on a quarterly basis using transaction-level data received from the registration authorities.
Ram Rahim granted 21-day parole again; set for 17th jail release
Chandigarh: Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is lodged in Sunaria Jail in Haryanas Rohtak serving a sentence for raping two female followers, has again been granted a 21-day parole. This marks his 17th release from prison since his conviction of 20 years in 2017. According to officials, Ram Rahim is permitted to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dera chief Ram Rahim granted 21-day parole, his 17th release since 2020
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has received another 21-day parole from jail. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape convictions. This marks his seventeenth parole release since 2020. Prison rules allow convicts up to ten weeks of parole annually. His repeated releases have drawn significant public scrutiny and attention.
Ex-Chandigarh mayor seeks action against Charanjit Singh Channi over MA exam photo
ExChandigarh mayor seeks action against Charanjit Singh Channi over MA exam photo
Babbar Khalsa trio was paid to carry out IED blast in Chandigarh: Cops
PGI now world leader in saving childrens sight
PU student poll battlelines drawn amid nomination disputes
Traffic, healthcare, green space: UT clears Rs 176cr infra push
Six arrested for running fake airline job racket; victims from Delhi, neighbouring States
Six accused ran call centre from Noida, posing as airline HR executives to collect 7,00010,000 from job aspirants in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Six arrested for running fake airline job racket; victims from Delhi, neighbouring States
Six accused ran call centre from Noida, posing as airline HR executives to collect 7,00010,000 from job aspirants in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Wont reply even if I get it: Retd judge on notice from Manns wife
Goldy Brar, Arsh Dalla trade barbs over gang war, Nijjar killing
Punjab govt employees statewide maha hartal on Aug 27
HC stays SC category MBBS counselling in Chandigarh college
Stray bull attacks schoolgirl in Ambala Cantonment, tosses her into air
