Punjab and Haryana HC stays reappointment of PGIMS Rohtak director; Dr Sujata Shetty holding charge
Complaint filed seeking counselling for Sidhu Moosewalas younger brother
A complaint has been filed by Lawyers for Human Rights International (Regd.), Chandigarh, before the Mansa Deputy Commissioner and the District Child Protection Unit, seeking an inquiry into the well-being of Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Chhota Sidhu
Flow cytometry, IHC services to strengthen precision cancer diagnosis at GMCH Jammu
Jammu, Oct 17: Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has taken a significant step towards strengthening advanced cancer diagnostics with the introduction and operationalisation of specialised diagnostic services in Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). The initiative aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy, facilitate early and precise classification of malignancies, and support personalised cancer treatment for patients in Jammu and Kashmir. The services are being strengthened through the collaborative efforts of Government Medical College Jammu, the State Cancer Institute (SCI), Jammu and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC), New Chandigarh, under the aegis of the Association of Academic and Clinical Pathologists (AACP) and the Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM). To mark this important advancement, GMC Jammu organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme-cum-workshop titled Transforming diagnosis with Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at its auditorium. The scientific programme was centred on the theme Diagnostic pathology in the era of precision medicine: The evolving role of Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry. The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Dean and Principal, GMC Jammu and Dr Ashish Gulia, Director-Principal, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, with the objective of building institutional capacity, strengthening technical expertise and expanding access to advanced diagnostic facilities. Immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry are essential tools in contemporary diagnostic pathology and precision oncology. Immunohistochemistry enables accurate tumour characterisation, differentiation of morphologically similar malignancies and assessment of prognostic and predictive biomarkers that guide targeted and individualised treatment. Flow cytometry plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis, classification and immunophenotypic characterisation of haematolymphoid malignancies, particularly leukaemias and lymphomas. The integration of these technologies with conventional histopathological examination and molecular testing can significantly improve diagnostic precision and support evidence-based therapeutic decisions. The availability of these advanced diagnostic capabilities at GMC Jammu is intended to strengthen comprehensive cancer care and facilitate access to specialised investigations within the region, Dr Ashutosh Gupta stated. The academic programme brought together eminent specialists from HBCHRC, New Chandigarh and GMC Jammu for expert lectures, interactive discussions, case-based learning and hands-on training. The scientific sessions featured Dr Kinjal Biyani, who spoke on Driving precision diagnostics with high medical value assays, and Dr Ravikiran N Pawar, who delivered a lecture on Flow Cytometry in Haematological Malignancies. Further sessions included Hodgkin Lymphoma: Approach and Differentials, by Dr Sankalp M Sancheti; Mastering the Pillars of IHC Set-up, by Dr Nilay Nishith; and Immunotherapy in Cancer, by Dr Ashutosh Gupta. An interactive panel discussion on integrated oncology, involving Dr Sankalp M Sancheti, Dr Nadeem Shoket, Dr Sanjeev Dhingra and Dr Aditya Mahajan, highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in cancer diagnosis and management. The discussion emphasised the need to integrate histomorphology, immunophenotyping, immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics to ensure accurate classification and appropriate treatment selection. A major component of the programme was the conduct of parallel hands-on workshops for scientific and laboratory personnel. Practical training in immunohistochemistry was organised in the Department of Pathology, GMC Jammu, while the flow cytometry workshop was conducted at the State Cancer Institute, Jammu. The sessions provided practical exposure to laboratory workflows, technical requirements, quality assurance and essential procedures for establishing and strengthening advanced diagnostic services. A dedicated session by Dr Jitendra addressed the practical requirements for establishing and operationalising a flow cytometry facility. These training activities are expected to support capacity building among pathologists, laboratory professionals and scientific staff, while promoting standardised practices and reliable diagnostic outcomes, t was anticipated. The programme was attended by senior faculty members, clinicians and medical administrators from GMC Jammu and its associated hospitals. Those present included Dr Meena Sidhu, Professor and Head, Department of Blood Transfusion; Dr Sanjeev Dhingra, Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics; Dr Rajeev Gupta, Medical Oncologist, State Cancer Institute, Jammu; Dr Virender Trisal, Medical Superintendent, GMC Jammu; Dr Dara Singh, Medical Superintendent, SMGS Hospital; Dr Rehana, Medical Superintendent, Super Speciality Hospital and Dr Rakesh Sharma, Medical Superintendent, CD Hospital and Bone and Joint Hospital. Senior faculty members Dr Deepti Mahajan, Dr Sindhu Sharma, Dr Deepa Hans, Dr Ameet, Dr Rajat Gupta, Dr Deepti Gupta, Dr Navneet Naz, Dr Anu Gupta, Dr Akhtar Salaria, Dr Priyanka, Dr Era Hans, Dr Bhavneet, Dr Sahil Sachdev, Dr Kamakshi, Dr Suby Singh, Dr Mahima, Dr Poonam and Dr Ishani, along with other faculty members and healthcare professionals attended the programme. The programme also witnessed the participation of senior and junior residents of the Department of Pathology, undergraduate and postgraduate students, heads of various departments of GMC Jammu and representatives of the institutional administration. Addressing the significance of the initiative, Dr Jyotsna Suri, Organising Secretary and Professor, Department of Pathology, GMC Jammu, highlighted that the strengthening of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry services represents an important advancement in the institutions efforts to modernise diagnostic pathology and support precision medicine. She emphasised that access to advanced diagnostic technologies, combined with trained personnel and multidisciplinary collaboration, is essential for improving cancer diagnosis, identifying appropriate therapeutic targets and supporting individualised patient care. She also underscored the importance of continuous medical education and hands-on training in ensuring the effective utilisation of these technologies. The initiative reflects the continued commitment of GMC Jammu and the State Cancer Institute to academic excellence, innovation, capacity building and the advancement of specialised cancer diagnostics in Jammu and Kashmir, she asserted. The introduction and strengthening of Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry services, complemented by scientific collaboration and professional training, mark an important step towards enhancing regional diagnostic capabilities and advancing comprehensive, evidence-based cancer care, it was stated.
New push in Chandigarh: Colour-coded carts coming up for street vendors.
Monthly survey to track Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary birds in Chandigarh.
Fake traffic challan costs man 2.8 lakh in Chandigarh.
Panchkula authority plans structural rehabilitation of two bridges near Nau Gaja Peer Dargah.
Chandigarh MC to replace damaged Sukhna Choe sewer line
Retired Chandigarh couple loses 2 crore in digital arrest scam.
PU student group seeks plaque for citys displaced villages
Install HSRP by Oct 30 or face challan, warn Panchkula police
Kathua woman falls for work from home scam reported in Chandigarh
Punjab stubble fires persist despite checks, 18 FIRs registered
HC told businessman facing extortion threats already provided security
Punjab basmati eyes gains as Middle East shifts to bulk shipping
Time has come to end atmosphere of fear in Punjab: Pilot
46,500 youth recruited on merit in 2 years: Saini
Ratia police seize intoxicant tablets worth Rs 5.5 lakh, arrest man
Haryana petrol pump dealers meet Hisar SP over Rs 5 crore extortion case
Sainis 2-year report card doubles as BJPs Punjab pitch
Jhota murder: BJP calls for statewide protest, pushes for CBI probe
Man linked to Amritpal party held for tearing Punjab CM's posters during drug protest
Jind administration prevents 2 child marriages
BJP questions CM Manns plan to visit France as Punjab battles drugs, gangsters
Jhotas father stands firm, refuses cremation till justice is done
Former sarpanchs house targeted after Rs 1 crore extortion demand
Thakur warns Sukhu govt against creation of districts for political gains
Dry weather expected in HP till Oct 23
NGT issues notice to Punjab over failure to enforce plastic ban in Jalandhar
100 cyclists from 20 states to participate in 130-km Himalayan challenge
3 held for attack on Kurukshetra University professor
Jhota killing: Accused chemists arms licence cancelled
Punjab-origin man booked for wife's murder in US
HC flags illegal-height Barog projects in Himachal, seeks 10-year state-wide land deal data
3 face FIRs for pulling down CMs hoardings during bandh
Jakhar seeks NIA, ED probe into drug inspectors trafficking network
Ranji Trophy: Hamstring injury rules Mhatre out for six weeks
Mhatre sustained the injury while batting on the opening day against Chandigarh
Chandigarh recorded its highest-ever property registration in July, with a 30.3-kanal industrial plot selling for 200.32 crore. A Sector 9-B house fetched 100 crore. Rising residential, commercial and agricultural values have boosted stamp duty revenue, despite fewer registered documents.
Ahead Of New Zealand Tour, Shubman Gill To Turn Out For Punjab In Ranji Trophy Second Round
The Ranji Trophy: India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will turn out for Punjab in their Ranji Trophy second round match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh, starting on Sunday. The development comes at a time when Gill is eyeing to get some red-ball game time under his belt before departing for the New Zealand tour. Gill, 27, has been drafted into the squad at the eleventh hour, with Uday Saharan to continue to lead the side. India's ODI series in New Zealand runs from November 4 to 15, but Gill will play only the first three matches. He will then hand the 50-over captaincy to Shreyas Iyer and shift his focus to the two-game Test series that follows. An India A side will be touring New Zealand at the same time for three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have been named for all three games. Gill, however, will not be a part of it, as he was originally expected to turn out in one of those India A. But that plan has fallen through as the third four-day game, scheduled from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln, clashes with the second and third ODIs. The Ranji Trophy outing, therefore, offers Gill a timely chance at long-format practice before the Tests. Gill is likely to bat at number four for Punjab, which could see Jashanpreet Sidhu left out of the playing eleven. Punjabs batting will be further bolstered by the return of wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, who missed the season opener against Assam last week due to India A duty, where he made 39 and 17 against Australia A in the 2-1 50-over series defeat in Puducherry. Punjab began their campaign on a positive note by collecting three points from that game against Assam courtesy of a first-innings lead. Vihaan Malhotra, Emanjot Chahal and Salil Arora all struck hundreds in the contest. The match was also significant for veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav, who made his first-class comeback after a gap of more than two years. Umesh, who switched from Vidarbha to Punjab ahead of the domestic season, marked his return with figures of 5-70, his 16th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. The Punjab-Chhattisgarh match will be broadcasted on JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel, while Karnataka-Saurashtra and Kerala-Odisha clashes will be live-streamed on JioHotstar. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fenesta Open: Khushi Kadian completes hat-trick by winning U-16 and U-14 singles titles
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A day after winning the U-16 doubles title, Haryanas Khushi Kadian completed a hat-trick at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship on Saturday by winning the Girls' U-16 and U-16 singles titles to cap an extraordinary week at the DLTA Complex in the Capital. Kadian began the day with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 win over Ranjhana Sangram in the U-16 singles final before returning to the court later in the afternoon to defeat second seed Siddhi Pandey 6-3, 6-2 in the U-14 singles final in one hour and 16 minutes. It is very important to me, and I feel really great about winning these titles, Kadian said after her second match of the day. The whole week has been very great for me, playing 15 matches in a row in one week. This was a test for me, and thankfully I have passed this test quite successfully. I am very happy that my hard work has paid off. This is the biggest tournament we have, and I wanted to win this tournament at least once in my career. Kadian credited her parents and coaching team for their constant support and encouragement. The triumph also helped her overcome painful memories from an earlier edition of the Nationals. I want to be an inspiration, she added. My mother and my father, they keep me motivated, and especially my coaches. They all keep supporting me. I'm so happy that they are there for me and clapping for every point and motivating me. A few years back, in the Under-12 nationals, I got injured badly, and I wanted to win those nationals but couldnt. So, I really wanted to win the Nationals this time, and I'm very happy about it. Chandigarhs Ribhav Saroha also completed a memorable double, adding the Boys U-16 singles title to the U-18 crown he won last weekend. The top seed defeated unseeded Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 in the final in one hour and 32 minutes. It feels great, to be honest. It's a really special feeling for me, Saroha said. This is the National tournament of India, which is really prestigious to me, and I feel really great. I'm really grateful to the people who have supported me in this success. Saroha said winning the U-18 title was particularly special because he had to compete against older players. Winning the Under-18 title for me is really special. Competing against players who are older than me, it's really great to compete with them and to win the Under-18s; it's been really special. Saket Jain, Executive Director and Business Head of Fenesta Building Systems, Indian hockey player and 2026 Asian Games gold medallist Jyoti Rumavat, and Asian Games shooting silver medallist Niraj Kumar graced the occasion as chief guests and were present for the prize distribution ceremony. Meanwhile, Karnatakas Puneeth Manohar completed a double in the Boys' U-14 category, adding the singles title to the doubles crown he won on Friday. The second seed defeated fifth seed S. Chintagunta 6-3, 6-2 in the final in one hour and 28 minutes. I am very happy that I won the tournament, Manohar said after the match. The score was 6-3, 6-2, but it was a good fight from my opponent, and I am happy that I got the win. Now that I am done with the U-14, I will be focusing more on the U-18 World Tennis Tour. Results (all finals): Boys' U-16 Singles: Ribhav Saroha [1] def. Yashwin Dahiya 6-2, 6-3 Girls' U-16 Singles: Khushi Kadian [14] def. Ranjhana Sangram 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 Boys' U-14 Singles: Puneeth Manohar [2] def. S Chintagunta [5] 6-3, 6-2 Girls' U-14 Singles: Khushi Kadian [5] def. Sidhhi Pandey [2] 6-3, 6-2
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Deshpande hat-trick floors Chandigarh as Mumbai takes complete control
Chasing the hosts daunting 429, the visitor gets bowled out for a paltry 78 in just 115 balls; the seamer takes one more wicket in the only over of the second innings
RANJI TROPHY | Lad to the fore as Mumbai weathers early inroads by Chandigarh
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Vinoo Mankad Trophy: Jammu Kashmir Beat Tamil Nadu by Six Wickets
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Under-19s defeated Tamil Nadu by six wickets in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Group Stage match in Chandigarh on Friday, chasing down a target of 239 with six wickets in hand. Tamil Nadu were bowled out for 238 in 47.1 overs at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, before J&K reached 239 for []
Punjab man hacks wife to death with axe in field, dies by consuming poison
I respect the selectors decision: Lad on Suyakumars omission
Mumbai begins its Ranji campaign against Chandigarh on Sunday
BJP charts 2027 course from Manns stronghold
Mann condemns emergency-like clampdown in Delhi
HC allows Punjab govt plea on Manns trip to France; grateful, says CM
HC denies bail to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in PMLA case
Legal Titans win maiden high court women cricket tourney
Man faces FIR for fraud in name of flat booking
Illegal road network in 18-acre colony in Golpura demolished in Panchkula
17-year-old stabbed to death in Sec 41 market after petty dispute
57,000 devotees visit 3 Panchkula temples, offer more than 21 lakh
Manns OSD appears before CBI; cooperating, says lawyer
Fight against drug menace in Punjab to be fought from sadak to Sansad: Pilot in Mansa
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura tankhaiya
Treat mental health crisis like a war, win it; General VP Malik tells city educators
Mann hits back at Shah, seeks explanation over drug seizure at Gujarat port
Man held for raping minor daughters
Haryana trade body threatens shutdown over extortion demands
Couple drowns in waterworks in Hisar village; 3-year-old son rescued
Mansa tension eases; 3 FIRs filed over vandalism, rumours
Congress terms Haryana CM non-resident Haryanvi
Sukhu lays foundation of indoor ice skating rink in Kangra
Jhota murder: Cong, AAP tear into BJP-led Centre as Shah seeks to fix accountability
HC stops construction at Shimla site, flags illegal multi-storey buildings and tree felling
AAP MLAs appear before Akal Takht, seek forgiveness over Giaspura remarks
Haryana signs Rs 4,000cr LoIs with Swedish firms
Heritage steam locomotive ZB-66 lying defunct at Pathankot Junction awaits repairs & revival
Naveen Jindal proposes National Sports University campus in Kurukshetra
Channis midnight raid triggers FIR against illegal miners
Himachal feels the chill under snow & rain
Crackdown on illegal mining: Bilaspur to set up check post at Punjab border
CMR delivery: Rice millers object to FCIs no-transport-cost clause
Slain anti-drug activist Jhota a martyr, says Akal Takht jathedar
Batala murder: Locals claim drug angle; cops deny
'Are they so afraid of me?': Bhagwant Mann hits out at Centre after HC clears France trip
Khushi eyes triple crown after doubles triumph at Fenesta Open
Haryana's Khushi Kadian, partnering with Tamil Nadu's Sanmitha Harini, secured the girls U-16 doubles title at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. Kadian, 13, also advanced to the singles finals in both the U-16 and U-14 categories, setting herself up for a potential triple triumph. Chandigarh's Ribhav Saroha also reached the Boys U-16 singles final, aiming for a double.
Another Punjab man killed after opposing drug sales; police cite phone dispute
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Centre will seek Punjab government's response over two incidents in the state: a father consuming poison under pressure in Dirba and the broad daylight killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. In a post on microblogging site X, Shah said Punjab is today grappling with a rising threat of drugs, gangsterism and organised crime. He asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who will ultimately bear the responsibility for the safety of Punjab's people. In Dirba, a father succumbing to pressure and consuming poison, and in Mansa, the broad-daylight murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota -- who had raised his voice against drugs -- have raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Punjab, Shah's post read. Jhota's father has levelled grave allegations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government and their MLA, it said, adding that the Home Ministry will seek responses from the Punjab government on both the incidents. Jhota, an anti-drug activist, was shot dead by a medical store owner at a busy market in Mansa on Tuesday. Ashwani Kumar, the store owner who fired at Jhota when he was being questioned for selling addictive drugs to an elderly man, was subsequently arrested. The first incident Shah referred to was the death by suicide of Gulzar Singh, who hailed from Dirba in Sangrur, on September 7. Gulzar's family had alleged that he consumed poison after being harassed and subjected to casteist slurs for questioning Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the supply of drugs in his locality. Political parties, including the BJP, have been increasingly highlighting the drug issue in poll-bound Punjab, where assembly elections are due early next year. In his X post, Shah said, In Punjab, the drug trade is flourishing, the threat of organised crime is growing, and questions are being raised about the safety of those who speak out against drugs. Addressing Chief Minister Mann, Shah said the people of Punjab want results, not publicity. Bhagwant Mann ji, the people of Punjab do not want promises, they want answers; not announcements, but results; decisive strikes against drug networks; and an impartial investigation into any political patronage received by criminals. Today, I reiterate my pledge before the people of Punjab that when our government comes to power in Punjab, we will work with full force to create a drug-free, gangster-free, and secure Punjab. Our goal is clear: strikes against the drug trade, protection of our youth's future, strict action against criminals, and the rule of law in such a way that no citizen is forced to live under the shadow of fear, the home minister said. Reacting sharply to Shah's post, Mann pointed to a drug seizure at a Gujarat port and advised the home minister to take responsibility for his own duties. In an X post in Punjabi, Mann said, Amit Shah ji, you should have consulted with your advisors before speaking about me. The BSF (Border Security Force) has jurisdiction over a 50-kilometre range. 3,000 kilograms of 'chitta' (synthetic drugs) are being seized at the Kandla port in Gujarat. Before blaming Bhagwant Mann, take responsibility for your own duties. Do not simply copy-paste tweets drafted for your sycophants. Last month, while addressing a rally in Jalandhar to mark the culmination of BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, Shah had accused the AAP government of allowing chitta trade to run openly and vowed that the BJP would make Punjab drug-free by December 2029 if voted to power. During his Jalandhar visit on September 30, Shah had also met some families affected by the drug menace. The home minister had then asserted that those indulging in the drug trade will be sent behind bars. Remove the incompetent AAP government once and within two years, we will eradicate the drug menace, he had said.
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India's Ramsar Sites Rise To 103 As Chandigarh's Sukhna Wetland, UP's Sauj Jheel Join Global List
