Chandigarh

Missing Sirsa businessman & daughter found dead in Rajasthan canal

Jhota murder: Farm groups paste shame letters outside AAP functionaries residences

Requirement not arbitrary: HC dismisses petitions challenging eligibility test for trained teachers

Rakhigarhi living proof of Indias ancient genius: CM Saini

Mob attacks Kullu cops, frees drug suspects

Environmental group asks NHAI to not build retaining walls on Beas riverbed, cites flood risks

Congress a divided house, says Bindal, cites CMs absence at Virbhadra statue unveiling

Sukhu calls for peoples movement against chitta, grants state-level status to Shahpur Dussehra

40 govt schools to ease parking rush

Caught on camera kicking teen, AAP MLA says acted in public interest

Diljit Dosanjh, Ranjit Bawa join celebs seeking justice for Jhota

Ram Bhakton ki ek pukar: AAPs Aman Arora writes to PM Narendra Modi over Ram Mandir donation theft row

Ahead of Shahs visit, BJP leaders head to Gurdaspur

Shahs visit to Punjab not enough without concrete action: Pilot

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai on top; Haryana beat Chandigarh

Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.

To counter anti-CEC protests, BJP plans Save Democracy drive

Leh: Youth arrested with narcotics outside KBR airport

Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 19 (IANS) A youth was arrested on Monday outside the KBR airport in Leh town of Ladakh after narcotics were recovered from his possession. A police statement said that Police Station Leh received credible, reliable, and specific information that one person, namely 21-year-old Jigmet Chosgyal, son of Nurbroo Dorjay, resident of Chumathang, presently resident of Police Colony Choglamsar, was arriving at Leh from Delhi by an IndiGo Airlines flight and was carrying a substantial quantity of narcotic substance (Chitta Heroin) in his possession. The said narcotic substance was reportedly concealed inside his personal carry bag among his clothes and other personal belongings, with the intention of selling the same to like-minded persons in Leh town at an exorbitant price, the statement said. It added that a prima facie cognizable offence punishable U/S 8/21 of the NDPS Act was made out. Accordingly, a case was registered at P.S. Leh, and investigation was taken up. During the course of investigation, approximately 21.02 grams of narcotic substance (heroin) was recovered from the possession of the aforesaid person outside of KBR Airport. Consequently, the police took the said person into custody in connection with the instant case, and he, along with his close relatives, was informed of the grounds and nature of his arrest by mobile phone. Police added that it is pertinent to mention that the recovery of heroin in such a substantial quantity is reportedly unprecedented in Ladakh to date. The matter is under investigation, and further inquiry is underway, while preliminary interrogation suggests the recovered drugs were obtained from Nayagaon, Chandigarh. Narcotics and substance abuse are no longer unheard of in Ladakh as the region is facing a rapidly growing drug and addiction crisis. Authorities reported 298 new cases of drug abuse in the Union Territory in recent months, including 101 cases involving opioids and 40 cases of cannabis and poly-substance abuse. Following directions from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Ladakh's newly formed Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) launched major crackdowns, seizing over 1.5 kg of charas in its first week of operations. The crackdown exposed an alarming trend where local youths are involved in both consuming drugs and peddling them to fund their own addictions. Law enforcement has recovered various substances including charas, heroin, ganja, and brown sugar, leading to multiple arrests across Leh, Zanskar, and Kargil. Administration officials have stepped up vehicle checks at key mountain passes and entry corridors like Zoji-La and Sarchu to stem the flow of contraband into the region.

Stop protecting drug traffickers: Punjab BJP tells DGP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Monday urged the AAP government to stop protecting drug traffickers and take firm action to curb the drug menace. Expressing anguish over the Chief Ministers visit to France to celebrate his birthday while Punjab burns in the furnace of drugs, he said the people of Punjab were keeping account of every moment. Jakhar was speaking to the media here after meeting the Director General of Police (DGP), accompanied by Amandeep Kaur, the sister of Lovepreet Singh, and other family members, to seek justice for Lovepreet, who was found dead in Abohar on September 14. During the press conference, the family alleged that despite submitting complaints, they had received no justice in Lovepreets death case. Questioning the Punjab governments anti-drug policy and the accountability of the police administration, Jakhar warned that the matter would be taken to court if appropriate action was not taken within the next five to seven days. Lovepreet Singhs sister, Amandeep Kaur, alleged that drug traffickers had murdered her brother on September 14 and dumped his body in bushes. She said the family had sent complaints to the SSP and the Punjab DGP through email and speed post on September 19, but no action had followed. The family alleged that drugs were being sold openly in the area and that those selling them were also issuing threats. They further claimed that reports had emerged of even minors being involved in selling drugs in the locality. Jakhar said Amandeep Kaur had gathered CCTV footage related to the case through her own efforts, and that it had been handed over to the Punjab DGP on a pen drive. He alleged that reports had also emerged of the police intimidating those from whom the footage had been collected and having it deleted, instead of taking action. He demanded that all available digital evidence in the case be preserved and that the investigation, including forensic examination of the evidence, be conducted in accordance with due legal process, so that no crucial evidence was damaged and the truth behind the death could emerge. Referring to the Punjab DGPs announcement on April 28, 2025, about holding the SHO of the police station concerned accountable in cases involving drug recoveries, Jakhar asked: If accountability had been fixed to prevent drug trafficking, where are the results? Jakhar said that after district magistrates issued orders banning pregabalin, no official had bothered to visit pharmacies to check whether those orders were being followed. He alleged that the government had confined itself to issuing official orders and completing paperwork. He said Parwinder Singh Jhona would still be alive today had the government acted in time to curb the misuse of pharmaceutical drugs. Jakhar also questioned the measures being taken to prevent cross-border drug trafficking. Questioning the effectiveness of the anti-drone system called Baaz Akh, reportedly installed at a cost of approximately Rs 52 crore, he said 25 kg of heroin had been seized from a constable deployed with the system. He asked whether the constable was operating on his own or whether senior officers or a political leader were also involved.

Punjab AAP seeks punishment for Ayodhya's Ram Temple 'chanda chori accused

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President, Aman Arora, on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure strict punishment for those responsible for the reported 'chanda chori' at Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The AAP asserted that the BJP, which rose to power by invoking the sentiments associated with the Ram Temple, must not shield anyone who betrayed devotees faith. Citing 105 reported incidents of chanda-chori (donation theft)', Aman Arora demanded a thorough probe into the role of senior officials, questioning why accountability should end with junior employees. Arora said more than one lakh Ram devotees from Punjab had written to Prime Minister Modi seeking justice, declaring: Ram Bhakton ki ek pukar, Chanda choron ko saza is baar. Arora said, Millions of Ram devotees contributed their hard-earned money towards the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with immense faith and devotion. If the money donated by devotees has been misappropriated, it is a betrayal of their faith. Prime Minister Narendra Modi must ensure that everyone found guilty faces the strictest punishment. The AAP Punjab President said, I am raising this issue not as an AAP leader or party president, but as a Ram Bhakt who shares the anguish of lakhs of people across Punjab. People across the country celebrated the construction of the Shri Ram Mandir with immense joy and contributed generously from their hard-earned savings towards this sacred project. Their faith and contributions deserve to be respected. While displaying bundles of letters received from different parts of Punjab, Cabinet Minister Arora said, More than one lakh Ram devotees from Punjab have voluntarily written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and ensure justice. These letters have come from across approximately 22,000 polling booths in the state. We will present them to the Prime Minister as a collective appeal from devotees who want accountability and strict action against everyone found responsible. Why should accountability end with lower-level employees when serious questions remain about the role of senior officials and those entrusted with managing the temples affairs? If repeated incidents of theft have taken place, the responsibility of those overseeing the institution must also be examined, he said.

Opposition to Amit Shah is opposition to me and Jhota, says slain anti-drug activists father Bhim Singh

Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activist

Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activists murder Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur on Monday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota as well as a comprehensive investigation into the politician-police-drug mafia nexus in the [] The post Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activists murder appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

At Panjab University, Ram speaks in Urdu

Aryans Group of College students showcase cultural diversity at Dandiya Night

Rajpura (Punjab), Oct 18: Students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, showcased their talent through vibrant Garba and Dandiya performances during the institutions Dandiya Night 2026 celebrations. Dressed in colourful traditional attire, students filled the campus with music, dance and festive enthusiasm during the Navratri celebrations. They also offered prayers to Maa Durga, seeking her blessings on the auspicious occasion. Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges, said the institution focused not only on academic excellence but also on the cultural and personal development of students. He said such celebrations promoted unity among students from different states and reflected Indias diversity. Students from around 20 states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh, participated in the event. Students pursuing engineering, law, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, management, computer applications, education and various medical and allied health sciences courses took part in the celebrations. The event also highlighted womens empowerment by providing female students an opportunity to display their talent, confidence and creativity beyond academics.

Need CBI probe: Slain drug officers mother sees parallels in Jhota killing

Shahs visit divides Mansa; panel opposes, Jhotas father hails move

Chhole, rajmah on Punjabs plate in Paris: CM launches new products

Over Rs 1cr in 48 hrs, fundraisers halt on slain anti-drug activist familys request

AAP youth functionary, CMO-linked man questioned by CBI in cash-for-favours case

Car runs over MGNREGA labourers taking water break in Sangrur; 8 dead, 12 injured

Shah to visit Punjab on Oct 20; to meet families of anti-drug activist, Dalit suicide victim

Punjab farm fires flare up, 123 cases in a day despite CAQM team visits

Mother-son duo found dead inside Amritsar home; kin under scanner

CM inaugurates secretariat buildings

Pilot & Pargat visit Jalandhar, say AAP govt misusing police to serve its political interests

Illegal firecracker stock seized in Bahadurgarh; FIR against 2

Allow poppy cultivation to tackle drug issue: NGO to Punjab govt

Loharu canal tail-end farmers get water relief after Haryana minister steps in

Security, economy 1st step to Ram Rajya in Punjab: Haryana CM

Saini pushes BJP's Punjab ambitions, flags drug menace and highlights OBC welfare

Shun drugs, connect to spirituality: Babbu Mann to villagers

Himachal named best-performing state in Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0

Cop crushed between buses while clearing traffic in Una, dies

Will wear black turban until justice is delivered to Jhotas family: Dhillon

Haryana CM Nayab Saini responds to Omar Abdullah over stone-pelting incident involving Kashmir-bound bus, says two arrested

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday responded to Jammu and Kashmir counterpart Omar Abdullah over an alleged stone-pelting incident involving a Union Territory-bound registered bus travelling from Delhi to Srinagar, saying that the matter was promptly investigated and two accused persons had been arrested. The exchange followed Abdullah's repost on social media platform X of a report alleging that stones and bricks were hurled at a Kashmir-bound bus near Kurukshetra in Haryana in what was described as a suspected hate crime. Responding to Abdullah, CM Saini assured that the safety of every citizen and every person visiting Haryana remained the state government's top priority. The safety of every citizen and every person visiting the state is our highest priority. Mr. Omar Abdullah, Haryana Police ensured immediate action in this matter, CM Saini said on X. Clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Haryana Chief Minister said the police investigation had revealed that the altercation was triggered by a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. The police investigation has revealed that the altercation was merely a parking dispute between two vehicle drivers. An FIR has been registered in the matter and both accused have been arrested, he added. He said that further legal proceedings in the case were underway. Earlier, Abdullah had expressed concern over the incident and urged the Haryana government and police to take strict action against those responsible. This unfortunate incident should never have taken place. I hope the Haryana government led by Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Police catch the culprits and take action to ensure these things don't happen again, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said on X. The social media post accompanying his remarks alleged that stones and bricks were pelted at a Jammu and Kashmir-registered bus travelling on the Delhi-Srinagar route near Kurukshetra in Haryana in an alleged hate crime. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar in the X post also condemned the incident and sought action against those involved. One elderly Kashmiri man was injured in the attack, leaving families helpless and terrified. We condemn the murderous attack on innocent people and demand action against the perpetrators, Dar said on X. He also urged the Haryana Police to take cognisance of the incident, identify those responsible and initiate appropriate action against them.

Haryana to act within 48 hrs on farmers complaints over excess paddy yield: Minister

Fatehabad police arrest main supplier in seizure of 8,800 tramadol, alprazolam tablets

Tohana farmers shut mandi gate over delayed paddy procurement

Sirsa police attach assets worth Rs 38.5L of alleged drug trafficker

Dussehra effigies from Amritsar in demand across HP

Five get 10 years jail in drug case

Sikhs in Germany accuse Barnala man of duping people by earning sympathies

Over Rs 1cr in 48 hrs, fundraisers halt on activist familys request

J&K Crime Branch files charge sheet against 15 accused in Kishtwar minor's rape & murder case

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 18 (IANS) J&K Crime Branch has filed the charge sheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor girls rape and murder case, officials said. The charge sheet, filed in the court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Kishtwar, alleges a criminal conspiracy to cover up the sexual assault, intimidate the girls family, and terminate her advanced pregnancy through unauthorised and unsafe methods. Those named included the main accused Khalid Hussain, several health workers who allegedly assisted in the attempted abortion, and others accused of pressuring the victims family to reach a compromise to protect Hussain. Among the accused, two doctors and another person have been charged under Section 21 read with Section 19 of the POCSO Act for failing to report the matter to the police despite having knowledge of the minor victims pregnancy, the spokesperson said. The exhaustive charge sheet, running to over 1,000 pages and citing 143 witnesses, invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, an official said. The 15-year-old tribal girl was allegedly sexually assaulted repeatedly over several months by a teacher in her school, resulting in her pregnancy. She died following an alleged attempt to terminate the pregnancy in the Chatroo area on August 20. The case was initially registered at the Chatroo police station following the girls death. A week later, amid widespread protests, the investigation was transferred to the Special Crime Wing in Jammu. By then, nine people, including the teacher and his brother, had been arrested. Inspector General of Police, Crime, Sarah Rizvi, constituted a special investigation team (SIT) headed by Senior Superintendent of Police, Special Crime Wing, Jammu, Sanjay Kumar Parihar, immediately after the Crime Branch took over the investigation, the spokesperson said. He said the investigation has revealed that the victims pregnancy came to light during a medical examination at the Public Health Centre in Chatroo on August 10. Instead of reporting the matter to the police, as the law mandates in cases involving minors, Hussain, who was then posted as in-charge headmaster of the government school, allegedly conspired with others to suppress the matter and arrange for the pregnancy to be terminated. Those allegedly involved included two of Hussains brothers, a brother-in-law, some associates and two influential community elders of the area, one of whom is his uncle. The victims father was prevented from approaching the police and was subjected to pressure and intimidation, including the threat of social boycott, the spokesperson said. A settlement deed (Razi-nama) was prepared in a local meeting at the residence of one of the accused. The SIT has seized this document, and the expert opinion of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Jammu has confirmed the authorship of the writing and the signatures on it. As part of the alleged conspiracy, a junior staff nurse and two sanitary workers of District Hospital Kishtwar were drawn into the attempt to terminate the pregnancy, for which payment was also made, he said. On August 19 and 20, the victims age was falsely recorded as an adult on hospital registration slips, and unauthorised and unsafe methods were used inside and outside the hospital to terminate the advanced pregnancy, he said. As her condition deteriorated, the girl was taken in a private vehicle belonging to the main accused to Government Medical College (GMC) in Doda. Doctors there referred her to GMC Jammu after finding her condition critical, but she died on the way at Udhampur, the spokesperson said. He said the investigation has also revealed that the vehicle used to transport the victim was later washed in an attempt to destroy evidence. The chargesheet is based on statements of key witnesses, including the victims parents, recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), along with analysis of call detail records, CCTV camera footage, bank and ATM transaction records, hospital records, and seized documents and articles, the spokesperson said. During the initial investigation by the SIT of Kishtwar Police, DNA samples of the victim and the newborn, collected at District Hospital Kishtwar, were sent to Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Chandigarh for comparison with samples from the main accused and his brother, another accused. The Crime Branch SIT has since collected more samples from other accused and suspects and sent them to CFSL, he said, adding that digital and technical evidence has also been sent to CFSL/FSL for data retrieval. The spokesperson said the reports of the tests are awaited, and Crime Branch Headquarters has requested their priority processing. Further investigation will be completed after the reports are received, following which a supplementary chargesheet will be filed before the competent court, he said. The accused teacher has been dismissed from service, while the contracts of two sanitation workers at the Kishtwar district hospital were terminated following their arrests. Several others, including a teacher and a doctor, were placed under suspension pending an inquiry. The Crime Branch has urged people not to circulate unverified information on social media and appealed to anyone having relevant information to share it with the SIT, assuring that their identities would be kept confidential.

8 workers killed as speeding car runs them over in Punjabs Sangrur

Punjab BJP chief to don black turban till family of slain anti-drug activist gets justice

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon said on Sunday that he would wear a black turban until justice is delivered in the murder case of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. He began wearing a black turban to register his protest against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab. On Saturday, Dhillon joined the ongoing protest in Mansa town, demanding justice for Jhota. During his visit, he appealed to the people of Punjab to register their protest by wearing black turbans and black dupattas and carrying black flags until justice is delivered. Jhota's father, Bhim Singh, and the people participating in the protest accepted his appeal. What has happened to a young man who raised his voice against drugs has deeply shaken the people of Punjab. A young man who was fighting to save Punjab's youth from drugs was brutally murdered. This is not merely the murder of Parvinder Singh; it is also a murder of law and order in Punjab, Dhillon said. He added that he had joined the protest as a member of the bereaved family's extended family. There, Dhillon had urged people to register their protest against what he described as an insensitive and unresponsive government by wearing black and carrying black flags. He has now started wearing a black turban himself and will continue to do so until justice is delivered. Dhillon said the black turban was not merely a piece of clothing but a symbol of protest against the AAP government's failure. He appealed to all Punjabis to unite and stand up for the aggrieved family. He said that peaceful protests and the struggle for justice would continue until the family received full justice. The BJP stands firmly with the family and will raise its voice for justice at every level, he added. The Punjab BJP President said that instead of curbing drugs, the AAP government was trying to silence those who raised their voices against the menace. He added that Gulzar Singh of Toor Banjara, who had spoken out against drugs, was earlier driven to suicide, followed by the murder of Jhota. Subsequently, Bikramjit Singh from Mari Pannwan village in Gurdaspur was also murdered, Dhillon added. He said the state government had completely failed to curb drugs and safeguard Punjab's interests. He demanded that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann take moral responsibility for the AAP government's failure and resign immediately. He warned that the people of Punjab would no longer tolerate the AAP government.

2 injured after stones thrown at J&K-bound bus in Haryanas Karnal, 2 held

Punjab and Haryana HC stays reappointment of PGIMS Rohtak director; Dr Sujata Shetty holding charge

Three men booked under Arms Act in Chandigarh

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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.

Times Impact: Departed Panjab University scholar Jyotis family gets long-awaited 11 lakh, to repay debts first

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

Mera Ghar-Mera Maan scheme: Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO distributes ownership cards to 119 property owners

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

No reasons are forthcoming: HC on Centres denial to Manns France visit

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