Ludhiana man arrested for alleged rape and assault; police investigate further accusations
Wedding season heists: Bag thieves target Ludhiana functions
7-year-old girl raped in Ludhiana; manhunt for neighbour
Class-XII student in Ludhiana attempts suicide following stalking and harassment, accused on the run
Public action committee moves NGT against environmental damage from Ludhianas Sirhind Canal project
Pumping station fails Dhoka Mohalla, polluted river floods streets of Ludhianas poor colony
Ludhiana Gets Its First Woman Mayor
AAP councillor Inderjit Kaur was on Monday elected the first woman mayor of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.
Ludhiana DC Jitendra Jorwal reviews preparations for Republic Day
Stray bullet hit: Police seize 6 firearms
Stray dog mauls toddler, PSHRC seeks report from MC, admn
Teen seriously injured by 'Chinese' kite string in Jagraon
Aman Arora brings MLA Gogis wife to venue
Meet the Ludhiana MC top brass
Punctuality, cleanliness & transparency on new mayors wish list
Citys first woman mayor welcomed with sweets, pep talk, stiff oppn
Cong slams AAP for lack of SC representation on mayoral posts
Indias first global CAR T-cell therapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma launched
NEW DELHI: Indias first global CAR T-cell therapy for adult B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL), a kind of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system, has been launched in the country, offering new hope to patients facing aggressive blood cancers. Qartemi, the countrys first global CAR T-cell therapy for adult B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL), uses genetically modified T-cells to fight cancer. It was launched by Immuneel Therapeutics, Indias leading cell and gene therapy start-up, backed by Indian billionaire entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. India faces a rising burden of blood cancers, with around 120,000 new cases and over 70,000 deaths annually from leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. The countryannually reports approximately 40,000 new cases of NHL, which affects white blood cells called lymphocytes, which play a key role in fighting infections. In NHL, these lymphocytes grow and multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors in the lymph nodes and potentially spreading to other parts of the body, such as the spleen, liver, bone marrow, or other organs. The launch of Qartemi is setting a new standard in high quality and accessible cancer treatment, transforming the therapeutic landscape for blood cancers in India. This historic launch marks the beginning of a new era in personalised precision therapy, where hope and healing are within reach for countless Indian families, aligning with Indias mission to fight cancer and improve healthcare access for all, the company said. The therapy - benchmarked to global standards - is now available locally, offering renewed hope to patients for whom conventional treatments, including chemotherapy, prove ineffective. The therapy is priced between 35 lakhs to 50 lakhs.While this price reflects the complexity of manufacturing personalized CAR T-cell therapy, it is still significantly more affordable compared to similar global options, ensuring access for Indian patients without compromising on quality,Amit Mookim, CEO of Immuneel Therapeutics, told this paper. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Board Director and Co-Founder of Immuneel Therapeutics said, Since Immuneels inception in 2019, our mission has been to offer affordable and innovative, lifesaving therapies for cancer that are otherwise inaccessible. With Qartemi, our flagship CAR T-cell therapy, we aim to transform cancer treatment in India by providing globally advanced, personalised therapies at an affordable cost. Designed to improve patient outcomes, Qartemi exemplifies our commitment to positioning India as a leader in next-generation, transformative therapies, she said. The company initiated Indias first CAR-T cell therapy trial in 2022 for a novel autologous CD19-directed CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed/ refractory B cell malignancies. The IMAGINE trial was conducted at Narayana Hospital in Bengaluru, Apollo Cancer Hospital in Chennai, and PGIMER in Chandigarh. It said the results from the IMAGINE trial showed that Qartemi's efficacy and safety are similar to those of CAR T-cell therapies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Immuneels IMAGINE Phase 2 trial achieved 83.3% ORR at Day+90, setting a new benchmark for CAR-T therapy in India. This therapy harnesses a patients immune cells to target and eliminate cancer, offering new hope to those battling aggressive blood cancers. Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee, Board Director and Co-Founder, said, The launch of Qartemi marks a pivotal moment in Indias fight against cancer. By combining world-class research CAR-T cell therapy with indigenous manufacturing, we are offering new hope to patients facing aggressive blood cancers. By bringing globally benchmarked CAR-T cell therapy to India, we are providing a breakthrough treatment and redefining what is possible in precision medicine. This is a critical step in ensuring that advanced, life-saving therapies are within reach for patients who need them most, he said. Added Mookim, By offering Qartemi at a significantly accessible price compared to global alternatives, we are proud to develop this therapy indigenously at our facility in Bangalore to ensure global standards of safety and efficacy. For the first time, Indian patients now have access to lasting remission of relapsed and refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, offering hope to patients when conventional therapies fall short. Collaborating with global partners to provide access to advanced treatments and cutting-edge therapies is the way forward, he said. Immuneel has partnered with leading hospitals, including Narayana Health, Apollo Hospitals, CMC Vellore & Ludhiana, Manipal Hospitals, RGCIRC Delhi, SGPGI Lucknow, Amrita Hospital Faridabad, HOC Vedanta Ahmedabad, Cytecare Bangalore, Sparsh Bangalore, Marengo Asia Hospitals among others, to provide Qartemi to their patients.
Cyber crooks duped Ludhiana investors of 70 cr in 2024
Man arrested for murdering wife over property dispute in Ludhiana
Ludhianas Leisure Valley stalled by encroachments and political wrangling
Ludhiana woman booked for cheating and forgery over altered birth certificate in rape case
Well-dressed thief steals valuables from wedding
Recycled & sustainable fibre is the future
Citing heath concerns, villagers halt construction of Bagga Kalan biogas plant
WTO textile benefits to Bdesh affecting city garment industry
Ludhiana civic body prepares for new councillors oath ceremony amidst mayoral election suspense
3 arrested with 96 spools of kite flying thread in Ludhiana
Ludhiana's industrial sector awaits launch of Halwara Airport
Persistent fog leads to extended suspension of Ludhiana's lone flight
Interstate ATM robbery gang busted
Poorly paid MDM workers in Punjab demand better wages
Tajpur Road dairies still dumping cow dung waste into Buddha Dariya: Seechewal
Dispute erupts over wall demolition in Bhagya Homes Colony
Inter-state ATM fraud gang busted in Ludhiana, 56 cards recovered
Brutal attack on healthcare professional in Ludhiana; police yet to make arrests
Burglars break into grocery store, escape with Rs 50,000 & CCTV recorder
Hosp pharmacy manager booked for over 3L fraud
Tantrik gets life sentence for hacking 3 of family to death
Man found dead in his car, suicide suspected
Imposter posing as airport official dupes specially-abled NGO worker in gold auction scam
City businessman loses over Rs 18 lakh to cyber cons promising investment in US dollars
Vet varsity bags funding for entrepreneurship, skill devpt project to augment farmers income
4 of family injured in LPG cylinder blast in Ludhianas Giaspura
Frequent water leakage corrodes Atam Nagar-Dugri road, residents demand urgent repair
Ludhiana district bar body picks returning officer, youngest in its history, ahead of Feb polls
25-yr-old MNC employee hangs self in Doraha, leaves behind suicide note
Screening of Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' cancelled in theatres across Punjab following protests
CHANDIGARH: The cinemas and multiplexes across Punjab on Friday were forced to cancel the screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency following protests by various Sikh organization and farmers' bodies. Kangana plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film. The films release was earlier delayed after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sought several cuts in the movie after Sikh groups raised concerns over the portrayal of the community. On Thursday, SGPC had demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ban its screening in Punjab. In a letter to Mann, SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami said the movie was a calculated attempt to distort history and harm Sikh sentiments and warned that releasing it could provoke outrage within the Sikh community. The protesters claimed that the movie hurt the sentiments of the Sikhs and provoked outrage in the community. The members of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) protested against the movie outside the cinemas in Amritsar. Also, there were protests outside cinemas in Bathinda, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur. The members of one of the factions of farmer union BKU gathered outside Dhillon Plaza and Cosmo Plaza in Zirakpur in SAS Nagar district near Chandigarh and protested alleging that Kangana Ranaut used vulgar language against them during the ongoing farmers' protest and in the movie, facts have been twisted to defame the Sikh community. A member of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said that the history of the Sikh religion and the incidents of 1984 were depicted in the movie in a distorted manner. He demanded the movie to be banned. Meanwhile, Kangana reacted to the protests saying it as a complete harassment of art and the artist. She also slammed the propaganda to tarnish her image. In a message posted on platform X, Kangana Ranaut wrote, This is complete harassment of art and the artist, from Punjab many cities are reporting that these people are not allowing Emergency to be screened. I have utmost respect for all religions and after studying and growing up in Chandigarh I have closely observed and followed sikh religion. This is complete lie and propaganda to tarnish my image and harm my film. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that governments and censor boards must keep an eye on films like Emergency as such films show scripted stories, which are not true and the facts are twisted otherwise, they would not be successful if there was no masala. However, theaters in the Union Territory of Chandigarh screened the movie.
Complete harassment of art and the artist: Kangana after SGPC calls for ban on Emergency
New Delhi, Jan 17: Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Friday said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees (SGPC) demand for a ban on Emergency and the films restricted screenings in parts of Punjab is a complete harassment of art and the artist. On Thursday, SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie, which released across the country on Friday. Many cinemas in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda did not screen Emergency [] The post Complete harassment of art and the artist: Kangana after SGPC calls for ban on Emergency appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gadvasu research bags award on antibiotic resistance
MC, hotels & restaurants spar over parking issues in HC
Illegal slaughtering: MC issues 52 challans
Rs 4.5cr fraud case solved with arrest of Hry man
DBA goes on strike over attack on lawyer
Freshly constructed road along Buddha Dariya damaged again
Retd principal duped of Rs47L in digital arrest case
Halwara airport nears completion: 100% civil works finished, flights to begin soon
Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal announced the completion of all civil work at Ludhiana's Halwara Airport terminal. Collaboration with IAF is accelerating final connectivity tasks. Air India plans to commence flights post regulatory approvals. The new airport aims to drive industrial growth, boost employment, and enhance various sectors such as real estate and exports.
Fog grounds Ludhiana's only flight to Ghaziabad's Hindon airport for months
Fog and low visibility have suspended the lone flight from Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana since November 4, 2022, impacting connectivity to Hindon in the NCR. The flight is expected to resume operations around February 15, 2023, when visibility conditions improve. Improved air connectivity is anticipated with the upcoming operational status of Halwara airport.
Ludhiana drug smuggler held with heroin linked to international syndicate
Ludhianas new waste processing plant nears completion
Mysterious death in field near Ludhiana: Syringes near victim indicate drug overdose
Ludhiana brother-sister duo faces more visa fraud cases, manager also named in 4 new FIRs
Stray dog attacks spark kite-flying ban in Ludhiana village
Unidentified body found in Ludhiana sparks speculation of cold-weather death
Factory guards mysterious death confirmed as murder in Ludhiana
Ludhiana resident raises concern over neglected bus stops despite smart city status
'Blessed to help clean up Buddha Dariya, associated with Guru Nanak Sahib', say volunteers
Car collides with tractor trolley on Gurthali Bridge in Ludhiana, driver injured
Ludhiana targets stray dog population after fatal attacks
PAU celebrates poet Surjit Patars legacy with Lafzan Di Dargah
Ludhiana to launch slum rehabilitation project in Shimlapuri
Imposter posing as American boss dupes IT employee in Ludh of Rs 1L
Mystery: Factory watchman found dead near home in Ludhiana
Ludhiana retiree loses Rs 14.9L in ONGC smart health card cyber scam
Fire breaks out in train near Ludhiana, no casualties
Officials said the incident took place after the Amritsar-Delhi train left the Ludhiana railway station.
Cyber fraudsters pose as ONGC officials to swindle Rs 14.9 lakh from retired employee in Punjab
Cyber fraudsters transferred Rs 14.9 lakh from a retired ONGC employee's bank account. They posed as the head of the retired employee cell, made him fill out an online form, and submit his bank details. The victim reported the incident to the bank, but the money was already withdrawn. Police have registered a complaint and are investigating the case.
Man dupes woman of 36L, sends her son to Thailand instead of US
Ludhiana basks in the sun as day temperature rises to 20C
Truck loaded with steel snatched; driver abducted, assaulted
Ex-prison inmate caught throwing banned items inside jail
Laptop stolen from shop in Jagraon
MC to hire contractor for road repair, cleanliness
8-year-old hit on head by bullet has miraculous escape
Mayoral poll deferred, likely on Jan 21
NHAI to start work on 2 of 4 main highway projects by March
Cold weather conditions persist in Punjab, Haryana
While Ludhiana in Punjab recorded a minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees Celsius; in Haryana, the mercury settled at a low of 8.8 degrees Celsius.
Amid pollution row, BJP leader alleges illegal slaughter along Buddha Dariya
