AIMSS Chamiyana to become first hospital in Himachal to offer robotic surgery
Shimla: Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties (AIMSS) at Chamiyana near Shimla would be the first hospital in the state to offer robotic surgery, followed by Tanda hospital in Kangra, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday while inaugurating the In-Patient Department in the hospital. Also, to cope-up with the patient load at Indira Gandhi Medical College hospital (IGMCH), Shimla and provide better healthcare facilities, some of its departments, including gastroenterology, nephrology and plastic surgery, have been shifted to AIMSS, popularly known as Chamiyana Super Specialty Hospital. Among its many benefits, robotic surgery offers increased precision and accuracy, faster recovery times and reduced risk of infection due to minimally invasive techniques. Patients also experience less pain due to smaller incisions, which helps them recover quickly, often leading to shorter hospital stays. He said that cardiology and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) services would also be transferred to AIMSS Chamiyana in the next two months.
Waqf (Amendment) Act will increase transparency in Waqf properties: Saini
Panchkula: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the Waqf (Amendement) Act, 2025 will benefit the poor, helpless, and underprivileged members of the Muslim community. The act will bring greater transparency to Waqf properties and help prevent arbitrary encroachments and misuse, Saini added while addressing the ‘Waqf Reform and Public Awareness Campaign Conference’ at the BJP office in Panchkula. On this occasion, the Chief Minister termed the Modi government’s decision on the caste-based census as historic.
Amid deepening water crisis in Haryana, district officers asked not to leave headquarters
Chandigarh: Amid the deepening water crisis in Haryana due to Punjab withholding Haryana's share of water from Bhakra Dam, Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Thursday held a key meeting with the department officers. During the meeting circle-wise discussion on the water situation in the state was done. The Minister directed that SEs, XENs, SDOs, and JEs posted in all districts of Haryana must not leave their headquarters under any circumstances. He further directed the officers to ensure that no water supply-related operations are affected and that systems are in place to prevent disruptions. In areas facing water shortages, water should be lifted from nearby canals to meet supply needs, he said. Gangwa further said that he will personally monitor the situation weekly through video conferencing.
Haryana Sports Department releases 2025-26 Sports calendar
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Gaurav Gautam on Thursday said that the Haryana Sports Department has released the Sports Calendar for the state-level competitions to be held during 2025-26. This calendar will provide players with advance information about upcoming events, helping them prepare more effectively. After winning medals at the state level, players will go on to showcase their talent at national-level competitions. Gautam said that a State-Level Akhada Dangal (wrestling) competition will be held from May 16 to 18, 2025. Similarly, the State Boxing Championship will take place from June 6 to 8, the Senior State Sports Mahakumbh from June 20 to 22, the State Volleyball Competition from July 4 to 6, and the State Athletics Championship from July 18 to 20.
Haryana pavilion showcases government welfare schemes and film policy at Waves Summit in Mumbai
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Waves Summit (World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit) today at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. The event saw participation from 30 countries, including leading global companies like Google and Facebook, as well as renowned Bollywood and Hollywood entities. At the summit, the Haryana Pavilion, set up by the Department of Information, Public Relations, and Languages, Haryana, showcased the state's welfare schemes, notable achievements, and its progressive film policy. The Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Director General of the Department of Information, Public Relations, and Languages KM Pandurang, along with various department officials and Haryanvi artists, were present on this occasion. The Haryana Pavilion highlighted the state's commitment to promoting the film industry through the Haryana Film Policy, which aims to support Haryanvi artists and generate employment opportunities for Haryana's youth in the entertainment sector.