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Chandigarh, Haryana

Clarification by Energy Minister Anil Vij: Reports on Termination of Kalyanpur–Badlapara Coal Block Are Misleading

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Chandigarh, January 14 — Haryana’s Energy Minister, Sh. Anil Vij has categorically clarified14 that reports published in certain sections of the media claiming termination of the Kalyanpur–Badlapara coal block in Jharkhand, allotted to Haryana, are completely misleading and factually incorrect. He asserted that no termination of the coal block has taken place as per the official sources.

Sh. Anil Vij said that the factual position is that the Ministry of Coal (MoC) had issued only a show-cause notice to the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) seeking clarification on certain procedural aspects related to the coal block. HPGCL has submitted a detailed reply within the stipulated time, along with a request that the allocation of the coal block should not be terminated.

He informed that HPGCL has already engaged a Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) for the development of the coal block. Land survey work has been completed, boundary work has been completed and drilling activities are currently in progress. Other developmental activities have also commenced and are being carried out as per schedule in line with the approved timeline.

Sh. Vij said that as per the current project schedule, coal production from this block is expected to begin in time to supply coal to the Yamunanagar Thermal Power Plant by the year 2030. There is a clear distinction between issuance of a show-cause notice and termination of a coal block. A show-cause notice is issued to seek clarification and does not imply cancellation of allocation. At present, the coal block allocation remains intact, and development work is continuing as planned.

The Energy Minister urged the media to verify facts before publishing such reports and advised the public not to be misled by unverified or speculative information.

Business, Chandigarh, Food, Haryana, Punjab, Punjab

Blue Tokai Brings Origins, Their Flagship Café Experience, to Mohali

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Mohali, January 10, 2026: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, India’s largest specialty coffee brand, has announced the launch of Blue Tokai Origins at HLP Galleria, Sector 62, Mohali. With this opening, the brand takes its most immersive coffee experience beyond metros to a

fast-growing, culturally curious market. Guests can explore some of India’s rarest micro-lots, chef-curated meals, and immersive experiences that present coffee in a new light.

At the launch event, co-founder and COO, Shivam Shahi said, “With Origins Mohali, we’re bringing the story of Indian coffee closer to a new audience… one that’s curious, evolving, and ready to engage deeply with the craft. It’s where we slow coffee down so people can truly understand the work, people, and the journey behind every cup”.

Celebrating Indian Coffee at Scale, Without Losing Craft

While focusing on increasing footprint in a rapidly growing industry, Origins stands as Blue Tokai’s proof that scale and craft can co-exist. This flagship experience store highlights Indian estates, regional terroirs, and a wide range of brewing methods,

reinforcing the brand’s farmer-first philosophy.

At The Play Bar, some of the rarest coffee lots roasted by Blue Tokai, frozen at peak flavour, are preserved in a temperature-controlled space. Guests can taste their way through seven distinct brewing methods, including Chemex, Syphon, Slow Drip, and more.

Adding to this experience is the Nitro Cold Brew tap, serving chilled, nitrogen-infused single-origin cold brew crafted using patented technology that extracts a wider range of flavour compounds.

A Comfort-First, Craft-Led Menu

The menu is designed in collaboration with Chef Auroni Mukherjee, one of India’s most celebrated young chefs, known for his flavour-first approach to modern Indian cuisine. Highlights include:

·      Handmade pastas with twists such as Chilli Crunch Carbonara

·      Gourmet club sandwiches and open-faced toasts built on signature sourdough

breads by Suchali’s Artisan Bakehouse

·      A selection of desserts featuring familiar comforts and sweet surprises such as classic tiramisu and a light-yet-decadent Coconut Berry Lamington

It blends warmth and technique, reflective of the brand’s own identity—rooted in mastery without losing accessibility for a wide audience.

A Space Brewing Community

Origins is designed as a community-driven space. Cuppings, workshops, collaborations, and cultural events position it as a hub for learning and exchange.

The space encourages dialogue between baristas and guests, as well as between

farmers’ stories and everyday drinkers.

“Origins is where coffee becomes a shared language, bringing together growers,

brewers, and drinkers in one space.”, said Shivam Shahi.

About Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is India’s largest specialty coffee brand, founded in 2013 and dedicated to sourcing, roasting, and brewing coffee from more than 80 of India’s finest coffee farms. Its mission is rooted in making high-quality Indian specialty coffee accessible to more people through its cafés and products. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the brand has built a loyal community of coffee lovers and continues to redefine coffee culture in India.

Haryana

Agnipath Scheme Brings New Enthusiasm Among Youth

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Chandigarh, January 5 — Haryana Sainik and Ardh- Sainik Welfare Minister, Rao Narbir Singh said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Sh Rajnath Singh, the Agnipath Scheme was launched in June 2022 with the objective of strengthening the youthful profile of the Indian Armed Forces and instilling enthusiasm, passion and discipline among the youth for service to the nation. Under this scheme, young people are provided the opportunity to serve as Agniveers for a period of four years.

He informed that the service tenure of the first batch under the Agnipath Scheme will be completed in July 2026. Thereafter, to ensure a bright future for Agniveers, the Haryana Government has formulated the Haryana Agniveer Policy–2024, which will be effectively implemented from August 2026. Through this policy, Agniveers will be provided employment opportunities in government jobs and other sectors. Rao Narbir Singh stated that Haryana has become the first state in the country to provide an employment security cover to Agniveers after their service in the Armed Forces.

The Minister further said that during the year 2022–23, a national-level target of recruiting 26,649 Agniveers was set for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. In this sequence, 1,830 Agniveers were recruited from Haryana in 2022–23 and 2,215 in 2023–24. He said that despite limited representation in terms of population and geography, the spirit of patriotism among Haryana’s youth is particularly evident. The youth here proudly choose the uniform of the Armed Forces over white-collar jobs. This is why every tenth soldier in the country’s Armed Forces hails from Haryana.

Rao Narbir Singh said that the Haryana Government constituted a separate Department of Sainik and Ardh- Sainik Welfare in 2016 for the welfare of ex-servicemen, para-military forces, and their dependents. From October 2014 till date, the state government has provided government jobs on compassionate grounds to the dependents of 418 martyrs.

He informed that during the Seva Pakhwada programmes held from 17 September to 2 October 2025, reunions of ex-servicemen were organized according to various corps and regiments of the Army. In addition, proposals are being prepared in accordance with Haryana Government policy to name schools and other institutions after the martyrs of the 1962, 1965, 1971, and Kargil wars.

During these programmes, ex-servicemen, personnel of para-military forces, and families of martyrs were invited and tree plantation was carried out by them. Rao Narbir Singh said that such events have effectively infused a renewed resolve of patriotism, sacrifice, and service to the nation among the youth of Haryana.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Repeated Falsehoods have turned Congress, INDI alliance into a Subject of Public Mockery-CM

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Chandigarh, January 5- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Congress party and the INDI alliance deliberately misleading MGNREGA workers through a sustained campaign of falsehoods. Their repeated lies have completely destroyed their credibility and led people to openly mock and dismiss their claims.

Addressing a press conference here today, the Chief Minister said Congress has mastered the art of spreading misinformation whenever it runs out of logic or constructive ideas. He said that every time welfare reforms are introduced for the poor, Congress and the INDI alliance begin questioning the initiatives instead of offering solutions.

Cabinet Ministers, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar and Media Secretary to Chief minister, Sh. Praveen Attrey also remained present on this occasion.

The Chief Minister said that if Congress had any genuine suggestions for Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, they should have raised them in the Lok Sabha. Instead, he said, they avoid debate, shut down discussions, and walk away without answers. A similar pattern is seen in state assemblies, where Congress members arrive unprepared, submit incomplete representations, and leave, only to later spread rumours among the public, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.  He said that instead of spreading misinformation about the “Developed India” vision and welfare schemes, Congress and the INDI alliance should come clean about their own record. 

Congress-AAP Share a ‘Bua-Fuffad’ Bond-CM

Mocking Punjab Government of hastily passing pass the resolution on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 in their Vidhan Sabha on December 30, the Chief Minister said  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should have  clearly read the Act before passing any resolution. He added that instead of political theatrics between Congress and AAP, who share a Bua-Fuffad relationship, Bhagwant Mann should ensure Punjab pays Rs. 400 wages like Haryana, instead of the current Rs. 339.

He said that passing a resolution just like that is  nothing but a politically orchestrated move devoid of facts, figures or seriousness. He said that the opposition parties are deliberately misleading the public on an issue that concerns the livelihoods of crores of rural workers and farmers.  He said the resolution reflected political opportunism rather than concern for rural welfare, as it neither cited any data nor offered a single constructive suggestion. He said that the move was aimed solely at creating confusion and pushing a false narrative around the VB-G RAM-G Act, a flagship rural reform launched under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to strengthen employment and livelihood security in villages.

MGNREGA became synonymous with corruption under Congress rule, says CM

Citing the 2013 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, the Chief Minister said that during the UPA and Congress regimes, MGNREGA was riddled with fake beneficiaries, manipulated job cards and large-scale financial misappropriation, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

He said the absence of biometric authentication and effective monitoring made it impossible to verify whether registered workers were genuine or whether wages reached the intended beneficiaries. As a result, funds were routinely siphoned off.

The Chief Minister said that during the Congress regime, this scheme gradually lost its developmental purpose and was reduced to activities such as digging and refilling pits, producing artificial ‘man-days’ instead of durable assets. It became a tool for fund diversion rather than a mechanism for nation-building, he remarked.

Punjab example exposes scale of misuse and non-payment of wages- CM

Referring to Punjab, the Chief Minister said that during a visit by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan workers complained that they were being denied their rightful wages while contractors were appropriating the funds.

He said a social audit conducted in 5,915 out of 13,304-gram panchayats in Punjab revealed 10,663 cases of financial irregularities, including illegal withdrawals in the name of road and canal cleaning. Despite these findings and intervention by central teams, no recovery was made and no action was taken against those responsible. Public money meant for labourers continued to be diverted, while genuine workers were left unpaid, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

AAP opposing reforms to shield corruption, says CM

The Chief Minister said it was deeply ironic that the AAP government in Punjab was opposing reforms to rural employment and passing resolutions against the new law. This opposition exposes their intent to protect corruption and also reflects their indifference towards the hardworking labourers of Punjab, he said.

Haryana pays highest rural wages in India- CM

Highlighting Haryana’s wage structure, the Chief Minister said the state pays a minimum daily wage of Rs. 400, enabling rural labourers to earn at least Rs. 50,000 annually. By comparison, he shared, the minimum daily wage is Rs. 339 in Punjab and Rs. 236 in Himachal Pradesh, clearly demonstrating Haryana’s commitment to worker welfare.

Haryana’s record proves intent: three times more payments than Congress era-CM

The Chief Minister said that between October 2014 and October 2025, Haryana disbursed Rs. 5,243 crore to rural workers, compared to Rs..1,854 crore during 10 years of Congress rule. This clearly shows that more people were given work and higher payments under our government, he said, adding that Rs. 1,000 crores has been provided in the current financial year’s budget as well.

Chandigarh, Haryana

328 MISSING SAROOPS MATTER: SPECIAL INVESTIGATION TEAM (SIT) CONDUCTS RAIDS AND EFFECTS 02 ARRESTS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, January 4:

 The Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducting the investigations of the 328 missing Saroops matter has arrested two persons, conducted search operations at 14 locations and seized mobile devices, tablets, computers and accessories, storage devices and incriminating financial records and documents.

 A spokesperson of the SIT stated here today that a total of 16 persons have been named in the FIR registered in Police Station C-Division, Commissionerate Amritsar. Two accused persons have allegedly died and 14 persons are under investigations. Satinder Singh Kohli and Kanwaljit Singh alias Kawaljit Singh have been arrested in this case so far.

 The spokesperson further stated that Kanwaljit Singh alias Kawaljit Singh has been arrested on 03-01-2026. He was working as Assistant and played a direct role in serious irregularities relating to maintenance, handling of religious scriptures, and unauthorized preparation/storage of scriptures.

The spokesperson added that search operations have been conducted at 14 locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including 02 locations in Chandigarh, 08 locations in Amritsar City and 01 location each in Gurdaspur, Ropar, Tarn Taran and Amritsar Rural. During the searches, 07 mobile phones, 03 tablets, 02 laptops, 01 storage device and incriminating financial records and documents have been seized.

 The seized electronic devices will be analyzed forensically and the seized documents and financial documents are under scanner as payments made by companies associated with several persons, including politicians are being scrutinized.

 The SIT is conducting investigations and collecting evidence in a systematic and meticulous manner. More searches and arrests are likely to take place. Further investigations are ongoing.

Business, Chandigarh, Haryana

CM Sukhu inaugurates HIM MSME Fest-2026

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Shimla:

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after inaugurating Him MSME Fest 2026 at the Ridge today stated that the Fest Him MSME Fest is not merely an exhibition, but a strong platform of opportunities for thousands of small entrepreneurs, artisans and start-ups of the State promoting HIM Brand products globally.  The event will assist promote the ‘Made in Himachal’ brand and help rural, traditional and local MSME products gain National and international recognition and to realize the aspirations of thousands of small entrepreneurs specially women entrepreneurs, artisans and start-ups across the State.

This will further strengthen the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar’ Himachal by fostering innovation, enterprise and inclusive growth.

The HIM fest, being organised by the Industries department, will conclude on 5th January.

The Chief Minister stated that representatives of reputed national and international companies would visit the State during the fest, providing artisans, weavers and small entrepreneurs an opportunity to directly showcase and market their products to global buyers. He added that a hand-made shawl crafted by artisans of Himachal Pradesh, in display in MSME Fest today, has been included in the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’, giving global recognition to Himachali products thus making the State proud.

Besides, the fest lays emphasis on women entrepreneurship and the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative that will help rural entrepreneurs to gain access to new opportunities, thereby strengthening the rural economy and empowering women. Special emphasis would be laid on the greening of MSMEs and this initiative will play a significant role in making Himachal Pradesh towards becoming a green energy State.

He said that over the past three years, the State Government has held meetings with investors in major industrial hubs such as Dubai, Japan and Mumbai. As a result of these efforts, Memorandums of Understanding involving investment commitments exceeding Rs. 5,000 crore have been signed. In addition, 683 industrial projects worth Rs. 14,000 crore have been approved, which are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 32,000 people.

The Chief Minister stated that with the objective of strengthening MSMEs in rural areas, proposals amounting to Rs. 1,642 crore have been submitted to the Central Government, out of which Rs. 109.34 crore has been approved so far. During the last three years, 107 start-ups have been launched in the State, while 407 start-ups are currently in various stages of establishment.

He said that the Him Fest would prove to be a milestone in connecting Himachal Pradesh’s MSME sector with markets, investments and modern technologies globally as reflects from its theme ‘The Craft of the Hills on the Global Stage’.

The Chief Minister further said that this fest serves as a unique convergence point for emerging and established start-ups, where ideas, innovation and investment would come together. Entrepreneurs will be able to exhibit their products and services, engage directly with investors and buyers, and explore new opportunities for start up business expansion.

On the occasion, he also released the ‘Him Innovation Coffee Book’ and honoured various entrepreneurs. Sh. Sukhu extended his best wishes to all participants taking part in Him MSME Fest-2026.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated and visited the exhibitions set up by various entrepreneurs and showed keen interest in the displays.

Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, earlier welcomed the Chief Minister and detailed about the itinerary of three day fest which also involves interact active sessions as well.

He said that sectors such as green mobility, defence, pharmaceuticals, dairy, food processing, artificial intelligence, electronic chips and data centres are being accorded priority to accelerate industrialization vis-à-vis giving push to green industries. Strategic dialogues are being held with leading industry players in these emerging sectors.

Dr. Rajneesh, Development Commissioner for MSME, Ministry of Government of India, lauded the efforts of the state government to promote MSMEs in the state.

Additional Chief Secretary R.D. Nazim gave a detailed presentation on start-ups, industrial development, and various schemes of the department in the state.

Commissioner Industries Dr. Yunus welcomed the Chief Minister and gave a detailed presentation on the MSME Fest. He also apprised him of the industrial development and related activities in the State.

A cultural programme was also organised on the occasion.

Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Malender Rajan and Vivek Sharma, Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation Surender Chauhan, Chairman of the State Food Commission Dr. S.P. Katyal, councillors of Shimla Municipal Corporation and senior officers were present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Blood donation camp held to commemorate supreme martyrdom of four Sahibzadas

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Tohana, December 25

In a tribute to the sacrifice of the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, a blood donation camp was organised in village Saniana under the aegis of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Sahibzada Fateh Singh Sewa Society Tohana.

In a statement, Vinod Kumar Kairon, media in-charge of the society, emphasized that this initiative was an annual tradition for the organization. This year, a fourth blood donation camp was held to commemorate the supreme martyrdom of the four Sahibzadas, whose courage and sacrifice remain unmatched in history. At this blood donation camp, donors set a record in Tohana city by donating 115 units of blood. “The martyrdom of the Sahibzadas is an integral part of our heritage. Through this blood donation camp, we aim to contribute towards a vital social cause and help in building a blood bank for those in need,” he added.

Kairon further said that along with the blood donation camp, poetry recitation, speech and quiz competition on Sikh history were also organised. Students from Akal Academy Saniana, Tagore Public School, Shaheed Sardar Mehar Singh Girls Senior Secondary School, Dashmesh Academy Gullarwala and Government High School Saniana participated in this program. Students, who secured first, second, and third in the competition were honoured with cash prizes. The principals of all the schools were also honoured with mementos. Kulwinder Singh Bal, Vinod Nayak, Raj Singh Gill, Rajesh Dahiya, Mausam Kairon, Baljeet Kamboj, Karandeep Singh Sara, Vandana Kamboj, Yoga teacher Bir Singh and all the villagers were present on the occasion. 

Chandigarh, Haryana, Haryana

Three-day National Sanshinkan Karate Seminar held in Gurgaon

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Gurugram:

A three-day National Sanshinkan Karate Seminar was successfully conducted in Gurgaon from December 12 to 14.

The seminar was organized under the banner of Sanshinkan and hosted at Pragyanam School, Sector 65, Gurgaon, bringing together karate practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts from across India as well as from overseas.

The seminar was hosted by Sensei Yashpal Singh Kalsi, Head of Sanshinkan India, and was led by Soke Tamas Weber, Founder of Sanshinkan. Soke Tamas Weber travelled all the way from Sweden along with his team to promote karate in India, which added great significance and value to the event.

Giving the seminar a strong international presence, a team from Israel, led by Sensei Bhajat Fatfout and Sensei Joseph, also participated actively. During the seminar, Sensei Bhajat Fatfout conducted special sessions on self-defence and demonstrated effective techniques and movements from Israeli Krav Maga, which were highly appreciated by the participants.

Over the course of three intensive days, more than 100 participants from different parts of India trained under expert guidance. The training covered kihon, kata applications, kumite concepts, self-defence techniques, and advanced Sanshinkan methodologies, with equal emphasis on discipline, mindset, precision, and the philosophy of Karate-Do.

In the final phase of the seminar, many participants appeared for Sanshinkan belt tests. Sanshinkan congratulates all students who successfully cleared their grading examinations and wishes them continued growth and success in their martial arts journey.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Fortis Mohali Leads in Advanced Angioplasty for High-Risk Elderly Cardiac Patients

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Chandigarh, June 30, 2025: Fortis Hospital Mohali is one of the leading centres of excellence in cardiac care, The hospital offers cutting-edge interventional cardiology treatment to high-risk patients who were earlier considered unfit for bypass surgery or angioplasty.

A 93-year-old man with complex  heart disease and weakness was successfully treated with an advanced form of angioplasty for a major heart artery blockage. In another case, a 70-year-old man with diabetes, heart failure, kidney problems, and blockages in three heart arteries also underwent a complex and risky angioplasty. Both patients were not fit for surgery, but thanks to advanced technology and expert medical care, they have recovered well and are doing fine.

Giving details, Dr Sudhanshu Budakoty, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Mohali, said, “A 93-year-old man with diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickening of the heart wall, especially the left side), coronary artery disease presented to us with chest pain. He had undergone coronary angiography in 2022 and was advised for CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), but due to his advanced age and frailty and possible high-risk surgery he did not go for it and was kept on medical management.”

 Despite of all optimized medical treatment, he continued to have recurrent chest pain at rest. The doctordiscussed the treatment options with the patient and family and counseled them about the need for repeat angiography. The patient and his family were unsure at first, as they had previously been told that neither surgery nor stenting was an option. Dr. Sudhanshu explained to them the need for intervention now and if required stenting is possible. He was taken up for Coronary Angiography (CAG), which showed calcified triple vessel disease. The calcified vessels could not be stented without plaque modification. The patient and his family were explained the advanced treatment options to deal with the hardened calcium in his heart arteries. These included special techniques like Rotablation, Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL), and Laser, followed by placing a stent in the artery causing the symptoms. After they understood everything and gave written permission, the patient underwent a complex angioplasty using the IVL method, in which gentle shockwaves are sent through a balloon to crack and soften calcium in the artery walls.

The patient had an angioplasty (PCI) done in one major artery – LAD (the most important artery in the front of the heart supplying maximum myocardial tissue). Patient was stable post procedure and was discharged the next day with no chest pain. He was followed up in OPD with no residual symptoms.

Dr Sudhanshu Budakoty  further added, “In another similar case, A 70-year-old diabetic man presented to us for cardiac clearance of surgery for anal fistula. On routine evaluation, we found out that he had a previous suffered a silent heart attack and it caused his heart pumping to drop to 30%. He was also detected with possible chronic kidney disease. In view of his high-risk conditions, he was first taken up for CAG which showed diffuse triple vessel disease with calcification in all 3 arteries with very poor flow in distal vessels making bypass surgery a difficult choice. Patient and family were counseled regarding the nature of disease and high-risk procedure of revascularization in view of low ejection fraction, diabetes, kidney disease and calcified vessels. They were not willing for bypass surgery at this age and hence a decision for high-risk angioplasty with IVL assistance for calcium modification was taken.”

IVL was done to treat blockages in the left main and LAD (a major heart artery). Two stents were placed from the left main to the LAD to keep the arteries open. A very small amount of dye was used during the procedure to protect the patient’s kidneys. The patient remained stable after the procedure and was safely discharged the next day, Dr. Sudhanshu added.

About Fortis Healthcare Limited

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company – IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Fortis Mohali introduces advanced clot retrieval devices for treatment of vascular-related disorders

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Chandigarh:

Fortis Hospital Mohali has taken a major leap forward in the treatment of vascular-related disorders, particularly Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), with the introduction of state-of-the-art clot retrieval technologies. The Department of Vascular Surgery, under the leadership of Dr Ravul Jindal, Director, Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital Mohali has successfully implemented advanced non-thrombolytic mechanical thrombectomy devices that offer faster, safer, and more effective treatment for patients suffering from extensive blood clots.

DVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. Traditionally, DVT was managed with anticoagulant therapy, which only prevents the clot from growing but does not actively remove it.

Fortis Mohali now offers next-generation clot retrieval systems such as the Penumbra Indigo Lightning System, a vacuum-based, image-guided aspiration system, and the Inari ClotTriever System, a catheter-based device designed for minimally invasive removal of large clots in a single session without the use of thrombolytic drugs. These advanced technologies significantly reduce the risk of bleeding, enhance patient safety, and ensure quicker recovery. Subsequently, the use of AngioJet (thrombectomy system used to break down and remove blood clots or thrombi from blood vessels) along with thrombolytics offered a more aggressive approach to dissolve and remove clots.

“Anticoagulation, while essential, only prevents clot propagation and does not actively remove thrombus. In extensive DVT, early clot removal can prevent long-term venous obstruction, reduce venous hypertension, significantly lower the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), and improve quality of life and mobility. These modern technologies allow for immediate and effective clot removal without the complications associated with thrombolytic agents. Early intervention not only restores normal venous circulation but also prevents PTS, a debilitating long-term condition that causes leg swelling, pain, and skin changes,” said Dr Ravul Jindal

Patients from across the region are now benefiting from quicker recovery, improved clinical outcomes, and reduced hospital stays, making Fortis Hospital Mohali a leading centre for DVT treatment in North India.