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Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Healing Hospital crosses over 6,000 AI-based RoboLens knee procedures, launches advanced robotic FT-3D programme

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Chandigarh, May 29

In a major advancement for orthopaedic healthcare in India, Healing Hospital Chandigarh has crossed a significant milestone by successfully completing more than 6,000 AI-based RoboLens FT-3D Knee Resurfacing procedures while simultaneously launching its next-generation Robotic FT-3D Knee Resurfacing Programme powered by advanced fully automatic robotic technology.
Speaking about the milestone, Drishmeet Singh Buttar, Managing Partner, said, “The future of surgery lies in intelligent precision technologies powered by Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and advanced analytics. Our vision has always been to provide patients access to advanced healthcare technologies that improve outcomes and strengthen patient trust.”

According to Buttar, as healthcare globally moves towards precision-led, minimally invasive, and patient-centric treatment methods, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and augmented reality are increasingly transforming surgical procedures.
He stated that while conventional knee replacement procedures continue to remain common, orthopaedic care is rapidly evolving through intelligent surgical systems that allow greater personalization and precision.
In reply to a question, Buttar said that Healing Hospital’s RoboLens FT-3D Knee Resurfacing platform combines AI-driven surgical planning with Microsoft HoloLens-powered augmented reality visualization, enabling surgeons to study patient anatomy in immersive real-time 3D during procedures.
According to specialists at the hospital, the RoboLens FT-3D system focuses on precision mapping, intelligent joint balancing, accurate implant positioning, and minimally invasive execution. These advancements are intended to reduce tissue trauma, minimize blood loss, enable faster mobilization, and support smoother rehabilitation for patients.
Sharing insights on orthopaedic innovation, Ajay S Bhambri, Director – Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement and part of the FT-3D Team, said that knee procedures worldwide are increasingly evolving through AI-driven planning, robotic execution, and augmented visualization systems that support greater surgical precision and faster recovery.

Highlighting the importance of personalized treatment planning, Dr. Nishant Setia, Senior Consultant, stated that every patient’s anatomy, mobility needs, and joint condition are unique, making individualized surgical planning essential. He noted that integrating AI, FT-3D precision mapping, and robotic analytics enables highly customized treatment approaches aimed at improving long-term mobility and quality of life.

Adding perspective on patient safety and recovery, Dr. Harsimran Kaur Buttar, Senior Anaesthetist, emphasized that advanced knee procedures today extend beyond surgery itself and focus equally on safer recovery pathways, reduced surgical stress, early mobilization, and enhanced rehabilitation experiences for patients.
Healing Hospital Chandigarh today receives patients seeking advanced knee replacement surgery, robotic knee surgery, and modern orthopaedic care not only from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Chandigarh, but also from multiple states across India and international borders, with many patients travelling long distances specifically for advanced robotic and AI-assisted knee procedures.
With continued investment in advanced technology, specialized surgical expertise, and patient-focused innovation, Healing Hospital Chandigarh is steadily strengthening its position as a leading destination for robotic and AI-assisted orthopaedic care in India.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Congress Fully Alert to Protect Voters’ Rights, Comprehensive Strategy Prepared on SIR Revision: Rao Narendra Singh

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Chandigarh 27 May, 2026

An important meeting of the Action and Monitoring Committee constituted by the Haryana Pradesh Congress regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was held today. During the meeting, detailed discussions were conducted on ensuring that the voter list revision process across the state remains fair, transparent, and error-free, and a comprehensive organizational strategy was formulated.

The meeting was attended by Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Rao Narendra Singh, former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Congress co-incharges Jitendra Baghel and Praful Gudhe, along with several senior party leaders. The leaders stated that for the strengthening of democracy, it is extremely important that every eligible citizen’s name is correctly included in the electoral rolls and that no voter’s name is removed unnecessarily.

The meeting reviewed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision campaign across the state, and organizational responsibilities were assigned from the district level down to the booth level. Congress leaders made it clear that every party worker would carry out their responsibilities with full seriousness and dedication to safeguard voters’ rights. They further stated that the party would remain fully vigilant regarding any irregularities, negligence, or discrepancies in the voter lists.

On the occasion, MLAs Bharat Bhushan Batra, Ashok Arora, Aftab Ahmed, and Chander Prakash, former Speaker Kuldeep Sharma, former ministers Karan Singh Dalal and Dr. M.L. Ranga, Dharmveer Goyat, retired IAS officer Vinay Yadav, Advocate Bijendra Ranga, Advocate Randhir Singh Rana, Mohan Dhillon, Sweta Dhull, and Surender Sharma, along with several senior leaders and office bearers, were present.

In addition, a one-day training camp was organized for all District Congress Committee Presidents and BLA-1 representatives from all 90 Assembly constituencies. During the training program, National Connect Center Vice Chairman Captain Arvind and his team provided detailed guidance on maintaining electoral rolls at the booth level, adding new voters, correcting errors, updating records of deceased or shifted voters, and both online and offline procedures.

The trainers also explained to the BLA-1 workers how to conduct door-to-door verification of actual voter status and ensure that no eligible voter is deprived of their voting rights. The training camp also covered technical aspects, documentation procedures, and Election Commission guidelines in detail.

Congress leaders stated that the electoral roll is the foundation of democracy, and maintaining its accuracy and transparency is a collective responsibility of all political parties and democratic institutions. The party expressed confidence that trained workers would play an active role at the booth level and make a significant contribution toward strengthening the voter list revision process.

The program began with floral tributes being paid to the portrait of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Leaders remembered Pandit Nehru’s contribution to democratic values, constitutional institutions, and nation-building, and pledged to follow his ideals.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Despite global supply disruptions, Haryana has adequate fertilizer stocks for Kharif season: KRIBHCO

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Chandigarh:

Despite global headwinds and supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, Haryana has adequate fertilizer stocks to meet the needs of farmers ahead of the Kharif 2026 season and paddy sowing, a top Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) official said on Wednesday. KRIBHCO is a national level multistate cooperative society under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

Demand for fertilisers peaks in the middle of May with farmers sowing seeds over the following two months. The official firmly assured the farming community that Haryana’s fertilizer inventory remains robust, secure, and fully equipped to handle the upcoming Kharif season.

Fertilizer requirement for Haryana during Kharif 2026 season estimated at 16.20 lakh metric tonnes

Participating in a media workshop organised by the Forum for Indian Journalists on Education, Environment, Health & Agriculture (FIJEEHA) in collaboration with Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), Desh Raj Singh Vishnoi, State Marketing Manager, KRIBHCO Haryana, said the total fertilizer requirement for Haryana during the Kharif 2026 season has been estimated at around 16.20 lakh metric tonnes. Of this, the highest demand remains for urea at nearly 11 lakh metric tonnes. The estimated requirement also includes 2.80 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 0.95 lakh metric tonnes of SSP, 0.70 lakh metric tonnes of MOP, 0.60 lakh metric tonnes of complex fertilizers, and 0.15 lakh metric tonnes of city compost.

As per available report, sale of about 16.1 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer was reported in Haryana during Kharif 2025 season while sale of about 15.57 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer during Kharif 2024 season.

“Despite global challenges and disruptions in supply chains, all stakeholders are working in coordination to ensure timely availability of fertilizers to farmers across Haryana during the crucial Kharif season,” Vishnoi said.

He further said that balanced nutrient management and uninterrupted fertilizer availability are critical for maintaining agricultural productivity in the state, particularly due to high nutrient-intensive crops such as paddy, which continue to drive strong demand for nitrogen-based fertilizers like urea.

Vishnoi further said that the Haryana government, cooperative institutions, and fertilizer companies are jointly making continuous efforts to ensure timely fertilizer supplies, promote balanced fertilizer use, and safeguard soil health. Alongside this, farmers are also being encouraged to adopt nano fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and sustainable agricultural practices to improve productivity while protecting the environment.

Dr Navneet Anand, President, FIJEEHA said, “KRIBHCO has played a sterling role in ensuring seamless fertilizer supplies to millions of Haryana farmers and stands as a shining example of how cooperative-led movements are redefining rural empowerment and strengthening the agricultural ecosystem.”

Pragya Lal Ranjan of ACTION said that the Kharif season remains the backbone of Haryana’s agricultural economy and timely access to quality fertilizers is essential for ensuring food security and improving farmers’ prosperity.

The workshop also highlighted KRIBHCO’s ongoing initiatives to promote climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable farming practices among farmers.

Vishnoi said KRIBHCO is working towards increasing agricultural productivity while simultaneously ensuring conservation of natural resources and maintaining ecological balance.

KRIBHCO conducts awareness & training programmes on soil testing, soil health management

As part of these efforts, KRIBHCO is conducting awareness and training programmes on soil testing, soil health management, and crop-based nutrient management to reduce excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers and encourage balanced fertilizer use.
The organisation is also actively promoting nano fertilizers and bio-fertilizers. The use of nano urea and bio-fertilizers helps improve nutrient use efficiency, reduce fertilizer wastage, and lower environmental pollution, thereby supporting long-term sustainable agriculture, Vishnoi added.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Trailer Launch of Chardikala

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Mohali:

पंजाबी सिनेमा के लिए गर्व का क्षण बनी फिल्म ‘चढ़दीकला’ का ट्रेलर शुक्रवार को मोहाली स्थित सीपी-67 मॉल में लॉन्च किया गया। खास बात यह रही कि कान्स फिल्म फेस्टिवल में स्क्रीनिंग पाने वाली यह पहली पंजाबी फिल्म बन चुकी है, जिसके बाद दर्शकों और इंडस्ट्री में फिल्म को लेकर उत्साह और भी बढ़ गया है।

ट्रेलर लॉन्च के मौके पर फिल्म की स्टारकास्ट और निर्माता टीम ने मीडिया से बातचीत की। अभिनेत्री रूपी गिल अभिनेता एमी विर्क और अभिनेता हिम्मत संधू ने फिल्म से जुड़े अपने अनुभव साझा किए। कलाकारों ने कहा कि ‘चढ़दीकला’ सिर्फ मनोरंजन नहीं बल्कि पंजाबी संस्कृति, जज्बे और सकारात्मक सोच को दर्शाने वाली फिल्म है।

फिल्म के निर्माता गुरकरण धालीवाल ने कहा कि कान्स फिल्म फेस्टिवल में फिल्म की स्क्रीनिंग होना पूरे पंजाबी फिल्म उद्योग के लिए ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि है। उन्होंने बताया कि फिल्म को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भी अच्छा प्रतिसाद मिल रहा है।

यह फिल्म Mad4Films के बैनर तले बनाई गई है। ट्रेलर लॉन्च के दौरान बड़ी संख्या में प्रशंसक और पंजाबी सिनेमा प्रेमी मौजूद रहे। ट्रेलर को दर्शकों से शानदार प्रतिक्रिया मिली और सोशल मीडिया पर भी फिल्म की चर्चा तेज हो गई है।

Chandigarh, Punjab

Family of international golfer Aadil Bedi welcomes filing of police challan

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Chandigarh:

The family of international golfer Aadil Bedi has welcomed the filing of a police challan in FIR No. 75 dated 01.09.2023, registered at Police Station Sector 19, Chandigarh under Sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The case arises from a detailed complaint submitted by Dr. Harinder Pal Singh Bedi, father of Aadil Bedi, alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust by MTX IT Consulting Service Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of MTX Group Inc., and its senior officers @ankita sinha and @manishkumar.

According to the FIR and the subsequent police investigation report, the complainant alleges that MTX and its representatives induced Aadil Bedi into signing a sponsorship and branding MoU by projecting lucrative financial support, global training opportunities, and PGA‑related benefits, but later failed to honor the promised payments and commitments, while continuing to use Aadil as a brand ambassador and benefiting from his international visibility.

The final report under Section 173 Cr.P.C., filed before the Court of Ms. Navneet kaur, JMIC, Chandigarh, specifically names Mr. Manish Kumar and Ms. Ankita Sinha as accused persons in FIR No. 75, for alleged offenses under Sections 419 and 420 IPC. The investigation notes that Manish Kumar was formally arrested and released on bail by the court, whereas Ankita Sinha, who was an HR officer of MTX at the relevant time, has been shown as an accused who allegedly remained involved in the entire transaction but did not join investigation despite repeated notices.

The complainant family reiterates full faith in the judicial process and requests a speedy and transparent trial so that the role of every individual and entity involved is examined and accountability is fixed in accordance with the law.

The allegations mentioned above are based on the FIR and police investigation report; the matter is sub judice, and the guilt or innocence of the accused will be determined by the competent court. However, in the final report, it was mentioned that the other accused Mr Nobal Das, Nippa Das, and Ankita Sinha, neither cooperated in the investigation nor joined the investigation, despite the Honorable Punjab and Haryana High Court giving directions to all of them to cooperate with the police in the high-profile fraud case registered by the Chandigarh police. @everyone

• #FIR75

• #ChandigarhPolice

• #JusticeForAadilBedi

• #SponsorshipFraud

• #CheatingCase

• #indiansportsjustice

• #MTXInc

• #MTXGroup

• #MTXITConsulting

• #BrandingEthics

• #AthleteSponsorship

• #CorporateAccountability

• #ManishKumar

• #AnkitaSinha

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Empower Wheelchair Cricket Triangular Series 2026 Kicks-off

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Chandigarh:

चंडीगढ़, 16 मई, 2026: एम्पावर व्हीलचेयर क्रिकेट ट्रायंगुलर सीरीज़ 2026 आज गवर्नमेंट मॉडल सीनियर सेकेंडरी स्कूल- सेक्टर 26 के ग्राउंड पर शुरू हुई। माधवी कटारिया, आईएएस (रिटायर्ड), स्टेट कमिश्नर फॉर पर्सन्स विद डिसेबिलिटीज़, यूटी चंडीगढ़ और सौरभ जोशी, मेयर, चंडीगढ़ उद्घाटन समारोह में चीफ गेस्ट थे। यह टूर्नामेंट 16-17 मई को तीन टीमों- चंडीगढ़ (मेज़बान), मध्य प्रदेश (एमपी) और उत्तर प्रदेश (यूपी) के बीच खेला जा रहा है। ट्रायंगुलर सीरीज में 3 मैच होंगे और एक फाइनल मैच खेला जाएगा।

स्पेशल बच्चों के लिए एम्पावर एनजीओ की फाउंडर शर्मिता भिंडर ने कहा कि “इस टूर्नामेंट का मकसद हिम्मत, हिम्मत और खेल में बेहतरीन काम का जश्न मनाना है, साथ ही खेलों में सबको साथ लेकर चलने को बढ़ावा देना है। यह सीरीज़ एक मजबूत मैसेज देती है कि जब जुनून और लगन आगे बढ़ती है तो दिव्यांगता कभी रुकावट नहीं बनती।” एम्पावर एनजीओ व्हीलचेयर स्पोर्ट्स सोसाइटी और नेशनल एसोसिएशन फॉर द ब्लाइंड, चंडीगढ़ के साथ मिलकर यह टूर्नामेंट आयोजित कर रहा है।

पहले दिन दो मैच हुए- पहला मैच मध्य प्रदेश और उत्तर प्रदेश के बीच खेला गया। उत्तर प्रदेश ने टॉस जीतकर गेंदबाजी करने का फैसला किया। मध्य प्रदेश ने 15 ओवर में 9 विकेट खोकर 105 रन बनाए। प्रवीण ने 18 गेंदों पर 33 रन बनाए और एमपी के लिए सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाए। विवेक द्विवेदी ने 13 गेंदों पर 21 रन बनाए। यूपी के लिए विक्रम ने 13 रन देकर 2 विकेट लिए और जयदेव ने 19 रन देकर 2 विकेट लिए।

जवाब में उत्तर प्रदेश ने महज  7.4 ओवर में सिर्फ 1 विकेट खोकर 107 रन बना लिए, जिसमें अमित बिंद ने 34 गेंदों पर 16 चौकों की मदद से 77 रन की ज़बरदस्त पारी खेली। रिंकू शुक्ला ने 15 गेंदों पर तेज़ी से 15 रन बनाए। उत्तर प्रदेश ने मैच 9 विकेट से जीत लिया। यूपी के अमित बिंद को मैन ऑफ द मैच चुना गया।

दूसरा मैच यूपी और चंडीगढ़ के बीच खेला गया। यूपी ने पहले बल्लेबाजी करते हुए तय 15 ओवर में 1 विकेट खोकर 162 का बड़ा स्कोर बनाया। जयदेव यादव ने 32 गेंदों पर 14 चौकों की मदद से 63 रन बनाए। अमित बिंद ने 32 गेंदों पर 10 चौकों और एक छक्के की मदद से 57 रन बनाए। चंडीगढ़ के लिए सलविंदर सिंह ने यूपी टीम का एकमात्र विकेट लिया।

इसके जवाब में चंडीगढ़ 8 विकेट खोकर सिर्फ़ 81 रन ही बना पाया। चंडीगढ़ के लिए सबसे ज़्यादा रन बनाने वाले सतनाम सिंह रहे जिन्होंने 21 गेंदों पर 4 चौकों की मदद से 22 रन बनाए। कृष्णा 43 गेंदों पर 3 चौकों की मदद से 20 रन बनाकर नॉट आउट रहे। यूपी के लिए जयदेव यादव ने 2 विकेट लिए जबकि विक्रम बिंद और आशीष कुमार ने 1-1 विकेट लिया। यूपी ने यह मैच 81 रनों के बड़े अंतर से जीत लिया। यूपी के जयदेव यादव को मैन ऑफ़ द मैच चुना गया।

17 मई को चंडीगढ़ और एमपी के बीच मैच खेला जाएगा और इस मैच का विजेता टूर्नामेंट के फाइनल में यूपी से भिड़ेगा। समापन समारोह शाम 4:30 बजे तय है।

यह टूर्नामेंट व्हीलचेयर क्रिकेटरों को अपना पक्का इरादा, जुनून और टैलेंट दिखाने के लिए एक अच्छा प्लेटफॉर्म दे रहा है।

Chandigarh, Haryana

Sports Minister must intervene in Vinesh Phogat’s case: Hooda

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Chandigarh, May 12: Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has demanded the immediate intervention of the Union Sports Minister regarding the case of Vinesh Phogat.
Hooda stated that the allegations being leveled by the Olympian athlete are extremely serious. “Vinesh Phogat has brought honor to the country on numerous occasions. In light of this, it becomes the responsibility of the Central Government and sports bodies to ensure that her dignity is not compromised in any way,” he said.
He asserted that if Vinesh Phogat wishes to participate in sports competitions—such as the Asian Games or other international event, based on merit, she must certainly be given the opportunity to do so. However, in Gonda, she was neither permitted to participate in the competition nor allowed to utilize the training hall.
Hooda further added that the functioning of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has frequently come under scrutiny. “It is therefore imperative that the Union Sports Minister himself takes cognizance of the entire matter and intervenes to ensure that no athlete is deprived of their rightful entitlements,” he said.
“In our country, there are only a handful of athletes who manage to reach the Olympic stage and possess the capability to win medals. Vinesh is one such wrestler. Even during the Paris Olympics, Vinesh Phogat had reached a position where a gold medal seemed within her grasp, but fate did not favor her in the final moments. Despite winning numerous matches, she was ultimately deprived of a medal,” he remarked.
Hooda emphasized that if Vinesh wishes to make a comeback through her sheer hard work and aims to win medals for the nation, the sports bodies should extend their full cooperation to her rather than subjecting her to discrimination.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haryana, Himachal, Punjab

24-Year-Old Chandigarh Entrepreneur Disrupts Real Estate with AI, Something The World Couldn’t Achieve

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Chandigarh

2026: While the global real estate industry still depends heavily on brokers, middlemen, and traditional selling methods, a twenty-four-year-old entrepreneur Aagman Bhatia who has his roots in the Chandigarh capital region, has been able to become a pioneer in taking real estate directly to customers’ doorsteps through Artificial Intelligence(AI), Virtual Reality(VR), Augmented Reality(AR) & Immersive Technology through proptech start-up Dooritt.

Currently, the world’s biggest AI companies such as Perplexity AI, Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic are primarily focused on disrupting sectors like IT, healthcare, & engineering; but Aagman is offering solutions in one of the world’s most unorganized industries — Real Estate. Industry experts believe this could redefine the future of global real estate, just as fintech transformed banking and e-commerce changed retail.

Aagman Bhatia, who is the Co-Founder & Chief Product officer(CPO) of Dooritt & KS Bhatia, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dooritt held a press conference in Chandigarh to share details on how Dooritt is disrupting the real estate space and to announce a new phase of expansion and technological advancement. Notably, Aagman Bhatia is son of K.S Bhatia, a serial entrepreneur from the Chandigarh capital region who disrupted the Pump Industry with Pumpkart, a decade ago. The duo made an important announcement about Dooritt’s Experience Centres’ expansion.

Speaking about the Dooritt innovation, Aagman Bhatia said, “Dooritt aims to bring virtual experience at the customer’s doorstep. A prospective customer can book property virtually from his or her home free of cost through the Dooritt App. Then the customer’s partner visits him or her with a Meta headset and gives a virtual experience through this meta headset for a number of properties of their choice area or city.”

“Customers can speak with AI and can ask anything related to the project like rooms’ size, availability of flats, amenities, nearby areas, appreciation, AQI, schools nearby & more. Prospective customers are able to do a comparison of properties after taking a virtual tour through the comparison chart in the App. Then AI’s OORA plans the customer’s site visit and shares a plan on Google Map. So with the support of Google map, customers visit 5-7 properties in a matter of days & close the deal, something that used to take usually 2-3 months,” explained Aagman.

Meanwhile, the duo unveiled advanced AI capabilities & announced Dooritt’s Experience Centres’ expansion. Dooritt’s first Experience Centre is coming up in Noida in mid of June, & the first phase of expansion in north India includes Chandigarh, Shimla & Gurgaon.

“These centres will provide immersive, large-format property exploration powered by AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). Our experience centres will offer what we describe as an ‘IMAX-Like’ real estate experience,” said KS Bhatia.

Aagman shared details of another innovation. He said, “Our platform can deliver insights equivalent to six months of market research in just 10 minutes. This innovation is expected to significantly accelerate decision-making for both homebuyers and real estate investors.”

Aagman Bhatia also spoke about Dooritt’s plans to bring an Indoor Navigation System for indoor spaces which only exists in Dubai malls & in Asia Pacific region at the moment. This navigation system will be very useful in malls, airports & other commercial buildings.

KS Bhatia also highlighted the start-up’s journey and its roots in Chandigarh, while candidly addressing the challenges faced in the region. He noted that the start-up originated in Mohali in the Chandigarh capital region. “We created the AI driven real estate start-up in the region, but later moved to Noida,” he said.

“There is a need for a stronger start-up ecosystem in the region. There is limited support for start-ups and low awareness of emerging technologies such as AI, AR and VR in the Chandigarh region. We want to make tricity a hub for AI driven innovations and that is why we have decided to set up an experience centre here,” added KS Bhatia.

Speaking about global expansion Aagman said that with an existing presence in India and Dubai there is a planned expansion into international markets such as Pattaya, Phuket and Bali.

K S Bhatia added, “Dooritt is positioning itself as a globally scalable platform emerging from India’s growing technology ecosystem. We are making global platforms from India in keeping with the mission of PM Narendra Modi.”

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh Tricity’s First Indian Cuisine Drive-Thru Launched at Airport Road

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Chandigarh: In a first-of-its-kind initiative for Tricity food lovers, Indian cuisine is now available in a drive-thru format. Chandi Hospitality has officially launched Tricity’s first Indian cuisine drive-thru at Airport Road, G Block, Mohali.

The announcement was made by Sonu Chandi, CEO and Owner of Chandi Hospitality. He shared that the hospitality group has been successfully operating 15 restaurants across California, USA, for the past 19 years and is now expanding its footprint in India with modern and innovative dining concepts.

As part of this expansion plan, Chandi Hospitality has introduced “CurryLane Kitchen” along with its restaurant “Curry & Hops Brewing Co.” in Mohali. The initiative aims to provide travelers and local residents with quick, convenient, and authentic Indian meals while on the move. Until now, drive-thru facilities were largely associated with fast-food options such as burgers and pizzas, but this new concept brings Indian cuisine into the same convenient format.

Speaking about the concept, Sonu Chandi said that Indian food has always remained people’s preferred choice, but the absence of an Indian food drive-thru option often left commuters with limited alternatives during travel. The newly launched model combines authentic taste with speed and convenience.

To further elevate the culinary experience, Chandi Hospitality has onboarded Chef Adit Grover, formerly associated with The Oberoi Hotels, as Culinary Consultant. He has played a key role in curating the flavors and menu for both concepts, blending traditional Indian tastes with a modern presentation style.

The kitchen operations will be led by Executive Chef Heera , who has previously worked with several leading restaurants in New Delhi and brings extensive expertise in managing multi-cuisine operations. His experience and leadership are expected to deliver a diverse and high-quality dining experience across the menu offerings at CurryLane Kitchen and Curry & Hops Brewing Co.

Sonu Chandi further revealed that Chandi Hospitality is planning expansion across various cities in India in the coming years. The company aims to redefine the quick-service dining segment by combining Indian flavors with modern hospitality concepts.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Advanced asthma & allergy clinic launched at Park Hospitals Panchkula & Mohali

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Chandigarh: Leading multi-specialty healthcare provider, Park Hospitals on Monday announced the launch of Advanced asthma & allergy clinics at its hospitals in Mohali and Panchkula.

The launch of this advanced asthma clinic will benefit patients from Panchkula, Mohali, Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Yamunanagar, Ambala, Ropar, Nawanshahr, Patiala, Karnal, Kaithal, Solan, and Shimla for specialized asthma care.
Addressing a press conference here today, Dr S K Gupta, Director & HOD – Pulmonology said that asthma continues to be a major public health concern in India, with over 34–35 million people affected, contributing to nearly 13% of the global asthma burden.
Dr S U Lavasa, Senior Consultant – Allergy & Asthma highlighted that India has three times higher asthma-related mortality compared to the global average, reflecting gaps in early diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Hitesh Gour, Consultant – Pulmonology shared that asthma is a chronic disease affecting both children and adults, often triggered by dust, pollution, smoke, infections, and stress. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Dr S K Gupta further said that asthma is a lifelong condition in many patients, but with proper medical care and awareness, it can be effectively controlled. He emphasized that underdiagnosis and undertreatment remain major challenges in India, leading to avoidable complications and hospitalizations.

The services including respiratory allergy panel testing, fungal allergy (ABPA) work-up, lung function tests (spirometry), and advanced treatment options including immunotherapy and biologics will be available at the clinic.
Tips to prevent asthma:
· Identify asthma triggers – allergies, smoke, pets, dust mites
· Stay away from allergens
· Avoid smoke of any type
· Prevent cold and infections
· Allergy-proof your Home
· Get your vaccinations done
· Consider immunotherapy
· Take asthma medications as prescribed
· Follow your asthma action plan
· Use a home peak flow meter