Live donar liver transplant

Chandigarh: The PGI, Chandigarh, claimed to have become the first Union Government institute by conducting its first ‘in-house’ live donor liver transplant (LDLT) independently in northern India on Friday. The PGI had started its deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) programme in 2011.  The surgical team of the institute had waited to complete over five dozen DDLTs to start the LDLT.  This long wait was to gain enough experience for a transplant programme and get its support system. The period between 2011 to date was utilised to enhance the DDLT programme. As of now, the PGI is the country’s largest DDLT centre, added the PGI. Prof Jagat Ram, Director, PGI, congratulated the doctors for their efforts. TNS

A’sar train to halt at Kharar

Kharar: A long-standing demand of Kharar residents has been met by the Union Railway Minister. Now, the Chandigarh-Amritsar train will make a halt at Kharar from January 28. This was disclosed by Prem Singh Chandhumajra, MP Ananadpur Sahib, during a press conference on Friday. Presently, no Amritsar and Delhi-bound train stops at Kharar. In response to a question about  the delay in  the construction of the Mohali-Kharar flyover, he said the Punjab Government was responsible for it as it failed to handed over the required land for the project to the construction firm. OC   

Netball teams announced 

Chandigarh:  Chandigarh Netball Sports Promotion Association on Friday announced junior boys’ and girls’ teams for the 31st Junior Netball Championship, scheduled to be held in Bathinda from January 27-30. The boys’ team includes Akhil, Tarun, Mohit, Rahul, Manupal, Manish, Chandan, Sahil, Ashish, Pardeep, Navdeep and Dikshant, while the girls’ team comprises Shriya, Pallavi, Grusha Sethi, Kanchan, Dishu, Ranjana, Oasin, Chetna, Isha, Priyanka and Shehnaj. TNS

Vividh helps Warriors win

Chandigarh: Satluj Warriors registered a 25-win over Satluj Heroes in an U-12 Satluj Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament here on Friday. Batting first, Warriors scored 97/3 in 10 overs. Vividh Sherawat hammered an unbeaten 39, while Aarav Malik added 33 runs to the total. For Heroes, Aditya Neha and Prabal claimed a wicket each. Needing to score 9.80 runs per over for victory, Heroes were bowled out for 72 runs in 9.5 overs. Aditya Jaggi claimed two wickets for Warriors, while Vividh accounted for one wicket. Vansh (26) was the top scorer for Heroes.TNS

Golf coaching camp from Feb 2

Chandigarh: A two-day golf coaching camp will be held at the Panchkula Golf Club from February 2. The camp will be open to both members and non-members, the orgnaisers said. The camp will be conducted by EGTF certified coach Ajay Gujral and  participants will be provided the golf equipment. The interested golfers need to register for the camp before February 1. TNS