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Chandigarh administrator pushes for health policy tailored for octogenarians

The felicitation ceremony was organised to recognise the contribution of healthcare workers engaged in delivering services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme

Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria felicitating health care workers during an event held at UT secretariat on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 07, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

CM announces launch of Vaya Vandana Yojana in Delhi

CM Rekha Gupta announced that health card distribution for the Vaya Vandana Yojana will start on April 28, along with beneficiary registration across Delhi.

CM Rekha Gupta at the secretariat on Tuesday. (Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByRidhima Gupta, New Delhi

Delhi CM calls for swift rollout of Ayushman Bharat scheme

The programme provides ₹5 lakh in annual health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary hospital care for economically weaker sections

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. (@gupta_rekha)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra

Ludhiana: MPs slam central govt for ignoring drug price reforms

In a session held on Wednesday evening on the theme “making healthcare more robust”, members of Parliament and healthcare experts came together to address the urgent need for reforms in the pricing of medicines

Dignitaries during the interactive session on the theme ‘making healthcare more robust’ held in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Hospitals empanelled under schemes directed not to deny urgent treatment to patients

According to officials, there are 2,031 hospitals empanelled under MJPJAY and PMJAY in the state including charitable hospitals

A letter was issued Wednesday to all hospitals by Dr Omprakash Shete, head of the Ayushman Bharat Mission Maharashtra Committee, expressing disappointment over some hospitals allegedly exploiting emergency situations for monetary gain despite being empanelled under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2025 10:26 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Delhi govt, Centre ink pact to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme | Details

Under the scheme, eligible families in Delhi will get an annual coverage of up to ₹10 lakh – ₹5 lakh from the Centre and ₹5 lakh from Delhi government.

Union health minister JP Nadda, Union minister of state for health Anupriya Patel and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta with others during the MoU signing ceremony between National Health Authority and Government of Delhi for the rollout of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in New Delhi on Saturday, (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2025 05:05 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Fake ‘British’ doctor performs heart surgeries in MP hospital, allegedly kills 7

The accused allegedly posed as British doctor N John Kem and took up a job in a Christian missionary hospital, claiming to be a cardiologist.

The man allegedly posed as British doctor N John Kem and took up a job in a Christian missionary hospital, claiming to be a cardiologist. (Representative image/Pexel)

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 03:42 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

With Ayushman Bharat, Delhi govt to target ‘poorest of the poor’: Health min

Under this scheme, priority will be given to poorest families, including those under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and priority households, the minister said.

Delhi’s healthcare infrastructure will improve with this initiative, said Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.(PTI)

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 10:48 PM IST

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Delhi Budget 2025: Govt aligns with rest of India on health

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced ₹19,291 crore for healthcare, emphasizing Ayushman Bharat integration and expansion of health centers, aiming for better services.

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta holds the Budget Document on Tuesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi gets ₹1 lakh cr budget for 2025-26; ₹5,100 cr for Mahila Samridhi Yojana

₹5,100 crore has been set aside for the Mahila Samruddhi Scheme, while ₹210 crore has been allocated for the scheme benefiting pregnant women

Delhi govt will provide free laptops to 1,200 students passing class 10, CM Rekha Gupta announced in the budget. (PTI photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 12:59 PM IST

BySnehil Sinha, Alok KN Mishra

Chandigarh: Another PGIMER staffer held in Ayushman fraud case

Three persons have been arrested so far in connection with the multi-crore fraud pertaining to Ayushman Bharat scheme, according to investigators

The Chandigarh Police are investigating the role of arrested data entry operator in manipulating records and facilitating fraudulent withdrawals. (HT)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

After Ayushman fraud, PGIMER Chandigarh to go for online indenting system

PGIMER will switch to an online indenting system after a fraud in the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ensuring secure medicine delivery to patients.

On February 18, a 25-year-old youth was caught fraudulently securing expensive medicines for free under the scheme from the AMRIT pharmacy at PGIMER, Chandigarh, using stamps and indent books of hospital’s urology department. (File)

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Updated on Mar 11, 2025 11:21 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

250 mohalla clinics to shut with immediate effect: Delhi health minister

Mohalla Clinics were set up by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in October 2015, and as of August 23, 2023, 533 Mohalla Clinics were running in the city

A Mohalla Clinic in operation in 2020. (HT Archive)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByRidhima Gupta

Ayushman Bharat scheme: Govt doctors can volunteer as medical auditors to clear bills

Government hospitals in UP are seeking PG doctors to volunteer as medical auditors for Ayushman Bharat claims, with work-from-home options and per-case payments.

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Chandigarh: Youth caught securing free medicines fraudulently under Ayushman Bharat scheme

Hailing from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, the accused, Raman, had been securing the medicines, each costing ₹30,000-35,000, over a span of two to three days under the false pretext of getting them for different patients

The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides free treatment and medicines up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh per year for eligible families. (Getty image)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByPriyanka Thakur, Chandigarh

Ayushman Bharat scheme: Punjab to clear pending dues by March 21

A government counsel told the HC bench of justice Kuldeep Tiwari, on instructions from the state’s principle secretary (finance), that they will clear all the outstanding dues of private hospitals by March 21. However, the government sought liberty from the court to further raise claim regarding contribution to the Central government.

Punjab government has told Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) that it would clear all the pending dues of private hospitals till December 2024 incurred under Ayushman Bharat scheme by March 21. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:54 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

PM Modi's scathing jibe over election results: ‘Delhi free of AAP-da’

Attacking the Arvind Kejriwal-led party which ruled Delhi for over 10 years, PM Modi said AAP stopped the expansion of Delhi Metro.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party's win in the Delhi legislative assembly election.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Why details of spending on ads, welfare schemes not filed, HC asks Punjab govt

“This court prima facie is of the opinion that the principal secretary, finance, has already committed contempt of this court by not making compliance of the order. Affidavit be filed on or before the next date of hearing,” the bench of justice Kuldeep Tiwari observed seeking affidavit by January 30.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought personal affidavit of the principal secretary, finance, Punjab, over failure to submit details of government spending on advertisements and social welfare schemes; and also detail the reasons for the same. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:22 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

Haryana: IMA threatens to suspend Ayushman Bharat services over unpaid dues

According to IMA functionaries, services are likely to be impacted in nearly 600 private hospitals due to delayed reimbursements

This decision comes after the state government failed to release pending payments, despite chief minister Nayab Singh Saini’s order to do so. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:20 AM IST

BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Delhi’s BJP vows: ₹2500 for women, cheaper LPG

BJP's Delhi manifesto promises ₹2,500 monthly aid for women, ₹21,000 for pregnant women, and pensions for seniors, aiming to empower women and counter AAP's claims.

BJP president JP Nadda with party leaders addresses the media during the launch of 'BJP Sankalp Patra Part-I' for Delhi Assembly elections, in New Delhi. (PTI)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra, New Delhi

Kejriwal calls Ayushman Bharat ‘biggest scam’ after SC stays Delhi HC order

The Supreme Court stayed a Delhi HC order asking the Delhi government to sign a MoU with the Centre by January 5 to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.(Manvender Vashist Lav/PTI)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 04:53 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

SC stays HC order asking Delhi govt to sign MoU over Ayushman Bharat scheme

The development comes amid BJP slamming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for “depriving” the residents of city of better health services.

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 12:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ludhiana: Civil hospital to get better roads, parking, waiting hall

In November, the health minister, during a visit to the hospital in Ludhiana, had said that a renovated hospital with facilities like those in the private sector would be inaugurated afresh

A road construction work in progress on the premises of the civil hospital in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Ayushman Bharat scheme: Centre-Punjab meet on December 2 over funds disbursal

The decision to hold a meeting came during the resumed hearing of a plea from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab and others, pending from 2022

The meeting is being held in the wake of Punjab last month telling the high court that the central government is yet to release <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>250 crore as its share under the scheme, whereas Centre in September had told the court that its share of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>355.48 crore up to 2023- 24 has been released

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Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Look Out Circular issued against 4 accused in Gujarat medical negligence case

The accused include hospital the director of Ahmedabad’s Khyati Hospital, its chief executive officer and two promoters

The Ahmedabad crime branch deployed six teams on Tuesday to conduct searches at multiple locations.

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Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Karnataka launches free 24-hour helpline for joint surgery second opinion

The new helpline service, 18004258330, which operates 24/7 will assist individuals seeking expert advice on joint replacement surgeries in Karnataka.

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Published on Nov 19, 2024 08:12 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Arvind Kejriwal reacts as PM Modi targets Delhi over Ayushman Bharat scheme

PM Narendra Modi said he was disappointed with the state of free healthcare for the elderly in Delhi and West Bengal.

Former chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal. (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2024 11:53 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Ayushman Bharat, a failed scheme’: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

The Delhi Health Minister highlighted the success and efficacy of the Delhi Government's healthcare programs, which offer comprehensive and free treatment.

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj at the press conference on Monday. (PTI)

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Published on Oct 30, 2024 12:06 AM IST

ANI |

PM Modi launches health cover for senior citizens: Check documents, eligibility

The scheme aimed at healthcare for senior citizens is expected to benefit an estimated six crore citizens in about 4.5 crore households

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme for senior citizens healthcare will be launched on October 29 by PM Modi(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Oct 29, 2024 01:50 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Congress can’t run Himachal govt even for a day without Centre’s help: Nadda

Union minister and BJP chief Nadda says Centre gives Congress-ruled Himachal ₹500 crore as revenue deficit grant and ₹800 crore to pay salaries and pensions.

BJP national president JP Nadda at a BJP rally in Bilaspur on Friday. MP Anurag Thakur, leader of opposition in the state assembly Jai Ram Thakur and BJP state chief Rajeev Bindal were also present. (HT Photo)

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Published on Oct 04, 2024 04:17 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

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The felicitation ceremony was organised to recognise the contribution of healthcare workers engaged in delivering services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme

CM Rekha Gupta announced that health card distribution for the Vaya Vandana Yojana will start on April 28, along with beneficiary registration across Delhi.

The programme provides ₹5 lakh in annual health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary hospital care for economically weaker sections

In a session held on Wednesday evening on the theme “making healthcare more robust”, members of Parliament and healthcare experts came together to address the urgent need for reforms in the pricing of medicines

According to officials, there are 2,031 hospitals empanelled under MJPJAY and PMJAY in the state including charitable hospitals

Under the scheme, eligible families in Delhi will get an annual coverage of up to ₹10 lakh – ₹5 lakh from the Centre and ₹5 lakh from Delhi government.

The accused allegedly posed as British doctor N John Kem and took up a job in a Christian missionary hospital, claiming to be a cardiologist.

Under this scheme, priority will be given to poorest families, including those under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and priority households, the minister said.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced ₹19,291 crore for healthcare, emphasizing Ayushman Bharat integration and expansion of health centers, aiming for better services.

₹5,100 crore has been set aside for the Mahila Samruddhi Scheme, while ₹210 crore has been allocated for the scheme benefiting pregnant women

Three persons have been arrested so far in connection with the multi-crore fraud pertaining to Ayushman Bharat scheme, according to investigators

PGIMER will switch to an online indenting system after a fraud in the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ensuring secure medicine delivery to patients.

Mohalla Clinics were set up by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in October 2015, and as of August 23, 2023, 533 Mohalla Clinics were running in the city

Government hospitals in UP are seeking PG doctors to volunteer as medical auditors for Ayushman Bharat claims, with work-from-home options and per-case payments.

Hailing from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, the accused, Raman, had been securing the medicines, each costing ₹30,000-35,000, over a span of two to three days under the false pretext of getting them for different patients

Attacking the Arvind Kejriwal-led party which ruled Delhi for over 10 years, PM Modi said AAP stopped the expansion of Delhi Metro.

According to IMA functionaries, services are likely to be impacted in nearly 600 private hospitals due to delayed reimbursements

BJP's Delhi manifesto promises ₹2,500 monthly aid for women, ₹21,000 for pregnant women, and pensions for seniors, aiming to empower women and counter AAP's claims.

The Supreme Court stayed a Delhi HC order asking the Delhi government to sign a MoU with the Centre by January 5 to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme

The development comes amid BJP slamming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government for “depriving” the residents of city of better health services.

In November, the health minister, during a visit to the hospital in Ludhiana, had said that a renovated hospital with facilities like those in the private sector would be inaugurated afresh

The decision to hold a meeting came during the resumed hearing of a plea from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab and others, pending from 2022

The accused include hospital the director of Ahmedabad’s Khyati Hospital, its chief executive officer and two promoters

The new helpline service, 18004258330, which operates 24/7 will assist individuals seeking expert advice on joint replacement surgeries in Karnataka.

PM Narendra Modi said he was disappointed with the state of free healthcare for the elderly in Delhi and West Bengal.

The Delhi Health Minister highlighted the success and efficacy of the Delhi Government's healthcare programs, which offer comprehensive and free treatment.

The scheme aimed at healthcare for senior citizens is expected to benefit an estimated six crore citizens in about 4.5 crore households

Union minister and BJP chief Nadda says Centre gives Congress-ruled Himachal ₹500 crore as revenue deficit grant and ₹800 crore to pay salaries and pensions.

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