SAD to contest Nagar Nigam elections on the party symbol (Party meeting of Halka Incharges and district presidents also decried manner in which granthis and gurdwara committees were being targeted for punishment under the new anti sacrilege act passed by the AAP govt) Chandigarh 8 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today announced it would contest the forthcoming elections to 102 Nagar Council and nine Municipal Corporations on the party symbol. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the party’s halka incharges and district presidents which was presided over by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The meeting also decried the manner in which custodians of Sri Guru Granth Sahib including granthis and gurdwara committees were being targetted for punishment under the new anti- sacrilege law passed by the AAP government. It said while it wanted the most severe punishment to be awarded to those indulging in sacrilege of the holy book, granthis a...
Department of Nursing, GMCH, Sector-32, Celebrating the International Nurses Week-2026
Chandigarh 8 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Department of Nursing, GMCH, Sector-32, Chandigarh is celebrating the International Nurses Week-2026 w.e.f. 6th May, 2026 to 12th May, 2026 in collaboration with the College of Nursing to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale-The founder of Modern Nursing Profession, who was born on 12th May, 1820. The Inaugural ceremony commenced on 6th May, 2026 with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony followed by address to the gathering by the Hon’ble Director Principal Prof. Ravneet Kaur Bedi, GMCH-32 Chandigarh, Chief Guest of the day. The Programme highlighted the evolving and vital role of nurses in modern health care system. The theme for the International Nurses Week-2026 “Our Nurses Our Future: Empowered Nurses Saves Lives” was formally introduced during the programme. The theme emphasizes that empowered nurses, equipped with knowledge, leadership, confidence and professional support are instrumental in improving patient outcomes and saving lives through timely, safe and evidence based care. The Chief Guest appreciated the unwavering commitment of the nursing professionals of GMCH and emphasizes the importance of empowering nurses through education, skill enhancement, team work & professional recognition.
A series of academic, cultural, awareness activities including Help Desk, Continuing Nursing Education Programmes, Health Talks and Poetry Competition have been planned during the celebration to strengthen professional growth and nursing excellence. A CNE Programme on Compassion Fatigue: “A hidden challenge in nursing care” organized on 7th May, 2026. Nursing Superintendent Ms. Amanvir Kaur highlighted the importance of holding this CNE and emphasize that addressing this issue is essential not only for protecting nurses but also for ensuring safe, compassionate and high quality patient care. She mentioned that various Research studies shows that more than 50% of nurses are already experiencing compassion fatigue and in high stress specialities, this number rises to nearly 70 to 77%. In Asian health settings, including India the burden is even higher due to heavy workload, staff shortages, non-nursing responsibilities and administrative pressures. When compassion fatigue sets in, nurses do not stop working but they may slowly stop feeling. This leads to reduce empathy, increased errors, poor patient’s outcomes & loss of professional satisfaction.
Experts from Psychiatry Department of GMCH focused on Self care by nurses to set boundaries & disciplined lifestyle. They emphasised on 6C’s i.e. Care, Compassion, Competence, Commitment, Courage & Communication and also encouraged nurses to STOP i.e. Stop, Take a breath, Observe thought, body, emotions & Proceed.
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