Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Monsoon onset: Flood worries mount as rivulets clogged in Patiala

Patiala, July 3 -- With the southwest monsoon covering the entire state, the desilting of rain rivulets- Chotti Nadi and Badi Nadi- and drains in Patiala city to prevent flooding has raised the hackle... Read More


Punjab: Medical officers to be trained in psychiatry to run OOAT clinics

Patiala, June 30 -- Amid shortage of psychiatrists, the Punjab health department has decided to train medical officers (MOs) to do their job so as to effectively run the outpatient opioid assisted tre... Read More


Opposing rRs.r20-lakh bond, fee hike, doctors to boycott OPD services in Punjab on Monday

Patiala, June 30 -- Accusing the Punjab government of making medical education unaffordable, resident doctors and MBBS interns of government medical colleges in Punjab have announced to shut down outp... Read More


Punjab: Aam Aadmi Clinics: Civil surgeons told to keep tabs on 'overprescription' of drugs

Patiala, June 25 -- The Punjab health department has raised concerns regarding the reported overprescription of drugs by doctors of Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs). The department has now warned doctors of s... Read More


Medical students protest bond policy, fee hike in Punjab

Patiala, June 21 -- Amid widespread unrest over a recent hike in tuition fees and the introduction of a controversial bond policy, the Medical Student Association (MSA), Punjab, met with medical educa... Read More


Staff awaits May salary as govt fails to reimburse PRTC for free travel of women

Patiala, June 17 -- The free travel for women has left the state-run Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) in a tight spot, financially. "The PRTC, which has the biggest fleet of over 1,200 buses, ... Read More


Four thermal units in Punjab develop snag, power generation dips by 1,410 MW

Patiala, June 16 -- Adding to the woes of Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) amid sweltering heat and ongoing paddy sowing season, four thermal units in three plants across the state stopped funct... Read More


Punjab: Soon, AACs to provide pregnancy care, child immunisation, treatment for dog bites

Patiala, June 15 -- The Punjab health department has decided to widen the scope of medical services provided at the Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) and include pregnancy care, newborn care, child immunisatio... Read More


Punjab residents feel the heat amid unscheduled power cuts

Patiala, June 14 -- As temperatures soar due to the ongoing heatwave, residents across Punjab are facing power outages ranging from one to two hours, with some areas experiencing even longer disruptio... Read More


At 16,249 MW, Punjab's power demand hits all-time high as sweltering heat continues

Patiala, June 11 -- Punjab on Tuesday recorded its highest ever power demand at 16,249 MW as sweltering heat continued in the state, according to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) data. ... Read More