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IMD predicts dry weather in Punjab after 2 days of rain

Patiala, Oct. 8 -- After two consecutive days of rainfall causing significant damage to the paddy crop in Punjab, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a dry spell across the state f... Read More


Patiala logs 250 dengue cases, health dept issues advisory

Patiala, Oct. 7 -- With nearly 100 dengue cases over the past week, Patiala has emerged as the worst-affected district in Punjab so far this season. The district has already recorded 250 cases this se... Read More


Punjab govt to deploy security guards at all dist hospitals soon

Patiala, Oct. 7 -- Days after the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) threatened to go on a strike after Diwali over their long-pending demand for enhanced security, the Punjab governmen... Read More


No change in Punjab farm fire count as NASA halts updates

Patiala, Oct. 5 -- Punjab has reported a five-day pause in farm fire incidents, with no new cases recorded since September 30, according to data from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). This co... Read More


Punjab sets up panel for streamlining knee implant tender process

Patiala, Oct. 4 -- The Punjab government has formed a committee to bring uniformity to the tendering process of procurement of total knee replacement (TKR) implants and fix loopholes. The move comes a... Read More


Punjab Minister, son, four others get court notice

Patiala, Oct. 3 -- A local court has issued notice to health minister Dr Balbir Singh, his son, and four party workers in connection with a sexual harassment complaint filed by a 41-year-old suspended... Read More


Patiala MP hits out at state Cong's halqa in-charge culture

Patiala, Oct. 1 -- Patiala Congress MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi, considered close to party leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised the appointment process of halqa (constituency) in-charges, saying it ... Read More


41% excess rain pounded Punjab; forecast not exact, admits IMD

Patiala, Oct. 1 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday admitted that the forecast for the northwest region, including Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, for the monsoon season was not exact... Read More


Farmer turns daily-wagerin struggle for survival

Patiala, Oct. 1 -- Every time his phone rings, Gurvinder Singh, 44, gets wary because he knows the call is likely from someone he owes money to - a constant reminder of a dollar dream turned nightmare... Read More


Patiala MP hits out at Punjab Cong's halqa in-charge culture

India, Sept. 30 -- Patiala Congress MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi, considered close to party leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised the appointment process of halqa (constituency) in-charges, saying it ... Read More