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Punjab unlikely to get new med college before 2027

Patiala, Aug. 9 -- Punjab is unlikely to see a new medical college before 2027, with the revamp of district hospitals hanging fire. The incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had promised to open... Read More


Patiala farmers re-transplanting paddy as dwarf virus spreads

Patiala, Aug. 8 -- A few farmers in Patiala district are re-transplanting paddy in areas affected by the dwarf virus as a measure to mitigate the impact of widespread crop damage. They are reportedly ... Read More


Punjab PCS prelims on Oct 26

Patiala, Aug. 6 -- The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) on Tuesday announced that it would conduct the preliminary examination of the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examinatio... Read More


Alcohol, junk food increasing infertility risk, finds Punjabi varsity studies

Patiala, Aug. 4 -- A study conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala, has found a direct link between rising infertility rates and a combination of lifestyle habits, environmental exposures, and geneti... Read More


Govt will reach out to farmers to discuss land pooling scheme: Punjab CM

Patiala, Aug. 3 -- In an apparent bid to defuse tensions amid mounting protests by farmers and criticism from opposition parties, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government wi... Read More


Jalandhar civil hospital deaths: Health minister orders review of all oxygen plants, power backups at hospitals

Patiala, Aug. 2 -- Health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Friday ordered an inspection of all pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants and the generator backups installed at all the district and sub-... Read More


Col assault case: Punjab Police departmental inquiry recommends 3-yr service cut, no promotion for accused cops

Patiala, July 31 -- A departmental inquiry into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by Punjab Police personnel over a car parking issue has recommended a three-year deduct... Read More


Dog bite cases surge in Punjab, 1.5 lakh cases reported in first 6 months

Patiala, July 31 -- With an average of around 840 dog bite cases reported daily, Punjab has witnessed a sharp increase in incidents this year. In the first six months of 2025, the state has recorded o... Read More


Punjab govt promises action after doctors set deadline for security at hospitals

Patiala, July 29 -- The state government and the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCSMA), a government doctors' body, on Monday held a meeting to discuss security arrangements at government ... Read More


Bacterial contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Patiala, reveals report

Patiala, July 24 -- Bacterial contamination has been detected in the water samples collected from Changera village of Rajpura block in Patiala where a diarrhoea outbreak has been reported. As many as... Read More