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Above-normal heatwaves on the cards in Punjab: IMD

Patiala, Feb. 28 -- An above-normal number of heatwave days are likely in Punjab during the March-May period, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its outlook for hot weather season forec... और पढ़ें


Row erupts as Patiala law university moves to drop Rajiv Gandhi's name

Patiala, Feb. 28 -- The academic council of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) has approved a proposal to drop former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's name from the institution and renam... और पढ़ें


Punjab to hire 117 field executives to monitor anti-drug drive

Patiala, Feb. 27 -- The Punjab government will recruit 117 field executives, one for each assembly constituency, for the better implementation of the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'Yudh Nash... और पढ़ें


Rising temps may hit wheat yield, quality, say agri experts

Patiala, Feb. 24 -- The rapidly increasing temperatures in the past few weeks in Punjab may have an adverse impact on the wheat crop, say the agricultural experts. Agriculture experts noted that high... और पढ़ें


Punjab: Now, appointment slips not needed for enrolment under Sehat Yojana

Patiala, Feb. 23 -- The Punjab health department has scrapped the mandatory requirement of an appointment slip for enrolment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), which offers free cashless medic... और पढ़ें


Survey shows Punjab hospitals struggling to provide radiodiagnosis services

Patiala, Feb. 21 -- Despite the Punjab government's stated aim of reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for healthcare, a large number of patients visiting sub-divisional hospitals and district hospitals... और पढ़ें


9 pm deadline for entry of girl hostellers at Punjabi University sparks protest

Patiala, Feb. 21 -- Punjabi University, Patiala's decision to restrict entry timings for girl students in hostels to 9 pm has sparked protests on the campus. Under the revised orders, girl students w... और पढ़ें


Punjab's dog bite cases see threefold surge in 5 years

Patiala, Feb. 18 -- The dog bite cases in Punjab have seen a threefold rise in the past five years. From 1.10 lakh cases in 2020, the state reported a staggering 3.34 lakh dog bite cases in 2025, the ... और पढ़ें


Punjab health dept to take action against govt doctors not prescribing generic medicines

Patiala, Feb. 16 -- Punjab health department has directed the government doctors to prescribe generic medicines across public healthcare institutions. Department warned the government doctors of disci... और पढ़ें


Punjab: Now, district medical boards examining negligence cases to include pvt doctors

Patiala, Feb. 15 -- In a first, the Punjab health department has revised the composition of district medical boards that examine cases of alleged medical negligence, allowing the inclusion of private ... और पढ़ें