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Punjab promises action after doctors set Aug 19 deadline

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


CBI registers 2 FIRs in Col Bath assault case

India, July 26 -- Eight days after the Punjab and Haryana high court transferred the probe into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by Punjab Police personnel to the Centr... Read More


CBI registers 2 FIRs in Col Bath assault case

Patiala, July 26 -- Eight days after the Punjab and Haryana high court transferred the probe into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by Punjab Police personnel to the Cen... Read More


Don't prescribe medicines unavailable at hospitals, Health Dept tells Smos

Patiala, July 25 -- The Punjab health department, during a meeting on Thursday, told the senior medical officers (SMOs) that they would be held responsible if patients complained about prescribing med... Read More


E Coli bacteria found in water samples: 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


Minister issues notice to Rupnagar civil surgeon, SMO

Patiala, July 23 -- Following allegations that doctors at Rupnagar civil hospital are prescribing medicines not available at the health facility, Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday issu... Read More


1 dead, 17 taken ill as Patiala in diarrhoea grip once again

Patiala, July 22 -- The district experienced a diarrhoea outbreak for the second time in the past two weeks. Over 17 people, including children, have been taken ill at Changera village in the Rajpura ... Read More


Pbi varsity in financial mess, paying Rs.14 crore in interest annually

Patiala, July 20 -- Under a huge financial burden, Punjabi University, Patiala, is struggling to cope with a massive Rs.144.15-crore loan, which demands an annual interest payment of Rs.14 crore. The ... Read More


Punjab health dept orders docs to give medico-legal reports in 2 days

Patiala, July 18 -- To streamline the process of medico-legal investigations and reduce patient harassment, the Punjab health department has mandated that doctors submit medico-legal reports (MLRs), i... Read More


'No meaningful discussions, govt forcibly passed bills'

Patiala, July 18 -- As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at second-time MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi's performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituen... Read More