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Punjab govt introduces bond policy for MBBS, BDS students

Patiala, June 19 -- In a move aimed at addressing shortage of doctors in government health institutions, the Punjab government has introduced a new bond policy for students enrolling in MBBS and BDS c... Read More


Free travel to women: PRTC Staff await pay as reimbursement Delayed

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, i... Read More


4 thermal units develop snag, 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 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, power demand jumps to all-time high in Punjab

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. T... Read More


Punjab's power demand soars to 15,600 MW, highest so far this yr

Patiala, June 10 -- Punjab has witnessed a sharp surge in power demand, reaching an unprecedented 15,600 MegaWatt (MW) - the highest this year so far - as an intense heatwave coincides with the ongoin... Read More


Plan for hospital security hits finance dept hurdle in Punjab

Patiala, June 9 -- A proposal by the Punjab health department to deploy nearly 900 security personnel across government hospitals has been put on hold after the state finance department raised objecti... Read More


Punjab Covid cases jump to 35

Patiala, June 9 -- Punjab's Covid cases have jumped to 35, from 12, in the last seven days, with Ludhiana being the worst hit, as per data from the health department. Of these, nine cases have surface... Read More


Punjab to rope in retd docs amid shortage of medical professionals

Patiala, June 8 -- In a move aimed at improving health care delivery in government-run facilities, the Punjab government has decided to hire retired doctors to conduct quality assessments. In the circ... Read More


Punjab child rights panel issues notice to Patiala SSP, seeks report

Patiala, June 5 -- As the police are yet to arrest a teacher, who has been booked for reportedly sodomising a 15-year-old student in Nabha town of Patiala district, the Punjab State Commission for Pro... Read More