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      Karam Prakash

      Karam Prakash is a Patiala-based senior correspondent covering several districts of Malwa region of Punjab. He writes on various domains, including health, agriculture, power and education.

      Articles by Karam Prakash

      ‘He came with 2 knives, kept stabbing victim': Mohali stalker kills colleague

      The accused (in black t shirt) as colleagues make a failed attempt to rescue the victim. (CCTV grab)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 6, 2026 03:28 IST

      20 apprentice linemen hurt as cops resort to lathicharge in Patiala

      Police personnel use force to remove the protesters from the gate of PSPCL headquarters in Patiala on Friday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 5, 2026 23:36 IST

      Low HPV vax coverage threatens Punjab’s fight against cervical cancer

      The vaccine, which protects girls against human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer, is being provided for free at government health centres in Punjab. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 4, 2026 22:10 IST

      Power shocker: Inflated bills leaves Punjab consumers fuming

      Patiala: Power consumers across Punjab got a shocker after receiving inflated bills amounting to lakhs of rupees, allegedly due to technical glitches following a software migration undertaken by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 3, 2026 24:50 IST

      Chandigarh men most obese in country, Punjab ranks 8th, shows report

      The World Health Organization defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A BMI of 25 or above is classified as overweight, while a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 2, 2026 02:08 IST

      Body in blue drum: Boyfriend held for murdering 25-yr-old woman in Patiala

      Patiala superintendent of police (SP) Palwinder Singh Cheema said the accused claimed that Neha had been pressuring him to marry her. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 31, 2026 24:06 IST

      Two-fold surge in wheat husk prices pushes Punjab cow shelters into crisis

      “Tudi”, prepared from wheat straw after harvesting and threshing, forms a crucial part of cattle feed in Punjab. (HT FILE PHOTO)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 30, 2026 17:27 IST

      AAP romps home in 4 Malwa municipal corporations; BJP clinches Abohar

      Supporters of candidates dance outside the counting station and celebrate after the Bathinda Municipal Corporation election results are announced on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar / HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 30, 2026 02:34 IST

      Weak monsoon, heatwave to push Punjab to brink

      With the southwest monsoon expected to reach Punjab around July 1, the outlook has raised concerns over agriculture, groundwater depletion and electricity demand as the state prepares for the paddy-sowing season.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 30, 2026 02:18 IST

      Ghost patients, vanishing drugs haunt Punjab’s OOAT clinics

      A senior health officer told HT that multiple cases of discrepancies in disbursement of buprenorphine tablets had come to fore. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 24, 2026 24:58 IST

      Punjab civic polls: AAP MLA’s ‘booth-capturing’ remark triggers row

      Punjab’s civic elections will be held on May 26, with voting scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 23, 2026 02:38 IST

      Punjab CM vows strict enforcement of SC guidelines on stray dogs

      The Supreme Court on May 19, for the first time, expressly authorised authorities to put down rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs in areas witnessing frequent attacks. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 23, 2026 02:20 IST

      Fewer children, older population: Punjab ageing faster than national average

      Punjab’s current total fertility rate is lower than neighbouring Haryana (1.9) and Himachal Pradesh (1.5). (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 23, 2026 02:06 IST

      Punjab: Drug survey includes questions on Mann govt’s schemes, performance

      The CM had said the exercise would help the government formulate targeted and evidence-based policies to tackle drug abuse in the state. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 21, 2026 02:40 IST

      Patiala: Childhood friend arrested for murder of MBBS student

      Patiala: Childhood friend arrested for murder of MBBS student
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 21, 2026 02:24 IST

      Childhood friend booked for murder of MBBS student in Punjab: Cops

      Kamaldeep, 24, was found dead in his PG room in the New Lal Bagh area of the city on Monday.
      india news
      Updated on May 20, 2026 08:58 IST

      Childhood friend booked for murder of MBBS student: Patiala police

      Mohit Verma, a childhood friend of the deceased has been booked under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 20, 2026 02:04 IST

      Bathinda singes at 47 degrees as heatwave sets in, no relief in sight

      According to IMD, Punjab’s average maximum temperature rose by 2.3°C compared to the day before and remained 3.1°C above normal. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 19, 2026 02:08 IST

      MBBS student found dead with stab wounds in Patiala PG room

      The deceased has been identified as Kamaldeep, 24, a resident of Mansa district. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 19, 2026 01:40 IST

      Now, all addicts at Punjab rehab centres to undergo HIV screening

      The Punjab government has ordered mandatory HIV screening of all drug addicts registered at Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centres across the state.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 17, 2026 23:48 IST

      Ex-Akali minister Rakhra joins AAP; Mann calls him honest leader

      Chief minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Rakhra into the party fold and praised his political career, describing him as an experienced and honest leader who had been associated with the “wrong party”.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 17, 2026 01:42 IST

      Punjab mulls extra hours, additional remuneration for regular specialists

      Move comes amid resentment among state doctors over hefty payouts to private empanelled doctors. (iStock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 16, 2026 02:42 IST

      Punjab sees 58% surge in HIV cases fuelled by injectable drug abuse

      According to the latest report by the National AIDS Control Organisation , Punjab recorded a 58.7% increase with the annual new infections doubling since 2010. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 12, 2026 02:02 IST

      Private empanelled doctors’ hefty bills raise brows in Punjab

      According to a notification issued in December last year, these private medical specialists were hired to work at district hospitals and sub-divisional hospitals across Punjab for at least three hours a day, six days a week.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 11, 2026 01:24 IST

      At 1,447, Punjab logs highest single-day spike in farm fires

      Punjab on Friday recorded the highest single-day spike so far with 1,447 farm fire incidents reported in just 24 hours, taking the cumulative count of the ongoing season to 6,154 cases. The surge has raised fresh concerns over air pollution and the state’s preparedness ahead of the paddy sowing season beginning from June 1. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 9, 2026 24:54 IST

      Punjab: High admissions leave govt drug de-addiction centres overflowing

      Those held for possession of small quantities of narcotics are being routed to treatment centres under Section 64-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, resulting in crowding. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 6, 2026 22:10 IST

      Punjab blasts trigger war of words: Mann blames BJP, saffron party hits back

      Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during the Shukrana Yatra in Anandpur Sahib on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 7, 2026 05:18 IST

      Storm effect: PSPCL pegs losses at ₹8 crore

      A 220 kV tower damaged near Sahnewal in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 5, 2026 24:14 IST

      At 644, Punjab logs highest single-day jump in farm fires

      In the highest single-day seasonal spike so far, Punjab on Saturday recorded 644 farm fire incidents, pushing the cumulative total to 2,403 between April 15 and May 2. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 3, 2026 24:16 IST

      Same terror module behind Shambhu, Sirhind rail blasts, Moga grenade attack

      Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday that Gurjinder Singh and Jagroop Singh carried out the Shambhu rail blast on April 27. It has been technically verified, he said.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 2, 2026 11:23 IST
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