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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

      Punjab’s power worries deepen as Bathinda plant goes offline

      The shutdown comes during peak paddy transplantation season and a spell of intense summer heat, both of which are keeping electricity demand in Punjab elevated. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 22, 2026 01:28 IST

      Late monsoon, weak June rain amid paddy season threaten Punjab’s groundwater

      While the monsoon reached parts of Punjab on June 22 last year and covered the entire state by June 26, meteorologists say there are currently no signs of its arrival before the first week of July. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 21, 2026 24:30 IST

      Punjab’s power generation hit as 6 units of 4 thermal plants develop snags

      One unit of the Talwandi Sabo Power Limited plant in Mansa was forced out of operation due to a boiler-related glitch. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 20, 2026 24:24 IST

      Punjab records 15% dip in maternal mortality ratio: Data

      Despite the progress, Punjab continues to remain above the national MMR of 88 deaths per 1,00,000 live births. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 19, 2026 24:24 IST

      Patiala’s Noor Singla clinches AIR 1 in 2026 CA final exam

      Noor Singla celebrating his achievement with his family in Patiala on Thursday. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 19, 2026 24:14 IST

      WHO withdraws from immunisation operations in Punjab, health dept takes over

      The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally withdrawn from direct immunisation operations against vaccine-preventable diseases (diphtheria, polio, and measles) in Punjab. All responsibilities have been transferred to the state’s health department. (Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 16, 2026 21:44 IST

      Patiala Hepatitis A outbreak: All five water samples fail quality test

      The municipal commissioner Paramjit Singh has been transferred amid the outbreak, with Pooja Syal taking charge as the new commissioner. The transfer comes days after health minister Dr Balbir Singh blamed the municipal corporation for the outbreak.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:00 IST

      Sukhbir’s visit to AAP MLA Pathanmajra at his native village sparks political buzz

      Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal with rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Sanaur, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, at Pathanmajra village in Patiala district on Sunday.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 14, 2026 23:54 IST

      Sex determination racket busted in Patiala, ex-health worker held for fifth time in 11 yrs

      The raiding team seized a portable ultrasound machine, a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kit and three mobile phones from the accused.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 13, 2026 23:54 IST

      Patiala: Hepatitis A case tally reaches 27; health minister blames MC for outbreak

      Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh inspecting a water pipeline leakage in Patiala on Friday. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 13, 2026 02:28 IST

      Hepatitis A outbreak hits Patiala’s Dogra Mohalla, 16 found infected

      Water samples have been collected from the area, located near Sirhindi Gate, and sent for laboratory analysis to ascertain the exact cause. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 12, 2026 02:28 IST

      No rural CHC in Punjab has all four mandatory specialists: Central report

      The report reveals that none of Punjab’s 84 functional rural CHCs currently has all four specialists in place.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 11, 2026 24:42 IST

      Heatwave, paddy sowing push season’s peak power demand in Punjab to over 16,000 MW

      Punjab recorded its highest power demand of the season at 16,130 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday afternoon, as soaring temperatures and the ongoing paddy transplantation drive sharply increased electricity consumption across the state.
      others
      Updated on Jun 10, 2026 23:58 IST

      Rights panel seeks DIG report on apprentice linemen lathicharge

      On June 5, the protesters blocked the entry and exit gates of the power utility’s office complex following which police used force to remove them from gates. (Videograb File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 9, 2026 01:32 IST

      Patiala linemen booked, force used as protesters blocked gates: Police

      An injured lineman undergoing treatment at Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala on Saturday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 7, 2026 01:02 IST

      ‘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
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