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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

      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

      Punjab wage hike falls short of expectations, say activists

      Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks in the state assembly on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 2, 2026 01:08 IST

      Now, govt to hire private specialists for community health centres too

      Moving beyond district and sub-divisional hospitals, the Punjab government will now hire private specialists for Community Health Centres as well to tackle the persistent shortage of doctors.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 30, 2026 02:10 IST

      Rail track blast accused used encrypted App to contact handler

      The railway track where a detonation was attempted at Rajpura, in Patiala, on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 30, 2026 01:14 IST

      Two blasts in 3 months: Railway police bats for CCTV surveillance along freight corridor

      Police officials during an investigation at the Rajpura-Shambhu railway track in Patiala district on Tuesday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 29, 2026 24:50 IST

      Pro-Khalistan terror module behind Patiala rail track blast, 4 arrested: Police

      A search operation is underway on a railway track following a blast on a railway track, in Patiala, in Samba on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Ajay Kumar)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 29, 2026 24:24 IST

      Patiala rail blast: Police bust Pakistan-backed terror module after botched sabotage

      Patiala deputy inspector general of police Kuldeep Chahal and SSP Varun Sharma addressing a press conference after the arrest of the four members of the Pakistan-backed terror module on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 28, 2026 10:15 IST

      Botched sabotage: Suspected bomber killed in Patiala rail blast

      Police personnel at the blast site on the Rajpura-Shambhu railway line in Punjab’s Patiala district on Tuesday morning. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 28, 2026 06:52 IST

      Punjab misses wage revision deadline, labour unions threaten ‘Noida-like’ stir

      Despite the mandatory daily wage revision being due in March, the Punjab labour department has not yet completed the process. This delay has prompted labour unions to threaten protests similar to those in Noida if the government does not act immediately. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 28, 2026 01:50 IST

      PRTC launches Volvo service on Chandigarh-Bathinda route

      The Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) has launched its intra-state Volvo bus service, providing a significant relief for local travellers. The service debuted on the Chandigarh–Bathinda route. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 28, 2026 01:24 IST

      ED raids 11 locations in Punjab in money-laundering probe against ex-DIG Bhullar

      Former Punjab Police deputy inspector general (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a 2009-batch IPS officer, remains under suspension since his arrest by the CBI in Mohali on October 11, 2025. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 27, 2026 07:10 IST

      Punjab: Farm fires return with 197 cases in 10 days

      Hoshiarpur is leading with 24 incidents of stubble burning, followed by Bathinda at 17. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 27, 2026 24:24 IST

      Heatwave grips Punjab, Faridkot hottest at 45.2°C

      According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average maximum temperature across Punjab was significantly above normal, by around 5°C. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 26, 2026 24:28 IST

      After 560 days atop 400-ft tower in Samana, Gurjeet Khalsa ends sacrilege protest

      Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa, who had climbed a 400-foot BSNLtower on October 12, 2024, being brought down safely in Samana town of Patiala district on Friday morning. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 24, 2026 07:36 IST

      Punjab: Facing public heat, PSPCL caps planned power cuts at 4 hours

      The revised protocol comes a day after PSPCL faced criticism for enforcing scheduled power cuts ranging from 8 to 10 hours across major cities, including Patiala, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Mohali and Bathinda. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 23, 2026 22:28 IST

      PSPCL’s infra upgrade drive to trigger outages across major cities

      A PSPCL spokesperson said that the ‘modernisation’ projects worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 crore involve shifting overhead cables, upgrading transformer capacities, and integrating smarter distribution technology.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 23, 2026 24:10 IST
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