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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

      ₹268cr med college to come up in Hoshiarpur, says Punjab CM Mann

      CM Bhagwant Mann addressing a gathering at Sham Chaurasi assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. (ANI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 7, 2026 23:08 IST

      Discrepancies in BFUHS MBBS results: 65% of failed students pass after re-evaluation

      Concerns have been raised regarding the MBBS examination’s re-evaluation and re-checking procedures at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). These concerns stem from the significant shift in results, where 65% of students initially declared as failed were subsequently declared successful following the review process. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:44 IST

      Punjab: 28-year-old jail inmate dies in Patiala police custody

      Deceased Bunty was an undertrial in connection with a drug case registered in 2022.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 2, 2026 23:28 IST

      Punjab: Rain, hailstorm orange alert threatens harvest-ready wheat

      Already reeling from crop damage caused by recent hailstorms, Punjab farmers are staring at more losses as a fresh western disturbance is set to impact the state.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 2, 2026 01:46 IST

      Join duty or face action: Punjab issues warning to striking nurses

      Members of nursing union protesting in Patiala on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 29, 2026 22:52 IST

      Punjab: Pathanmajra returned from Oz for special leave petition in SC, say police

      AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 26, 2026 23:28 IST

      Absconding AAP MLA Pathanmajra arrested from Gwalior in rape case

      A Punjab Police team from Patiala arrested absconding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night, officials said on Wednesday.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 25, 2026 23:52 IST

      Fugitive Punjab AAP MLA Pathanmajra arrested from Gwalior in rape case

      Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:50 IST

      Parliamentary panel flags concern, says 401 Punjab villages report toxic water contamination

      A Parliamentary standing committee on water resources has highlighted a critical public health crisis in Punjab, reporting that 401 villages across six districts are struggling with drinking water contamination. (AFP File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 24, 2026 01:36 IST

      Punjab: Rain triggers rare March chill across region

      Commuters on their way amid rain, in Jalandhar on Friday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 21, 2026 24:36 IST

      Punjab: Farmers on edge as rain, winds flatten wheat crop

      Farmers inspect damaged wheat crops after unseasonal rains and gusty winds, at Ramuwal village in Amritsar. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 21, 2026 24:34 IST

      Price crash hits potato growers, crops dumped on roads

      Farmer unions have also demanded immediate government intervention. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 19, 2026 22:14 IST

      PM-Kisan beneficiaries see 51% dip in Punjab: Centre in Lok Sabha

      Under the PM-Kisan scheme, financial assistance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,000 per year is provided to eligible farmers in three equal instalments of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 each. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 18, 2026 02:20 IST

      Punjab shuts door on addicts from neighbouring states at rehab centres

      The Punjab government has restricted treatment at its government-run drug de-addiction facilities and Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) clinics exclusively to residents of the state, shutting the doors on addicts from neighbouring states seeking rehabilitation in Punjab.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 15, 2026 23:58 IST

      Punjab to treat only state residents at its drug de-addiction centres

      Currently, thousands of drug addicts from neighbouring Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan are receiving treatment at over 500 OOAT clinics across the state. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 15, 2026 01:38 IST

      Punjab govt raises daily food allowance for drug rehab centre inmates to ₹200

      Earlier in January, the Punjab government had fixed <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>150 per inmate for three meals a day, a decision that drew criticism from employees of de-addiction centres. (AP File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 14, 2026 02:04 IST

      In 2025, Punjab saw 70 daily cancer deaths, Parliament informed

      Nearly 25,000 people lost their lives to cancer across the state in 2025, rising from 22,786 in 2021. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:22 IST

      Punjab: Col Bath writes to DGP, seeks dept inquiry against cops for assault

      Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:08 IST

      Soaring debt a burden on citizens, says Punjab governor

      Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria offers prayers at Kali Devi Temple in Patiala on Monday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 10, 2026 02:02 IST

      No new govt medical college in Punjab until 2028, admits health minister

      Health minister Balbir Singh confirmed that Punjab is now focusing on converting the Hoshiarpur District Hospital into a medical college. The project, estimated at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>274.75 crore, operates on a 60:40 funding split between the Centre and the state.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 8, 2026 11:35 IST

      Early heatwave conditions grip Punjab, likely to hit wheat crop

      The sharp rise in temperatures has prompted warnings from weather officials and agricultural experts, who fear that prolonged heat during the crucial grain formation stage could adversely affect wheat yields. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 7, 2026 01:42 IST

      Punjab: After schools, hospitals, now PRTC buses painted in ‘AAP’s yellow-blue’ colours

      Bikramjeet Singh Shergill, managing director, PRTC, said only the new buses would carry the revised colour scheme. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 3, 2026 22:24 IST

      From silence to sound: Rajindra Hospital performs first Cochlear implant surgery on 4-yr-old

      The procedure was performed by Dr Sanjeev Bhagat, head of the department of otorhinolaryngology (ENT), along with his surgical team.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 3, 2026 24:02 IST

      Above-normal heatwaves on the cards in Punjab: IMD

      Visitors pose for a picture during the Punjab Sakhi Shakti Craft Mela 2026 at Sheesh Mahal in Patiala on a sunny day. (ANI photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 28, 2026 18:11 IST

      Row erupts as Patiala law university moves to drop Rajiv Gandhi’s name

      Though the decision was taken in December last year, it came into the public domain on Friday evening after Congress’ Patiala MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi objected to the move . (HT File Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 28, 2026 17:53 IST

      Punjab to hire 117 field executives to monitor anti-drug drive

      All DCs have been asked to initiate the recruitment process immediately, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 27, 2026 24:46 IST

      Rising temps may hit wheat yield, quality, say agri experts

      A farmer spread fertilizer on a wheat field near Bathinda. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 24, 2026 01:38 IST

      Punjab: Now, appointment slips not needed for enrolment under Sehat Yojana

      The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana was launched on January 22.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 01:18 IST

      Survey shows Punjab hospitals struggling to provide radiodiagnosis services

      The findings have emerged in the government’s own patient feedback survey at these hospitals, accessed by Hindustan Times. The survey was discussed at the two-day Civil Surgeon Conference held on February 16-17, which was attended by Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 02:22 IST

      9 pm deadline for entry of girl hostellers at Punjabi University sparks protest

      Punjabi University, Patiala’s decision to restrict entry timings for girl students in hostels to 9 pm has sparked protests on the campus.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 02:16 IST
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