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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 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

      Punjab’s dog bite cases see threefold surge in 5 years

      Till January this year, Punjab has logged 32,875 cases. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 18, 2026 24:10 IST

      1 in 10 patients at Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Clinics didn’t get medicines, fake entries found

      The survey, which received responses from 18,256 patients across 442 Aam Aadmi Clinics, came up for discussion at the two-day conference of civil surgeons in Chandigarh that began on Monday. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 17, 2026 09:37 IST

      Punjab health dept to take action against govt doctors not prescribing generic medicines

      In a letter addressed to all the heads of health institutions, issued by Punjab Health System Corporation (PHSC) earlier this week, the health department said that doctors would attract administrative action if they deviate from the instructions to prescribe generic medicines to the patients.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 15, 2026 22:50 IST

      Punjab: Now, district medical boards examining negligence cases to include pvt doctors

      The inclusion of private doctors is said to have been necessitated by the lack of super-specialists in the government sector. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 14, 2026 21:52 IST

      Bulging pot belly, shrinking health: Punjab ranks 2nd in abdominal obesity crisis, says data

      Kerala tops the list with 58.2% prevalence, while Haryana ranks third at 56.9%. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 13, 2026 21:34 IST

      Eight women die of cancer daily in Punjab

      Cervical cancer deaths also showed an upward trend across the region. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 10, 2026 02:02 IST

      Punjab government halts retrospective recovery of state devp tax from de-addiction centres’ staff

      Punjab government halts retrospective recovery of state devp tax from de-addiction centres’ staff
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 10, 2026 01:34 IST

      Unpaid bills: Now, PSPCL plans prepaid smart meters in Punjab

      Electricity supply to government offices will be automatically disconnected once the prepaid balance is exhausted. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 8, 2026 24:20 IST

      Punjab: Farmers’ protest forces tribunal members to abort SYL Canal inspection

      Traffic held up as farmers protest on the Chandigarh-Una highway on Friday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 7, 2026 01:10 IST

      Steady spike in Punjab’s HIV patient count in 5 years, highest among northern states

      While Punjab’s numbers are climbing, its neighbours have reported significantly lower figures. In Haryana, the number of people living with HIV rose 24,165 in 2020 to 44, 334 in 2024-25.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 5, 2026 21:30 IST

      Out on bail, Bikram Majithia dares AAP govt to file fresh FIRs

      Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia after walking out of Nabha Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the disproportionate assets case, in Patiala on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 4, 2026 02:08 IST

      Punjab: SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days

      Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia after walking out of the Nabha jail to a rousing reception by party supporters on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 3, 2026 09:06 IST

      Drug allegations against Majithia false: Dera Beas chief after meeting SAD leader in jail

      Radha Soami Satsang Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon coming out of the Nabha jail after meeting Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday afternoon. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 2, 2026 09:18 IST

      Punjab: 650 private doctors vying for 300 posts of specialists at govt hospitals

      In a notification issued on December 27 last year, the Punjab department of health and family welfare had announced the need-based empanelment of as many as 300 specialists for district hospitals and sub-divisional hospitals. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 1, 2026 24:14 IST

      Warmer Feb may hit Punjab wheat yield, warns IMD

      Farmer inspecting the wheat crop on a sunny day in Deon village near Bathinda on Sunday. (Sanjeev Kumar /HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 1, 2026 24:08 IST
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