Ravinder Vasudeva
Ravinder Vasudeva is a principal correspondent who writes for the Punjab bureau of Hindustan Times.
Articles by Ravinder Vasudeva
Punjab assembly passes resolution for unconditional withdrawal of Centre’s farm laws
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:44 PM IST
Chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh moves resolution, while AAP demands he clarify if he was part of the Centre’s high-powered panel on the farm laws
Akali MLAs suspended for budget session for disrupting Punjab CM’s speech
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:13 PM IST
Speaker’s action after Akali members raised anti-government slogans when Capt Amarinder Singh criticised SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur for justifying the farm laws when the Centre was preparing to introduce them in Parliament
Debate on guv’s address: Cong, SAD MLAs spar over farm laws
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 01:51 AM IST
Accuse each other of doing little to help the farmers and playing into the hands of the Centre for personal interests
Punjab likely to rope in 675 private hospitals to push vaccination drive
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 01:29 AM IST
The next phase, which starts from March 1, will cover senior citizens and those aged above 45 with co-morbidities
Mehraj rally: Delhi Police made no effort to arrest Lakha, says Punjab Police
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 12:50 AM IST
Punjab Police says neither there is written information about Lakha being a fugitive in the Republic Day violence case nor on presence of Delhi Police in Bathinda on Tuesday
Testing down, Covid cases on the rise in Punjab
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2021 02:17 AM IST
Chandigarh With the Centre advising Punjab and four other states to take preventive measures in view of the latest surge in Covid-19 cases, the government has asked all the district administration to double the testing
Lowering of guard behind Covid surge in Punjab
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 02:03 AM IST
As per the health department, focused sampling of teachers and students after reopening of schools has also added to the number of infections in the state
Covaxin shots to be administered in Punjab
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 01:40 AM IST
The state had received 1.3 lakh doses of the made-in-India vaccine last month, but a decision on its use was pending, after concerns over its efficacy (effectiveness). Bharat Biotech, a Hyderabad-based company, has produced this vaccine.
Deep Sidhu surfaces on Facebook, objects to being called traitor
UPDATED ON JAN 28, 2021 10:45 AM IST
In live video at 2am on Thursday, Sidhu said farm leaders calling him 'gaddar' for derailing the agitation are doing govt’s bidding; rather, they should have backed Red Fort protesters
Punjab receives first consignment of 2.04 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine
UPDATED ON JAN 12, 2021 02:37 PM IST
In the first phase, the government plans to vaccinate 1.5 lakh health workers and 3 lakh frontline workers, including police and security personnel and sanitation workers.
Farmers’ protest: Mobile connectivity hit as power to 1,561 towers disrupted in Punjab
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 01:32 PM IST
Chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday warned against vandalisation of the towers and directed strict action against those involved in it
Pro-Khalistan terrorist Nijjar is wanted in terror case in Punjab
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 07:45 AM IST
Intelligence officials also claim to have strong leads signalling Nijjar’s closeness to Pakistan’s ISI officials handling Khalistan affairs.
In ‘ground-level feedback’ to high command, BJP’s Punjab unit stresses need to resolve farm stir soon
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 03:34 AM IST
Cites repercussions of the ongoing protests on the state’s communal harmony, claiming atmosphere is getting “vicious by the day”
Punjab continues to fare worst in Covid-19 fatality rate in country
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 11, 2020 03:05 AM IST
Union health ministry expresses concern, asks the state government to take steps to improve its rate by taking urgent steps
No MBBS classes at Mohali medical college this year too as regulator denies approval
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2020 04:02 AM IST
Punjab’s Covid-19 positivity rate hits two-month low
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2020 12:56 AM IST
Punjab BJP general secretary Malwinder Kang resigns in protest against Centre’s new agriculture laws
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 18, 2020 05:26 AM IST
Quits party’s primary membership, says cannot be a silent follower like other party leaders; likely to join SAD
Punjab past Covid-19 peak as daily case count comes down amid high testing
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 10, 2020 05:49 AM IST
Farmer stir hits Punjab’s Covid-19 testing pace
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 30, 2020 03:39 AM IST
Health department’s field staff says contact tracing in villages has virtually come to a halt with residents participating in protests
Punjab’s Covid death rate highest in country
By Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 10, 2020 01:47 AM IST
Trouble mounts for ex-DGP Saini as SIT gets more time to arrest him
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 04, 2020 09:43 PM IST
Teams sent to arrest him; Z-plus protectee has gone underground, shunning his security
Punjab’s Covid fatality rate third worst in country
PUBLISHED ON SEP 02, 2020 09:12 PM IST
Amarinder Singh goes into quarantine after meeting 2 Covid +ve MLAs
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON AUG 28, 2020 10:27 PM IST
In a picture that went viral, one of the MLAs is seen touching the feet of the chief minister during the proceedings with Amarinder patting his back.
To contain Covid spike, Punjab to go for mass antigen tests on Delhi lines
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON AUG 13, 2020 12:43 AM IST
NCR MODEL: Antigen testing worked wonders in Delhi to contain the virus; state decides to go for more rapid tests and early contact tracing
Covid-19: Punjab adds 10,451 cases in July, positivity rate up
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON AUG 01, 2020 02:09 AM IST
Patient recovery rate comes down to 64% from 70% in a month even as mortality rate decreases
Serological survey begins in a week to measure immunity level in state
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUL 27, 2020 11:31 PM IST
Serological survey helps in measuring the exposure of a community to a disease (Covid-19 in this case) and detecting how many individuals developed antibodies to fight the virus after getting infected
Amid rising covid-19 cases, state sees dip in fatality rate
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2020 11:31 PM IST
In what is a huge relief, the last 10 days from July 24 have seen the addition of 3,417 cases and 61 deaths, with the mortality rate dipping to 1.7%.
Hold virtual rallies of youths, Sikhs and Dalits in every block, Nadda to Punjab BJP
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2020 10:42 PM IST
Senior leaders added Nadda called for stronger committees and induction of more youth in the party, with focus on those nearing 20 years.
Testing, contact tracing remain key focus of Punjab
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUL 22, 2020 12:31 AM IST
GEARING UP FOR WORSE: State ramps up testing fivefold in 2 months; caseload also comes down relatively but fatality rate remains a concern
Punjab pushes for testing, patient contact tracing
By Ravinder Vasudeva | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JUL 22, 2020 12:24 PM IST
GEARING UP: State ramps up testing fivefold in 2 months, caseload also comes down relatively but fatality rate remains area of concern