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7 new medical colleges coming up in Punjab: Dr Balbir Singh

Punjab currently has 13 medical colleges with 1,900 MBBS seats, and with these new institutions, approximately 600 additional seats will be added, he said. (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 06:06 am IST

7 new medical colleges to come up in Punjab: Health Minister Balbir Singh

7 new medical colleges to come up in Punjab: Health Minister Balbir Singh
Published on Mar 05, 2026 07:45 pm IST

Chandigarh: 11-lakh relief for man who lost arm in accident

Balbir parked his truck on the roadside and went ahead to check the cause of the congestion (Rpresentational Image)
Published on Nov 09, 2025 07:02 am IST

FIR against ex-Haryana deputy speaker Gahlot for ‘conspiring’ to usurp former MLA’s flat

Gahlot has denied the allegation, terming it “baseless”.
Published on Oct 17, 2025 05:24 am IST

Punjab Minister highlights 780 cr health infra loss due to floods

Amritsar: Residents of a flood-affected area being provided relief material, at Ajnala
Published on Sept 09, 2025 08:30 am IST

Himachal Scholarship Scam: CBI rejects regular bail plea of DSP

The DSP is accused of felicitating 55 lakh bribe amount. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:06 am IST

Power outage halts surgery in Punjab hospital, AAP issues clarification

A doctor expressed frustration over the incident in a video which is now viral on social media.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Former AAP legislator joins BJP in Delhi

Sukhbir Singh Dalal, a former AAP MLA, joined the BJP on Saturday ahead of the Delhi assembly election
Published on Dec 21, 2024 08:48 pm IST

Hurt in freak mishap, Golden Temple volunteer dies

The deceased used to come to the langar hall of Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) twice a week to perform sewa (voluntary service).
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 05:04 am IST

Ludhiana: 300 med experts attend live surgery workshop

Punjab health minister Balbir Singh with other officials during the workshop in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 11:11 pm IST

Hard day for patients at Ludhiana civil hospital’s emergency ward

Health minister Balbir Singh, MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina with other officials interacting with patients of gas leak incident at civil hospital in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/Ht)
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 11:44 pm IST

SC pulls up IO for closure report during pendency of appeal against its quashing

The Supreme Court. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 09:13 am IST

Jalandhar bypoll: Dissent in Punjab BJP over selection of Atwal as party candidate

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) announcement of naming Akali turncoat and former MLA Inder Iqbal Atwal as its candidate for the Jalandhar bypoll has caused huge resentment among rank and file of the Punjab BJP with leaders and cadre terming the party move demoralising.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:46 am IST

Jalandhar byelection: Punjab Congress puts up united front as Karamjit Kaur files papers

Senior leaders of Punjab Congress set their differences aside on Thursday and put up a united show as their candidate, Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary, filed her nomination papers for the May 10 Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:42 am IST

Chandigarh: Phone snatcher to cool heels in jail for six years

The Chandigarh court observed that the prosecution had proved the case and convicted him under Section 379-A of the Indian Penal Code. (iStock)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:43 am IST

Two held for murder bid in Karnal

Additional superintendent of police Karnal Pushpa Khatri said the special unit of the Karnal police recovered one illegal country-made pistol, three live cartridges, one motorcycle and two mobile phones from the two accused. (Getty Image)
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:27 am IST

Covid situation under control, says CM Mann, Punjab logs 111 fresh cases

One death due to Covid was reported from Moga district. With this, the death toll has reached 20,522 in the state so far. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 01:33 am IST

Punjab geared up to deal with Covid, says minister

With Covid-19 cases witnessing a slight uptick in the last few days, Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday said the government was prepared to deal with any situation.
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 01:01 am IST

Hockey player Balbir Singh Junior dead

Balbir Singh Junior, a player par excellence.
Published on Apr 13, 2021 05:03 pm IST

Guest column: Three cheers for Balbir Singh Junior, a hockey player not many know about

Balbir Singh Junior, a player par excellence.
Updated on Sept 19, 2020 11:54 pm IST

When hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr donated three of his Olympic medals for China War fund

Balbir Singh Sr (extreme right) handing over his Olympic gold medals for the war fund in the presence of the then Punjab chief minister Partap Singh Kairon (sitting). Col BN Bali (retd) standing second from right.
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 12:13 am IST

Give due recognition to Balbir Singh Sr: Former hockey players to govt

File image of Balbir Singh Sr.
Updated on May 26, 2020 04:31 pm IST

Balbir sir had no airs despite his achievements

India hockey captain Balbir Singh Sr after beating Pakistan at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Updated on May 26, 2020 08:08 am IST

Balbir Singh Senior: The legendary goal machine who defined an era of champions

The former India skipper (2nd from R) during the captains’ presentation at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
Updated on May 26, 2020 08:14 am IST

Balbir Singh Senior was a legend across the border too

Motiullah Khan won gold medal in 1960 Olympics and silver medals in 1956 and 1964 Summer Games
Updated on May 26, 2020 11:38 am IST

Balbir biggest hockey legend after Dhyan Chand: Milkha Singh

Balbir Singh and Milkha Singh (in pic) were close friends
Published on May 25, 2020 08:08 pm IST

‘Saw Balbir Singh cry like a child after defeat to Pakistan’

Undated file photo of three-time Olympic gold medalist hockey veteran Balbir Singh Sr, who died on Monday, May 25, 2020, after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks.
Updated on May 25, 2020 08:07 pm IST

The Balbir Singh impact: Story behind India’s 1975 World Cup win

Balbir SIngh Sr was the manager of India’s 1975 Hockey World Cup-winning team.
Updated on May 25, 2020 06:25 pm IST