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patiala district news

Ghaggar nears danger mark in Patiala, villagers on the edge

Paddy fields flooded by an overflowing Ghaggar in Patiala district’s Ghanaur’s block. (HT)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 10:33 pm IST

Punjab: 17 panchayat secretaries suspended for violating rules in sale of common village land

A detailed report naming the 17 officials was sent to the director, rural development and panchayats department, who ordered their suspension. (iStock)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 05:10 am IST

Ludhiana: Truck driver killed after vehicle rams into stranded trailer

The collision severely damaged the front portion of the truck and Gurjant died on the spot. (HT File)
Published on May 21, 2026 03:20 am 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)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Sanaur MLA Pathanmajra claims threat to life, HC puts Punjab on notice

The Sanaur MLA is currently in judicial custody in Bathinda Central Jail. (ANI photo)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:22 am 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)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 01:06 pm IST

Punjab: Patiala admin seeks Army assistance to bring down protester from 400-ft tower

Punjab: Patiala admin seeks Army assistance to bring down protester from 400-ft tower
Published on Apr 22, 2026 09:12 pm 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.
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:32 am IST

Clean sweep AAP in Patiala Zila Parishad polls

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 20 of the total 23 Zila Parishad zones in Patiala district.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 09:02 am IST

Ludhiana Basketball Academy win double titles at state junior championship

Ludhiana Basketball Academy boys after being crowned champions (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 03:48 am IST

Double sting: Punjab grapples with sharp rise in dengue, chikungunya cases

Health officials during a checking drive in Patiala.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 07:20 am IST

Officials blame Haryana’s Hansi–Butana canal for flooding in Patiala villages

Patiala SDM Harjot Kaur along with other officials inspecting the situation at Hansi-Butana canal. (HT)
Published on Sept 09, 2025 07:50 am IST

Ghaggar breaches Bhakra main canal, floods villages in Patiala district

The flood situation in Ghanaur and Rajpura blocks of Patiala turned grim on Thursday after the Ghaggar river breached the embankment of the Bhakra Main Canal (Narwana branch) near Sarala village on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 05, 2025 04:20 am IST

Punjab: Ghaggar swells, inundates fields in Patiala

Ghaggar in spate in Sangrur after heavy rains on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 02, 2025 05:46 am IST

Patiala too hit as Ghaggar overflows

The worst-affected villages are Untsar, Kami Khurd, Lachru Kalan, Chamaru, Jhand Mangoli and Sarala Khurd. (HT)
Published on Aug 31, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Punjab: Water level in Ghaggar reaches danger level, Patiala on alert

Due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, the Ghaggar river is in spate in Panchkula on Wednesday afternoon. The river flows through Mohali and Patiala districts, where the authorities are on alert after the water level touched the danger mark. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 02:33 pm IST

15 fresh diarrhoea cases reported from Patiala village

With 15 fresh cases reported on Thursday, the diarrhoea outbreak in Alipur Arriyan village of Patiala district continues to spiral out of control. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 11, 2025 08:06 am IST

Punjab woman dies by suicide, husband follows suit thinking she eloped

The 43-year-old man's body was found hanging at his home, police said.
Published on Jul 06, 2025 02:06 pm IST

Blast at police post in Patiala triggers panic, no casualty

Patiala senior superintendent of police (SSP) Nanak Singh leading the search operation near the Badshahpur police post on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 03:25 pm IST

Punjab: ‘Stolen’ from Shambhu, 3 trolleys found in Ghanaur village, 1 booked

A video grab of a gathering outside a workshop in Lohsimbli village of Ghanaur in Patiala district on Saturday. (HT photo)
Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:44 am IST

Pick-up driver assaulted by robbers dies in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Pick-up driver assaulted by robbers dies in Punjab’s Jalandhar
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:40 am IST

Punjab: Drug peddler linked to Bambiha gang held after police encounter in Bathinda

The accused is facing multiple cases under the Arms Act and NDPS Act. (HT File)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:50 am IST

Sarpanch among six booked for extorting money from commuters

The accused, identified as Baljinder Singh (sarpanch), Harmanpreet Singh and Harvinder Singh, along with three unknown persons have been booked under Section 308 (2) (extortion) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at police station, Julkan.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:22 am IST

Patiala: Sikh activist escapes unhurt after assailants open fire at car

The incident took place around 1.30am on the Patiala South Bypass Road near Urban Estate, they added. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 06:54 am IST

AACs in Patiala inflating patient entries, finds health dept survey

A view of Aam Aadmi Clinic (HT File)
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:52 am IST

Punjab: Repolling concluded peacefully in three Patiala villages

After a few hours, voting started at Khuda village after police and district administration assured action into the incidents. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:38 am IST

HC notice to Punjab govt over illegal sale of panchayat land

The Punjab and Haryana High Court issues notices to the Punjab government, Patiala deputy commissioner, Patiala senior superintendent of police (SSP), and other revenue officials for their alleged failure to take action against the accused and erring government officials in the illegal sale of common panchayat land in Rajpura town of Patiala district. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 05:34 am IST

Diarrhoea outbreak at Patiala’s Patran block, 32 taken ill

A patient under treatment in the community health centre of Patran, Patiala, on Sunday. (HT photo)
Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:36 pm IST

2 MGNREGA workers killed, eight hurt in Patiala road mishap

The two injured workers have been shifted to the Government Rajindra Hospital while six were admitted to the Nabha civil hospital
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:24 am IST

Monsoon arrives but Patiala drains, rivulets await desilting

Rajinder Ghai, superintending engineer (drainage), says the weed from the Badi Nadi will be removed in a day or two.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:20 am IST