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Alcohol, junk food increasing infertility risk, finds Punjabi varsity studies

Patiala, Aug. 4 -- A study conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala, has found a direct link between rising infertility rates and a combination of lifestyle habits, environmental exposures, and geneti... Read More


Govt will reach out to farmers to discuss land pooling scheme: Punjab CM

Patiala, Aug. 3 -- In an apparent bid to defuse tensions amid mounting protests by farmers and criticism from opposition parties, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government wi... Read More


Jalandhar civil hospital deaths: Health minister orders review of all oxygen plants, power backups at hospitals

Patiala, Aug. 2 -- Health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Friday ordered an inspection of all pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants and the generator backups installed at all the district and sub-... Read More


Col assault case: Punjab Police departmental inquiry recommends 3-yr service cut, no promotion for accused cops

Patiala, July 31 -- A departmental inquiry into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son by Punjab Police personnel over a car parking issue has recommended a three-year deduct... Read More


Dog bite cases surge in Punjab, 1.5 lakh cases reported in first 6 months

Patiala, July 31 -- With an average of around 840 dog bite cases reported daily, Punjab has witnessed a sharp increase in incidents this year. In the first six months of 2025, the state has recorded o... Read More


Punjab govt promises action after doctors set deadline for security at hospitals

Patiala, July 29 -- The state government and the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCSMA), a government doctors' body, on Monday held a meeting to discuss security arrangements at government ... Read More


Bacterial contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Patiala, reveals report

Patiala, July 24 -- Bacterial contamination has been detected in the water samples collected from Changera village of Rajpura block in Patiala where a diarrhoea outbreak has been reported. As many as... Read More


1 dead, 17 taken ill as Patiala sees 2nd diarrhoea outbreak in 2 weeks

Patiala, July 22 -- The district experienced a diarrhoea outbreak for the second time in the past two weeks. Over 17 people, including children, have been taken ill at Changera village in the Rajpura... Read More


Punjab: Punjabi varsity in financial mess, paying rRs.r14 cr in interest annually

Patiala, July 20 -- Under a huge financial burden, Punjabi University, Patiala, is struggling to cope with a massive Rs.144.15-crore loan, which demands an annual interest payment of Rs.14 crore. The ... Read More


Punjab: Health dept orders docs to submit medico-legal reports within 2 days

Patiala, July 18 -- To streamline the process of medico-legal investigations and reduce patient harassment, the Punjab health department has mandated that doctors submit medico-legal reports (MLRs), i... Read More