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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


Year on, doctors' body reminds Punjab government of its security promise

Patiala, July 16 -- The Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA) has written a letter to the Punjab government reminding it of the promise made last year of providing security personnel at he... Read More


Punjab: Amid shortage, govt to hire retired medical specialists

Patiala, July 13 -- In a bid to address the acute shortage of medical specialists in government hospitals, the Punjab government has decided to recruit 100 retired medical specialists through walk-in ... Read More


15 fresh diarrhoea cases reported from Patiala village

Patiala, July 11 -- With 15 fresh cases reported on Thursday, the diarrhoea outbreak in Alipur Arriyan village of Patiala district continues to spiral out of control. In all, there have been 131 case... Read More


Diarrhoea outbreak in Patiala: Death toll rises to four, 8 water samples fail quality test

Patiala, July 9 -- A 60-year-old woman succumbed to diarrhoea on Tuesday, pushing the death toll to four at Alipur Arriyan in Patiala. The total number of reported cases has now risen to 106, with 21 ... Read More


SC committee, NABARD discuss steps to ease farmers' woes

Patiala, July 9 -- The high-powered committee constituted by the Supreme Court to look into farmers' issues held a meeting with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tues... Read More


Minor among 2 die of suspected diarrhoea in Patiala, 65 taken ill

Patiala, July 7 -- A diarrhoea outbreak has been reported in Patiala City's Alipur Arriyan area, with 65 people, including children, falling ill. Two suspected deaths due to diarrhoea, including a two... Read More