Karam Prakash is a Patiala-based senior correspondent covering several districts of Malwa region of Punjab. He writes on various domains, including health, agriculture, power and education.
Articles by Karam Prakash
31 diarrhoea cases in Patiala, 1 dead
In Patran that saw such an outbreak on Sunday, 18 fresh cases have surfaced, taking the number of diarrhoea cases to 50.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Diarrhoea outbreak at Patiala’s Patran block, 32 taken ill
Patiala civil surgeon Dr Sanjay Goyal says health teams have already started door-to-door surveys in the affected area to identify cases and immediately shift them to the nearest medical facility.
Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:36 PM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
After 3 rounds of counselling, 40% seats in Punjab’s Schools of Eminence vacant
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, last year, had launched the Schools of Eminence programme whereby certain government schools were upgraded with better infrastructure to provide holistic education to students of Class 9 to 12, especially those coming from humble backgrounds
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
No plans to hold PCS exam as of now: Punjab Public Service Commission
Appointments for Group A posts, including sub-divisional magistrate, deputy superintendent of police, tehsildar, food supply and consumer affairs officer, block development and panchayat officer, deputy superintendent of jails etc, are made through this exam.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Paper leak allegations baseless: PPSC
An internal inquiry has been conducted. The commission is also ready for any other independent probe, says PPSC chairman Jatinder Aulakh.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Protesters at Shambhu border welcome Punjab and Haryana HC order, to resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana Police to lift barricade at Shambhu border, debunking BJP narrative. Farmers to continue march to Delhi for demands.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
State logs 22% deficit in monsoon
Punjab had received 46% less rainfall than normal in June which happened to be the first month of the monsoon season.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Farmers at Shambhu welcome HC order to Haryana, will resume Delhi Chalo march
Say ruling debunks narrative that farmers had been blocking highway when it was Haryana Police that put up barricades to prevent them from proceeding on Delhi Chalo march in February.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 03:09 PM IST
Punjab may have to wait till ’26 for new government medical college
Work to upgrade Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala civil hospitals pending, govt won’t be able to apply for new colleges for next session
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Fearing floods, Patiala farmers sow extra paddy seeds
Patiala farmers sow extra paddy seeds to grow saplings in case of floods, remembering last year's struggles. Transplantation nearing completion for higher yield.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Patiala:Memories of ’23 floods fresh, residents seek high ground
Residents in many areas have moved their valuables and furniture to rooftops, while some have constructed walls to keep flood water at bay
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Rajindra hospital gets new medical superintendent
Dr Girish Sahni appointed as new head of Government Rajindra Hospital amid controversy over medicine shortages. Director principal resigns citing health issues.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Sangrur farmers up in arms against plan to set up cement plant
The case is sub judice in the Supreme Court. Villagers have highlight “anomalies” in the issuance of ‘change of land use’ certificate to the company.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Sangrur:
Monsoon arrives but Patiala drains, rivulets await desilting
Despite the entire state being covered by the southwest monsoon, desilting of rain rivulets and drains in Patiala district remains incomplete, posing a risk of flooding.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Documents seized from Sangrur civil surgeon’s office as PMJAY scam probe starts
Knee replacement beneficiaries are being verified in Sangrur. It is also being ascertained if they were made to pay for it.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Sangrur
Mandaviya reviews NIS infra, takes stock of Olympic preparations
Talking to athletes enrolled in the National Centre of Excellence here and some prominent coaches, the Union sports minister seeks suggestions on reducing the drop-out rates from competitive sports.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
No minimum wage revision in Punjab since 2012
Punjab labor dept. delays minimum wage revision since 2012, causing financial losses to workers. Board recommends raising monthly wages to ₹26,000.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Man, son among 3 dead as land dispute triggers clash in Patiala
The incident occurred around 7.30 am on Wednesday when Dilbagh and Jaswinder raised objection to the ploughing of two acres of land by Satwinder Singh.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Sambhu stir: Ready for talks with Centre if invited, say farm leaders
Farmers protesting at Shambhu border in Patiala district of Punjab on Tuesday said they are ready to restart talks with the Union government over various demands, even though they are yet to get any fresh formal invitation from officials concerned to resolve the ongoing deadlock
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Farmers say ready to restart talks with Centre
Farmers protesting at Shambhu border in Patiala district of Punjab on Tuesday said they are ready to restart talks with the Union government over various demands, even though they are yet to get any fresh formal invitation from concerned officials to resolve the ongoing deadlock.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
A day after ruckus at Shambhu, farmers raise vigil at protest site
Fearing that unscrupulous elements would try to disrupt their stir, farmer unions have requested the Patiala police to enhance security at the protest site.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Farmers accuse BJP supporters of trying to disrupt stir, creating ruckus at Shambhu site
Ambala Wholesale Cloth Merchants’ Association chief Vishal Batra said they had accompanied some locals living and working around Shambhu to the protest site to meet the unions and resolve the matter. However, an argument took place and association members left immediately, he added.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Patiala woman dies after delivery in nursing home, probe ordered
Dr Hatinder Kaur, director, Punjab health department, says the Patiala civil surgeon has been asked to submit a preliminary report within 48 hours.
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Punjab: Relief from sizzling heat, day temp dips by 6 notches
Sporadic rainfall at many places in Punjab on Wednesday brought respite from searing heat as the average maximum temperature on Thursday dropped by 6 notches at many places
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:36 AM IST
At 16,078 MW, power demand goes past capacity, a unit of Talwandi Sabo plant shuts
Punjab faces power crisis as heatwave and paddy transplantation drive demand beyond capacity, leading to power cuts and increased purchases from exchanges.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Facing inconvenience, villagers ask farmers to vacate highway at Shambhu barrier
Residents near Shambhu barrier request protesting farmer unions to clear highway for daily activities dependent on Ambala city, citing upcoming monsoon concerns.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Punjab: As power demand peaks, clamour for free power policy review grows
“The office timings should be changed from 7am to 2 pm and all commercial establishments, including malls, shops, should be closed by 7pm,” reads the AIPEF letter. Peak load restrictions should be imposed on industry, it added. “Power theft should be covered as an offence under the NSA. Free power as a state policy should be reviewed forthwith,” it said.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Mercury 7 notches above normal as deadly heatwave roasts state
Light to moderate rain is likely between June 18 and 21 in various parts that might bring some relief to the people. At some places, light to moderate rainfall is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, says India Meteorological Department.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Amid reports of VIP treatment, AAP MLA discharged from hospital, sent to Patiala jail
Legislator Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra was discharged from Patiala’s Rajindra Hospital on the recommendation of a three-member board of doctors constituted on June 13.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Patiala hospital sets up panel after row over jailed Punjab AAP MLA’s overstay
The Patiala hospital administration said that hereafter doctors will have to seek the recommendation of the board to admit any jail inmate. Moreover, no inmate would be allowed to prolong the admission for more than seven days without the approval of the board of doctors.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 04:46 PM IST
