Punjab aiming to become India’s next medical tourism hub
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:28 pm
In the ever-expanding landscape of global medical tourism, Punjab emerges as a rising star, ready to shine as India’s next premier destination for international patients seeking high-quality healthcare. With its rich cultural heritage, skilled medical professionals, and evolving healthcare infrastructure, Punjab stands at the threshold of transforming into a medical tourism hub of significant stature.
Unyielding Valour: Stories of heroism emerge as floodwaters recede in Punjab
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:41 pm
In the aftermath of receding floodwaters in Majha, tales of unwavering determination and courage have emerged, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the villagers. Among these stories, one stands out—the account of a revenue official who risked his own life to rescue both BSF jawans and civilians from the treacherous currents of Ujh.
Incessant rain causes chaos in Punjab
Jul 10, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Punjab witnessed a relentless downpour on Sunday, resulting in waterlogged streets and chaotic traffic. For the second consecutive day, Mohali, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib bore the brunt of heavy rainfall.
Heavy rains in north India leave several dead, cripple normal life
Jul 09, 2023, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Several people died and normal life has been badly affected following continuous heavy rains in the northern part of India for the last forty-eight hours.
Around 100 doctors and MBBS students of Patiala Medical College test positive for COVID-19
Jan 04, 2022, at 06:33 pm
Patiala/UNI: Amid the rising numbers of COVID cases, around 100 doctors and MBBS students of Patiala Medical College tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, a health official informed on Tuesday.
Punjab launches 'Udaan' scheme to distribute sanitary pads to women every month
May 29, 2021, at 03:23 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Social Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Friday launched the women-empowerment oriented "Udaan Scheme" throughout the state on the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Punjab imposes night curfew to combat rising COVID-19 cases
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi: Punjab is the new state which has imposed night curfew to contain the rising COVID-19 cases in the region.
59 deaths, 2914 fresh Covid-19 cases recorded in Punjab
Mar 30, 2021, at 02:14 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab on Monday registered 2914 new Covid cases and 59 deaths due to the fatal infection, raising the infection tally to 2,34,602 and death toll 6749 in the state.
Pakistan's Punjab mulls full lockdown in capital of Lahore over COVID-19 surge - Official
Mar 29, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The government of the Pakistani province of Punjab is considering different measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, including a complete lockdown in the capital of Lahore, which is currently witnessing the worst surge in infections, Firdous Ashiq Awan, the prime minister's adviser on information, said on Monday.
Judges, teachers, lawyers, journalists in Ludhiana cleared for Covid vaccine shots
Mar 16, 2021, at 05:47 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Judges, teachers, lawyers and journalists are now eligible to get coronavirus vaccines in Punjab's Ludhiana, the district administration said on Monday.
Covid-19 : Punjab reports 1,309 new cases, 18 deaths
Mar 12, 2021, at 01:49 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab reported 1,309 new Covid-19 cases and 18 more fatalities on Thursday, raising the state's caseload to 1,93,345 and the death toll to 5,996.
Mar 03, 2021, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka continue to report a surge in the COVID daily new cases. Together, they account for 85.95% of the new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
Punjab govt to adopt new technology that replaces coal with CNG in brick kilns
Sep 01, 2020, at 12:51 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Punjab government will check the possibilities to shift coal-fired brick kilns, about 2,200 of them, to compressed natural gas (CNG) to curb air pollution, said a media report.
Punjab records two more COVID-19 deaths, 175 new cases
Jul 05, 2020, at 08:29 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab recorded two more COVID-19 fatalities and 175 fresh cases on Sunday, taking the death toll to 164 and the infection tally to 6,283 in the state.
Punjab: COVID-19 records 61 fresh cases, tally climbs to 1,823
May 10, 2020, at 08:04 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Samples of as many as 61 patients tested positive for Coronavirus in Punjab on Sunday, taking the tally of infected persons to 1,823 in the state.
Coronavirus Outbreak:Â 15 more tested positive Punjab's Muktsar
May 05, 2020, at 04:13 pm
Muktsar/UNI: With 15 more COVID-19 cases detected positive, the total number of positive cases have now touched 63 in the district, health department said on Tuesday.
Punjab: Hoshiarpur reports highest single-day increase of 33 COVID cases
May 02, 2020, at 05:01 pm
Hoshiarpur/UNI: This Punjab district on Saturday registered 33 new cases of Novel Coronavirus, the highest number reported in a single day, ever since the detection of first case in the district.
45 corona suspects tested negative in Punjab
Apr 17, 2020, at 03:41 pm
Faridkot/UNI: A total of 45 suspected patients of novel coronavirus were tested negative here in this district on late Thursday.
Women in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district prepare homemade masks for villagers to combat Coronavirus
Apr 16, 2020, at 12:06 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: In GugwaalHaar village situated in Hajipur Block of District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, a group of young women, are working tirelessly to safeguard their residents of their village and those in the vicinity, vulnerable migrant workers and ration and food supply distributors from COVID 19 infections by making and distributing face masks free of cost.
Punjab: Just one confirmed case of COVID-19
Mar 15, 2020, at 09:40 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Till date, only one confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus has been reported from Punjab.
Punjab: Amritsar reports two positive Coronavirus cases
Mar 07, 2020, at 04:03 pm
Amritsar/IBNS: The Punjab government on Saturday confirmed two positive coronavirus cases in Amritsar, media reports said.
Captain Amarinder Singh names Indus River Dolphin as the 'State Aquatic Animal' of Punjab
Feb 01, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Amritsar, Feb 1 (IBNS): State Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday named Indus River Dolphin as the State Aquatic Animal of Punjab.
Punjab Health Minister announces cancer treatment package for minors
Sep 16, 2017, at 04:58 pm
Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IBNS): In a major boost towards cancer treatment in Punjab, the state Health Minister has announced a package for all minors suffering from the disease, reports said.