Dengue has started spreading its tentacles in the state. At least 37 dengue cases have so far been reported from the state with Bathinda topping the chart with 27 cases.

 Since the disease usually spreads in the months of September and October, the rising number of cases has set the alarm bells ringing in the Health Department.

 "We have examined the situation. Continuous spell of rain from March and April onwards is to be blame for proliferation of mosquitoes," said Dr Bhag Mal, Director, Health.............Read more

Source web page: The Tribune