A 15-year-old girl in Ahmedabad's old city was found to be nine weeks pregnant at SSG Hospital, Vadodara. The minor alleges repeated sexual assault by a neighbour. Police have launched an investigation.
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
The National Medical Commission introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges and approves 450 additional PG seats. Read the full details on the new regulations for 2026-27.
The National Medical Commission revoked permission for SMVDIME's MBBS course just four months after approval, citing infrastructure gaps. The college calls the inspection a 'farce' and links the move to protests over Muslim student admissions.
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad Hospital in Vadodara enhances its orthopaedic and spine surgery unit with a high-end Carl Zeiss microscope via CSR. This upgrade promises safer, minimally invasive procedures for public healthcare patients.
CM Yogi Adityanath's cabinet approves Rs 351.48 crore upgrade for Varanasi's SSPG Hospital into a 500-bed multi super-speciality facility. Project to be completed in 4 years, easing healthcare burden in the region.
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for MBBS admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College in Jammu for 2024-25. Students and faculty celebrate the decision, citing long-standing quality concerns.
A 21-year-old woman endured severe pain for 75 days after a gauze was left inside her post-delivery at Wayanad Medical College. Protests erupt demanding action against alleged negligence.
Vijayapura residents demand a fully government-run medical college, opposing the PPP model. Police action against protesters and arrests have intensified the agitation. Read more.
AP govt greenlights Piduguralla Government Medical College, starting 100 MBBS seats in 2026-27. CM Naidu approves ₹195 Cr central funds for 420-bed hospital & staff recruitment.
A 15-year-old girl in Vadodara survived after a hijab pin she held in her mouth got lodged in her airway near her heart. Doctors performed a complex bronchoscopy. Read this cautionary tale.
The National Medical Commission has revoked the recognition of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing following a surprise inspection that found non-compliance with 2023 regulations. Read the full details.
National Medical Council cancels MBBS course permission at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing infrastructure deficiencies. 44 of 50 admitted students were Muslim, sparking protests. Read the full story.
The J&K administration has revoked permission for the MBBS course at Mata Vaishno Devi College after a major row over its recognition. Get the full details on this developing education story.
NMC cancels MBBS course permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute after surprise inspection reveals serious lapses. 50 students for 2025-26 to be shifted. Read the full report.
Two staff members suspended at a Maharashtra medical college after a student was allegedly forced to perform namaz. Authorities launch a probe into the shocking incident.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College expels three students after a ragging probe. Two seniors suspended for assault, junior also penalized for dubious role. Details inside.
A female student was allegedly forced to perform namaz in a Maharashtra medical college hostel, sparking protests. Two staff members suspended. Police deployed.
A Vadodara farmer's assault complaint takes a turn as police evidence suggests a self-immolation attempt. Key details on the investigation and the victim's condition inside.
A shocking case at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College sees an MBBS student unable to progress beyond the first year for over a decade. The college seeks NMC guidance to resolve this unprecedented regulatory hurdle.
BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, seeks NMC's intervention for an MBBS student from 2014 batch who hasn't cleared first year, resides in hostel without paying mess fees. Read the full story.
A student at Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur has remained enrolled in the first-year MBBS for over a decade, exposing a regulatory gap. The college has approached the NMC for a solution.
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
Dr Rakesh Chaudhary, head of orthopaedics at Patna Medical College, assumes additional role as director of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Super Specialty Hospital. Read about his new responsibilities.
The new campus of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) will be formally inaugurated on January 7, ending a long delay. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Siddaramaiah will attend. Read details.
Police detained 22 protestors in Vijayapura after a 106-day agitation against a PPP-model medical college turned violent, with alleged assaults on officers. The forum demands a written government guarantee.
Relatives of a woman declared dead on arrival at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital vandalized the emergency ward. Police have booked the husband and others for rioting. Details inside.
Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College achieves stellar results in Kerala University MD/MS exams, with students securing 26 top ranks. Read about the top performers and their specializations.
Gujarat's undergraduate medical admission process concludes after final counselling round. Only 3 seats remain vacant statewide. Over Rs 25 crore in deposits to be refunded to eligible students. Read details.
A 32-year-old woman died at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital days after a C-section. While relatives allege negligence, hospital denies claims citing a rare, complex case. Read the full details.