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.
Planning a trip to Vaishno Devi? Get all essential details for the 2025-26 pilgrimage season, including new RFID card rules, smart locker facilities, updated helpline numbers, and revised helicopter fares.
TV star Rupali Ganguly welcomed 2026 with a spiritual trip to Vaishno Devi Temple with family. She shared insights on faith, gratitude, and her annual tradition. Read more.
From Vaishno Devi to the Ganga, devotees across India ushered in New Year 2026 with prayers and rituals. See how faith marked the first day of the year.
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.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board suspends new pilgrim registrations until January 1 morning due to unprecedented crowds. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
The special train from Katra to Delhi recorded 100% occupancy, highlighting a strong resurgence in pilgrimage travel to Vaishno Devi. Read about the railway's strategic response.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir reports a significant 20% drop in pilgrim footfall in 2024. Explore the reasons behind the decline and the board's response.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has renovated 10 government schools in Jammu & Kashmir, enhancing infrastructure for over 2,000 students. Discover how this initiative is transforming education.
Haryana govt takes over Khushi College of Nursing after violent student protests over sexual harassment, voyeurism allegations. Conflicting inquiry reports deepen crisis. Read the full story.
The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a notable decline in pilgrim numbers in 2025. Officials attribute the drop to prolonged closure from security concerns and natural calamities during peak season. Read more.
Students and activists protest outside Jammu L-G House, demanding action on alleged irregularities in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University admissions. Read the full story.
The MBBS 2000 batch of KGMU, Lucknow, celebrated 25 years of friendship with a nostalgic 3-day reunion. 132 alumni, including 13 couples who met there, shared memories and honoured teachers.
Massive protests erupt in Jammu demanding college closure after Muslim candidates dominate admissions. Samiti members burn effigies, clash with police. Full details inside.
Protests erupt in Jammu over MBBS admissions at SMVDIME, with 42 of 50 seats going to Muslim candidates. Activists demand reservation for Hindu students. Read the full story.
Students of Khushi College of Nursing in Hisar protest overnight, demanding action against management for alleged harassment and irregularities. Read their full demands.
Bihar announces two new government medical colleges in Vaishali and Bhojpur, operational from Jan 2026. Each will have 500 beds and admit 100 MBBS students, marking a major healthcare expansion.
Protests erupt in Jammu demanding the ouster of Kashmiri Muslim students from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. Over 60 Hindu groups join the agitation. Read the full story.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
To combat doctor shortage, NMC continues relaxed MBBS seat norms for existing colleges till 2026-27, allowing up to 250 seats. Applications open Dec 29, 2025. Read details.
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
A Reasi court dismissed a plea for an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine officials for the August 26 landslide that killed 35 pilgrims. The judge ruled it a natural disaster, with no criminal negligence found. Read the full details.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
Katra court dismisses plea for criminal action against shrine board officials in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it a natural calamity. Read the full details of the ruling.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismisses a PIL blaming the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for a 2022 landslide that killed 12. The court attributes the tragedy to a natural disaster. Read the full legal analysis.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Telangana health department announces major reforms to curb hidden fees in private medical colleges, introduces English training and mental health support for students. Read the full story.
A dispute over college association elections in Jalandhar escalated into a shootout, injuring two students. Police retaliatory firing injured one accused. Full details inside.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.