Vaishno Devi Board Issues Advisory Against Fake Booking Scams
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board warns pilgrims of fraudulent websites and agents. Learn how to book safely and protect yourself from scams. Read the official advisory now.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board warns pilgrims of fraudulent websites and agents. Learn how to book safely and protect yourself from scams. Read the official advisory now.
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.
The National Medical Commission has withdrawn permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute over standards. All 50 students from the controversial batch will be transferred to other colleges. Read the full story.
Telangana's medical JAC announces a statewide black badge protest starting Wednesday against GO 229, which they say undermines the Telangana Medical Council's autonomy. Doctors assure patient care will not be affected.
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.
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing. All 100 MBBS students will be shifted to GMC Jammu by 2026. 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.
Hindu groups protest in Jammu, demanding closure of SMVDIME medical college over admission of Muslim students. They seek use of shrine offerings only for Hindu community development. Read the full story.
Seeking blessings for 2026? Explore five powerful Indian pilgrimage sites, from Tirupati to Guruvayur, believed to bring good fortune, peace, and alignment. Plan your spiritual journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doctors, students, and activists in Hubballi continue their 103-day protest against the PPP model for a government medical college, demanding its withdrawal and full state control.
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.
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.