Coimbatore Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Get the latest from Coimbatore on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 12, 2026. Stay informed with the biggest local stories.
Get the latest from Coimbatore on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 12, 2026. Stay informed with the biggest local stories.
A new 500-bed medical college in Dumraon, Buxar, promises advanced healthcare for Western Bihar by 2026, cutting travel to Patna. Read about this game-changer.
Kanakapura's hopes for a government medical college are dashed as the taluk hospital fails to meet readiness criteria. Learn about the delays and the community's reaction.
Karnataka govt will submit proposals for new medical colleges in Ramanagara & Bagalkot. Kanakapura plan deferred, Vijayapura PPP model on hold. Details on infrastructure & seat enhancement.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Get the latest from Coimbatore! Key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 9, 2026. Stay informed.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Coimbatore police launch manhunt for gang behind three house burglaries in city and outskirts. Gold jewellery and valuables stolen. Special teams formed for 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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 250 SC families in Coimbatore's Vellalore have lived without toilets for 20 years, forcing open defecation. They urge the district administration to address this severe health and safety crisis immediately.
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.
New Coimbatore Police Commissioner launches massive patrol rally with 100 vehicles, focusing on women's safety, road safety, and visible policing. Details 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.
Get the latest updates from Coimbatore on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news for January 5, 2026.
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.
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.
Election officials inspected Coimbatore's Government College of Technology to set up counting centres for the upcoming assembly election. Get the latest updates on poll preparations.
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.
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.