WB Medical Recruitment Controversy Over North Bengal Lobby
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board faces allegations of unfair practices in assistant professor selections, with controversial North Bengal lobby doctors appearing on merit lists.
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board faces allegations of unfair practices in assistant professor selections, with controversial North Bengal lobby doctors appearing on merit lists.
Punjab's fleet of hi-tech ambulances delivers advanced emergency care, reducing response times and improving survival rates in critical situations across the state.
The Tamil Nadu government has issued permanent appointment orders to 831 contract nurses, completing the regularization of 1,000 nurses announced after protests in December 2025.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 1.56 lakh government recruitments, with a target of 1.60 lakh by February 10. He distributed appointment letters to 6,347 Grade-III candidates in a transparent, litigation-free drive. Read more about this landmark ac
Haryana Health Department extends the application deadline for 450 Medical Officer posts to March 31, 2025. Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process.
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.
Indian Navy launches a 5-day joint services medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12-16, offering specialist care and surgeries. Read about this healthcare outreach initiative.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Discover the 5 most popular board games in Bengaluru's cafes and clubs that are turning strangers into friends. From Codenames to Mahjong, see how these games reduce screen time and spark real conversation. Explore the city's growing social scene!
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.
Rajasthan govt argues in HC that SI Recruitment-2021 cannot be scrapped for individual irregularities. Hearing adjourned to Thursday. Read the full arguments.
The third round of PG Medical Counselling 2025 is postponed pending a revision of the qualifying percentile. 163 seats remain vacant in Gujarat after two rounds. Get the latest updates here.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab govt rationalises specialist doctor deployment for VVIP duties, ending a practice that diverted crucial staff from hospitals. New rules ensure protocol without disrupting public healthcare.
UP Board high school & intermediate pre-board exams in Prayagraj district from Jan 12 to 28. DIOS PN Singh releases schedule for 1000+ schools. Check subject-wise dates here.
BSEB Bihar Board 10th Admit Card 2026 is now available for download. Check the official steps, important dates, and exam details for the Matric exams starting February 2026.
India's services sector expansion hit an 11-month low in December 2025 as new business growth slowed, HSBC PMI data shows. Job creation stalled, but optimism remains for 2026. Read the full analysis.
India's services sector activity moderated in December 2025, with the HSBC PMI falling to 58.0. Growth was the slowest in nearly a year amid softer new business expansion. Read the full analysis.
Orissa High Court demands state government's clarification on outsourcing police recruitment exams amid CBI probe into irregularities for 862 SI posts. Hearing on Jan 27.
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.
UP Board announces pre-board exam schedule for 2026. Classes 10 & 12 exams from Jan 8-21. Check key dates, practical phases, and main exam timetable for crucial practice.
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.
Telangana's medical fraternity opposes GO 229, which adds 4 non-doctor bureaucrats to the Medical Council, fearing erosion of professional self-regulation. Read why doctors are demanding its withdrawal.
Jharkhand health department begins groundwork for kidney transplants at Rims, aiming to keep patients from seeking treatment outside the state. A key meeting is set for Jan 9.
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.
As manufacturing and IT face headwinds, India's next growth engine could be medical tourism. With skilled doctors and cost advantage, India aims to capture 25-30% of the $100B global market by 2030. Discover the potential.
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.