The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
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.
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
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.
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.
NMC's MARB invites eligible government medical college faculty to join an assessor pool for inspections, including surprise visits, for AY 2026-27. Apply within 15 days of Dec 22 notice.
PM Modi stated the courage of Mata Gujri, Guru Gobind Singh, and the four Sahibzades inspires every Indian. Read his powerful tribute to their sacrifice.
A historical account reveals how a sudden flood in the Sirsa river separated Guru Gobind Singh's family during their escape in 1705. Discover the pivotal moment in Sikh history.
Padma Vibhushan Swami Rambhadracharya inaugurated a historic 9-day Shri Ramkatha in Nagpur's Lakadganj. Thousands witnessed the grand Shobhayatra and spiritual discourse. Event runs till Jan 1.
Army doctors in Pune saved a newborn with a rare heart condition using advanced ECMO. Read about this landmark medical achievement in Indian military healthcare.
The Indian Medical Association gears up for its historic 100th NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad from Dec 26-28. Over 5000 doctors and global experts will convene. Read more.
Odisha's DMET will assess 14 government medical colleges for potential MBBS seat increase after NMC extended relaxed intake norms for 2026-27. Application window opens Dec 29.
Assembly Speaker UT Khader vows to resolve the delay in opening Mangaluru's Mahakalipadpu RUB. He also discusses plans for new cardiac and cancer care satellite units to boost regional healthcare.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
Madurai's new Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, a ₹40 crore facility with 219 beds, is set to become operational by March at GRH, boosting paediatric care for southern Tamil Nadu.
Chhattisgarh releases first-round PG medical seat allotment for 2025. The process proceeds despite an ongoing Supreme Court petition. Details inside.
Greater Noida Authority hires agency for Rs 25 crore project to fix chronic water seepage at GIMS basement, a threat since 2016. IIT Roorkee had flagged design flaws.
The second round of choice filling for Gujarat's MD, MS, and Diploma courses saw 951 fresh admissions. 357 seats remain vacant. Check allotment results and reporting dates now.
Jharkhand High Court mandates action against officials & builders for illegal land registry at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. Residents to be compensated. Next hearing on Jan 6, 2026.
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.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government spends Rs 30-35 lakh annually on each medical seat, urging students to serve society. He highlighted a massive expansion in medical infrastructure.
CBI charges eight, including six PGIMER staff, for a Rs 1.14 crore scam. Fake bills and dead patients' names used to siphon treatment grants meant for the poor. Full details inside.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has been ranked India's best institute for health technology assessment for 2023-24. Discover the details of this prestigious recognition.
The autonomous state medical college in Amethi's Tiloi tehsil is undergoing a major expansion to a 550-bed modern hospital by January 2026. This ₹300 crore project aims to transform healthcare in the region.