Odisha ESMA on Striking Doctors; OPD Strike Continues
Odisha govt invokes ESMA for 6 months, banning strikes by OMSA doctors demanding central pay scales. Doctors continue 2-hour OPD strike, threaten escalation. Read the full story.
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Punjab Reforms VVIP Medical Duties to Stop Hospital Diversion
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.
Punjab Revamps VIP Medical Cover, Rationalises Doctors
Punjab government overhauls VIP medical protocol to ensure equitable access to specialist doctors for all citizens. New guidelines aim to stop misuse and optimise healthcare resources.
Odisha doctors extend OPD strike, patients face hardship
Doctors in Odisha's state hospitals intensify strike for pay parity, causing patient distress. Health Minister appeals for resolution as union threatens longer shutdown.
300+ Indian Doctors Use FAIMA Mental Health Helpline
More than 300 medical professionals across India have sought confidential mental health support from the FAIMA helpline, launched after a series of suicides. Exam stress and workload are key triggers.
Doctors suspended for alcohol party in Sivaganga maternity ward
Four doctors and a pharmacist suspended after a video showed alcohol bottles in a Sivaganga government hospital's maternity ward. PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss slams DMK government. Read the full details.
Telangana Teaching Doctors Seek Clearance of Financial Dues
TTGDA urges Telangana govt to clear long-standing dues for teaching doctors, including UGC PRC arrears from 2016 and DA arrears. Pending CPS credits add to financial strain.
WB Junior Doctors' Front Crisis Deepens as Leader Quits
Aniket Mahata resigns from WBJDF, citing lack of representation from all medical colleges. RDA of RG Kar withdraws support, escalating the internal rift. Key details inside.
Punjab ICU Training for PCMS Doctors Starts Feb 1
Punjab government initiates ICU training for PCMS doctors to enhance critical care in state hospitals. Programme starts February 1, focusing on life-support and emergency management.
Key RG Kar Protest Figure Aniket Mahata Quits WBJDF
Aniket Mahata, a leading voice in the RG Kar rape-murder protests, resigns from WB Junior Doctors' Front, citing undemocratic election processes. Read the full story on the internal rift.
Punjab to deploy 200 guards in hospitals from 2026
Punjab govt will deploy 200 security guards across 23 district hospitals from January 2026 to protect medical staff from violence. The move follows 60+ assault incidents.
Mizoram stops private practice for govt doctors on NPA
Mizoram CM-led committee halts private practice for government doctors receiving non-practicing allowance. Also plans crackdown on unregistered GST businesses and administrative reforms.
Himachal doctors end strike after CM's assurance
Himachal Pradesh doctors end indefinite strike after CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assures inquiry into Dr Raghav Nirula's termination. Medical services to resume Monday.
Himachal CM Sukhu's Appeal Ends Doctors' Strike
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu's assurance leads Resident Doctors Association at IGMC-Shimla to call off their indefinite strike. The termination of Dr Raghav Narula will be reviewed.
Odisha Doctors Strike for 3rd Day Over Pay Parity
Doctors in Odisha continue their one-hour OPD strike, impacting patients across state hospitals. The state forms a committee to address demands for pay parity and DACP. Read more.
PGIMER Doctors Form Band 'Rapid Sequence' for Cultural Fest
Seven resident doctors from PGIMER Chandigarh form band 'Rapid Sequence' to perform at Zenith festival, highlighting work-life balance in high-pressure medical careers. Read their inspiring story.
Himachal doctors strike over colleague's termination
Government doctors in Himachal Pradesh are on an indefinite strike, disrupting healthcare services. Patients face hardships as surgeries are postponed. Read the full story on the demands and impact.
Himachal doctors' strike hits medical services across state
Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh launch indefinite strike, demanding reinstatement of terminated colleague. OPD services severely affected in Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala & more. Patients from remote areas face hardships.
Shimla Hospital Scuffle Triggers Statewide Doctors' Strike
Himachal Pradesh hospitals face major disruption as resident doctors strike over IGMC Shimla doctor's termination. OPDs and elective surgeries suspended, emergency services continue. Details inside.
Odisha Doctors Strike: OPD Disrupted for Hour Over Demands
Doctors in Odisha stopped OPD work for an hour demanding pay parity & cadre restructuring. Emergency services unaffected. A full strike looms from Jan 1 if demands unmet.
Shimla Doctors Threaten Strike Over Colleague's Sacking
Shimla's Resident Doctors' Association announces mass leave and threatens an indefinite strike demanding Dr Raghav Nirula's reinstatement. CM Sukhu justifies termination after assault inquiry. Details inside.
Vets' Strike Halts Work at Mohali Animal Centres
Veterinarians in Mohali are on strike, demanding permanent jobs and better pay. Key animal healthcare centres are non-functional, impacting crucial services like vaccinations and treatment.
Kerala doctors use razor, straw for roadside emergency surgery
In a remarkable act, three Kerala doctors performed an emergency cricothyrotomy on a crash victim using a shaving razor and a plastic straw. Read about their heroic roadside effort.
Why Indian Doctors Are Leaving the UK's NHS in Droves
Indian medical professionals are exiting the UK's NHS due to salary disparities, restrictive visa policies, and immense work pressure. Discover the key reasons behind this worrying brain drain.
Telangana NEET-PG Counselling Delay Affects 3,000+ Students
Delays in Telangana's 2025 NEET-PG counselling leave 3,000+ medical aspirants in uncertainty. Students demand urgent action from KNRUHS to speed up the process and prevent loss of seats. Read more.
Bengaluru Doctors' Essential Winter Health Tips Revealed
Physicians in Bengaluru outline crucial winter health advice, from clothing choices to dietary changes, to combat seasonal illnesses and stay healthy. Read their expert recommendations.
HC Orders Priority Appointment of Doctors for Melghat
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra govt to appoint specialist doctors in Melghat within a week following infant and maternal deaths. Next hearing on Jan 16.
Jharkhand Recruits 66 Doctors, Plans 10,000 More Health Jobs
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari distributes appointment letters to 66 doctors, announces massive recruitment drive for 10,000 health workers, and unveils plans for modern labs and a central command centre.
Nitish Kumar pulls woman doctor's hijab, triggers row
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down a doctor's hijab at an event, sparking outrage. BJP's Giriraj Singh defends him, while opposition demands resignation. Full details inside.
Pune's Kamala Nehru Hospital gets 100 beds, 17 doctors
Pune Municipal Corporation boosts Kamala Nehru Hospital with 100 new beds, 17 specialist doctors, and 60 sanitation workers to meet NMC norms and reduce referrals to Sassoon. Read about the major healthcare upgrade.
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