Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 3,200 crore budget allocation for primary education, emphasizing NEP-2020 implementation and quality learning. Discover the state's roadmap for Viksit Odisha 2036.
Odisha government commits to implementing Supreme Court's Advance Medical Directives. High Court hears PIL on delay. Committee formed, draft resolution in final stages. Read details.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
The Union health ministry has approved 10,023 new medical education seats in government colleges from 2025-26 to 2028-29. This expansion aims to strengthen India's healthcare workforce and improve access to medical education in underserved regions. Read m
Despite state govt promises, medical colleges in Rajsamand, Jalore & Pratapgarh remain on paper. Officials cite regional imbalance as new colleges open elsewhere. Read the full story.
The National Medical Commission sanctions 36 additional PG medical seats across five new colleges in Andhra Pradesh, significantly enhancing specialist healthcare training. Learn how this impacts medical education.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi positions state as top pharma & medical devices investment destination. New policy & parks attract Rs 7,043 crore proposals, 45 MoUs signed. Read more.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
India approves 11 new medical colleges via PPP model in Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh & UP. Viability Gap Funding up to 40% aims to fast-track medical education in underserved districts. Read more.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Supreme Court mandates 3-month pro bono rural service for 95 PG medical students admitted irregularly in 2017-18. 18 meritorious students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation each. Full details inside.
Supreme Court mandates 95 PG medical students from Puducherry private colleges to complete 3-month pro bono rural service for degrees. 18 students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation for lost seats in 2017-18. Full details inside.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Jharkhand health department greenlights major expansion of SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to rise, new infrastructure planned. Read for details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha's higher secondary council introduces AI-powered CCTV surveillance for exam hubs and live-streaming for practical exams to curb malpractices. Learn about the new tech-driven security measures.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences cancels admission of first-year MBBS student after probe confirms fraudulent SC certificate. Two similar cases detected in Daltonganj. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Gujarat's PG medical admission first round sees 2,119 students allotted seats. 254 seats remain vacant. Fee payment deadline is Dec 5. Read for details on new seats and next steps.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
National Medical Commission approves 418 additional PG seats in Tamil Nadu's private medical colleges. New seats include anaesthesiology, general medicine & surgery. State aims to add seats in second counselling round.
Former KNRUHS VC PV Nanda Kumar Reddy calls allegations baseless as government investigates exam malpractices. Health department sources reveal resignation not accepted.
HRDA endorses Telangana's 85% PG medical seat quota for locals, calling it a vital reform to strengthen specialist workforce. The association warns against legal challenges from private colleges.
National Medical Commission admits having no exact data on hospitals with 220-499 beds despite new residency rules. Medical students face uncertainty about career planning. Learn more about this regulatory gap.