PG Medical Seat Vacancies Spike to Over 17,000 Nationwide
Vacant PG medical seats after first counselling round jumped from 11,629 in 2021 to 17,619 in 2025. Maharashtra leads with highest vacancies as cut-offs drop sharply across categories.
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Police Probe Gauze Found in New Mother After Kerala Hospital Birth
Kerala police intensify investigation after cotton gauze discovered inside a 21-year-old woman 75 days post-delivery at Wayanad government medical college hospital. Case registered against doctor and nurses.
500-bed Medical College in Dumraon to be ready by 2026
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.
Kerala CM Mega Quiz: Rs 5 Lakh Prize for Students
Kerala launches 'Vijnana Yathra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz' on Monday. Over 5 lakh students can compete for cash prizes up to Rs 5 lakh. Read details on eligibility, rounds, and prizes.
Shah: BJP to Form Govt in Kerala by 2026, Vote Share Rising
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses confidence that the NDA will form the government in Kerala in 2026. He highlights the BJP's vote share jump from 11% to 20% and recent local body wins as proof of a political shift. Read more.
Amit Shah: BJP to Form Govt in Kerala in 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP's growing support in Kerala and predicted a party-led government in the 2026 Assembly elections, highlighting a surge in vote share and local body wins.
Karnataka Seeks NMC Nod for 2 New Govt Medical Colleges
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.
Navy's 5-Day Medical Camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12
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.
Gauze left in woman for 75 days after delivery in Wayanad
Minister O R Kelu confirms gauze found in a new mother belonged to Wayanad Govt Medical College. A committee investigates the shocking medical negligence case. Read the full report.
Odisha Plans 502 New PG Medical Seats in Govt Colleges
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Serious Hospital Lapses Caused Patient Death: Kerala Report
An expert committee finds severe negligence across three Kerala hospitals led to a patient's death. The report highlights diagnostic delays, staff shortages, and ICU admission failures. Read the shocking details.
Boy, 4, Dies After Manhole Cover Slab Falls on Him in Ahmedabad
A four-year-old boy succumbed to injuries after a manhole cover slab fell on him at a drainage project site in Ahmedabad's Rakhial. Police cite negligence. Read for details and demands for action.
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Probe into Kerala Medical Negligence
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra writes to Kerala Health Minister, demanding a fair investigation into alleged medical negligence at a college. The incident caused immense pain to a young mother.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Bus Door in Dahisar
A tragic accident in Mumbai's Dahisar area claims the life of Bhimrao More after a private bus's storage door hit him. Police file FIR for negligence. Read the full details.
NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges
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.
NMC Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges, 450 PG Seats
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.
NMC Adds 450 PG Seats, Sets Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges
National Medical Commission approves 450+ PG seats for 2025-26, waives 100-seat cap for MBBS expansion, and introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges to ensure serious intent.
Vaishno Devi Medical College Loses NMC Nod Amid Protests
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.
PG Medical Counselling 2025 Round 3 Delayed
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.
NMC rescinds MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College
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.
Medical Negligence Protest at Wayanad Hospital After Gauze Left in Patient
A 21-year-old woman endured severe pain for 75 days after a gauze was left inside her post-delivery at Wayanad Medical College. Protests erupt demanding action against alleged negligence.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
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 Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
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.
Kerala woman sues govt over surgical negligence, denied compensation
S Sumayya from Kattakkada files court case against Kerala health dept after a guide wire was left inside her chest during surgery. She was denied promised compensation and job. Read her fight for justice.
Mangaluru: Doctor's Negligence Video Goes Viral
A shocking video from a Mangaluru hospital shows a doctor on his phone while a patient struggles to breathe. The incident, dated 06 Jan 2026, has triggered public fury. Read more about the alleged medical negligence.
Rs 5 Lakh for Man Trapped 42 Hours in Hospital Lift: SHRC
Kerala SHRC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for a patient trapped in a faulty lift at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College for 42 hours. Govt must pay and recover from negligent parties.
Kerala Girl Gets Prosthetic Arm After Govt & Opposition Help
Vinodhini, a Palakkad girl who lost her arm to alleged medical negligence, finally receives a prosthetic limb. The Kerala government and opposition leader V.D. Satheesan ensured funding and support. Read the full story.
Govt Funds Prosthetic Arm for Girl After Medical Negligence
Kerala government finally includes Vinodhini in sponsorship scheme for prosthetic arm after alleged medical negligence led to amputation. Read the full story of her family's struggle.
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
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.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
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.
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