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.
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Delhi court staffer dies by suicide, cites work pressure
Harish Singh Mahar, a 35-year-old court staffer with a disability, died by suicide at Delhi's Saket court complex. A suicide note cited extreme work pressure, sparking protests over staff shortages.
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.
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.
Student Forced to Perform Namaz at Maharashtra College
Two staff members suspended at a Maharashtra medical college after a student was allegedly forced to perform namaz. Authorities launch a probe into the shocking incident.
Nurse molested in Lucknow hospital, accused colleague arrested
A staff nurse was allegedly molested by a male colleague during her first night shift at a private hospital in Lucknow's Krishnanagar. Police have registered a case and arrested the accused.
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
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 Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
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.
Food Test Delays Hit 4 Months in Telangana's Sole Lab
Telangana's lone food testing lab in Nacharam faces severe delays, processing 600 daily samples for two states. Staff shortage post-bifurcation cripples efficiency. Read about the crisis and proposed solutions.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
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.
Bengaluru Group's Public Safety Debate Gains Traction
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
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.
Punjab Govt to Enhance Hospital Security for Doctors
Punjab government announces new security measures for hospitals to safeguard medical staff. Learn about the directives and the state's commitment to a safe healthcare environment.
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.
Gujarat MBBS admissions end, Rs 25 crore refund starts
Gujarat's undergraduate medical admission process concludes after final counselling round. Only 3 seats remain vacant statewide. Over Rs 25 crore in deposits to be refunded to eligible students. Read details.
Goa suspends staff, issues notices post-fire report
Goa's Pollution Control Board suspends two officials for flawed inspection. CM Sawant orders showcause notices to departments over nightclub permissions following magisterial report with 60 safety recommendations.
3 Kanpur Hospital Staff Suspended for Declaring Patient Dead
A major documentation error at a Kanpur hospital led to three staff members being suspended after they declared a living patient dead. The shocking incident has prompted an official inquiry.
NMC Forms National Pool for Surprise Medical College Checks
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.
RPF Staff Saves Man from Falling Under Moving Train in Kochi
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff member, Lijisha, heroically rescued a passenger who fell while trying to board a moving train at Ernakulam Junction. The incident occurred early Saturday morning. Read the full story of this brave act.
Bihar to add 2 medical colleges, total state-run to reach 15
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.
NMC Seeks Govt Medical Faculty for Inspection Pool
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.
Restaurant Staff Saves Elderly Regular After He Misses Daily Meal
A 78-year-old Florida man was saved by observant restaurant staff after he missed his daily gumbo routine. Chef Donell Stallworth found him injured at home, highlighting the power of community care.
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