Silchar-Shillong Road Trip: 11-Hour Ordeal Tests Lupus Patient
A travel writer's medical emergency trip from Silchar to Shillong turns into an 11-hour nightmare due to traffic jams, testing her health amid Lupus Nephritis complications.
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Canada Issues Highest Travel Warnings for Multiple Countries
Canada has updated its international travel advisory system, placing several nations under the most severe 'Avoid All Travel' category due to extreme dangers.
Canada Travel Alerts 2026: Avoid Iran, Venezuela, Somalia
Canada updates travel advisories for 2026, warning citizens to avoid Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia due to security risks. India listed with high caution due to terrorism threats.
Canada's Updated Travel Alert: Avoid Iran, Venezuela, CAR
Canada has updated its travel advisories, warning citizens against all travel to Iran, Venezuela, South Sudan, Yemen, and the Central African Republic due to severe risks. Check the full list.
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.
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.
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.
5 Best Solo Travel Spots in India for Women in 2026
Explore India's top solo travel spots for women in 2026, from spiritual Rishikesh to serene Majuli Island. Discover safe, memorable, and enriching adventures.
Travellers Debate: Is Travel Just a Dopamine Hit?
A viral Reddit post asks if travel has real meaning. Discover diverse perspectives from seasoned travellers on purpose, joy, and escaping the 'box-ticking' culture. What's your reason to travel?
Travel Writer's Costly Quests for Literary & Historical Ghosts
Mumbai-based travel writer Rishad Saam Mehta reveals how assignments become excuses for self-funded pilgrimages to sites from books and films, from Lawrence of Arabia's crash to The Great Escape camp.
US Level 4 Travel Advisory for 25+ Dangerous Countries
The US State Department warns citizens against travel to over two dozen nations due to extreme risks like war, terrorism, and crime. Check the full list and safety tips here.
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.
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.
Indian Travelers Double Overseas Insurance Uptake Post-Pandemic
Indian outbound travelers are increasingly buying travel insurance, with coverage nearly doubling since 2019. Driven by high medical costs abroad and flight disruptions, this trend reflects a major shift in travel planning.
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.
Slow Travel 2026: 3 Destinations for Personal Growth
Move beyond escape. Discover 3 destinations for intentional travel that fosters growth and reconnection in 2026, as suggested by expert Sonia Nazareth.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladeshi Medical Travel to Odisha Drops Sharply
Cross-border medical travel from Bangladesh to Odisha sees a sharp decline due to political tensions and fear. AIIMS Bhubaneswar reports a drastic fall in patients. Explore the impact on healthcare diplomacy.
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