Bhubaneswar Doctors Protest After Attack, Demand Safety
Junior doctors at PGIMER and Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar staged a black badge protest after a doctor was assaulted by patient relatives. They demand better security and crowd management.
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Patna Govt Doctor Private Practice Ban Sparks Debate
Patna's decision to ban private practice by government doctors receives mixed reactions. Residents worry about implementation and potential doctor resignations.
Bihar to Ban Govt Doctors' Private Practice After Rural Complaints
The Bihar health department is drafting a policy to prohibit government doctors from private practice following numerous complaints about absenteeism in rural areas. CM Nitish Kumar announced the ban, aiming to ensure doctors serve public health facilitie
Bihar Doctors Warn of Collapse Over Private Practice Ban
Bihar's medical community raises alarm over CM Nitish Kumar's ban on private practice by government doctors, citing severe manpower shortages and weak infrastructure that could trigger resignations.
Mixed Reactions to Ban on Govt Doctors' Private Practice
Stakeholders in Gaya express hope and scepticism over the proposed ban on private practice by government doctors, citing implementation challenges and past failures.
Bihar Bans Private Practice for Government Doctors
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a ban on private practice for state government doctors during his Samriddhi Yatra in Bettiah, promising improved healthcare in government hospitals.
Violence Against Delhi Doctors Spikes Over 5 Years
Reported assaults on medical staff in Delhi government hospitals surged from 14 in 2021 to 49 in 2024, with limited legal action taken despite safety measures.
Punjab Computer Teachers to Protest with Black Flags on Jan 26
Punjab's computer teachers announce a black flag protest against CM Bhagwant Mann on Republic Day in Jalandhar, demanding regularisation and better pay. Read their full list of grievances.
Telangana Teaching Doctors Demand Parity with NIMS on Leave
The Telangana Teaching Govt Doctors Association demands earned leave encashment for all medical college faculty, parity with NIMS, a special transfer policy, and separate pay scales. Read their key demands.
Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Flag
A dramatic protest at the Iranian Embassy in London saw a man scale the building, tear down the regime's flag, and hoist the pre-1979 Shah-era symbol. Read the full story of this bold act of defiance.
Maharashtra makes QR code verification mandatory for doctors
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
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.
Anganwadi Workers Protest in TN for Retirement Benefits
Over 1,400 Anganwadi workers & helpers protested in Trichy & Madurai, demanding government employee status, retirement gratuity & pension. Police detained protesters after road blockades.
Anganwadi Workers Oppose Centre's New Rural Job Scheme
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Telangana Doctors Announce Black Badge Protest Over GO 229
Telangana's medical JAC announces a statewide black badge protest starting Wednesday against GO 229, which they say undermines the Telangana Medical Council's autonomy. Doctors assure patient care will not be affected.
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.
Bathinda: Protests erupt over plan to relocate bus stand
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
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.
Kerala Employees, Teachers Protest for Old Pension Scheme
Kerala government employees and teachers will form a human chain on Jan 22 demanding the old pension scheme, salary revision, and pending DA. Read about their key demands and the state's financial crisis.
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.
Koraga Community Protests Over Long-Pending Demands
Members of the Koraga community in Karnataka staged a protest, accusing the state government of ignoring their long-standing demands for welfare and justice. Read more about their struggle.
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.
Punjab JAC Launches Statewide Protest Against Power Reforms
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
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.
Woman constable assaulted in Chhattisgarh coal mine protest
A violent protest against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar saw a woman constable's clothes torn. Two individuals arrested following the December 27 incident. Read the full report.
Woman constable stripped in Chhattisgarh protest, 2 arrested
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
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.
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