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 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.
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.
Rajasthan High Court demands state government and ED's response on alleged large-scale corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission. Petitioner claims only two firms targeted, 'big fish' protected. Read the full story.
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.
Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati protested at PHED office in Barmer, alleging crores spent but no water in villages. Villagers call for bandh, officials given 10 days to resolve crisis. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
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.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
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.
Himachal Pradesh outperforms national average in tap water access, quality, and regularity. Latest JJM report reveals 9 districts achieve 100% coverage. Discover the state's success story.
A new report reveals Haryana's Jal Jeevan Mission has not achieved full coverage, with districts like Mewat and Hisar facing severe water shortages. Read the key findings.
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
A Union govt survey finds stark disparities in potable water access in rural Madhya Pradesh. While some districts score 100%, others hit zero. Discover the alarming data and groundwater contamination risks.
Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accuse BJP of misgovernance and corruption after deaths from contaminated water in Indore. They question PM Modi's silence and the failure of schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission.
A young man was rescued from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati River after a passerby used a rope from his goods vehicle. The incident highlights urgent need for suicide prevention measures on city bridges.
Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections, DMK and AIADMK women's wings plan massive rallies in Thanjavur and Kallakurichi, aiming to mobilize lakhs of women cadres. Explore the political strategies.
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.
Delhi, the national capital, has less than 8% of its public water testing labs accredited, raising serious public health concerns. Discover the facts and implications.
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'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.
Union Minister C R Patil launches Jal Seva Anakalan to ensure reliable daily water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the new focus for Har Ghar Jal.
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.