UGC Drafts Mental Health Policy for Colleges
UGC panel proposes counsellor ratios, dedicated mental health centres, and crisis management mechanisms for higher education institutions to address student well-being.
UGC panel proposes counsellor ratios, dedicated mental health centres, and crisis management mechanisms for higher education institutions to address student well-being.
Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla inaugurated new firefighting systems at community centres in Sectors 18, 27, 28 and 29, enhancing safety with sensors, alarms, pumps and extinguishers.
The Candolim health centre in Goa, delayed from its 2025 deadline, is now expected to finish in six months. The Rs 16.4 crore project will upgrade to a community health centre with modern facilities.
Tensions escalate in a Karnataka village as two groups clash over land measurement for a Valmiki community hall, with a statue of Maharshi Valmiki already installed at the site.
Bihar's health department plans to upgrade all community health centers to specialty hospitals and district hospitals to super-specialty facilities in five years under Saat Nishchay-3.
Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary reveals only 2% of the OBC Anjana Chaudhari community is financially capable, urging them to lead development. Details on the new Rs 300 crore Vishva Anjana Dham community centre.
National Health Mission's block-level health fairs provided critical services to over 2 lakh people, including child screenings, vaccinations, and digital health integration. Explore the impact.
Discover how Bengaluru's 'A Fresh Page' bookstore is more than just a shop—it's a sanctuary for mental wellness, community connection, and literary healing. Explore its unique journey.
Karnataka SC/ST Corporation chairperson Pallavi G expressed dismay over lack of electricity, land deeds for Malekudiyas, Koragas. She directed officials for swift action and stressed genealogical study.
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
Gujarat government plans a new bill to regulate coaching centres, focusing on student safety and mental health. Penalties for non-compliance include registration cancellation.
Gujarat government introduces a bill to regulate private coaching centres, enforcing safety norms, fee refunds, and mental health support to curb student suicides and malpractices.
Ludhiana's health department pins hopes on major 2026 projects including 48 new Aam Aadmi clinics, a Critical Care Block, and revamped facilities to address infrastructure gaps and staff shortages. Discover the plan.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs Health Secretary to make new Takhatpur CHC building functional within three weeks, citing poor medical facilities. Read the full story.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation seals Aman Community Hall in Hindpiri for illegal private use. Ward supervisor removed after a decade of negligence. Read the full investigation details.
Eskag Sanjeevani has expanded to 170 dialysis and 25 diagnostic centres across India, revolutionizing affordable and accessible kidney care. Discover how this network is setting new standards.
Noida district administration mandates CCTV, counsellors & stress audits for coaching centres to combat student mental health crisis. 15-day deadline for compliance set.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini laid the foundation for two new health centres in Kharkhoda and announced a Rs 5 crore grant for local development. The move aims to boost healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Cheap internet, lax oversight, and a skilled workforce are driving a surge in fake call centres in Maharashtra's hinterland, enabling global financial fraud. Learn how authorities are struggling to contain the spread.
Noida administration mandates counselling, CCTV, and stress reduction measures in all coaching centres to combat student mental strain. Institutions have 15 days to comply.
A health camp in Golaghat screened 85 transport workers, identifying 25 with hypertension and 8 with diabetes. 35 ABHA IDs were created for digital health records. Read more.
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
Popular streamer Valkyrae shuts down her official X Community, citing fan pressure and a toxic environment. She prioritizes her mental peace. Read her full statement.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab government over petition challenging cancellation of 343 psychologist recruitments and new outsourcing plan. Next hearing on Jan 29, 2026.
2025 saw landmark education laws on fees, coaching centres & higher education. Explore the Delhi Fee Act, Rajasthan Coaching Bill, Viksit Bharat Bill & IIM Amendment. Discover the shift in India's education governance.
Nvidia's massive $100bn investment in OpenAI to fuel AI chip sales creates a complex web of dependencies. Explore the risks, rewards, and the staggering scale of AI infrastructure being built.
Punjab government cancels recruitment for 343 psychologists after written tests, citing administrative reasons. Process likely to move to outsourcing, raising job security concerns. Read the full story.
Punjab govt cancels hiring of 343 contract psychologists for de-addiction centres after written exams. Fees to be refunded. Move to outsourcing raises job security concerns.
The UPPSC LT Grade Teacher recruitment exam 2025 is underway in Gorakhpur. Know the shift timings, list of exam centres, subject-wise schedule, and important instructions for candidates.