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1 week ago

Haryana lad rejected twice by Indian Military Academy wins Sword of Honour and Silver Medal

Jatin Kumar from Haryana, who was rejected twice by the Indian Military Academy, has bagged the top honour while passing out from the academy. The gold medal was given to Academy Under Officer Lieutenant Pratham Singh, while Lieutenant Mayank Dhyani from Pauri Garhwal earned the bronze medal. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded by the reviewing officer, Nepal’s Chief …

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4 weeks ago

Violence against doctors: IMA chief criticises National Task Force recommendations, says they are out of touch with reality

The Hindu

The Indian Medical Association has criticised the recommendations of the Supreme Court-constituted National Task Force on the safety of doctors, particularly its stance against the need for a Central law for their protection. Incidents of violence however, have continued: earlier this month, the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai, stood witness to a brutal attack on one of its …

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1 month ago

Andhra doctors deplore National Task Force report, demand protection

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Medical practitioners across the State and the rest of the country have expressed dissatisfaction with the National Task Force appointed by the Supreme Court, which concluded that a Central Protection Act for doctors is unnecessary. The Supreme Court constituted the NTF following the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder incident to evaluate the need for stringent security measures …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Chennai doctor stabbed, raises safety concerns among health workers, Tamil Nadu govt takes action: What happened so far

Live Mint

A doctor on duty at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Multy speciality government hospital was stabbed by a man. Tamil Nadu govt takes action, beefs up security at all government hospitals in Tamil Nadu Stalin said the government would take all measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Later, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said doctors withdrew their …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore

The Hindu

The third season of the Sportstar Sports Conclave gathers leading athletes, industry experts, and key stakeholders from Rajasthan’s sports community for a day-long exploration of the current sports landscape and ways to herald a sporting revolution in the region. Here is the line-up, along with their respective topics: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore File photo | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can mid-level healthcare providers compensate for physician shortages in rural India?

The Hindu

A recent paper published in the National Medical Journal of India has emphasised the need to introduce a cadre of mid-level healthcare providers into the health systems to compensate for physician shortages. Coupled with professional practice models that ensure long-term growth and career advancement, MLHPs can bolster India’s journey to achieve and sustain universal health coverage,” Dr. Bhaduri says in …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Doctors' Hunger Strike: A Call for Justice and Security in Bengal

Hindustan Times

Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written a letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the ongoing hunger strike of junior doctors in the wake of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder. The letter urges the government to take immediate action and address the demands of the doctors, including security and a peaceful environment. The medical fraternity of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

IMA launches web portals to develop career opportunities for young doctors

The Hindu

The Indian Medical Association has decided to launch a portal for MBBS graduates to find employment. The aim of the portal is to open up employment opportunities for young doctors, said R.V.Asokan, national president of IMA. In the southern States the ratio of doctors to patients is 1:500, whereas the Union government has informed Parliament that all India ratio is …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur's Ima Keithel: The largest women-run market in the world with 5,000 stalls

India Today

Imphal, located on the banks of the Imphal River, is one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia and the busiest in northeast India. Various things make Imphal a perfect destination to go to, but the Ima Keithel Market is rare and unique with a glimpse of women's empowerment. A local Methei woman in the Ima keithel market Ima …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata rape-murder: Supreme Court gives 5pm deadline, ‘disheartened’ doctors react | 10 updates

Hindustan Times

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case updates: Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal have said they would continue their ‘cease work’ to demand justice for the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered, despite Supreme Court's deadline directing to resume duties by 5pm on Tuesday, September 10. People took to the streets, forming human chain, holding …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Kolkata Doctors Call For Candlelight Vigil At 9 PM On Wednesday In Protest

ABP News

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: The doctors protesting against the rape and murder of the trainee medic at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata have called for a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening. This comes as the Indian Medical Association urged protesting doctors to resume their duties and leave justice to the Supreme Court. IMA Urges Doctors To Call Off Strike, Says 'Leave …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Matters newsletter: Health in the cosmos

The Hindu

Imagine going on a work trip that becomes longer than it was intended to be. There have been three other significant developments in the country: Indian Immunologicals Ltd, in partnership with Griffith University, developed a needle-free intra-nasal booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2; N. Ravi Kumar writes that Bharat Biotech International launched a single-strain oral cholera vaccine it has developed under licence …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26 August-31 August, 2024)

Live Law

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Supreme Court Disposes Of ED's Plea, Tamil Nadu Govt Says District Collectors Will Share Documents Relating To Sand Mining Cases Case Title: Directorate …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

FAIMA writes to IMA, urging probe into alleged corruption and election irregularities

The Hindu

The Federation of All India Medical Association on Sunday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner of the Indian Medical Association over concerns regarding electoral integrity and allegations of corruption within the association. In its letter, the FAIMA said that it has come to the notice of the Governing Body that large sums of money were collected from members for nominations, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata doctor rape and murder protest highlights: FAIMA writes to IMA, urges probe into alleged corruption and election irregularities

The Hindu

The ruling TMC and opposition BJP, as well as civil society members, are slated to hold street protests in the metropolis and across West Bengal during the day. Union minister and BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar had earlier said that the protesters want Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to step down over the medic’s rape-murder. Kar Medical College and Hospital crossed …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Doctors' body raises concerns over electoral integrity, allegations of corruption in IMA

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Federation of All India Medical Association voiced concerns over the recent electoral process within the Indian Medical Association, alleging irregularities and potential corruption that could jeopardise the integrity of the esteemed organisation. In a letter addressed to the chief election commissioner of the IMA on Sunday, FAIMA alleged that large sums of money were reportedly collected from …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

IMA again demands central law on violence against doctors, hospitals

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The IMA has written to the National Task Force, which has been mandated to formulate protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals, again demanding a central law on violence against doctors and hospitals and declaring hospitals as safe zones. IMA again demands central law on violence against doctors, hospitals Stating that the Supreme Court has constituted …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Medical Association demands central law on violence against doctors, hospitals

India TV News

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association has written to the National Task Force, which has been mandated to formulate protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals, again demanding a central law on violence against doctors and hospitals and declaring hospitals as safe zones. Firstly, putting forth its demand and justification for a central act on violence …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

One-third of doctors in India feel unsafe during night shifts: survey

The Hindu

One-third of doctors who responded to a nation-wide online survey conducted by the Indian Medical Association to evaluate safety concerns during night shifts among doctors have reported that they feel unsafe while on duty at night. The study “Safety during night duty: survey of 3,885 doctors across India” was led by Rajeev Jayadevan, chairman, research cell, Kerala State IMA. Duty …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC stays govt decision to omit misleading ads rule

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a government order of July 1 that controversially ended the requirement for manufacturers of Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs to seek prior licensing permission before publishing A bench headed by justice Hima Kohli took serious exception to the Centre issuing a notification that flew in the face of repeated court orders seeking to strengthen …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays AYUSH Ministry’s notification omitting a rule prohibiting misleading ads

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a July 1, 2024 notification issued by the AYUSH Ministry in which Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 was “omitted”. The Rule deals with the power to take action against objectionable or misleading A Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta told Additional Solicitor-General K. Nataraj that the notification was …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Font Of IMA President's Apology Is Miniscule': Supreme Court Refuses To Accept Apology In Contempt Case

ABP News

The Supreme Court on Tuesday again refused to accept the unconditional apology tendered by the Indian Medical Association president Dr RV Ashokan for his interview to the press in the misleading Today, Senior Advocate PS Patwalia appearing for IMA President submitted a list of publications where his apology was published. Senior Advocate Patwalia at this point contended that IMA President's …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India

The Hindu

A new study on the high frequency of mass wasting events in the Sedongpu Gully of the Tibetan Plateau since 2017 and the rapid warming of the area, which rarely experienced temperatures beyond 0º C before 2012, could be bad signs for India, specifically the country’s Northeast. River choking and flash floods “China plans to set up a 60-gigawatt project …

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4 months ago

Reassured by CM’s promises, MARD calls off strike

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: On Thursday, the Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors and BMC MARD called off their indefinite strike following their meeting with chief minister Eknath Shinde. According to the press statement by MARD, Shinde asked for a comprehensive review of resident doctors’ security in government medical colleges and hospitals across the state and ordered police departments to provide essential training …

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Haryana lad rejected twice by Indian Military Academy wins Sword of Honour and Silver Medal

Violence against doctors: IMA chief criticises National Task Force recommendations, says they are out of touch with reality

Andhra doctors deplore National Task Force report, demand protection

Chennai doctor stabbed, raises safety concerns among health workers, Tamil Nadu govt takes action: What happened so far

Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore

Can mid-level healthcare providers compensate for physician shortages in rural India?

Doctors' Hunger Strike: A Call for Justice and Security in Bengal

IMA launches web portals to develop career opportunities for young doctors

Manipur's Ima Keithel: The largest women-run market in the world with 5,000 stalls

Kolkata rape-murder: Supreme Court gives 5pm deadline, ‘disheartened’ doctors react | 10 updates

RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: Kolkata Doctors Call For Candlelight Vigil At 9 PM On Wednesday In Protest

Health Matters newsletter: Health in the cosmos

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26 August-31 August, 2024)

FAIMA writes to IMA, urging probe into alleged corruption and election irregularities

Kolkata doctor rape and murder protest highlights: FAIMA writes to IMA, urges probe into alleged corruption and election irregularities

Doctors' body raises concerns over electoral integrity, allegations of corruption in IMA

IMA again demands central law on violence against doctors, hospitals

Indian Medical Association demands central law on violence against doctors, hospitals

One-third of doctors in India feel unsafe during night shifts: survey

SC stays govt decision to omit misleading ads rule

Supreme Court stays AYUSH Ministry’s notification omitting a rule prohibiting misleading ads

'Font Of IMA President's Apology Is Miniscule': Supreme Court Refuses To Accept Apology In Contempt Case

Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India

Reassured by CM’s promises, MARD calls off strike