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PM Modi To Inaugurate CIPET, Lay Foundation Stones Of Colleges
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology through video conferencing in Rajasthan's Jaipur district on September 30. Moreover, he will also lay the foundation for four medical colleges of Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh, and Dausa at 11 AM. According to a press release, these medical colleges have been sanctioned under a centrally sponsored scheme. Under three phases of the scheme 157… read-more
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Medical College
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Mysuru Records 125 Cases Of Black Fungal Infection 'Mucormycosis'
At least 125 cases of "mucormycosis", a black fungal infection, have been registered in Mysuru following the decreasing occurrence of Covid-19 in the state. “There were no fresh admissions at the hospital until Thursday and Friday,” said Dr. Nanjaraj CP, Dean and Director of the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute. “To ensure that infection (mucormycosis) does not spread further, surgery is performed in many patients,” he added.
Tags: Covid-19, Mysuru, Medical College, Mucormycosis
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Andhra CM Reddy Lays Foundation Stones For 16 New Medical Colleges
Andhra Pradesh is set to house 16 new medical colleges as CM Jagan Mohan Reddy virtually laid the foundation stones of the institutions on May 31. Besides this Rs-7,880 crore project, the Andhra government has also allocated Rs 1,600 crore for revamping health infrastructure. The government said many people had to visit neighboring states for treatment as only 10 medical-colleges had been opened in Andhra Pradesh in last 10 years.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Medical College, Foundation
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Patient Claims Bihar Hospital Mishandling COVID Situation; Video Goes Viral
While the nation is reeling through the COVID-19 health crisis, some instances have popped up that have exposed the mishandling of COVID-19 situation. Recently, in one such instance, a video became viral which showed the plight of healthcare system in the Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH) in Bihar. The viral video claimed that the dead bodies of COVID-19 victim were kept in the same ward where the corona patients were being admitted. Notably,… read-more
Tags: Bihar, Darbhanga, Medical College, COVID
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PM Modi To Visit Assam; Lay Foundation Of 2 Medical Colleges On Feb 7
Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Assam's Dhekiajuli on February 7. Reportedly, PM Modi would lay the foundation of two medical colleges in Biswanath Charali and Charaideo. Moreover, he will inaugurate the state government's road project 'Assam Mala'. Earlier, PM Modi had professed that he was devoted to conserving the rights and unparalleled culture of the poll-bound northeastern… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, Assam, Medical College, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Mala
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Delhi To Resume Classes, OPD Services At Govt Medical Colleges
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has announced to reopen the medical colleges under the Delhi government from January 11. The Minister appealed to the colleges to follow all guidelines ensuring physical distancing. Resuming the OPD services at the LNJP hospital, the government has asked to resume OPD at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital from January 11. The decision arrived in tandem with the improving COVID-19 situation in the… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Delhi Government , Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Medical College, AAP
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Tamil Nadu: Governor Approves Reservation For Govt. School Students In Medical Colleges
Tamil Nadu's ordinance which aims to provide reservation for Government school students in medical colleges, has been accorded the 'law' status after approval by the Governor. This will provide a reservation of 7.5% which results in almost 300 seats in medical colleges being reserved for students from government schools who clear NEET, the medical entrance exam. Reportedly, the law is applicable from this academic year itself.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Governor, NEET, Medical College, government schools
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Fees Raised Up To Rs 2.75 Lakhs at the Tamil Nadu Deemed Medical Universities
Tamil Nadu's deemed universities have increased the annual tuition fee up to Rs 2.75 lakh for the MBBS Courses. Few colleges are charging a sum of Rs 24 lakhs, instead 22 lakhs annually. Reportedly, a sum of Rs 13.75 lakhs will be added to the entire MBBS course fee excluding caution deposits, hostel and other miscellaneous charges. No requests were made by the UGC to limit the fee, the colleges officials mentioned.
Tags: UGC, Deemed Universities, Medical College, Chennai
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J&K: Medical Seats More than Doubled, 50% Reserved for Female Aspirants
After getting the nod to admit more students in government medical-colleges at Doda, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua and Rajouri, medical-seats in Jammu and Kashmir have more than doubled. The MBBS seats have increased from 500 (2018-19) to 1100 in the current session. Notably, 50% of seats have been reserved for female aspirants. Calling it a great achievement J&K government spokesperson said that the arrangements to accommodate classes,… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Medical College, MBBS student, Medical seats, Baramulla, Kathua, National Medical Comission
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NRI Quota not Mandatory in Private Medical Colleges: Supreme Court
A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao on October 9 stated that it is not mandatory for Private medical Colleges to provide NRI quota. If any college/institution decides to do away with the quota, a reasonable notice period should be given to enable the aspirants to apply elsewhere. The bench added that a special counseling session should be held for NRI quota candidates regarding admissions.
Tags: Medical College, Supreme Court, Education
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