Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Dr K.G. Arunraj on Wednesday strongly reiterated the state government’s opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), describing it as a system that undermines state rights and creates barriers for economically weaker sections seeking medical education.Speaking on the sidelines of his first official review meeting at the Madras Medical College (MMC), the minister stressed that the government remains unwavering in its position…
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Agartala, May 19 (IANS) Two more accused were arrested and three security personnel suspended in connection with a viral video showing a woman displaying a huge amount of cash at her residence in Tripura’s Dhalai district, officials said on Tuesday. A police official said that, with the fresh arrest of two women, the total number of arrests in the case has risen to four after the viral video surfaced showing a woman displaying a large amount of money at her residence in the Bhatkhowri area und…
Agartala, May 18 (IANS) Tripura Police have arrested a security personnel and a Health Department employee and are interrogating more than 15 others after a viral video showed a woman displaying a huge amount of cash at her residence in the state’s Dhalai district, officials said on Monday. A senior police official said that police arrested Ajit Debbarma (48) and his wife, Menaka Debbarma (45), both residents of Abhoynagar on the outskirts of Agartala.Ajit Debbarma is a Rifleman of the Tripura…
Bhopal/Damoh, May 18 (IANS) A major and shocking fraud involving the healthcare system has come to light in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh, where three alleged doctors employed at “Sanjeevani Clinics”, operated under the National Health Mission, have been apprehended by the police, officials said. Earlier, a doctor N John Cam was apprehended by the police for forging a cardiology post-graduate degree and performing surgery on innocent patients in Damoh.The individuals were found to be working on the bas…
Agartala, May 18 (IANS) Fifteen people, including several police personnel and a Health Department employee, have been detained after a viral video showed a woman displaying a huge amount of cash at her residence in Tripura’s Dhalai district, officials said. A major sensation erupted in the state on Sunday after the video surfaced on social media, showing bundles of cash suspected to be worth several crores of rupees at a house in Bhatkhowri area under Salema police station in Dhalai district.Po…
Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Sunday directed strict action against a junior pharmacist accused of negligence towards patients after reports surfaced that medicines were allegedly denied despite adequate stock being available in the state healthcare system.According to the Health Department, the Minister took serious note of the issue and directed officials to conduct an immediate inquiry into the allegations. The Gujarat government reiterated that negli…
Agartala, May 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that healthcare remains one of the priority sectors of the state government and emphasised that ASHA workers are playing a crucial role in delivering health services to the doorsteps of common people across the state. The Chief Minister also announced that the state government is considering increasing the honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers serving in Tripura. Chief Minister Saha, who also holds …
Patna, May 9 (IANS) A major health scare was reported from the Gurua block of Gaya district on Friday night after more than 40 people fell ill following a Tilak ceremony in Dhana Bigha village, officials said on Saturday.According to an official, a large number of villagers had gathered for the ceremony. Shortly after eating, many attendees began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and restlessness.Initially dismissed as minor discomfort, the situation quickly escal…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) Following the expansion of the Cabinet led by Samrat Choudhary, the Bihar government finalised the allocation of portfolios late on Thursday evening, after which ministers formally began assuming charge of their respective departments. Among the most closely watched appointments was that of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has been entrusted with the Health Department in his first ministerial assignment.After formally assuming office as Health Min…
Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown on negligence and corruption in the Health Department, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday dismissed five medical officers from service and initiated disciplinary proceedings against 16 others, including a Chief Medical Officer (CMO).Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, said the state government was following a “zero tolerance” policy towards negligence in healthcare services and warned that no compromise with p…