The doctors of R G Kar Medical College, who have been tirelessly protesting against the horrific rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at their institution, are facing an unsettling reality: their voices are being ignored.
Bollywood playback singer, Mohit Chauhan, is all set to headline Cerebrexia at IGIMS Patna on 27th October. Known for his soulful voice and chart-topping hits, Mohit Chauhan's performance is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of the event.
Mass Resignation : In an unprecedented and historic step, senior doctors at R.G. Kar Medical College tendered their resignation in solidarity with the junior doctors who have been on an indefinite hunger strike.
The stage is set, the excitement is building, and IGIMS Patna is ready to host its grand event—Cerebrexia 2024. This highly anticipated fest promises to be a spectacular fusion of talent, entertainment, and innovation.
Doctors have voiced strong opposition to the Delhi government's introduction of a one-year mandatory service bond for medical graduates. This new rule requires students who graduate from both state and all-India quota seats to serve in healthcare institutions under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). If they fail to comply, graduates must pay a hefty penalty—Rs 15 lakh for undergraduates and Rs 20 lakh for postgraduates.
As of September 20, three separate alerts highlighted a range of NSQ, adulterated, or spurious drugs. The first list named 48 medications, some of which had multiple samples tested from the same batch. In one instance, a cotton gauze roll was flagged for failing to meet specific standards.
In a significant move to protect the rights of postgraduate medical students, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex body overseeing medical education in India, has warned medical colleges against forcing students for Mandatory Hostel Stay.
R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, August 2024 – In the aftermath of the horrifying rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College, the medical community across India expected decisive action. Yet, both the central and state governments have cleverly sidestepped responsibility, maintaining a strategic silence.