Fake medical college: Ramadoss under CBI scanner

Last Updated: Monday, March 5, 2012, 21:14

Former Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss allegedly helped a Indore based medical college to get MCI accreditation.

HC notice to Centre, MCI on contempt plea

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 17:40

Justice Vipin Sanghi issued notices on a plea to begin contempt of court proceedings against them and sought their replies within four weeks.

PIL alleges illegal drug trials in India, SC notice to Centre

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 12:42

The Supreme Court today sought the Centre`s response on a PIL seeking inquiry into alleged illegal clinical trials of untested drugs in various states of the country.

SC notice to Centre, MCI on striking doctors

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 18:14

The Supreme Court sought a response from the Centre and the MCI on a PIL seeking to initiate disciplinary proceedings against doctors who refuse to give emergency treatment to patients during their strikes and demonstrations.

No negative marking in MBBS entrance: MCI panel

Last Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011, 18:47

An expert committee has recommended that there should be no negative marking in the MBBS entrance exam.

CBI files chargesheet against sacked MCI chief

Last Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011, 21:24

CBI has filed a charge sheet against sacked president of Medical Council of India Ketan Desai for allegedly accepting bribe of Rs two crore.

Bill to extend MCI term by 1 year introduced in RS

Last Updated: Friday, August 26, 2011, 20:08

A bill seeking to extend the tenure of the re-constituted apex body governing health education Medical Council of India (MCI) by another year was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Ex-MCI president allowed to go to US for treatment

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 21:14

Former President of Medical Council of India Ketan Desai, facing prosecution in various corruption cases, was on Friday allowed by a Delhi court to visit the USA for treatment of his sleeping disorder.

MCI secretary quits over Chairman`s `rudeness`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 11:46

MCI secretary Sangeeta Sharma has resigned from her position, alleging ``rude and indecent`` behaviour meted out to her by board`s chairman.

MCI should suspend doctors violating sex determination law: Azad

Last Updated: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 21:27

Taking note of declining child sex ratio, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said MCI should ensure immediate suspension or cancelling of registration of doctors violating sex determination prevention law.

Initiate democratic election process for MCI: IMA

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 22:30

The one-year extension given to the Board of Governors, which was constituted to take over the regulatory responsibilities of now-dissolved Medical Council of India (MCI), has caused displeasure among members of IMA.

Execute MCI rules in medical PG entrance exams, HC tells govt

Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 14:30

Orissa HC has directed the state government to act positively for implementing the guidelines of Medical Council of India (MCI) from next year while selecting candidates for medical PG seats in state-run medical colleges.