Drug makers' tax benefit claim on freebies, gifts unlawful: CAG

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 14:36

Slamming the practice of pharma companies offering freebies and gifts to doctors, government auditor CAG said that drug makers have claimed tax benefits on such expenses despite these being prohibited by law.

MCI mulls shortening of MBBS course duration by 1 year

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:36

The duration of the MBBS course could be shortened by one year with the Medical Council of India (MCI) thinking about introducing specialist skills for undergraduates earlier than what is the practice at present.

Health Ministry bars MCI from taking major policy decisions

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 22:53

The Centre has directed Medical Council of India not to take any policy decisions or hold important meetings in the wake of an ordinance granting legality to its board of governors lapsing.

HC highlights need for publishing list of recognised colleges

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 08:35

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ruled that statutory agencies must publish a list of approved colleges and institutions offering various courses.

Madras HC quashes MCI order barring institute from admitting students

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 17:28

The Madras High Court has quashed the Medical Council of India`s order debarring Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research from admitting students for 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years.

Supreme Court quashes common entrance exam for admission in medical colleges

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 09:33

The Supreme Court quashes common entrance eligibility test for admission in medical colleges.

Rural posting made mandatory for MBBS docs wanting PG degree

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 19:46

MBBS doctors aspiring to pursue post-graduation will now have to compulsorily undertake a one-year rural posting before becoming eligible for such a course.

Act on unethical medical practices: Consumer panel to govt

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 10:20

Worried over unethical medical practices adopted by some doctors, a consumer forum has asked Medical Council of India and Centre to identify such black sheep.

Govt paves way for elected MCI body

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 11:45

The elected MCI body was disbanded by the government and a Board of Governors was installed to run the apex body.

Doctors move HC against MCI decision to derecognise courses

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 16:54

Some doctors have filed a clutch of petitions in the Bombay HC challenging the decision of Maharashtra Medical Council to refuse their registration, on the ground that the degrees awarded to them were not recognised by MCI.

Government proposes changes in law governing MCI

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 12:19

Government will now be empowered to remove the President or other office-bearers of Medical Council of India if found indulging in corrupt practices or serious offences of "moral turpitude", once the law governing the apex body controlling medical colleges is passed.