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The video was posted on YouTube in December last in which Vivek Bindra could be seen speaking about alleged money-making practices prevalent in medical profession. (Representational Image)

Nothing defamatory found in doctor’s viral video: Judge

The video became viral on social media and Dr Bindra was accused of defaming doctors, by medical bodies, including (IMA).

05 Apr 2018 7:33 AM

In a letter to DCW chief Swati Maliwal, the IMA had said: 'We strongly support the people's movement 'Rape Roko' launched by DCW chief to demand a robust criminal justice system which ensures cases of sexual crimes against women and children. '(Photo: File)

DCW’s male volunteers march in boxer shorts to protest rape

The Delhi Commission for Women or DCW had launched the 'Rape Roko' campaign after the brutal rape of an eight-month-old baby in January.

07 Mar 2018 11:39 AM

Medicos burn the effigy of the NMC Bill in a protest held at Mysore Bank Circle in the city on Tuesday.

A remedy worse than the disease

Hundreds of medicos took it to the streets across the state on Tuesday demanding the withdrawal of the bill.

04 Jan 2018 2:31 AM

The Bill was brought in following directive from the Supreme Court for the same. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors call off strike after govt assurance on bill

More than 2.9 lakh doctors had gone on a 12-hour nationwide strike (6 am to 6 pm) in protest against the Bill.

03 Jan 2018 1:07 AM

The IMA has opposed the bill saying it will “cripple” medical professionals’ functioning by making them answerable to the bureaucracy and non-medical administrators. (Photo: Pixabay)

IMA on strike from today: OPDs to close for 12 hours

The bill is likely to come up for discussion in Parliament on Tuesday.

02 Jan 2018 1:12 AM

The IMA said this in a press conference in the backdrop of the two recent cases in the private medical sector — overcharging the family of a seven-year-old dengue patient, who later died, by Fortis Hospital (Gurgaon). (Facebook @AdyaSinghFortis)

Subsidise cost of emergencies at private hospitals: IMA

The commission will have a public man, an IMA office bearer, one former state medical council representative, and two subject experts.

12 Dec 2017 7:59 AM

Sri Lanka quick Suranga Lakmal vomited twice between overs. (Photo: PTI)

Did Team India brave pollution or act foolishly?

Reports said Dickwella, Roshan De Silva and left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan were also put through tests for pulse and oxygen levels.

06 Dec 2017 1:10 AM

Pre-term twins born at the hospital were declared dead, but one of them were later found to be alive by the parents. (Photo: PTI)

Max Hospital sacks 2 doctors for wrongly declaring baby dead

The hospital has also included two experts from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in the probe team set up to investigate the case.

04 Dec 2017 9:10 AM

Health officials claimed that despite availability of basic health infrastructure, doctors were unwilling to work in these areas. (Representational Image)

Government to rope in 500 medicos from cities

The public health department has an endorsed strength of 7,232 doctors.

18 Nov 2017 2:10 AM

The IMA had asked the Delhi High Court to postpone the event after a spike in pollution levels that it described as a public health emergency.

Delhi half marathon gets HC nod despite health warnings from doctors

Around 35,000 are taking part in race including athletes like Geoffrey Kipkorir Kirui, winner of this year's men's world marathon.

17 Nov 2017 3:15 PM

The order came on a letter written by the IMA to acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and the Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking postponing of the marathon, scheduled to be held on November 19.

IMA urges court to postpone marathon

The high court had on November 9 issued a slew of directions to improve air quality of Delhi.

15 Nov 2017 1:31 AM

A thick layer of smog canopied the national capital, earlier on Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous pollution levels. (Photo: ANI)

Video: Delhi schools to remain shut till Sunday as air quality worsens

The decision to shut all school for this week came after the Air Quality Index touched 448 in a scale of 500, entering 'severe' category.

08 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

School students are finding it hard to commute with fall in visibility and air quality. (Photo: File | Representational)

Air quality index 'severe' as Delhi covered in thick layer of smog

IMA declares 'public health emergency' as air quality index touched 'severe' category; experts advise against outdoor activities.

08 Nov 2017 11:10 AM

Delhi's air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion. (Photo: AFP)

Kejriwal asks minister to shut schools, calls Delhi a 'gas chamber'

Delhi government also sought support from adjoining states, urging them to take steps to check stubble burning.

07 Nov 2017 2:38 PM

The doctors further pointed out that poor air quality can aggravate asthma and other respiratory and heart related diseases. (Photo: AFP)

IMA advises organisers to cancel half-marathon

Air quality is very bad, would affect health of participants, says docs’ body.

04 Nov 2017 2:58 AM

Medical practitioners get Bombay HC reprieve from shop Act

In light of the stay, medical practitioners will be safe from prosecution for not registering with the authority after the November 5 deadline.

02 Nov 2017 3:12 AM

The controversial fake clay doctor models at Mohammed Ali Park on Saturday. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee, PTI)

Doctors outraged over theme of Md Ali Park pandal, hold protests

This crowd puller pandal, located on Chittaranjan Avenue triggered protests from the medical fraternity which vehemently opposed the depiction.

24 Sep 2017 6:29 AM

Bombay High Court on Friday issued notice to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other respondents and asked them to reply within two weeks over renowned gastroenterologist Dr Deepak Amrapurkar’s tragic death after falling into an open manhole on August 29. (Photo: PTI)

Bombay HC seeks report from BMC on Dr Amrapurkar’s death

Meanwhile, BMC commissioner ordered a one-member inquiry committee to investigate into the matter and submit its report in 15 days.

01 Sep 2017 5:37 PM

He says the Vedic approach to mental health focuses on controlling the mind, intellect and ego. (Photo: kkaggarwal.com)

Mahabharata had answers to psychiatric issues: medical body chief

Indian Medical Association President K K Aggarwal says Krishna, in the true sense, was the first and perhaps the most celebrated counsellor

26 Jul 2017 3:27 PM

It has also asked its members to observe dry days on July 1 (Doctors’ Day) and September 5 (Teachers’ day). (Representational image)

IMA advice: Avoid drinking with non-doctors

Medical body asks members to be ‘brand ambassadors of health’ for society.

26 Jun 2017 2:06 AM

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