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The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural 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 IST

New Delhi and several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)

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...

17 Nov 2017 3:15 PM IST

File image of the marathon being conducted in the city.

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 IST

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...

8 Nov 2017 2:19 PM IST

Smog engulfs the India Gate area in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

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...

8 Nov 2017 11:10 AM IST

Delhis 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.

7 Nov 2017 2:38 PM IST

Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)

IMA advises organisers to cancel half-marathon

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

4 Nov 2017 2:58 AM IST

Bombay High Court

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...

2 Nov 2017 3:12 AM IST

The controversial fake clay doctor models at Mohammed Ali Park on Saturday.

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...

24 Sept 2017 6:29 AM IST

The Bombay High Court on directed Maharashtra government to ensure that video conference facility is installed in all courts across Maharashtra by March 2017. (Photo: PTI/File)

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...

1 Sept 2017 5:37 PM IST

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.

4 Jan 2018 2:31 AM IST

Representational Image. (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.

3 Jan 2018 1:07 AM IST