The Latest Breaking News from NMC

Nursing watchdog to miss target to cut soaring complaints backlog

Comes after The Independent revealed a slew of concerns that poor investigations mean rogues nurses are going unchecked

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Withdraw NMC’s norm to cap MBBS seats permanently, says Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss, President of CHENNAIPMK, welcomed NMC's decision to defer its plan to cap MBBS seats to 100/10 lakh population in southern States, incl. TN, by a year. TN would not be able to create new medical colleges/seats. Ramadoss condemned TN govt/police for detaining protesting farmers near Cheyyar & demanded…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Falling short of NMC norms, govt. medical college in Badaun stares at derecognition

Lucknow N.C. Prajapati, Principal of Govt. Medical College, Badaun, UP, worries over NMC's inspection. College faces derecognition due to not meeting norms. UPRNN began construction in 2015-16, but only 60% complete in 8 yrs. NMC gave affiliation on condition of completion before 1st batch graduates. Work stalled for over a…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Karnataka govt. objects to NMC guidelines on capping medical seats

Karnataka, TN object to NMC's ratio of 100 MBBS seats per million population; Govt to file objections.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Medical Education Minister takes exception to population-based cap for medical seats for states

Strongly opposing the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to cap the number of MBBS seats in medical colleges with the ratio of 100 seats for 10 lakh population in the states, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said that the State government was completely opposed to the very…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Stipend issue: SC intervention gives MBBS interns a fair deal

Supreme Court intervenes, private medical college agrees to pay MBBS interns same stipend as govt. colleges. SC's order applicable to all private medical colleges, giving students right to approach judiciary if denied stipend or paid less.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Nursing watchdog failing to investigate thousands of complaints amid concerns rogue staff going unchecked

Exclusive: Former Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC says ‘enormous’ backlog is ‘worryingly high’ and called for urgent action

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Smart’s #1 Electric Crossover Is Now Cheaper Thanks To LFP Batteries

Charging-wise, the LFP version can accept up to 130 kW from a compatible DC fast charger, topping up the battery in under 30 minutes, the company says. By contrast, the NMC-powered Smart #1 can accept up to 150 kW.

InsideEVs · Oct 18, 2023

SC seeks response from Centre, NMC over live surgery broadcast; petitioners say it's like Virat Kohli batting and commentating simultaneously

SC seeks Centre, NMC's response on plea raising legal, ethical questions over live broadcast of surgeries. Petitioners liken it to Virat Kohli batting and commentating at same time. SC leaves issue to NMC. Petitioners claim ads, sponsorships motivate such procedures, raising ethical concerns about informed consent. SC issues notice, hearing…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Top barrister to chair nursing watchdog probe prompted by The Independent’s exposes

Three probes have been launched after The Independent exposed ‘culture of fear’ within NMC

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023