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Medical Reforms Announced as Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge of Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

May 08, 2025 | 1079 Views

Vijayawada | May 8, 2025 Gold Medals to Top Medical Students – Dr. Sreehari Rao Takes Charge as APMC Chairman, Announces Reforms In a proud and reform-oriented event held at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Dr. Daggumati Sreehari Rao officially took charge as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) and also felicitated meritorious medical students with Gold Medals recognizing their excellence in academics. Dr. Sreehari Rao, who brings over four decades of committed service to the medical field, expressed heartfelt gratitude to: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav And specially thanked Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari Garu, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajahmundry) and BJP Andhra Pradesh State President, for her constant encouragement and support to the medical fraternity and public health sector. He pledged to act as a bridge between doctors and the public, ensuring transparent, ethical, and modernized practices in medical governance. Key Announcements: Annual gold medal felicitation for deserving students. New online doctor registration and renewal system (5-year cycle). CME credit relaxations for senior doctors aged above 70. Strict regulation and immediate action on unethical practices, complaints, and fake registrations. Clarity in guidelines for foreign medical graduates, aligning with NMC norms. Honored Guests: Sri Pathuri Nagabhushanam, BJP State Spokesperson Dr. S. Bala Raju, State President Elect – 2025 Dr. P. S. Sharma, State President Elect – 2026 Dr. P. Srinivas, General Secretary – APNA & Past President Dr. Madhu Sudan Sharma, Past President – APNA Dr. P. Hariprasad, Jana Sena District President – Chittoor Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, BJP District General Secretary Dr. Ramkishore, State Coordinator – Medical & Health APMC Leadership in Attendance: Dr. Gogenini Sujata, Vice Chairperson Dr. K. Subba Naidu, Member Dr. Suryadevara Keshavarao Babu, Member Dr. Swarna Geetha, Member Dr. I. Ramesh, Registrar The event marked a turning point in medical education reform and professional regulation, setting a high benchmark for transparency, recognition, and progress in Andhra Pradesh’s healthcare system.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

May 07, 2025 | 739 Views

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna during the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. According to sources, Justice Sanjiv Khanna has prioritised tackling judicial pendency and prefers to stay away from the limelight even as he believes that judges have to live with the reality that they are currently in an era of social media. Elevated as a Supreme Court judge on January 18, 2019, Justice Khanna will superannuate on May 13, 2025, after a tenure of a little over six months. He is among the few judges who were elevated to the Supreme Court even before becoming the Chief Justice of any high court.

As Vistara flies into the sunset today, its legacy sets a benchmark for enlarged Air India

Apr 12, 2025 | 797 Views

In its one decade of operations, Vistara made a mark for its product and service quality as India’s foremost full-service carrier, setting itself apart in a market dominated by no-frills airlines. The airline will fly its final flight on Monday before its merges with Tata group’s flagship carrier Air India on Tuesday. It would not be an understatement to say that Vistara was able to carve a unique space for itself in the mind of the Indian flyer, which is evident from flyers’ reactions on social media, many brimming with nostalgia. The wheels for the merger were set in motion in 2022 after the tata group acquired Air India from the government. Singapore Airlines, which held a 49 per cent stake in Vistara, will own 25.1 per cent of Air India following the merger.

Gambhir heaps confidence on KL Rahul to step in as opener; Bumrah will be skipper if Rohit misses

Apr 12, 2025 | 818 Views

With just 11 days to go for India’s first Test against Australia coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in KL Rahul to step in as opener, should Rohit Sharma miss out for personal reasons. Stressing that things weren’t clear over whether captain rohit sharma will be available for that opening match in Perth, Gambhir at the departure press conference said, “Look, at the moment there is no confirmation but we guys will let you know exactly what the situation will be. Hopefully, Rohit is going to be available, but everything you want to know, you will before the start of the series,” Gambhir said at the pre-departure press conference in Mumbai, adding that Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side should Rohit miss the opener. Gambhir reckons India have a back-up in KL Rahul, and even if bruised by Scott Boland, the experienced pro can summon the temperament when required. “There is KL (Rahul) there. There’s Abhimanyu Easwaran there. So, we will take a call closer to the first Test match if Rohit is not available. It’s not that there are no options. There are quite a lot of options in the squad,” he stressed.