Punjab denies rural medical officers benefits on par with health department doctors

Chandigarh: Punjab govt has refused to extend dynamic assured career progression (DACP) scheme and other financial benefits to rural medical officers (RMOs) on a par with doctors of the health department, saying that they were “class apart”.It has held the two categories belong to separate cadres governed by different service rules, appointing authorities and service…

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Health dept on alert as heatwave intensifies | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh health department has sounded alert over the prevailing heatwave conditions and directed hospitals and medical institutions across the state to strengthen preparations to deal with any rise in heat-related illnesses. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday issued instructions to all divisional, district, joint, urban and rural hospitals, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, sub-centres,…

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‘Aata-sata’ practice legally, morally bankrupt

Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur Monday granted divorce to a woman, overturning a Family Court order that had rejected her plea, and made strong observations against the traditional “aata-sata” marriage practice, describing it as “legally and morally bankrupt” and akin to “marital barter”.A division bench of Justice Arun Monga and Justice Sunil Beniwal…

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ gets new spinoff series; to explore challenges at rural West Texas medical center

Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) The fan-favourite series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is set to have its spinoff. The series will premiere during the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The fan-favourite series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is set to have its spinoff. The series will premiere during the 2026-2027 broadcast season.‘Grey’s Anatomy’ creator Shonda Rhimes serves as co-creator and executive producer…

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