B. N. Gangadhar

The National Medical Commission issued a warning regarding an individual falsely claiming to be Chairman B N Gangadhar, urging vigilance and non-engagement. The notice identified the impersonator by the mobile number +919062719187, cautioning against interactions. It clarified the number's non-affiliation with Dr. Gangadhar, emphasizing accurate identification. The public was strongly advised to avoid contact to prevent misinformation or fraud. Acknowledging or acting on such interactions was deemed a personal risk, highlighting the need for discretion. The notice aimed to safeguard against misinformation and unauthorized activities by the impersonator, prioritizing public safety.

Savitha, 21, a housewife from Hubli was suffering from constant stomach for over four years. Her patience to bear the pain ended on May 27 this year and she hanged herself in her maternal home.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) opposes the National Exit Test (NExT), stating that it jeopardizes medical education in India and threatens the survival of medical institutions, especially those in underprivileged communities. IMA also criticizes the use of the same exam to test both licensing requirements and postgraduate entrance assessment, calling it illogical.

Dr Abhijat Sheth has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), succeeding Dr. B N Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health reasons. Dr. Sheth previously served as president of the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences, which conducts NEET-PG exams.

Producer B Vijaya Kumar was elected as president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Saturday.In the polls, he defeated B N Gangadhar and Rajendra Singh Babu.

Film distributor H D Gangaraju was elected president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce for one year here on Saturday.

It was fun-filled and informative day for not just city students, but also the general public including science enthusiasts at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on Friday.

As many as 138 medicos, who have completed their medical education, will graduate from Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) at its first convocation organised at Yedapura campus in Chamarajanagar on Saturday.

Respirators fixed on patients who are being operated, or on dialysis, get interrupted.

Bangalore is slowly becoming the suicide capital in the country, said Karnataka high court judge N Kumar.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) criticizes the National Exit Test (NExT) for its impact on medical education. IMA warns that the multiple-choice format will decrease students' attention and interest in classes and clinics. The influence of coaching centres, which benefit the wealthy, is also a concern.

After almost a month of speechlessness, Shinjini Sengupta blurted out three sentences in several attempts.