maharashtra-doctors-refuse-to-end-hunger-strike-even-after-govts-warning

Maharashtra doctors refuse to end hunger strike even after govt's warning

Mumbai, July 06 (ANI): Medical services in Maharashtra continued to suffer as over 12,000 doctors from Members of the Maharashtra State Association of Gazetted Medical Officers (MAGMO) refused to take back their strike on Sunday. Doctors are on hunger strike from past six days, leading to suspension of health care situation in the state. Reportedly, the government dismissed more than 200 doctors on Saturday and has warned that strict action would be taken if they failed to return to work by Sunday. President of MAGMO Doctor Rajesh Gaikwad said that till the time government does not approve their demands, they will continue with the strike. Jul 6, 2014
maoists-shoot-down-doctor-in-jharkhand

Maoists shoot down doctor in Jharkhand

Gumla, July 06 (ANI): A village doctor, Raj Kishore Singh, was killed by Maoists in Gumla district of Jharkhand. Doctor's son, Deepak Kumar Singh, said the incident occurred in Mahadev Chutia village within Gagra police station limits in the district on Friday night. Villagers, though aware of the truth, refrained from speaking about the incident due to fear of the rebels and their threats. The reason for the killing is unknown and the Gumla police have sent the body for post-mortem. Jul 6, 2014
neymar-cried-a-lot-says-brazil-team-doctor

Neymar cried a lot, says Brazil team doctor

Brazilian team doctor Jose Luiz Runco calls for World Cup referees to do more to protect players as he confirmed details of Neymar's fractured vertebrae and stalled football career. Duration: 01:24 Jul 6, 2014
officials-claim-indian-workers-tortured-in-iraq-for-posting-video-appealing-for-help

Officials claim Indian workers tortured in Iraq for posting video appealing for help

Nawanshahr, July 05 (ANI): Indian officials claimed that a few citizens were tortured by their employer in the strife-torn Iraq for posting a video in which they appealed New Delhi to evacuate them. In the video they also mentioned that they were receiving low wages and nobody is helping them to get back to India. Doctor Jasbir Singh, who is treating a victim named Rajkumar, said he was subjected to brute torture and is in a state of shock. Rajkumar, along with 14 other workers recently returned to his home at Nawanshahr town in Punjab, and has sustained injuries on his hand and chest. District official Jeevan Jagjit Kaur said the company denied food to the victim after the video was broadcast by a channel. Jul 5, 2014
jabalpurs-nscb-medical-college-dean-found-dead-under-mysterious-circumstances

Jabalpur_s NSCB Medical College dean found dead under mysterious circumstances

Jabalpur, July 4 (ANI): The Dean of Jabalpur_s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College who was also a member of Vyapam Scam investigation committee was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home. A doctor of the medical college Dr Ruplekha Chouhan said that the dean was burnt to quite an extent so he could not be saved. SP of Jabalpur H Mishra said that investigations are going on and although a suicide note was not found it seemed to be a suicide case. He added that the dean had used kerosene oil to burn himself. Jul 4, 2014
neymar-recovering-well-from-thigh-knee-knocks

Neymar 'recovering well' from thigh, knee knocks

Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from thigh and knee knocks ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Colombia, Brazil's team doctor said on Tuesday. Duration: 00:49 Jul 2, 2014
politicos-react-over-sunanda-pushkars-mysterious-death-case

Politicos react over Sunanda Pushkar's mysterious death case

New Delhi/ Lucknow, July 2 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over the mysterious case of Sunanda Pushkar's death in which the doctor has revealed that he was under pressure to present the autopsy report. BJP leader MJ Akbar said that the entire case should be investigated again to reach the exact result. Congress leader Rashid Alvi stated that the doctor should be enquired as to who pressurized him. AAP leader Prashant Bhushan said that the revelation is quite serious and truth should be investigated. CPI leader D Raja said that it is a very serious revelation as it stakes the reputation of the previous government. Jul 2, 2014
Sunanda Pushkar's autopsy: Harsh Vardhan seeks report from AIIMS director

Sunanda Pushkar's autopsy: Harsh Vardhan seeks report from AIIMS director

New Delhi, July 02 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has sought a report from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director over an AIIMS doctor's allegations that the autopsy in Sunanda Pushkar's death was submitted under pressure. Harsh Vardhan also told that the former forensics head Dr Sudhir Gupta, who has claimed that Pushkar's autopsy was made under pressure, had also given a presentation regarding his promotion, soon after he assumed charge as the Union Health Minister. Sunanda Pushkar, was found dead in her hotel room in Leela Palace in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri on January 17. Prior to her death, Pushkar had been involved in a Twitter scandal allegedly involving her husband Shashi Tharoor and a Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar. Jul 2, 2014
world-cup-neymar-recovering-well-from-injury

World Cup: Neymar _recovering well_ from injury

Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from thigh and knee knocks ahead of Friday_s World Cup quarter-final against Colombia, Brazil_s team doctor said on Tuesday (Duration: 00:52) Jul 2, 2014