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The Hindu
06-07-2025
- The Hindu
Stipends still unpaid as 64 MBBS interns remain suspended by Telangana private medical college
The Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS), a private medical college in Telangana's Karimnagar, is facing criticism from students and medical associations after suspending 64 MBBS interns who were protesting over unpaid stipends. The interns, who have been demanding rightful payments for over two months, were suspended for a week starting July 3, allegedly for blocking vehicles during a protest on campus. While the college claims the action was based on a disciplinary committee's findings, the students allege it is a retaliatory move aimed at silencing dissent. The suspension order, issued on July 3, stated 'The following interns of the institute are suspended from their duties for a period of one week with effect from July 3 to July 10. They have to resume duties on July 11.' However, the students claim the administration has continued to withhold stipends even after the suspension and is now threatening them with stricter duty schedules once they return. 'If protesting is wrong, why doesn't the college first comply with the Government Order and transfer our stipends?' asked another intern. Attempts by The Hindu to reach S.A. Asaim, principal of CAIMS, for comment went unanswered. As per a 2023 Government Order, MBBS interns in Telangana, whether in government or private medical colleges are entitled to a monthly stipend of ₹25,906. A revised order issued on June 28, 2025, further increased the stipend to ₹29,792. Yet, students at CAIMS allege they are being paid only ₹2,000 per month, in violation of these mandates. The issue has now drawn national attention. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has written to the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC), urging immediate intervention. 'There are 23 private medical colleges in Telangana where interns are deployed in affiliated hospitals. Despite repeated directives, most of these colleges continue to underpay interns. Some are even collecting ₹5,000 per year as a so-called 'stipend fee' and then paying only ₹2,000 monthly,' FAIMA stated. The association has demanded an inquiry into the events at CAIMS on July 1 and called for disciplinary action against those responsible for suspending the interns. It also urged the NMC to ensure that no intern is denied a completion certificate or subjected to academic harassment for participating in peaceful protests.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Former CM Vijay Rupani's body yet to be identified after Air India plane crash
The identification process of the body of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is still in process as the hospital administration has not been able to match his DNA as of now, as informed by Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Rajnish Patel. Rupani was among the 241 victims of the June 12 crash of AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 flight, which was bound for London's Gatwick airport, crashed soon after takeoff. A total of 242 people, including 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots, were on board flight AI 171. "The identification process of the body of former CM Vijay Rupani is still underway. We have still not been able to match the DNA. We will inform the press as soon as we find his body", Rajnish Patel told reporters. Patel further informed that a total of 31 DNAs have been identified as of now, and 12 bodies have been handed over to their respective family members. "The bodies of 31 DNAs have been matched. 12 bodies have been handed over to their respective family members. We are waiting for others to come and collect the remains of their relatives", he told reporters. Earlier today, the Ahmedabad hospital authorities confirmed the death of four more students of BJ Medical College and their relatives, due to which the death toll of the AI 171 plane crash rose to 250. Dhaval Gameti, FAIMA Vice President and President of Junior Doctors Association, BJ Medical College, said that four medical students and their relatives have died so far. He further stated that out of 20 admitted students, 11 have been discharged, and eight to nine people are still under treatment. "Four medical students have died in the incident. Including resident doctors and their relatives, the total deaths are nine. Twenty students were admitted, of whom 11 have been discharged eight to nine people are going through the treatment...." Gameti said, addressing mediapersons here.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Identification of Vijay Rupani's body still under process, says Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Rajnish Patel
The identification process of the body of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupis still in process as the hospital administration has not been able to match his DNA as of now, as informed by Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Rajnish Patel. Rupani was among the 241 victims of June 12 crash of the AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 flight, which was bound for London's Gatwick airport, crashed soon after takeoff. A total of 242 people, including 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots, were on board flight AI 171. "The identification process of the body of former CM Vijay Rupani is still underway. We have still not been able to match the DNA. We will inform the press as soon as we find his body", Rajnish Patel told reporters. Patel further informed that a total of 31 DNAs have been identified as of now and 12 bodies have been handed over to their respective family members. "The bodies of 31 DNAs have been matched. 12 bodies have been handed over to their respective family members. We are waiting for others to come and collect the remains of their relatives", he told reporters. Live Events Earlier today, the Ahmedabad hospital authorities confirmed the death of four more students of BJ Medical College and their relatives due to which the death toll of the AI 171 plane crash rose to 250. Dhaval Gameti, FAIMA Vice President and President of Junior Doctors Association, BJ Medical College said that four medical students and their relatives have died so far. He further stated that out of 20 admitted students, 11 have been discharged, and eight to nine people are still under treatment. "Four medical students have died in the incident. Including resident doctors and their relatives, the total deaths are nine. Twenty students were admitted, of whom 11 have been discharged eight to nine people are going through the treatment...." Gameti said, addressing mediapersons here. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Plane Tilted, We Were Saved By A Whisker: City Doc At Ground Zero Of Air India Crash
1 2 Nagpur: For young Dr Sushant Deshmukh, a normal day at his hostel near Ahmedabad airport turned into a haunting memory that will last a lifetime. "We see planes take off and land every day from here. It's routine. But on this tragic day, everything changed in seconds," said Dr Sushant, speaking to TOI over the phone from Ahmedabad. Sushant, who hails from Nagpur, is currently posted in Ahmedabad as part of his medical internship. On June 12, Air India Dreamliner flight AI 171 crashed into the hostel block adjacent to BJ Medical College, where many MBBS students and junior doctors like him stay. "If the plane had tilted just a bit differently, it would have crashed directly into the hospital building. The death toll would have been unimaginable," he said. "It was horrifying, but strangely, crashing into the hostel actually resulted in fewer casualties than it would have caused otherwise." While Dr Sushant is physically safe, the emotional impact runs deep. "Two of our hostel inmates have relatives who are still missing. Around 50 students from the adjacent intern hostel were injured. Three are still in the ICU. The rest are shaken, but safe." He confirmed that his own hostel, Atulyam, suffered fire damage and is currently sealed by authorities. "I've temporarily shifted to stay with local friends. Things are slowly getting back to normal. Hospital work is gradually resuming," he added. "My son is safe. But his heart is breaking for his fellow students," said Dr Sushama Deshmukh, a senior gynaecologist of Nagpur. "He called me and his father right after the incident. Both of us were in surgery. Later, when we called back, he told us he was safe. The national news break started later," said Dr Deshmukh. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), in collaboration with the Resident Doctors' Association of BJ Medical College, has released an official update on the status of medical students affected by the crash. Dr Dhawal Gameti, vice president of FAIMA and president of RDA BJMC, shared that 50–60 MBBS students have been admitted, all in stable condition; 4–5 MBBS students remain missing, while 2–3 are in HDU or ICU; 3–4 relatives of super-specialist resident doctors are still untraceable, and the wife of one doctor was found dead. "Please do not panic," FAIMA urged in its statement. "We request everyone, including the general public, to donate blood wherever possible. Your contribution can help save lives." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Air India Ahmedabad plane crash LIVE updates: PM Modi meets plane crash survivor, injured victims
Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash LIVE updates: The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft had departed from Ahmedabad at 1.38 pm, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew Air India Ahmedabad plane crash LIVE news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday to visit the site of the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people the day before. It is being described as one of the worst air disasters in recent years. Officials said the Prime Minister landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport and went straight to the crash site in the Meghaninagar area. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was heading to London when it crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. The aircraft struck a part of BJ Medical College and burst into flames. Medical students among the victims According to the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), at least five MBBS students, one postgraduate doctor, and the wife of a senior specialist from BJ Medical College were killed. Over 60 medical students were also injured in the crash. FAIMA's national vice president, Dr Divyansh Singh, said the search and rescue operation was still underway. 'Bodies that have been found were totally charred,' he said. Many people are feared to be buried under the debris. Ahmedabad plance crash details, passenger information Air India confirmed that 241 people on board the London-bound flight were killed. The aircraft was carrying 242 people in total, including passengers and crew. The victims included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. Air India also stated that the only survivor is a British national of Indian origin. The crash, which happened moments after take-off, is one of the deadliest in India's aviation history. 1:21 PM In touch with UK foreign secy, foreign ministers of Portugal, Canada on Ahmedabad plane crash: EAM Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he was in touch with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and also with his Canadian and Portuguese counterparts in connection with the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. 12:47 PM China sends condolences to PM Modi, UK King Charles over plane crash China's President Xi Jinping has conveyed condolences to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Britain's King Charles over the plane crash in India that took more than 240 lives, including British citizens. 12:35 PM Bodies of six Air India crash victims handed over to relatives, say police At least 265 bodies were sent to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for post-mortem after the crash on Thursday. Of these, only six victims were identified as their faces were intact, inspector Chirag Gosai said. "We have handed over six bodies to relatives. We have started the process of collecting DNA samples of relatives for profiling to identify bodies that are charred beyond recognition. Relatives of 215 deceased persons have approached us to give their samples," said Gosai. 12:32 PM British High Commission officials arrive at Ahmedabad airport Officials from the British High Commission have arrived at a domestic airport in Ahmedabad in the wake of a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171 12:30 PM Search for answers begins in Air India crash On Friday morning, one of the two black boxes, crucial for understanding a plane's final moments, was found, according to The Hindustan Times. The report did not clarify whether it was the flight data recorder or the cockpit voice recorder that was recovered.
