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IMA urges Kerala to withdraw order easing COVID-19 curbs ahead of Bakrid

IMA said it would approach the Supreme Court if the Kerala government does not enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour to curtail the rising menace of the viral disease by withdrawing this decision.

Jul 19, 2021, 09:30 AM IST

Uttarakhand govt to send Gangajal via post to devotees as Kanwar yatra stands cancelled

“We've started the process of sending Gangajal via post to devotees. We're also planning to supply Gangajal in tankers & are in talks with the administration of neighbouring states to avoid large number of gathering here,” said Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar.

Jul 15, 2021, 07:34 AM IST

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of possible third COVID wave

It is for the second consecutive year that the Uttarakhand government has cancelled the Kanwar yatra due to the pandemic. The IMA had recently urged the state CM to not allow the yatra to go ahead in the interest of the state and the country.

Jul 13, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

Supreme Court to examine original statement of Baba Ramdev on allopathy today

The criminal complaints have been lodged by Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Bihar and Chhattisgarh over his alleged remarks against the use of allopathic medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 05, 2021, 10:10 AM IST

On behalf of 130 crore Indians, I want to thank all doctors: PM Modi in address to medical fraternity

PM Modi in his address to the medical fraternity, paid tribute to the doctors and healthcare workers and credited them for saving lives of lakhs of people.

Jul 01, 2021, 16:39 PM IST

National Doctors Day 2021: History and Significance

National Doctor’s Day was first observed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in India on July 1, 1991. The day marks the birth anniversary of doctor and second Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr BC Roy. Dr Roy has made great contributions in the medical field in the country.

Jun 30, 2021, 15:22 PM IST

Assault on doctors: Centre tells states to book those involved, fast-track such cases

The Centre on Saturday asked state governments to register cases and invoke the stringent Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020 against those who indulge in assault on doctors and healthcare professionals.

Jun 19, 2021, 20:33 PM IST

IMA holds nationwide protest today with over 3 lakh doctors, demands central law on violence against medicos

The IMA informed organisations like the Association of Physicians of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Medical Students Network, Junior Doctor Network (JDN) will take part in the protest on Friday.

Jun 18, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

FIR against yoga guru Ramdev for spreading 'false information' on allopathy in Chhattisgarh

“The case was filed on Wednesday night against Baba Ramdev based on a complaint filed by the Chhattisgarh's unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA),” Raipur's Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Yadav said.

Jun 17, 2021, 15:14 PM IST

IMA-led protest on June 18 against assault on healthcare professionals

IMA President Dr JA Jayalal said that no hospital will be closed, doctors will bear black badge, black mask, or black shirt as a mark of protest

Jun 12, 2021, 14:56 PM IST

COVID: 719 doctors died during second wave, most in Bihar, says IMA

The IMA informed that 111 doctors lost their lives in Bihar, followed by Delhi which saw 109 coronavirus-related fatalities.

Jun 12, 2021, 11:24 AM IST

IMA seeks PM Narendra Modi’s intervention amid growing attack on doctors, to hold protest on June 18

In its letter addressed to the PM, the IMA has requested him to ensure a safe work environment so that the doctors and all other health care workers can discharge their duties without any fear.

Jun 07, 2021, 12:37 PM IST

After cursing Allopathy, Baba Ramdev plans to open MBBS college

The yoga guru also reiterated that he respects the medicines and doctors associated with allopathy. Clarifying his controversial remarks on allopathy, Baba Ramdev said that it was not his official statement and the issue was blown out of proportion.

Jun 03, 2021, 11:21 AM IST

594 doctors died during second wave of COVID-19, maximum deaths in Delhi: IMA

State-wise data put out by IMA shows that nearly every second doctor who died in the second Covid-19 wave died either in Delhi, Bihar or Uttar Pradesh. These three states together account for nearly 45 per cent of the doctors who died in the second wave.

Jun 02, 2021, 09:42 AM IST

IMA Uttarakhand challenges Ramdev to open debate, after yoga guru's remarks on allopathy

After Ramdev's defamatory remarks on allopathy and scientific medicine, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Uttarakhand on Friday challenged the yoga guru for an open debate on a public platform.

May 29, 2021, 22:20 PM IST

Nothing against Ramdev: IMA to consider withdrawing police plaints if Yog Guru takes back remarks

"We have nothing against yoga guru Baba Ramdev. His statements are against vaccination for COVID-19. We think his statements could confuse people, may divert them," IMA national chief Dr JA Jayalal said.

May 29, 2021, 11:37 AM IST

No one has the guts to arrest me: Baba Ramdev dares authorities amid row over allopathy remarks

A new video of the yoga guru surfaced on Wednesday in which he can be seen saying that no one has the courage to arrest him after Indian Medical Association (IMA) called for his arrest on sedition charges for his remarks that “allopathy is stupid science.”

May 27, 2021, 10:31 AM IST