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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Process of establishing Bagalkot govt medical college begins
Bagalkot: The decade-old demand of Bagalkot residents for the establishment of a govt medical college in the city is becoming a reality as the process of providing land and preparation of a detailed project report has state govt has asked the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the establishment of the college. Efforts are also on to transfer the land leased to Bagalkot Horticulture University in sectors 1 and 13 of 2013, Siddaramaiah, during his election campaign speech, had promised a govt medical college for Bagalkot if he became the chief minister. After assuming office as CM, he even announced during his presentation of the budget for 2014-2015 regarding the establishment of a medical college. However, no action was taken after that, and even the subsequent Congress-JD(S) and BJP governments did not take the proposal forward. Feeling betrayed, the citizens protested in Bagalkot and kept the issue during the election rally in 2023, again announced that he would perform bhoomi puja for the medical college and inaugurate it during the same tenure. However, the medical college was not mentioned in the next two budgets, which disappointed the pressure on Congress leaders building up, Bagalkot MLA HY Meti and his close associate Holebasu Shettar met the chief minister several times and made him announce the establishment of the medical college under RGUHS in Shivalingaprabhu Wali, under secretary to the medical education department, has written to the RGUHS registrar to prepare a detailed project state govt has deposited Rs 1,500 crore in the name of RGUHS and out of this Rs 500 crore will be utilised for the Bagalkot Govt Medical College, said a senior govt has also identified the land for the new medical college. Krishna Bhagya Jal Niga Limited (KBJNL) managing director has written to the chief engineer, Bagalkot Town Development Authority (BTDA) to withdraw the land allotted to Horticulture University in sectors 1 and 3 in Navanagar and reserve 42 acres for the new medical sources said the govt will appoint a special officer to coordinate the process of establishment of the new medical college, and the order will be issued in the next couple of days.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Driven by mom's death, pharmacy student goes on to become university topper in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: When Girish BS lost his mother to an insulin overdose, it wasn't just a personal tragedy — it became the driving force behind his academic journey. Her constant struggle with medication for diabetes and hypertension had already left him questioning frequent changes in prescriptions and dosage. But her sudden passing, just months after he enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) course, turned that curiosity into a mission. Today, that mission has led him to the top — Girish has emerged as the university topper. On Tuesday, he'll be awarded six gold medals — the highest among all toppers — at the convocation ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Girish, a student of PES College of Pharmacy , consistently topped every year of his course, culminating in this exceptional recognition. He currently works at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. With a CET rank of around 6,000, Girish had the option of pursuing engineering but chose pharmacy instead. "My mother constantly struggled with her medicines. Each time we visited a doctor, the drugs and dosages would change. I always asked why, but never received a clear explanation. That's when I realised I wanted to understand pharmacy better," said Girish. He added, "I joined the course in Aug and she passed away the following Jan. That loss pushed me to study harder — I wanted to find out what exactly went wrong with her medication. In PUC, I had scored 97%, and my mother had proudly told everyone about it. I've carried those memories with me, and I've strived to top every exam to make her proud, wherever she is. That's how I won six medals." Originally from Tumakuru, Girish comes from a modest background — his father runs a small hotel in their hometown. Despite the common perception that pharmacy lacks opportunities or respect, Girish said his work at the hospital has been both impactful and fulfilling. "Doctors consult with us extensively before prescribing medicines. When patients return to thank us for our inputs, it's incredibly rewarding," he said. Taking a chance Gannyashree, a student of Sri DM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, found herself in the BNYS course by chance. "I wasn't interested in MBBS because I didn't want to perform surgeries or practise allopathy. Ayurveda didn't appeal to me either. Then a friend introduced me to this course. I did my research, spoke to seniors and faculty, and decided to give it a try. I ended up loving the subjects," she shared. Gannyashree is now pursuing her MD in clinical yoga at the same college. Best pass percentage in 5 years This year, RGUHS is set to graduate nearly 64,000 students, with an impressive overall pass percentage of 87.4% — the highest in five years. The convocation's chief guest will be Wipro founder Azim Premji. The pass percentage is up by 5% from last year. The best in the past decade was 88.1% in 2019. In 2025, the pass rates were 84% for MBBS, 85.4% for BDS, and 88% for nursing. Among undergraduate courses, BNYS (bachelor of naturopathy and yogic sciences) achieved the highest pass rate at 97%, followed by the bachelor of physiotherapy at 94%. Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 91% compared to 82%. Dr BC Bhagavan, vice-chancellor of RGUHS, attributed the improvement to a range of initiatives: "Our curriculum is now aligned with national standards. We've enhanced teaching methods, offered continuous teacher training, and implemented robust mentor-mentee programmes." Looking ahead, RGUHS is set to move to its new Ramanagara campus by March 2026. The administrative block is expected to be ready by then, with Rs 600 crore allocated for the project, half of which has already been released.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Welcome arch with Karnataka chief minister's pic on NH sparks criticism
Mangaluru: The installation of a welcome arch across the national highway at Kallapu, intended to greet devotees attending the Ullal Uroos, sparked public outrage. The controversy arose from one of the supporting poles being positioned directly on the road surface. People have been sharing the picture of the welcome arch, which features images of leaders, including chief minister Siddaramaiah, speaker UT Khader, syndicate member of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Dr UT Ifthikar Ali, Mohammed Libzeth, personal assistant to UT Khader, and others. "Due to the ongoing slow-paced construction work on the Netravathi Bridge, daily commuters on the Kallapu National Highway are frustrated by the severe traffic jams. With the Ullal Uroos festival now underway, the crowds are increasing daily. Amidst this, a political move has emerged right in the middle of the NH, causing further inconvenience to the public. Nearby, people are struggling to cross the road," reads a message on social media. When contacted, Mohammed Libzeth told TOI that he had already given directions to the contractor to remove the supporting pole from the NH. "The pole will be removed from the national highway soon, and it will be positioned outside the road edge," he added.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Rajiv Gandhi university may allow new nursing colleges if standards are met
Bengaluru: In a significant policy shift, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has lifted the moratorium on the establishment of new nursing colleges for the upcoming academic year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During its recent syndicate meeting, the university resolved to allow new institutions, provided they meet the revised minimum standard requirements (MSR) related to infrastructure, faculty, and other key criteria. Earlier in Jan, the syndicate had proposed a moratorium on new nursing colleges. However, in the April 1 meeting, the current vice-chancellor informed members that updated MSRs for nursing faculty would soon be implemented. Colleges that comply with these new standards will undergo inspection for potential affiliation. The syndicate deliberated on the proposal and gave its approval. "We already follow the standards set by Indian Nursing Council . In addition, we have framed some guidelines. A committee will prepare a proper minimum standard requirement format to ensure all colleges follow it. Those who qualify can apply," vice-chancellor Dr Bhagavan B C said. The university currently has around 700 nursing colleges. Major shortcomings in many institutions include lack of affiliated hospitals, an inadequate teacher-student ratio, and failure to obtain pollution control clearance. The vice-chancellor also stated renewal of affiliation will be strictly based on inspections. "The demand for nursing seats is very high. Many top students secure jobs abroad, resulting in India facing nurse shortage. According to Indian Nursing Council, there is a shortage of nearly 10 lakh nurses in the country," said S Shivkumar, president, Karnataka state association of managements of nursing and allied health sciences.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to penalise colleges for lapses in webstreaming of exams
Bengaluru: The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has decided to penalise colleges for lapses in live webstreaming of exams. As per a decision taken by its syndicate, the university has decided that colleges will be fined Rs 25,000 for the first instance, Rs 50,000 for the second, and banned as an exam centre for two consecutive exams in case of a third. Webstreaming is mandatory for all exams in colleges under RGUHS. "We have a team in the university headquarters for webstreaming. Once we give the centres list, they verify the webstreaming facilities and take the IP address of all the cameras. Each college may have 6-12 cameras or more. Each camera feed comes to us here, and we appoint observers who sit in front of the screen and watch a maximum of 4-6 colleges routinely for three hours. They also watch the scanning process involved in digital evaluation," said registrar (evaluation) Riyaz Basha. However, there have been instances of colleges failing to webstream exams live. "Sometimes a camera isn't found, sometimes there could be power blockage. We've asked them to ensure power backup. But in case they don't have it, and if they are able to justify that with valid documents like a letter from the executive engineer confirming the power was down, they will be considered. But if the Internet is down because of rain, they have to inform us in advance," he added. The registrar said the university has decided to become stricter about compliance. "We consider exams to be sacrosanct. So, colleges have to be prepared with all the infrastructure well before the exams. From now on, to ensure stricter standards, we've imposed this penalty mechanism.". About 1,300 colleges covering 11 streams of health sciences are affiliated to RGUHS.
