Holiday Notification for Shab-i-Miraj Observance in J&K
Govt of J&K notified holiday for observence of Shab-i-Miraj on January 28th 2025 instead of January 27th 2025
Govt of Mizoram Declares Public Holiday for General Election
The Government of Mizoram issued a circular announcing a public holiday on February 12, 2025 (Wednesday), on account of General Election to Local Councils, 2025
New Regulations Established for Nurse Practitioner in Anesthesia (NPA) Programs in India
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has implemented new regulations for the “Indian Nursing Council {Nurse Practitioner in Anesthesia (NPA) – Postgraduate Residency Program}” program. These regulations aim to standardize and improve the quality of NPA education in India. These regulations were published on January 17, 2025.
Coaching Institute Fined ₹3 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Success Claims
The coaching institute ad created a misleading impression that all ten toppers were enrolled in the expensive foundation course. This concealed crucial information for potential students to make informed decisions about suitable courses.
PCI Extends Deadline for Pharmacy Institution Applications for 2025-26
The original deadline of January 17, 2025, has been extended to January 31, 2025. The PCI has emphasized that this is the final opportunity for institutions to submit their Student Information Form (SIF) for the 2025-2026 academic session. Institutions that fail to apply by the new deadline will not be considered for approval for the upcoming academic year.
Pharmacy Council of India Mandates Aadhaar-Based Attendance System for Staff
The AEBAS implementation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in attendance monitoring for pharmacy institutions’ staff. This initiative comes into effect for the upcoming academic session, and further guidelines are expected from the PCI.
PCI Opens Portal for Pharmacy Institution Approvals for 2025-26 Academic Session
Pharmacy institutions can now submit their applications for approval for the upcoming academic year. The PCI has also released a revised Annexure E to its circular dated January 15, 2025.
PCI Addresses Duplicate PAN/Aadhar Error In DIGI-PHARMed Portal Registration
Pharmacists facing registration problems due to the “PAN CARD/Aadhar Already Exists” error can submit their details through a Google Form. A downloadable declaration form (Annexure 1) needs to be completed and submitted through the pharmacist’s institution on official letterhead. This declaration should be accompanied by the pharmacist’s latest self-attested documents.
Pharmacy Council of India Updates Contact Information
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has notified all stakeholders of an update to their communication address and contact numbers. All future correspondence with the PCI should be directed to their new address
Draft Regulations for Medical Faculty Eligibility
The primary aim of TEQ-2024 is to ensure uniform standards in the qualifications and experience of teaching faculty across graduate and postgraduate medical education. This includes detailed guidelines on the appointment of professors, associate professors, and other faculty positions.
