Kingpin of counterfeit pharma racket arrested at Bengaluru airport after Sharjah return
The alleged kingpin of a multi-state counterfeit medicine racket was arrested after investigators seized drugs and equipment worth ₹5.05 crore. The 36-year-old alleged kingpin of a counterfeit pharmaceutical racket spanning…
Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram
Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a suo motu case following the deaths of…
Cancer, kidney, AIDS drugs sold at up to 70 times procurement cost: Karnataka Health Minister
He sought a national study comparing the printed MRP, manufacturer/importer price, hospital’s net acquisition price, and the price ultimately billed to patients for selected high-value medicines, medical devices, and consumables.…
CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substances
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is reviewing its regulatory framework to identify gaps and stop the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic…
Inquiry reveals ‘fake credentials, illegal diagnostic centres’ in Pilibhit; report sent to DM
Pilibhit: A joint inquiry by the chief medical officer and city magistrate has found alleged statutory violations at several private diagnostic centres and nursing homes in Pilibhit district. A report…
Medical devices PLI scheme drives local output of MRI, CT scanners, heart valves: Centre
According to the ministry, the scheme has facilitated the establishment of domestic manufacturing capabilities for a range of high-end medical devices that were earlier predominantly imported. New Delhi: The Product…
MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak: 4 more arrested, total arrests rise to 11
The four were arrested on September 24 by a special investigation team probing the alleged unauthorised circulation of the confidential question paper for financial gain, the Crime Branch said The…
Arogya Manthan 2026 to launch new digital health and health assurance initiatives
Union minister for health and family welfare and chemicals and fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, will commemorate eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five…
Bengaluru drug scam: Rs 12cr spurious Pfizer stock sold to hospitals since Feb 2025; kingpin among 8 held
BENGALURU: Karnataka health minister UT Khader Monday ordered suspension of an assistant drug controller for failure to lock the wholesale pharmacy owned by alleged kingpin of Bengaluru’s drug racket even…
Banned in India, sold in Maharashtra: Man held over fake Pakistani beauty cream
Pimpri Chinchwad resident Prakash Guru was arrested after a raid on his store led to the seizure of 23 packets of ‘Goree Beauty Cream’. A shop owner in Maharashtra’s Pimpri…
