CSIR-NIIST Develops Technology To Convert Biomedical Waste Into Soil Additives
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed a technology that converts pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additives that eliminate the need for costly…
Stricter Rules Soon To Curb Pregabalin, Tapentadol Sales Amid Rising Drug Abuse
New Delhi: Two painkiller medicines are under the scanner of the Union government following reports of drug abuse. Last year, the apex drug regulatory body of India — Central Drugs…
PCI Mandates Aadhaar-Based Attendance System For Staff
New Delhi: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced a phased implementation of the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) in all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions, starting from the 2025-2026 academic session.…
IT Officials Raid Akums Offices, Top Execs’ Residences
Mumbai: Pharmaceutical company Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday (January 23) announced that the Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted a search and survey operation at its offices, manufacturing units,…
Nearly 10 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses Delivered To Africa After Immunization Roll Out: Gavi Vaccine Alliance
GENEVA: Nearly 10 million malaria vaccine doses were delivered to Africa during the first year of routine immunisation being rolled out across the continent, the Gavi vaccine alliance said Wednesday.…
5 Thousand Banned Capsules Recovered From A Youth In Arniwala
Fazilka: During patrolling, the police of Arniwala police station of Fazilka in Punjab arrested a young man with 5 thousand banned capsules. SHO of Arniwala Angrez Kumar said that the police…
Punjab Police Raids Baddi Pharma Unit
Solan: A team of officials from the Punjab Police and Drugs Department today raided a pharmaceutical unit at Baddi after 50,000 tablets of tramadol were recovered by the Kathunangal police…
Punjab Police Busts Illegal Pharma Opioids Network, Arrests 4 With 2.10 Lakh Prohibited Tablets
Fazilka: In a crackdown on illegal drug supply networks, Punjab Police arrested four individuals in Fazilka and seized over 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets, said an official on Tuesday. The operation…
Telangana DCA Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Practices
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana has intensified its efforts against illegal drug practices across the state, conducting multiple raids to curb violations. The actions included the seizure…
Pune: Two Arrested For Selling Illegal Steroid Injections In Gyms
Shivajinagar: Shivaji nagar Police have taken action against two individuals for illegally selling steroid injections, Mephentermine Sulphate Injection, to youths in various gyms across Pune city, with the intent of…