Massive Haul in Ghaziabad: 15.7 Lakh Banned Codeine Cough Syrup Bottles Seized, 8 Arrested in Interstate Smuggling Racket
Ghaziabad– In one of the largest crackdowns on the illicit narcotics trade disguised as pharmaceuticals, Ghaziabad Police and the Crime Branch seized over 15.7 lakh bottles of banned codeine-based cough…
UP FSDA seizes illegal codeine syrups worth lakhs in statewide crackdown
Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government has intensified its campaign against the illegal drug trade across Uttar Pradesh. Acting on the Chief Minister’s directives, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has…
Man arrested for stealing drugs from psychiatric clinic
Hanumangarh: Town police arrested the main supplier on Tuesday for stealing and supplying banned narcotic pills from a psychiatric clinic. He is also wanted in the case of stealing narcotic…
FSSAI advisory on environmentally compliant disposal seized, expired food items in rivers
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory on environmentally compliant disposal of improperly disposed of seized, rejected and expired food items in rivers and…
90% reduction in cancer drug prices: ‘Karunya Sparsh’ programme expanded
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department has opened 58 new zero-profit counters under the “Karuna Sparsh – Zero Profit Anti-Cancer Drugs” initiative. Health Minister Veena George stated that the purpose of these…
1 in 9 persons tested found positive for infectious disease in ICMR study
New Delhi: Pathogens were found in 11.1 % of the 4.5 lakh patients tested by the network of labs under the Indian Council of Medical Research as part of efforts…
Viral ‘Molecule’ Pill Sparks Health Crisis Among Russian Teens
Moscow– A dangerously addictive weight-loss pill dubbed “Molecule” is surging in popularity among Russian teenagers, fueled by TikTok influencers and black-market sales, leading to a wave of hospitalizations and urgent…
Chaibasa Blood Bank Scandal Exposes Years of Regulatory Lapses
Chaibasa, Jharkhand– Shocking HIV outbreak linked to contaminated blood transfusions at a government-run blood bank in Chaibasa has left five thalassemia-affected children battling the virus, unraveling a web of regulatory negligence…
DCGI delegates powers to Joint Drug Controllers to drive faster approvals
New Delhi: In a bid to fast-track approvals for import licenses and decisions related to serious adverse events (SAE), the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has delegated licensing authority…
After the death of children, MP AYUSH department seized Ayurvedic medicines and sent samples for testing
New Delhi: Following the death of a five-month-old baby in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara after allegedly consuming Ayurvedic medicines, the state government’s AYUSH department has seized the medicines and sent samples…
