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…

Smuggler Apprehended With 62,000 Narcotic Capsules And 6,600 Tablets Valued At 1.5 Million In Saharanpur

Saharanpur: Concerns are once again being raised regarding the operational effectiveness of the FSDA in Saharanpur. The district is witnessing the distribution of not only heroin but also various narcotic drugs…

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…

Nonopioid Drug For Acute Pain Wins FDA Approval

Boston:  A long-awaited nonopioid pain drug won approval yesterday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe short-term pain. Suzetrigine, an oral drug marketed by Vertex…

Makrana Blood Center Trust President Taken Into Custody

Makrana/Jaipur:  In connection with a blood smuggling investigation in the Naraina police station jurisdiction of Jobner, authorities have apprehended Mahavir Prasad Joshi, the president of the Makrana Blood Center Trust.…

Rajasthan: Snakebite Caused By Highly Venomous Saw Scaled Viper, Antivenom Ineffective

JAIPUR:  Rajasthan is grappling with a serious snakebite crisis, as the Antivenom available in state hospitals are proving ineffective in neutralizing the venom of desert snakes. According to recent research,…

PHARMEXCIL Strengthens India-UAE Partnership

Hyderabad:  The Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL) has announced its renewed commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the pharmaceutical…

Research Could Lead To Better Medicines And New Tools In Synthetic Biology

Proteins are life’s engines, powering processes like muscle movement, vision, and chemical reactions. Their environments-water, lipid membranes, or other condensed phases-are critical to their function, shaping their structure and interactions.…

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,…