Karnataka Passes Key Amendment to Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Karnataka Assembly passes the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2024, enhancing penalties for spurious drug manufacturers and regulating online pharmacy sales. Learn the key changes.
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1,000 Pharma Students Appointed by Karnataka Govt
Karnataka appoints 1,000 pharmacy students to support drug control efforts. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and student careers.
5 Substandard Drugs Found, Rajasthan Issues Recall
Rajasthan's drug safety body finds 5 medicines substandard, orders statewide withdrawal. Includes drugs for allergies, diabetes, and infections. Read details.
New Ghaziabad Animal Birth Control Centre Opens in Vijay Nagar
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
ED files case against Malbros, Gautam Malhotra for money laundering
Enforcement Directorate files prosecution complaint against Malbros International and Gautam Malhotra for laundering money from environmental crime. Properties worth Rs 79.93 crore attached. Read the full details.
Parel residents complain to MPCB about SRA site pollution
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Shark Tank's Mittal on Ozempic Launch & 2026 Pharma Shift
Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal comments on Ozempic's India launch, its ₹8,800/month price, and the 2026 patent expiry that could 5x the market. Read his take on fitness shortcuts vs. discipline.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Delhi seals shop, seizes 204 drug samples in Bhagirath Palace raid
Delhi's Drugs Control department sealed a shop & collected 204 samples from 27 wholesale dealers in a major drive against illegal drug trade. Health Minister vows zero tolerance for spurious medicines.
ED attaches Zira distillery assets worth Rs 79.9 crore
Enforcement Directorate attaches Rs 79.9 crore properties of Zira distillery owner in money-laundering case linked to severe groundwater pollution. Villagers protest for permanent shutdown.
University Camp Tackles Drug Abuse Through Legal Awareness
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University organized a legal awareness camp to combat drug abuse. Experts discussed laws, rehabilitation, and community action. Read more.
Haryana FDA seizes 21,400 illegal narcotic tablets in Sirsa
Haryana FDA and police raided a Sirsa medical store and intercepted a vehicle, seizing thousands of illegal intoxicant tablets. Two arrested. Details on the crackdown here.
Pollution Control Day: Bhopal Tragedy & Health Crisis
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
India's 2025 HIV Prevention Goal with PrEP Expansion
India aims to expand PrEP access by 2025 as part of its National AIDS Control Program. Learn how this HIV prevention strategy could transform public health outcomes nationwide.
Andhra Pradesh Tops India in HIV Control
Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.
Odisha Reports 2,462 HIV Cases in Seven Months
Odisha detects 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October through extensive testing. Ganjam reports highest numbers as officials cite unprotected sex among youth as primary cause. Learn about state's response.
Delhi air quality improves but remains in 'poor' category
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
Gurgaon's Rs 700 Dog Sterilisation Plan Faces Doubts
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
Air Travelers Used for Hydroponic Ganja Trafficking
RGIA Hyderabad becomes frontline in India's fight against hydroponic cannabis smuggling from Southeast Asia. Discover how smugglers are targeting air travelers.
Himachal Schools & Police Launch Anti-Drug Sports Drive
Himachal Pradesh schools partner with police in innovative sports initiative to combat drug abuse among youth. Learn how education and sports create positive alternatives.
Indian-origin man jailed in UK for £4M heroin smuggling
Rajesh Bakshi and accomplice Jon-Paul Clark sentenced for attempting to smuggle 40kg heroin into UK. NCA investigation reveals international drug trafficking network.
Medicine Storage Mistakes That Reduce Drug Effectiveness
Learn how improper storage of antibiotics, insulin, and heart drugs can make them less effective before expiry. Essential guide for Indian households to protect medicine potency.
Man arrested in Coimbatore with 171g methamphetamine
Kavundampalayam police arrested R Peter, 27, for possessing 171g methamphetamine for sale. The Kerala native sourced drugs from Bengaluru. Read the full investigation details.
GLP-1 Drugs Transform Thanksgiving Traditions
Millions on GLP-1 drugs are rethinking Thanksgiving. Some skip doses for appetite, others embrace smaller portions. Discover the new holiday era.
Weight-Loss Drugs Transform Thanksgiving Celebrations
Americans on GLP-1 medications are skipping doses and adjusting menus for Thanksgiving feasts. Discover how these powerful drugs are reshaping holiday traditions and eating habits.
Orry Mobbed by Fans at Mumbai Police Station
Social media star Orry faced fan frenzy while appearing before Mumbai Police in the ₹252 crore drug case. Watch the dramatic scenes unfold as he arrives for questioning.
Orry Appears Before Mumbai Police in Drugs Case
Bollywood socialite Orry was questioned by Mumbai Police in a drugs case linked to alleged rave parties for celebrities. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
Indian Companies Set for Semaglutide Device Windfall
Shaily Engineering and Gland Pharma positioned to benefit from India's semaglutide gold rush as patent expiry opens market for generic weight-loss drugs. Discover how these companies are preparing.
Indian Pharma Pivots to Innovative Products: PHARMEXCIL
India's pharmaceutical industry is transitioning toward innovative drugs, with multiple companies preparing obesity reduction launches. Discover how PHARMEXCIL is driving this competitive transformation.
6 Early Signs of Mouse Infestation in Your Home
Discover 6 crucial signs of mouse infestation in your Indian home. Learn to spot droppings, nests, and sounds before it's too late. Protect your family today!
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