-The Hindu Business Line Experts say authorities will need to probe and take quick action, in the interest of keeping the faith in medicine exports from India The death of 66 children in Gambia, potentially-linked to four cough and cold syrups made in India by Maiden Pharmaceuticals, has brought up the quality question, again. How did an allegedly contaminated product slip through the regulatory cracks, casting a long shadow on the Indian...
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Uttar Pradesh govt cancels all doctors' leaves as Dengue cases rise -Manjiri Chitre
-Hindustan Times Between January and September this year, the state reported 2,103 dengue cases. The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday cancelled the leaves of all the doctors and paramedical staff in the state in view of the rising cases of dengue. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said that “all measures are being taken to avoid the spread”, reported news agency ANI. “Cases less as compared to last year. Beds are reserved in hospitals...
More »Polluter didn’t pay: Plachimada awaits compensation from Coca-Cola, 2 decades on -Zumbish
-Down to Earth The Coca-Cola plant that caused over-exploitation of groundwater, toxic contamination of soil, groundwater, loss of agriculture and health in Plachimada shut down 18 years ago Coca-Cola Co, the multi-American beverages giant with presence across the globe, has been in news for its sponsorship of the upcoming 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Even as it draws flak for littering the world with...
More »Midday meal cooking cost hiked after finance ministry nod -Fareeha Iftikhar
-Hindustan Times The cost has been revised following recommendations by a review committee constituted last year that included representatives from the ministries of education, finance and labour, besides independent experts. The central government has increased the cost of cooking school midday meals by 9.6% from October 1 that will be valid for financial year 2022-23, the education ministry has told the state governments and union territories, which will offer some relief to...
More »Inflation Likely Hit Five-Month High in September on Food Prices: Reuters Poll -Arsh Tushar Mogre
-TheWire.in A Reuters poll suggested inflation rose to an annual 7.3% in September from 7% in the previous month. If realised, that would be the highest since May 2022. Bengaluru: India‘s retail inflation accelerated to a five month high of 7.3% in September due to surging food prices, staying well above the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) upper tolerance band for a ninth month, a Reuters poll found. Fueled by erratic rainfall and...
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