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Govt prohibits export of protective masks, clothingSubscriber Only
February 01, 2020 04:11 IST
The notification also comes after China had inquired about the possibility of importing masks from India as it deals with the outbreak.
Sat, Feb 01, 2020
Economic Survey: Govt steps to control stocks, cost of essential goods led to unintended effects like price hikesSubscriber Only
February 01, 2020 01:56 IST
“...the Indian economy is replete with examples where Government intervenes even if there is no risk of market failure, and in fact, in some instances its intervention has created market failures,” stated the survey.
Sat, Feb 01, 2020
Explained: Why coronavirus virus could hit Indian pharma industrySubscriber Only
January 31, 2020 03:59 IST
The density of population in India, low levels of public awareness, and vulnerabilities in the healthcare network present strong challenges to controlling outbreaks of communicable disease.
Fri, Jan 31, 2020
Key drug ingredients, electronic parts may run short as coronavirus threatens supplySubscriber Only
January 30, 2020 04:25 IST
Experts also feel that, if the situation persists, India’s electronics industry might take a hit.
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Govt seeks specific inputs from states, ministries on new industrial policySubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 00:20 IST
The new industrial policy, which will come over two decades after the last policy was implemented in 1991, has a “wider” focus, especially since manufacturing is expected to account for 20 per cent of India’s $5-trillion economy target, according to Mohapatra.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Drug regulator flags 47 medicines for failing quality testsSubscriber Only
January 17, 2020 00:49 IST
Abbott’s Udiliv, Mankind’s Ferikind-M and Torrent’s Lorvas among flagged.
Fri, Jan 17, 2020
‘Must run’ status, no power curtailment for renewable energy plants: Expert panelSubscriber Only
January 15, 2020 04:37 IST
The Indian Electricity Grid Code lays down rules for participants in the power ecosystem to plan, develop, maintain and operate power system, states the draft.
Wed, Jan 15, 2020
HealthMin plans crowdfunding platform to help treat rare diseasesSubscriber Only
January 14, 2020 03:47 IST
The draft National Policy for Rare Diseases proposes a digital platform for bringing together notified hospitals with such patients and prospective donors.
Tue, Jan 14, 2020
K Srinath Reddy: ‘The price (of drugs) should not exceed the cost price by an unreasonable amount’Subscriber Only
January 06, 2020 02:27 IST
Dr Reddy, says that any policy developed by the government should not be knee-jerk, and should focus on ensuring affordability, availability and quality.
Mon, Jan 06, 2020After capping trade margins on 42 cancer drugs in 2019, govt may expand move to other medicinesSubscriber Only
January 05, 2020 02:26 IST
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), along with the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), has been finalising a proposal to limit the trade margins of non-scheduled medicines and medical devices, which are not under price control.
Sun, Jan 05, 2020
Post RCEP walk out, Centre to focus more on bilateral trade agreements in 2020Subscriber Only
December 31, 2019 03:02 IST
In the words of the Commerce Ministry, Indian industry and services will be competitive and benefit from access to “large developed markets”.
Tue, Dec 31, 2019
TB antibiotic, acid reflux drug among 37 batches flagged for failing quality testsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2019 03:43 IST
The regulator this month labelled specific batches of Coxerin as well as Rabium-DSR to be “not of standard quality”.
Tue, Dec 24, 2019
UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom lossesSubscriber Only
December 23, 2019 04:35 IST
Discom losses, which had progressively reduced in the first couple of years since the scheme’s rollout in November 2015, have rebounded in FY ’19 to nearly double the losses recorded the previous year.
Mon, Dec 23, 2019
India Inc silent on CAA protests, Hero’s Naveen Munjal says may hit imageSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 05:53 IST
Most of the prominent India Inc leaders excused themselves from talking on the ongoing protests. A few who responded to queries said that while people have a right to protest, these mass demonstrations contribute to building a negative image and could hit investment sentiment.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
CGHS, ECHS: Hospitals to ‘stop cashless services’ if dues not paid in 30 daysSubscriber Only
December 20, 2019 04:06 IST
Cashless services for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) may also be suspended, he said, adding that the association will wait for “about a month” for dues to be cleared.
Fri, Dec 20, 2019Suspension of CGHS cashless services: Empanelled hospitals to take call todaySubscriber Only
December 19, 2019 01:43 IST
Over 18 lakh beneficiaries across the country used services under ECHS in 2018-19, shows government data.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
‘Bioabsorbable’ stent: NPPA defers price cap exemption decision, cites ‘discrepant’ documentsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2019 01:58 IST
According to the regulator, the firm has submitted a patent document for a ‘bioabsorbable’ stent, but its licence from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) was for a ‘bioresorbable’ stent.
Tue, Dec 17, 2019
In a first, regulator hikes prices of essential medicinesSubscriber Only
December 14, 2019 04:36 IST
This is the first time the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) — which is known to slash prices of essential and life-saving medicines — is increasing prices in public interest.
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Day after key diabetes drug goes off patent, 20 generics send prices down by up to 70%Subscriber Only
December 11, 2019 03:02 IST
Vildagliptin, which belongs to DPP-4 class of drugs, was launched in India in 2008 for treating type-2 diabetes.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Beyond trade margin caps, patient groups call for legal oversight of pharma marketing, promotionSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 03:58 IST
The bodies have written to Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda, calling for a statutory code to prevent corruption and unethical marketing practices in these industries.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
The dera by the BeasSubscriber Only
December 08, 2019 04:54 IST
The third figure in the Ranbaxy brothers’ corporate battle is Gurinder Singh Dhillon, the head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas — among the largest such communes in the world, with 20 mn followers in 90 countries, yet fiercely secretive. The Indian Express on the man and his sect
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
CDSCO flags drugs made by 3 PSUs for failing quality testsSubscriber Only
November 27, 2019 01:23 IST
At the same time, BCPL and HAL have disputed the claim that the samples were sub-standard, with BCPL also planning to challenge CDSCO’s findings.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Betnovate, Panderm samples fail quality tests; makers say products ‘counterfeited’Subscriber Only
November 25, 2019 01:10 IST
At the same time, the companies that market these products in India have said that the samples tested were counterfeited versions of their popular brands.
Mon, Nov 25, 2019Trade margin cap on drugs, devices: Govt asks stakeholders for views on regulationSubscriber Only
November 23, 2019 01:37 IST
During a meeting held with various stakeholders on the issue, officials of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and the Department of Pharmaceuticals sought inputs on how much margins should be allowed for these products across the supply chain, said persons directly aware of the development.
Sat, Nov 23, 2019
133 units, switching off: Low demand behind half of thermal power plants shutting downSubscriber Only
November 16, 2019 04:50 IST
Of the country’s total installed generation capacity of 3,63,370 MW, the peak demand met was a little less than half at just around 1,88,072 MW on November 7, according to official data available with grid managers and analysed by The Indian Express.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019Journalism of Courage
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