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SC agrees to hear PIL seeking CBI probe into children's death due to cough
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
It sought direction from the Centre to set up a National Judicial Commission or Expert Committee to investigate the regulatory failures that allowed the circulation of substandard cough syrups, and to suggest robust measures to prevent such tragedies.
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WHO monitoring situation amid deaths of children from cough syrup in MP
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring the health situation in India amid clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, a statement said.
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"Govt is very active in taking action in this matter": MP DyCM Rajendra Sh
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy CM Shukla highlighted that the owner of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan pharmaceuticals company, manufacturer of the Coldrif cough syrup due to which children died, was arrested, and he would be brought here on transit remand.
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"Pharma company license will be permanently cancelled": TN health minister
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Earlier today, the Madhya Pradesh police arrested S Ranganathan, the owner of the Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceuticals company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup linked to 20 children's deaths.
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"With children, you have to show them actions": Kareena Kapoor on how she,
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is known for her dedication to a fitness routine, incorporating yoga and exercise into her regular lifestyle.
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Owner of Sresan Pharma arrested over death of 20 children linked to Coldri
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Chhindwara Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Pandey said, "The SIT that left from Chhindwara has arrested Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan. He was rounded up late at night and then arrested. As part of the procedure, his medical examination will be done and other proceedi
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DCGI issues directive to states, UTs on strict compliance with drug testin
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter dated October 7, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi emphasised the "critical importance of testing new materials, including the excipients, before their use in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical formulations."
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Madhya Pradesh police arrest Sresan Pharma owner over 20 children's deaths
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Chhindwara SP, Ranganathan will be presented before the Chennai court today and will be brought to Chhindwara after securing transit remand.
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MP Minister blames Tamil Nadu for cough syrup deaths, Congress hits out at
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Madhya Pradesh government is committed to take strict action against all those responsible in this incident and ensure that no guilty person should be spared. This entire incident occurred because of a factory in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government's system is responsible for it, b
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FAIMA writes to Union Health Ministry for investigation into child deaths
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter to the Union Health Minister on Wednesday, the association stated that the incident raised serious questions about the safety, quality assurance, and monitoring mechanisms governing the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceutical products for children.
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Assam: Over 1,800 children screened at Mega Health Camp in Kamrup under 'S
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The screening was held at Athgaon Binapani High School under the Assam Government's flagship 'Susrusha Setu' programme. Organized for the Rangia town, the initiative is part of the state-wide effort to provide free comprehensive healthcare services to children under 18.
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Delhi HC seeks response from Centre on PIL seeking interpretation of rape
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Central Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking interpretation and inclusion of rape against transgender women and children.
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