Centre to form committee to address pharma industry issuesThe Centre has decided to form an inter-ministerial coordination committee to address various issues faced by the pharma industry and to en...
13 Oct, 2015, 06.02 PM IST
Need for system that can curb ADRs: Pharma SecretaryThere is need for a foolproof system that can restrict, curb and even eliminate causes leading to adverse drug reactions (ADRs), a top offi...
23 Sep, 2015, 11.00 PM IST
Government to set up Rs 500 crore fund for SME pharma firmsThe fund is being set up following recommendations submitted by a task force on pharmaceutical sector last month to Chemicals and Fertilise...
24 Jul, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
Put drug price related information in public domain: Ananth Kumar to NPPAThe minister was speaking at the launch of an integrated pharmaceutical data base management system, developed by drug price regulator NPPA.
25 Jun, 2015, 09.37 PM IST
Modi government to approve 6 pharma parks with Rs 180 crore investmentGovernment is set to approve six pharma parks this year at an estimated investment of Rs 180 crore to promote the pharmaceuticals manufactu...
17 Jun, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
House panel raps health minister on CGHS anomaliesUnder CGHS, government employees and pensioners can avail of cash less diagnostics and treatment at a subsidized rate.
11 Apr, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
Government to come with plans to improve bulk drug manufacturing capacities"We are importing 70-80 per cent bulk drugs from China. We will shortly come out with strategies to improve our bulk drug capacity in India.
18 Feb, 2015, 01.31 PM IST
Need to reduce dependence on bulk drug imports from China: V K SubburajSubburaj said: "Pharma sector has grown well in our country. It is in the sector of bulk drugs where we are dependent on imports."
23 Dec, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
Government to check dumping of bulk drugs from China: Hansraj Gangaram AhirMinister of State for Fertilisers Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said there is tremendous scope for growth of pharma sector in India and the governm...
12 Dec, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
Government to rollout bulk drug pharma policy within 15 days"The government is working on industry friendly bulk drug pharma policy. It is likely to be rolled out by the Prime Minister in next 10-15 ...
20 Nov, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
Air India CMD's tenure extended by three monthsNandan, a 1982 batch IAS officer of UP cadre, was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the cash strapped air carrier in Aug...
12 Aug, 2014, 04.41 PM IST
India emerges as leader in global vaccine market: GovernmentIndia has emerged as a global leader in vaccines with about one-third share of the total market, a senior government official said today.
20 Nov, 2013, 04.20 PM IST
- Swine flu takes two more lives, countrywide toll mounts to six
Swine flu today claimed the lives of a boy and an ayurvedic doctor.
10 Aug, 2009, 03.45 PM IST
- Hyundai launches social responsibility programme
Hyundai Motors India today launched its 'Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers' programme as part of its corporate social responsibility, spon...
28 Jul, 2008, 09.29 PM IST
- Healthy symptoms: Indian healthcare industry on a high
There is a huge requirement for primary healthcare facility at all levels in India today. This generates tremendous opportunities for small...
20 Nov, 2007, 12.01 AM IST
- Law violator or Indian Doogie Howser
A 15 yr old performed a filmed caesarean section birth to gain a spot in Guinness Book of World Records.
21 Jun, 2007, 02.30 PM IST
- 15-yr-old performs surgery, sparks anger
15 year old boy performes a filmed caesarean section birth under his parents' watch to gain a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
21 Jun, 2007, 02.30 PM IST