Drugs
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Manipur’s 'war on drugs' campaign intensifies with major poppy plantation destruction
Manipur | Jan 10, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTManipur's War on Drugs campaign has led to the successful destruction of large-scale poppy plantations in Ukhrul and Senapati districts, with continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in the state.
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Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, seizes stock worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata
Kolkata | Dec 31, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTThe Health Ministry, in collaboration with CDSCO and West Bengal authorities, seized spurious drugs worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata. The operation uncovered counterfeit anti-cancer and diabetic medicines.
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Assam Police seizes drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple anti-narcotic operations, five arrested
Assam | Dec 29, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTAssam Police seized drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple operations, arresting five individuals involved in the illegal trade.
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Three Indians arrested in Nepal over alleged 'hundi' transactions and narcotics possession charges
World | Dec 19, 2024, 08:21 PM ISTThe police raided a private office from where the arrests were made. The police recovered Rs 2. 65 million in cash as well as five mobile phone sets from them.
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Telangana: Hyderabad police bust interstate drug racket, seize poppy straw worth Rs 1.25 crore
Hyderabad | Dec 16, 2024, 10:02 PM ISTThree Rajasthan residents were arrested for transporting and selling poppy straw worth Rs 1.25 crore in Hyderabad.
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Tehqiqat: Once they smelled it...children would have become murderers!
News | Nov 16, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTDrugs...Cartel...Mexico...America...Latin America...Europe...Africa...Till now you thought all these were very distant things...What do we have to do with all this? -Give?
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FSSAI creates stringent norms for 'antibiotics' in food items | Here are DETAILS
Business | Nov 04, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTThe FSSAI has also prohibited the use of antibiotics during honey production and reset the limit of the chemicals ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol in wheat, wheat bran, barley, rye and coffee.
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Vitamin D3, Calcium tablets, 47 others fail CDSCO's quality tests | Full list
India | Oct 26, 2024, 10:33 PM ISTCommonly used calcium supplement Shelcal 500 and antacid Pan D are among the four drugs flagged as spurious by the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Friday (October 25).
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Shah hails Delhi Police for seizure of drugs worth Rs 13,000 crore: 'Hunt will continue'
India | Oct 14, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTDrugs worth Rs 13,000 crore were seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat.
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Major drug haul in Assam: 80,000 yaba tablets seized worth Rs 24 crore
Arunachal Pradesh | Oct 09, 2024, 06:22 PM ISTUnder CM Sarma's leadership, Assam has ramped up its anti-drug initiatives, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests. The state government's comprehensive strategy features awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programs, and stringent law enforcement to combat the drug problem.
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More than 50 popular medicines fail quality tests, drug regulatory body issues market alert
India | Sep 26, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTThe recent findings by the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) follow the agency’s August decision to ban 156 fixed-dose drug combinations. These combinations were deemed to pose significant risks to human health.
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Complete list of 156 fixed-dose combination drugs banned by government
Health | Aug 23, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTThe Health Ministry has banned 156 FDC drugs, including popular antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins, due to safety concerns. The ban aims to protect public health by eliminating potentially harmful drug combinations.
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Centre bans over 150 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, allergies | Here are DETAILS
India | Aug 23, 2024, 07:12 PM ISTAccording to reports, the apex panel Drugs Technical Advisory Board also examined these FDCs and recommended that there is no therapeutic justification for the ingredients contained in these FDCs.
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'Will not allow even a gram of drugs to enter or exit India': Amit Shah
India | Jul 19, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTThe home minister said India was at a crucial juncture when it came to the fight against drugs as he rejected the policy undertaken by some western countries to decriminalise certain narcotics offences.
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Weight loss drugs linked with increased risk of rare eye-blinding condition: Study
Health | Jul 05, 2024, 09:31 AM ISTWeight loss drugs may increase the risk of blindness. Study finds a link between semaglutide and NAION, a rare eye condition causing vision loss.
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Skattar Singh alias Laddi, who is deeply involved in drug trafficking, arrested from Punjab
India | Jul 04, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate is understood to have recovered some narcotics and arms during the searches that were launched on Thursday at about 10 locations in Sheron, Nausheran Pannuan and Bugha villages of Tarn Taran.
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Drug regulator flags Paracetamol and 49 other medicines as substandard
Health | Jun 24, 2024, 05:44 PM ISTThe recent discovery of Paracetamol among the 50 substandard medicines by CDSCO highlights a major issue in India's healthcare system. It is a reminder of the urgent need for stricter regulations, better quality control measures, and increased awareness among all stakeholders.
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Gujarat: Drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore seized by Ahmedabad crime branch, raid underway
Gujarat | Jun 22, 2024, 02:59 PM ISTIn an anti-drug operation, substances worth Rs 3.5 crore were seized by the Ahmedabad crime branch. In 2023-2024,the Revenue Intelligence officers had seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a major chunk.
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Thailand to criminalise cannabis, drug advocacy group says 'list cigarettes as narcotics too'
World | May 08, 2024, 05:36 PM ISTThe move has spawned an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by next year, as tens of thousands of cannabis shops spring up along with marijuana-themed spas, restaurants and festivals.
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Heroin, meth worth over Rs 9 crore seized in Mizoram
Mizoram | Apr 30, 2024, 07:28 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the police, one person was arrested for possessing the Meth tablets worth Rs. 6.66 crore.