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  Centre imposes quantitative restriction on export of syringes to boost domestic production, supply

  India | October 09, 2021 12:15 IST

  According to a statement issued by the ministry, the restriction applies to just three categories of syringes for three months.

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  Govt imposes export curbs on syringes

  Business | October 04, 2021 23:18 IST

   The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) in a notification said it has moved syringes export in the restricted category, under which an exporter has to seek a licence or government permission for the shipments.

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  9-year-old pricks finger on dirty needle at beach, tested for HIV

  World | September 07, 2020 18:35 IST

  In a bizarre incident, a 9-year-old has undergone an HIV test after accidentally stabbing himself with a syringe in the beach sand at Boscombe, near Bournemouth, UK. According to his dad, he was taken to the hospital to have tests done to see if the needle was contaminated and it’ll be eight weeks until they get the results.

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  Used syringes found in Kerala school athletic meet

  Other Sports | November 24, 2013 19:06 IST

  Kochi: With not a single official of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) present to supervise the 57th edition of the state school athletics meet, the sighting of used syringes in the boys' bathrooms have raised