A senior Health Ministry official said that the price hike was to ensure that there would be no shortage of medicines in the market and that manufacturers and consumers mutually benefit. File image for representation purpose only. Photo: Special Arrangement
Prices of essential medicines set to see a hike from April 1
Prices of 384 essential drugs and over 1,000 formulations are set to see a hike of over 11%, due to a sharp rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The price surge to set in from April 1 will mean that consumers have to pay more for routine and essential drugs, including painkillers, anti-infection drugs, cardiac drugs, and antibiotics.
Congress mulls motion against Lok Sabha Speaker for ‘bias’
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Constitutional bodies fighting corruption under attack, says PM Modi
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Policy conducive for investment in J&K, says Amit Shah
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Wheat procurement begins, FCI expects bumper crop
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Despite stalemate, Budget session not to be truncated
Rajya Sabha functioned for 13 minutes on Tuesday, without conducting any business with no end to the stalemate between the Opposition and treasury benches.
BJP’s emphatic victories in elections making Opposition jittery, PM Modi tells party MPs
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Caution in crisis-hit Israel after Netanyahu pauses reform
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Playing at home again will have Super Kings raring to return to its pre-eminent position
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