Government constitutes panel to frame new law for drugs, cosmetics, medical devices

Government constitutes panel to frame new law for drugs, cosmetics, medical devices

The government has constituted an eight-member panel for framing a new law for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. The panel is being headed by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani. “The government has decided to constitute a committee for framing/preparation of the New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill so that … Read more

Regulate health e-service aggregators, states told – ET HealthWorld

Regulate health e-service aggregators, states told – ET HealthWorld

Representational Image. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked states to take urgent steps to regulate online health service aggregators that are providing diagnostic or other services without meeting the regulatory requirements or having registered under the law. In a letter to all state chief secretaries, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has underlined concerns about … Read more

Hyderabad law student stabbed to death by lover, his brother for asking him to marry her

Hyderabad law student stabbed to death by lover, his brother for asking him to marry her

A law student was allegedly killed by her lover and his brother in Hyderabad’s Rein Bazar area on Saturday night. The accused stabbed the victim to death after she confronted him about their impending marriage. The victim met the accused while the two were volunteering at the same NGO. (Photo sourced by India Today) A … Read more

‘Rule of six’ law targets Covid cases rise

‘Rule of six’ law targets Covid cases rise

Image copyright Reuters Restrictions banning social gatherings of more than six people have come into effect in England, following a rise in coronavirus cases. The “rule of six”, which applies both indoors and outdoors, does not exempt children under 12 in England. Similar restrictions in Wales and Scotland do not include children under 11 and … Read more