Government News

The Uttar Pradesh government is considering fresh incentives and a new drug policy for the pharma sector, an official said on Tuesday.

Three days after Nestle India announced 100 percent safety clearance of Maggi noodle samples, the Gujarat government on Monday announced lifting of the ban on selling the popular food item, a top official said.

The Karnataka government on Monday lifted ban on the sale of Maggi noodles across the state with immediate effect, Health Minister U.T.Khader said.

Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao on Saturday asked the Indian pharmaceutical industry to develop drugs for lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments and tuberculosis, among others.

The Australian government on Saturday announced plans to allow cannabis to be legally grown for medical and scientific purposes, the media reported.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday issued notice to 89 hospitals and nursing homes in the national capital suspected of carrying out female foeticide.

The pestilential little mosquito may become a 'security' threat for the Indian government that is in the middle of putting together one of the largest gatherings of international leaders here for the 3rd India Africa Forum Summit.

Malaria, maternal mortality and fluorosis are some of the diseases which were discussed at a special workshop on tribal health issues in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, an official statement said here on Thursday.

The Croatian government on Thursday legalised the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, which may be prescribed to patients suffering from diseases such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, epilepsy or AIDS.