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Cough Syrups Probe: Drug Controller urges ADCs to identify formulations from distribution channels

Cough Syrups Probe: Drug Controller urges ADCs to identify formulations from distribution channels

Srinagar, Oct 07: After the government of India ordered a probe into four cough syrups following an alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), deputy drug controller Kashmir has asked all Assistant Drug Controllers (ADCs) for immediate action after identifying the formulations from the distribution channels. According to a communique, deputy drug controller Kashmir […]

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It is official: Govt announces conduct of exams from classes 1-9 in March

It is official: Govt announces conduct of exams from classes 1-9 in March

Srinagar, Oct 07: The School Education Department on Friday said that it has decided to implement the Uniform Academic Calendar thereby the exams of Classes 1-9 will be conducted in March now. Principal Secretary, School Education Department said, “Sanction is accorded to the implementation of Uniform Academic Calendar including conduct of annual examinations in March-April […]

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SIA raids multiple locations in south Kashmir

SIA raids multiple locations in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 07: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday carried out multiple raids in south Kashmir regarding a terror support case, officials said. Official sources said that SIA officials are carrying raids at three districts of South Kashmir, they include Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam. The raids are being carried […]

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Active Covid cases in country dip to 30,362

Active Covid cases in country dip to 30,362

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) India logged 1,997 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,06,460, while the active cases declined to 30,362, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,28,754 with nine fatalities which includes three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data […]

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Govt asks CJI Lalit to name successor: Sources

Govt asks CJI Lalit to name successor: Sources

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The government has written to Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit to name his successor, sources said on Friday. The letter was sent this morning, they said. As part of the procedure, the law minister writes to the CJI to name his or her successor.

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Customs seizes Rs 27-cr wrist watch at Delhi airport, arrests passenger

Customs seizes Rs 27-cr wrist watch at Delhi airport, arrests passenger

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) In the “biggest seizure” of luxury goods at Delhi airport, an Indian national has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle seven high-end wrist watches, including the one made of gold and studded with diamonds worth more than Rs 27 crore, officials said Thursday. The seizure was made from a […]

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Don’t kill or get killed: Union Minister tells terrorists

Don’t kill or get killed: Union Minister tells terrorists

Asks them to contribute to Kashmir's development instead

Srinagar: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday appealed to terrorists not to kill and get killed, but contribute to the development of Kashmir. He also said Kashmir had no relation with Pakistan and that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be part of India, “one day”. “Kashmir is a beautiful place and Srinagar is a beautiful […]

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DSEK proposes term II exams for lower classes in March

Move draws flak as parents stakeholders raise eyebrows 

By: Muhammad Adnan Srinagar: The Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Tasaduq Hussain Mir on Thursday said the Term II exams for lower classes will be held in March next year. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of a function organised at SKICC, DSEK said they have moved a proposal to the government and recommended […]

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WHO issues alert for four cold and cough syrups manufactured in India

Says 66 children died in Gambia after consuming the drugs

United Nations/Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued an alert for four “contaminated” medicines manufactured by an Indian pharmaceutical company that have been “potentially linked” with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children in The Gambia. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters Wednesday, “The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by […]

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WHO alert; Cough syrup samples sent for testing: Govt

Says results will guide further course of action

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said samples of cough syrups manufactured by an Indian firm allegedly linked to the deaths of children in Gambia have been sent for testing by drug regulator DCGI and its results will guide further course of action. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that four “contaminated” and […]