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382 Doctors Died of Coronavirus says Indian Medical Association 17 September 2020
382 Doctors Died of Coronavirus says Indian Medical Association:- Dr Harshavardhan, the Union Minister of Health made a statement in the Parliament did not utter a word about the doctors during his speech. His junior minister said that they do...
Keywords: Coronavirus latest news, IMA about health officials, Coronavirus deaths, IMA about doctors
Read MoreRs 20,000 fine for smoking in public? 11 September 2014
Soon, if you are caught smoking cigarette in public places, then you might end up paying Rs 20,000 as fine. The Union government is considering to increase the amount of fine by 100 times which is currently only Rs 200...
Keywords: Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003, Union Health Ministry, Union Health Ministry, NDA government
Read MorePunjab bans loose cigarettes sales 07 January 2015
The government of Punjab became the first state to ban the sales of loose cigarettes and tobacco in the state. On Tuesday, the government has issued a notification, banning the sales of loose cigarettes in the state as per Section...
Keywords: Punjab government, Punjab state bans loose cigarettes sales, Union Health Ministry, section 7 COTPA
Read MoreIndia's first Ebola case 19 November 2014
A 26 year old who arrived from Liberia has shown traces of Ebola and according to the guidelines of World Health Organisation [WHO], he had been shown to be negative for Ebola tests. India has screened thousands of passengers travelling...
Keywords: West Africa, West Africa, West Africa, West Africa
Read MoreMedical Shops To Shut Down On May 30 ? 20 May 2017
The Telangana Chemists and Druggists Association (TTCDA) announced a 24-hour bandh on May 30. This move will be carried on to protest against the online pharmacy and the proposal given by the Union Health Ministry to set up an e-portal...
Keywords: Union Health Ministry, AIOCD, Union Health Ministry, TTCDA
Read MoreDirectors to justify smoking scenes in movies 20 September 2012
Starting on the second of October, all the directors and producers for the new films would have to think twice before a smoking scene is included in their movies. If spotted by the Central Board of the Film Certification during...
Keywords: Smoking Scenes, Smoking Scenes, Union Health Ministry, Central Board of Film Certification
Read MoreTobacco purchase age limit to be pushed 07 June 2014
The union government is considering to push the Tobacco purchase age limit from 18 to 25 years and currently the Health ministry has asked for recommendations. Based on the recommendations, the Union Health Ministry is likely to report suggestions to...
Keywords: Tobacco purchase age limit to raise, Health News, Excise duty on cigarette, Tobacco purchase age limit to raise
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