NEW DELHI: Prices of several essential drugs used to treat conditions such as asthma, glaucoma, thalassaemia, tuberculosis and mental health disorders, are expected to rise, as govt has approved a 50% increase in their ceiling price.Regarding the reason behind the decision, the govt, in a statement on Monday, said, “The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) […]
An undated image of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) building in Islamabad. — APP ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again announced an extension of the deadline for submitting income tax returns to October 31. “In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the […]
The royal couple is set to arrive in Australia on Friday As King Charles embarks on his historic first tour to Australia as reigning monarch, Queen Camilla may face some challenges along the way, with the trip expected to be “extremely exhausting” for the 76-year-old royal, according to an expert. The royal couple is set […]
Diwali is the favourite festival of many Indians – LED lights strung across every building, homes full of sweets and a crisp air of upcoming winter enveloping all of us in a spirit of joy and celebration. What’s not to love about Diwali? Seize this festive spirit and play host to one of the most […]
New Delhi: India’s apex drug regulator is collating information on adverse events due to medical devices to take timely action against manufacturers and ensure appropriate measures to mitigate risks to public health as the number of such incidents rise. The Drugs Controller of General of India has issued a prescribed format to collect information on […]
A farmer harvests rice in a paddy field after casting his vote during the second phase of the Assembly election in Ganderbal on September 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: Adil Abass After a decade-long gap, Jammu and Kashmir, now divided into two Centrally-administered territories, held its first Assembly election. The last election was in 2014 […]
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Singh invited Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday for oath-taking on October 16. The LG in his letter mentioned that he had received a letter from JKNC president Dr Farooq Abdullah on October 11, who informed that Omar Abdullah has been unanimously elected as Leader […]
IAF World Space award (Image credit: Isro X handle) In a significant achievement for India, Dr S Somanath, secretary of the department of space and chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), received the IAF World Space award for 2024, in Milan, on Monday. The recognition was conferred for the Indian space agency’s success with […]
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Congress’ Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria on Monday said he has offered to resign from his post, taking moral responsibility for the party’s dismal performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections in the state. The announcement comes after the party held several meetings to discuss the party’s performance in the election and the reason behind the […]