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WHO warns of a spurious rare disease drug Defitelio floating in India

The WHO said that the genuine manufacturer of Defitelio has confirmed that the product referenced in the alert is falsified

Agreed to ban two veterinary drugs to conserve vultures: Centre to Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday that experts have agreed to ban two veterinary drugs used for the treatment of livestock because of their adverse impact on vultures. The statement was made by the Health Ministry and Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) in a public interest litigation (PIL) by lawyer Gaurav Bansal raising concerns about the decline in the vulture population allegedly on account of the use of certain veterinary drugs. "The matter was referred to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare for their expert opinion. "Further, the matter was examined by the DAHD in consultation with the subject experts and it was recommended to impose a ban on the veterinary drugs Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac for treatment of livestock to conserve vultures," the reply affidavit dated July 21 said. It stated that "the matter was deliberated and further it was agreed to prohibit the manufacture, sal

Olympics 2024 pushing Paris to confront crack cocaine use on city streets

Neighborhoods in northeast Paris have struggled for years with the scourge of crack cocaine and its use in public. The Summer Olympics, kicking off a year from Wednesday, are offering an impetus to tackle the problem. Yet despite a surge in arrests and new promises of tougher security around the 2024 Paris Games, some residents question whether the newfound focus is just pushing users elsewhere instead of treating medical and mental health problems, a lack of housing and jobs and other deeper ills at the root of the crack crisis. Residents in the 18th and 19th arrondissements, or districts, of the French capital have long complained about the open-air crack use in their neighborhoods that stands in sharp contrast to the postcard-perfect tourist areas of Paris farther south. Small groups of people could be seen using illicit drugs on Sunday at the Porte de la Chapelle metro station and a nearby tram stop located across the street from a new multi-purpose arena that is slated to host

World Drug Day 2023: Theme, History, Importance and More about drug abuse

The purpose of this World Drug Day 2023 campaign is to spread awareness of the significance of treating people using drugs with respect and compassion

Govt bans 14 fixed-dose combination drugs, cites 'risk' to people

The government has banned 14 fixed dose combination drugs including Nimesulide and Paracetamol dispersible tablets and Chlopheniramine Maleate and Codeine syrup citing there is "no therapeutic justification" for these medicines and that they may involve "risk" to people. The Union Health Ministry issued a notification on Friday in this regard. The banned drugs included those used for treating common infections, cough and fever -- combinations such as Nimesulide + Paracetamol dispersible tablets, Chlopheniramine Maleate + Codeine Syrup, Pholcodine +Promethazine, Amoxicillin + Bromhexine and Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol, Paracetamol + Bromhexine+ Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + Guaiphenesin and Salbutamol + Bromhexine. The move comes following recommendations by an expert committee. The expert committee said that there is "no therapeutic justification for this FDC (fixed dose combination) and the FDC may involve risk to human beings. Hence, in the

4,433 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 1 cr seized from truck in Gujarat

In a major haul, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Madhya Pradesh unit has seized 4,433.45 kg of poppy straw packed in 206 plastic bags and hidden behind boxes of a popular biscuit brand in a container truck at Mehsana toll plaza in Gujarat, an official said on Tuesday. The market value of the stock is estimated to be about Rs one crore, as per sources. Two persons have been apprehended in connection with the narcotic drugs seizure, the official said. Following specific intelligence input that a container truck with registration number of Rajasthan would be carrying a huge quantity of poppy straw from Jharkhand to Rajasthan via Gujarat, a team of CBN officers from Mandsaur and Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh was formed and sent on May 28 to track the carrier, deputy narcotics commissioner Dr Sanjay Kumar Meena told PTI. Strict surveillance was maintained on the suspected route was and after successful identification of the vehicle by CBN officers, the truck was intercepted at the ...

As Singapore hangs man, these are the nations with the harshest drug laws

Singapore has executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery despite clemency petitions and protests. Here is a list of nations with the harshest drug laws

US authorities charge more than 100 with gun, drug crimes in 3 states

Federal authorities announced a blitz of arrests and indictments Wednesday against more than 100 people charged with gun and drug crimes in three US states. The flurry of charges from the Justice Department in Georgia, West Virginia and New York comes as federal officials work to combat an uptick in violent crime, particularly involving guns. The Biden administration has tried to showcase federal, state and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets. Federal prosecutors and FBI agents were particularly busy in southern Georgia, where an indictment was unsealed charging 76 people with involvement in what authorities called a gang-related network that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl and other illegal drugs. Authorities called it the largest indictment ever filed in the 43-county Southern District of Georgia. The FBI sent SWAT teams and agents from Atlanta and neighbouring South Carolina and Florida Wednesday to help round up more than 30 suspects in coastal ..

Rs 2 crore worth of MDMA drugs seized from train in Kerala's Kannur

A total of Rs 2 crore worth of MDMA, a banned contraband in seven packets in a bag, was seized from a train in Kannur district on Saturday. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) said here that the bag, with 678 gm of MDMA, was found in the compartment of the Yesvantpur-Kannur Express when it reached here. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of RPF personnel and State Excise sleuths unearthed the substance. It was suspected that the owner of the bag left it there and escaped after knowing that a search was being conducted. The substance was worth to the tune of about Rs two crore in the international drug market, the RPF said. RPF inspector Binoy Antory said CCTV visuals of the passengers who boarded the train from Yesvantpur in Karnataka were collected and an investigation was begun. Recently, a native of Kozhikode was nabbed with 600 gm of MDMA after coming here by the Rajdhani Express from New Delhi.

Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard apprehend Pak ship with Rs 280 cr worth heroin

Indian authorities on Monday apprehended a Pakistani ship on the Indian side of the Arabian sea near Gujarat, with the consignment of heroin worth Rs 280 crores.The Pakistani ship named "Al-Haj", with 9 member crew, was apprehended in a joint operation by Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat and India Coast Guard."In joint Ops with ATS Gujarat, India Coast Guard ships apprehended Pak ship Al Haj with 09 crew in the Indian side of the Arabian sea with heroin worth 280 crores. Boat being brought to Jakhau for investigation," the PRO Defence Gujarat tweeted.The boat is being brought to Jakhau for investigation.More information is awaited in this regard.

Haryana will launch campaign against drugs soon: Manohar Lal Khattar

He said that to help those involved in drug abuse, drug de-addiction centres would be set up and special counselling sessions for such people would be ensured

Philippines wants 'war on drugs' probe to be deferred, says ICC

The Philippines has asked the International Criminal Court to defer its crimes against humanity investigation linked to the country's deadly war on drugs

US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, say officials

Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades, according to new data

Malik says Wankhede removed from Aryan Khan case, official rubbishes claim

Malik on Friday claimed that the NCB zonal director has been removed from the case

Drugs case: Witness shares video showing hotelier Kunal Jani at NCB office

The video was shared on Sunday by an 'independent witness' in the cruise drugs case

Ligandrol: What is it and how swimmer Shayna Jack had it in her system

While it has been studied as a treatment for cancer and other conditions where patients experience muscle weakness and wastage, it is banned for use by professional athletes

Centre bans 328 fixed-dose combination drugs over safety grounds

The ban follows the recommendation of the drug technical advisory board (DTAB)