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MP and TN ban sale of Coldrif syrup after nine children die of suspected renal failure in month
Taking cognisance of the infant deaths, the Union Health Ministry...
Cough syrup row Rajasthan govt suspends drug controller, halts distribution of Kaysons Pharma drugs
This comes amid reports of deaths of 11 children, nine in Madhya...
Govt extends Rs 5 lakh health covers free to all citizens of 70 yr and above irrespective of income
This aims to benefit approximately 4.5 crore families with six crore senior citizens with Rs 5 Lakh free health insurance cover on a family basis New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the health coverage to all the...
GST Council defers any decision on reduction of taxes on Health and Life covers
The council has recommended to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) to holistically look into the issues pertaining to GST on the life insurance and health insurance.The GoM members are Bihar, UP, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya,...
Health ministry releases ‘Health Dynamics of India 2022-23’ report
Apurva Chandra,Union Health Secretary The publication gives Comparative Analysis, District-Wise Data: Offering district-level details of health facilities, Rural, Urban, and Tribal Focus, details about infrastructure and manpower in rural, urban, and tribal areas,...
GST Council meet: Taxation on insurance premium, rate rationalisation key hopes
Nirmala Sithraman,Union Finance Minister The meeting is going to deliberate upon whether to reduce the tax burden on health insurance from the current 18 per cent or exempt certain categories of individuals, like senior citizens. New Delhi: With an aim to ensure less...
Former NIA CMD G Srinivasan appointed as the first CEO of Galaxy Health Insurance
G Srinivasan,MD &CEO, Galaxy Health Insurance Company Earlier, Dr S Prakash, former CEO of Star Health, who also quit Star Health along with Jaganathan, was supposed to be first the CEO of Galaxy Health Insurance. However, Prakash wants to be an investor of the...
Inclusivity: Star Health launches of an industry-first insurance policy in Braille
Anand Roy, MD & CEO of Star Health Insurance said, “This policy transcends traditional insurance, embodying our commitment to ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the comprehensive support and coverage they need. We aim to build a more inclusive...
Prasun Sikdar set to become the first CEO of Bima Sugam
Prasun Sikdar,MD & CEO designate, Bima Sugam India Federation Sources point out that a formal decision to appoint Sikdar, who is already a board member of the Bima Sugam India Federation, as the CEO of the company has been taken by the IRDAI in consultation with...
Rare diseases India foundation to form Hunter’s Alliance
``The financial strain on families affected by Hunter's Disease is immense. By roofing the patients under our existing policy, we can foster better treatment coverage and significantly improve their quality of life,” Saurabh Singh, Co-founder and Director of Rare...
Lenders to Reliance Capital accuse IIHL of using delaying tactics
According to sources, lenders claimed that IIHL's move to seek approval from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is an afterthought. It was not even a part of conditions set out by the NCLT while approving the resolution plan on February 27, 2024...
Wages of Assam tea workers meagre shortcomings in welfare scheme implementation CAG report
Shortcomings in facilities such as hospitals, schools, canteen, creche, recreation club and housing accommodation as compared to the specifications notified by the state government were also observed by the auditors. Guwahati: Wages of tea garden workers in Assam are...