New research will tackle the global threat of AMR

A Loughborough University-backed research project investigating the development of new treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections is set to launch. Experts from Loughborough, alongside colleagues from the University of Nottingham, aim to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by investigating how resistant bacteria spreads between humans, livestock, and wildlife and will explore innovative treatments to combat this by […]
SOP issued to control milk prices on Bihu in Assam

Guwahati: Revellers are less likely to fork out exorbitant amounts for milk and meat products on Magh or Bhogali Bihu this year if the SOP issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department for vigilance on market prices of milk and meat products is implemented properly. For this purpose, an office memorandum (O.M.) was issued by […]
Tirupati Laddu Row: VHP seeks control of Temples to Hindu Society

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday termed as “intolerable” the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddu and demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government hand over the control and management of the temple to the Hindu society. VHP secretary general Bajrang Bagda also pitched for “freeing” all temples and other Hindu religious places […]
Nutraceuticals may come under price control by the government

The Centre is considering bringing nutraceuticals, usually sold without prescriptions, under price control to make them affordable for the consumer. A panel formed to address regulatory challenges with regard to nutraceuticals is looking at ways to regulate their prices, people in the know told ET. At present nutraceuticals come under the ambit of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India […]