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Clear filtersWorld Pharmacists Day, observed on 25 September, recognises the role of pharmacists in healthcare and the safe use of medicines. The 2026 theme is "Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures", with awareness on Antimic...
The first meeting of the Sowa-Rigpa Working Group was held in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The group will develop Sowa-Rigpa Pharmacopoeias and Formularies, which are official reference standards for medicines. It will also...
The 11th Ayurveda Day was observed on 23 September 2026 to promote awareness of Ayurveda's role in health and wellness. The 2026 theme is "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow". First observed in 2016, the day was earlier h...
Keralam will introduce a mandatory Hazard Perception Test (HPT) for driving licence applicants, the first such test in India. Based on international standards, it uses 10 one-minute videos to assess how well applicants s...
The Tamil Nadu government has formally notified the Tamil Nadu State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026. They lay down minimum standards for infrastructure, staffing, professional qualifications and patient care in ment...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ordered the recall of Shalimar's Chef–Coriander Powder, made by M/s Nilgiri Oil & Allied Industries, over unsafe pesticide residues, and of Carrageenan made by M/s...
National Fluorosis Day is observed on September 9 to focus attention on preventing and controlling fluorosis. The condition results from long-term excessive fluoride intake, mainly through contaminated drinking water, an...
On September 9, 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining 24 like-minded countries in promoting open, interoperable, secure and resilient 6G networks. The initiative was announced on...
Tamil Nadu has announced a State-wide mission to cut down salt consumption among people. While the WHO advises less than 5 grams of salt a day, the average intake in Tamil Nadu is 7-8 grams, and nearly 88% of salt in the...
On September 3, 2026, a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025 was introduced in the State Assembly. It removes references to the National Building Code of India, 2016, which the Bureau of Indian...
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) adopted the Bishkek Declaration at its 26th Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It condemned terrorism in every form, rejected double standards, and called for action against terror...
India has put in place its first uniform national standards for mortuaries and post-mortem facilities. They were issued under the Clinical Establishments Act through the National Council for Clinical Establishments, whic...
