Militants attack Manipur minister`s house

Last Updated: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 11:15

Unidentified militants attacked the private house of Manipur`s Health Minister L Jayenta Kumar in Imphal West district by exploding a grenade.

Bihar Health Minister grilled ANM

Last Updated: Friday, December 9, 2011, 18:35

Bihar Health minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey was grilled by opposition relating to grant of recognition to Auxiliary Nursing Midwife training colleges.

Infants’ death: Andhra minister does U-turn

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 14:43

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Ravindra Reddy had stated that there was no negligence on the part of the Kurnool Government Hospital for the sudden death of 12 infants.

‘Govt moves to restrict caffeine in health drinks’

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 15:31

At present there are no prescribed limit for energy drinks to regulate the quantity of caffeine in carbonated drinks.

India asks China to expedite clearance for its pharma exports

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 22:30

India Tuesday asked China to expedite clearance for its pharmaceutical companies to gain access to this country's huge market, saying that such a move would also greatly benefit the Chinese people who would be able to buy comparatively affordable drugs.

I was quoted out of context: Azad

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 22:04

With his remarks on homosexuality among men creating an uproar, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that he had been "quoted out of context" and he "never intended to hurt the sentiments of any section of society".

Show-cause notice to Assam Health Minister for violating code

Last Updated: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 15:01

A show-cause notice has been issued by the Kamrup (Metro) Returning Officer to Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly violating the model code of conduct while submitting his nomination paper on Friday.

Punjab Health Minister accused of graft

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 10:00

The BJP, an ally of ruling SAD faced an embarrassment in the Punjab Assembly after its minister was cornered by party colleague and former CPS on alleged corruption in purchase of certain medical equipment.