A petition in the Delhi High Court has challenged Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha’s 2017 appointment and the repeated extensions, saying his “indefinite continuance" was done “without any recruitment notification or adherence to government rules."
Ministry of Ayush has also requested State Drug Licensing Authorities and State Drug Controllers to take corrective measures for preventing inappropriate advertisement in electronic and print media including newspapers and initiate action
Issue came up for consideration before 3-judge SC bench led by CJI Friday. In February, Rajasthan HC increased retirement age for AYUSH doctors in state-run hospitals from 60 to 62.
The President highlighted importance of scientific research in verifying authenticity of Homeopathic treatments and in increasing the confidence of people in this medical system.
While Patanjali has been under fire for ‘unscientific claims’ in ads, experts have flagged govt’s apparent lack of rigour in approval of traditional medicines & curbing of misleading ads.
ICMR & Ayush ministry have identified nearly 30 ‘priority’ diseases including cancer & multiple sclerosis. But experts are divided over efficacy of 'integrated healthcare'.
Advisory says turmeric supplements may be linked to risk of liver injuries in rare cases. It follows 2 severe cases, including 1 death, believed to be associated with such supplements.
Number arrived at by including not just 13.08 lakh registered allopathic doctors but also 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors & estimating their 80% availability for 120 cr-plus population.
Names of students in merit list for admissions to Ayurveda, Unani & homeopathy courses were allegedly changed in lieu of money. Four officials of UP's Ayush department under lens.
What hope is there for Dalits when the YouTuber who whipped up the hysteria against CJI BR Gavai boasts on social media after a visit to the police station that ‘the system is ours’?
ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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