Jaipur: Following the deaths of four children linked to the now-banned cough syrup dextromethorphan, the Rajasthan health department has implemented a policy to label drugs distributed under the government’s free medicine scheme that may pose risks to children and pregnant women.This initiative aims to prevent further harm by clearly marking potentially dangerous medications. Union health…

Jaipur: The health department Sunday constituted a five-member technical committee to analyse the adverse effects of cough syrups containing dextromethorphan and prepare guidelines for the treatment of children and infants suffering from cough, cold, or fever.“The committee will conduct a detailed investigation into the medicines prescribed to children with certain seasonal symptoms at govt hospitals…

Jaisalmer: Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway (NWR) has finalised a plan to connect Pachpadra refinery with the railway network. All technical formalities are nearly complete, Jodhpur divisional railway manager (DRM) Anurag Tripathi said at an ‘Amrit Samvad’ programme, an initiative to foster dialogue between railway officials and citizens, during his recent visit to Jaisalmer.“Whatever…

Jaipur: The Divyang Adhikar Mahasangh, an advocacy group for specially-abled persons, has urged the election department to inform representatives of political parties about the prohibition of using unparliamentary words such as deaf, blind, one-eyed, dumb, and lame. The group emphasised that party representatives, members, and office bearers should refrain from employing these terms during the…

Jaipur/Srinagar: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the Sept 24 firing in Leh, which left four people dead and over 70 wounded, and said he was prepared to remain in prison until the probe is conducted.In his first message from Jodhpur central jail, Wangchuk appealed to the people of…