Indian Council Of Medical Research News
Jodhpur military hospital commissions molecular biology lab for COVID tests
The Jodhpur military hospital has commissioned an ICMR-approved molecular biology laboratory to conduct both Rapid Antigen test and confirmatory RT-PCR test for diagnosis of COVID-19 disease
1 min read19 Aug 2020Govt to widen basket of essential drugs, medical products
NITI Aayog had suggested two committees be formed, one for essential drugs and other for price control
2 min read10 Oct 2018Opinion | More global R&D is needed to tackle TB
While some countries have reduced their TB burden, the global progress against the disease has been slow
4 min read8 Oct 2018ICMR to map dengue breeding sites in Delhi, explore mosquito control methods
In a bid to control vector-borne diseases in the national capital, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is mapping dengue and chikungunya prone zones in Delhi
3 min read12 Sep 2017Mandatory screening for zika among newborns yet to start in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said six months ago that it will initiate zika testing in pregnant women and children
1 min read7 Aug 2017Research under way to improve efficacy of rotavirus vaccine: Soumya Swaminathan
Swaminathan speaks about importance of the vaccine, tuberculosis drugs and the need for innovative approaches to deal with under-funding of health research in India
5 min read31 Mar 2016Govt may introduce Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine by 2017-18
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine protects against diseases such as pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections and meningitis
1 min read1 Dec 2015Health foods may soon need to prove tall claims
Health foods may soon need to prove tall claims
3 min read13 May 2011SC bans production and use of endosulfan
SC bans production and use of endosulfan
1 min read13 May 2011News you can use | New male contraceptive in testing
News you can use | New male contraceptive in testing
1 min read14 Jun 2010Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared