DCA seizes Unani medicines in raids at Jubilee hills and Musheerabad
Musheerabad: Drugs Control Administration(DCA) officials conducted raids against a medical shop in Musheerabad which is selling antibiotic medicine at overpriced rates and seized an Unani medicine in Jubilee Hills, for making misleading advertisements.
In the first case, Drugs Control Administration officials seized ‘B-Sim Ointment’ (Mupirocin Ointment IP 2% w/w) at a medical shop located in Musheerabad, Hyderabad.
“The Ceiling price fixed by the Central Government including Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the product “Mupirocin Ointment 2% w/w” is Rs 20.29 per 1 gm ointment (i.e. Rs.101.45 per 5gm ointment).Hence Maximum Retail Price (MRP) i.e. including GST 12 % should not be more than Rs. 113.624 per 5gm ointment. However the firm overpriced the product and bears MRP as Rs. 131 for 5 gm ointment tube. Firm charged excess of Rs. 17.376 for 5 gm ointment which is a violation of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013”, said DCA official.
The product ‘B-Sim Ointment’ (Mupirocin Ointment IP 2% w/w) Manufactured by M/s ABOD Pharmaceuticals of Begumpur, Delhi and Marketed by M/s Starzol Pharma of Karnataka bears MRP as Rs. 131 for 5 gm ointment tube, on the label of the product which is a violation of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
Medicines with misleading claims seized
In the second case, Drugs Control Administration officials, detected an Unani medicine ‘Jamun Vinegar’, circulating in the market with misleading claim on its label that it treats ‘Obesity’, ‘Paralysis’ and ‘Peptic Ulcer’, which is a contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
During the special raids conducted on Thursday and Friday, officials from the Drugs Control Administration, detected ‘Jamun Vinegar’ manufactured by Sunnah Enterprises of Rajendranagar.
The medicine was detected by DCA officials at a medical shop in Jubilee Hills. Stocks were seized during the raid.The advertisement of a medicine for the treatment of ‘Obesity’, ‘Paralysis’ and ‘Peptic Ulcer’ is prohibited under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
