Average Prices of Bought Leaf Factories (BLF) in India for April 2024
The Tea Board has issued a notification on the average prices of Blue Leaf Factories (BLF) in India for the month of April 2024. The table shows significant variations in prices across different districts.
Spilling The Tea On March 2024 Production Estimates
According to the report, the total estimated production of tea in India for March 2024 was 62.52 million kilograms (MKgs). This is a marked decrease from the 79.61 million kilograms produced in March 2023.
Revision In Ceiling Prices Of Coronary Stents
The new ceiling prices are Rs. 10,509.79 per unit for Bare Metal Stents and Rs. 38,267.18 per unit for Drug Eluting Stents (DES). These prices are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Manufacturers can revise their existing MRP (Maximum Retail Price) based on the new ceiling price and WPI increase.
Indian Nursing Council To Celebrate International Day of the Midwife
International Day of the Midwives falls on May 5th every year. To commemorate this event, the INC invites all Nursing and Midwifery faculty and students to join a virtual celebration on May 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM IST.
Faster CGHS Claim Processing Timelines and Grievance Channels Introduced
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has announced revised timelines and procedures to streamline hospital bill processing for CGHS pensioners. Stricter timelines aim to expedite claim processing by hospitals and CGHS authorities. Delays in claim submission by hospitals can now be reviewed for potential approval depending on the duration of the delay.
Hospitals Urged to Improve Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
Hospitals shall submit information on organ donation in cases of Brain Stem Death (BSD) through the specified performa on regular monthly basis. Hospitals shall also display “Required Request Display Board” outside the ICUs, emergency or any other strategic location in the hospital.
New NOC From CDSCO Zonal Offices Required for Export of Unapproved Or Banned Drugs
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced a simplified process for obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for exporting unapproved, banned, or new drugs. Manufacturers shall obtain NOCs from CDSCO zonal offices through the online SUGAM portal (effective May 15th, 2024) before applying for a manufacturing license from state authorities.
Registrations Now Open for Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has begun accepting registrations for the Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023. Registration of Trainees for FAT-2023 to start on May 1, 2024 at 3pm till May 15, 2024 at 11:55pm.
Medical Colleges Urged to Submit Stipend Details
he NMC previously instructed colleges to submit stipend information for the 2023-24 financial year by April 23, 2024. However, the NMC has observed that many colleges haven’t submitted the required data. Therefore, the NMC has emphasized that defaulting medical colleges shall submit these details in the prescribed format by May 2, 2024.
NBEMS Announces Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2023 Schedule
Online portal opens May 1st, 2024 and training institutions can fill the registration forms and pay the requisite fees. The admit cards shall be issued to Training Institutions by 1st June, 2024
