Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla stated that 20 children have died after consuming the Coldrif cough syrup, while five others are undergoing treatment.

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking probe into Madhya Pradesh cough syrup deaths of 22 children, citing doubts over petitioner Vishal Tiwari’s seriousness and track record.

“Despite the catastrophic findings, the Union Government and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) allegedly failed to issue an immediate nationwide recall or ban, permitting the continued circulation of potentially poisonous medicines across States,” the plea stated

New Delhi, Oct 10: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reforms in drug safety following deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly caused by toxic cough syrups. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K. Vinod Chandran rejected the plea filed […]

A Parasia court on Friday sent Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody in connection with the deaths of children allegedly caused by the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup.

Owner of Sresen Pharma that manufactured cough syrup 'Coldrif' was on Friday remanded in 10-day police custody by a court here.

Tamil Nadu Health Minister criticizes lack of drug inspections by CDSCO officials, emphasizes importance of public health and safety.