How to Tell Pollution Cough from Viral Cough in 2026
As pollution levels rise, distinguishing a pollution-induced cough from a viral one is crucial. Learn the 5 key differences, symptoms, and expert tips for proper management and relief.
As pollution levels rise, distinguishing a pollution-induced cough from a viral one is crucial. Learn the 5 key differences, symptoms, and expert tips for proper management and relief.
Ludhiana gets a major water boost! A new Rs 1 crore canal water supply project promises to solve water scarcity for many residents. Learn how this initiative will transform the city's water infrastructure.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation pauses Rs 140 crore garden tenders after objections, delaying tractor-trolley and labour supply services. Get the latest updates on this civic development.
Azamgarh SSP Anil Kumar offers a Rs 25,000 cash reward for the arrest of Vipendra Singh, wanted in a cough syrup case. The accused has 12 serious cases against him. Read for details.
India's Health Ministry drafts new rules to remove cough syrups from OTC list and ban painkiller Nimesulide. Learn what this means for consumers and pharmacies.
India's Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide above 100mg and proposes prescription rule for cough syrups after child deaths. ICMR warns specific groups. Read full details.
Ghaziabad police arrested a 50-year-old man for using a shell firm to route money from a massive codeine-based cough syrup smuggling operation. Eight gang members were caught in a joint raid. Read the full investigation details.
Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation has unanimously abandoned the ambitious French-funded 24x7 water supply scheme. Councillors cite failed pilot, public disinterest, and political risks. Read the full story.
Discover how a traditional ginger, honey, and lemon drink can support your body's natural recovery from cough and cold. Learn the science and method behind this effective home remedy.
Discover how the ancient ginger and honey remedy soothes coughs, fights colds, and boosts immunity. Learn easy recipes and science-backed benefits for quick relief.
Uttar Pradesh's drug regulator proposes geo-tagging wholesalers and stricter licensing after busting a massive codeine syrup cartel. 79 FIRs filed, 85 arrested. Details inside.
Varanasi and Mirzapur police crack down on a major codeine-based cough syrup smuggling ring, arresting six. The network used shell firms and hawala to supply syrup to Bangladesh at 10x price.
Bhola Prasad, father of drug kingpin Subham Jaiswal, used fake documents to obtain a drug licence, smuggling codeine syrup across states. Properties worth ~Rs 30 crore face attachment. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh's FSDA uncovers a massive Rs 704 crore parallel supply chain diverting codeine cough syrups for abuse. 161 firms booked in a major crackdown across 52 districts. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh FSDA uncovers a massive ₹704 crore parallel supply chain diverting codeine cough syrups for abuse. 161 firms booked in one of the state's biggest drug crackdowns.
Ranchi police confiscated 45 bottles of addictive cough syrup near Bodia, arresting Binod Gopa and Nayan Sen. The duo sold the substance at high prices in local areas. Read the full story.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
India's drug regulator CDSCO mandates new labelling rules for solvent makers to prevent toxic chemicals from entering medicines. This follows the tragic deaths of at least 25 children in Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story.
Kunal Yaduvanshi, 5, survived toxic Coldrif syrup but lost his eyesight. His father Tikku recounts the 116-day battle, financial ruin, and demands govt support for future treatment. Read the full story.
Kunal Yaduvanshi, 5, survived after drinking toxic Coldrif syrup in MP's Chhindwara, but lost his eyesight. His father's plea for help exposes the human cost of the tragedy that killed 26 children. Read his heartbreaking story.
A major feeder pipeline burst in Coimbatore's Saravanampatti, flooding streets with drinking water. Officials aim to repair the damaged Pillur scheme II line by Friday evening. Read for details and impact on North zone supply.
A Mumbai NDPS court sentenced Bablu Gupta to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for possessing 136 bottles of codeine syrup. Read the full details of the drug bust and verdict.
Bureau of Immigration issues LOCs against prime accused Shubham Jaiswal & 3 aides in multi-crore cough syrup scam. Varanasi Police probes Rs 40 crore properties, 78 arrested. Read the full investigation details.
A Special Investigation Team in Ranchi raided multiple locations linked to Shaili Traders, seizing documents in an illegal cough syrup sales probe. Details on the seizures and the wider investigation inside.
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
The Allahabad High Court grants bail to two brothers arrested for illegal sale of banned cough syrup. Details on the case, charges, and court's reasoning inside.
Varanasi Police issues LOC for prime suspect Shubham Jaiswal, uncovers Rs 40 crore properties. Suspect believed to be in Dubai. Get the latest updates on the probe.
Uttar Pradesh Police intensify hunt for Shubham Jaiswal, alleged kingpin of a major cough syrup racket. Lookout notice issued, bounty raised to Rs 50,000. Details on the investigation inside.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refuted opposition claims of deaths from fake medicine, asserting no such cases in UP. He alleged the main accused in the codeine syrup case had links to the Samajwadi Party. Read the full details.
The BWSSB's Blue Force team has disconnected 70 illegal water and sewage connections in Bengaluru in one month. This crackdown aims to curb water misuse and protect the city's infrastructure. Read more about the enforcement drive.