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Indian drugmaker Marion Biotech halts manufacture of cough syrup, probe underway
A joint inspection of the manufacturer's Noida facility was carried out by the teams of the Uttar Pradesh Drug Control Department and CDSCO. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is in contact with the national drug regulator of Uzbekistan regarding the matter. "Immediately on receipt of the information, joint inspection of the NOIDA facility of the manufacturer, Marion Biotech, was carried out by UP Drug Control and CDSCO team and further action as appropriate would be initiated based on the inspection report," said the Union health ministry on Thursday.
Senior citizens' 10-year legal fight gets closure with the fall of towers
The fall of the twin towers will mark the victory of the group of elderly people who waged a war against Supertech in 2009 for violating bylaws. A group of four elderly people -- U.B.S. Teotia; 80, S.K. Sharma, 74; Ravi Bajaj, 65; and M.K. Jain, 59 -- were the first who raised the alarm against the violation of laws by Supertech for building the twin towers.
WATCH | Noida twin towers demolished
The tallest towers to be demolished in the country -- Ceyane (29 floors) and Apex (32 floors) -- were part of the Emerald Court project of Supertech Ltd and were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction. Demolished via a 'controlled implosion', a lot of preparation had been done to ensure minimal damage to the surroundings.
Supertech twin towers demolition: SC grants an additional week to Noida authority
A bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud agreed with submissions of the Noida authority, which was represented by senior advocate Ravindra Kumar. "Considering any unforeseen circumstances/ factor or any delay in charging time on account due to technical reasons and / or weather conditions, a bandwidth of seven days between August 28 to September 4, may be granted for carrying out the demolition in the event of the not demolition not taking place on August 28, due to the aforesaid circumstances," said the Noida's plea.
Shrikant Tyagi sent to 14-day judicial custody
Tyagi had hurled expletives at the woman resident of Grand Omaxe, who had objected to his planting of trees in the common area of the society. Tyagi had claimed that he was well within his rights to do so. As videos of the episode went viral on social media, an FIR was lodged and Tyagi was booked under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. He went missing after the case was lodged against him.
Self-proclaimed politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested from Meerut
Tyagi, who is accused of assaulting a woman here on August 5, was evading his arrest for past 4 days. The politician, who according to residents of Grand Omaxe society, relates himself to the Bharatiya Janata party, was found involved in a verbal spat with a woman over the plantation of palm trees.
Noida admin acts tough on 'abusive politician', demolishes illegal structure
As the bulldozers rolled on Tyagi's encroachment, the residents of the society expressed extreme happiness and also distributed sweets among themselves. The BJP has distanced itself from accused Tyagi, saying he was never part of their party, however, Tyagi's social media accounts tell a different tale.
Omicron scare: Night curfew to come into effect in Noida from tonight
The order will remain in force from December 25 to January 31, 2022. Earlier on December 1, Section 144 was clamped down and restrictions were imposed over fears of spread of Covid-19 during the festival season. "During the said period, there will be several competitive examinations for which the administration has to make preparations to smoothly conduct them," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ashutosh Dwivedi, said .
Will demolition of Noida twin towers need foreign experts' help?
According to planning and infrastructure expert Abhinav Singh, this is a historic decision, but there are challenges as several buildings already exist next to this twin towers. He said, if the two towers will be demolished, a vibration will be created which can damage the structures surrounding it. He said, "There is no expert in India to demolish such a building, we will have to take help from abroad."
Noida Supertech case: Yogi orders SIT to probe role of officials
According to the government spokesman, "Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to form an SIT at the government level immediately for investigation in Noida's twin towers case. Instructions have been given to fix the accountability of officers who were associated with this case from 2004 to 2017." He added that the SIT has been ordered to take a time-bound action.
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