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Karnataka Congress Says Hospitals, Drug Sellers Warned Over Cancer Medicine Prices

• HEALTH
• Karnataka

Karnataka Congress Says Hospitals, Drug Sellers Warned Over Cancer Medicine Prices

The Bengaluru Live October 11, 2026 10:30 AM

Karnataka Congress says hospitals and drug sellers were warned over cancer medicine prices, citing pricing data for...

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Cancer Medicine Margin Cap Approved; Government Projects ₹2,500-Crore Annual Savings

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• Government

Cancer Medicine Margin Cap Approved; Government Projects ₹2,500-Crore Annual Savings

The Bengaluru Live October 9, 2026 11:40 PM

A 30%-of-MRP trade margin cap is expected to cut cancer medicine prices by up to 70%. DGHS...

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Unsafe Arecanut Samples Trigger Legal Action After 174 Bags Seized in Kolar

• Karnataka
• HEALTH

Unsafe Arecanut Samples Trigger Legal Action After 174 Bags Seized in Kolar

The Bengaluru Live October 6, 2026 11:11 PM

Kolar/Bengaluru: Food safety authorities are initiating legal proceedings after laboratory tests found unsafe and substandard arecanut in...

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FSSAI Orders Festive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Navratri and Diwali

• HEALTH
• Government

FSSAI Orders Festive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Navratri and Diwali

The Bengaluru Live October 6, 2026 2:53 PM

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed intensified surveillance, inspections and...

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A Voice for Patients: Karnataka Hospital Complaints Can Go to WhatsApp 9449843001

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• Karnataka

A Voice for Patients: Karnataka Hospital Complaints Can Go to WhatsApp 9449843001

The Bengaluru Live October 4, 2026 10:47 PM

BENGALURU: For patients and families who want a government-hospital problem to be heard, Karnataka’s Health and Family...

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Karnataka Seeks Drug Cost Disclosure on Patient Bills as Khader Flags 52-Fold MRP Gap

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• Karnataka

Karnataka Seeks Drug Cost Disclosure on Patient Bills as Khader Flags 52-Fold MRP Gap

The Bengaluru Live October 1, 2026 6:30 PM

Bengaluru: Karnataka has asked the Centre to make hospitals disclose the institutional landing cost of medicines alongside...

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Railway Staff Donate 44 Units of Blood at Bengaluru Hospital Camp

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• HEALTH

Railway Staff Donate 44 Units of Blood at Bengaluru Hospital Camp

The Bengaluru Live September 28, 2026 9:42 PM

Bengaluru: Railway staff donated 44 units of blood at a blood donation camp organised by Divisional Railway...

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U T Khader Launches Karnataka Salt Reduction Plan Targeting 30% Cut by 2030

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• Bengaluru
• Karnataka

U T Khader Launches Karnataka Salt Reduction Plan Targeting 30% Cut by 2030

The Bengaluru Live September 22, 2026 8:57 PM

Bengaluru: Karnataka has launched a multisectoral action plan aimed at contributing to a 30% reduction in population...

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JD(S) Flags Possible 108 Ambulance Disruption Over Staff Resignation Warning in Karnataka

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• Bengaluru
• CITY UPDATES

JD(S) Flags Possible 108 Ambulance Disruption Over Staff Resignation Warning in Karnataka

The Bengaluru Live September 22, 2026 12:06 PM

Bengaluru: Janata Dal (Secular) on Tuesday warned of a possible disruption to Karnataka’s 108 ambulance service, claiming...

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Karnataka FDA Raids Unlicensed Amazon Storage Facilities in Anekal, Devanahalli; Medicines Worth ₹4.02 Lakh Seized

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• CITY UPDATES
• HEALTH

Karnataka FDA Raids Unlicensed Amazon Storage Facilities in Anekal, Devanahalli; Medicines Worth ₹4.02 Lakh Seized

Satya Prakash Chaubey September 6, 2026 11:22 PM

Bengaluru: The Drugs Enforcement Wing of the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has raided two...

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