The state government invoked Kerala Essential Articles Control Act, 1986 to control prices of articles required for treating COVID-19, a tweet from the Chief Minister's office stated.
Seven labourers died after consuming hand sanitiser in Maharashtra's Yavatmal, as liquor shops are shut in the state.
Ramesh Pawar, the Joint Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) accidentally drank hand sanitizer just before presenting the civic body's annual budget.
The export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in containers with dispenser pumps (in any form/packaging freely exportable) is now free, with immediate effect, Ministry of Commerce & Industry informed on Thursday.
The Union Finance Ministry on Wednesday said that hand sanitizers are disinfectants like soaps, anti-bacterial liquids, dettol, which attract an 18% GST. It said that reducing the GST rate on sanitizers and other items would lead to an inverted duty structure and put domestic manufacturers at a disadvantage.
Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore, are now kept out of the purview of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Tuesday.
Hand sanitisers will now be available at post offices across Uttar Pradesh in order to fight coronavirus. These will be available across 500 post offices in Uttar Pradesh.
Salman Khan has also arranged for food and other resources for the villages around his farmhouse and catered to the needs of around 2500 families.
Looking at the current scenario, where sanitization is the need of the hour, Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan launched his own grooming and personal care brand 'FRSH' and began with a sanitizer first. On the occasion of Eid, the actor will be treating fans with the launch of his new song.
ITI Berhampur has come up with a cost-effective foot-operated hand sanitiser machine which starts at a basic price of Rs 499. The product shows a new era of design where they can beat the Chinese competition.
Asian Paints on Friday made its foray into the hand and surface sanitizer segment by launching Viroprotek range of products. The entry into the segment is aimed at supporting the government in its various measures towards COVID-19 relief and address the huge need of hand and surface sanitization in these testing times, Asian Paints said in a statement.
According to health experts, the novel coronavirus remains on different surfaces for long hours that are regularly touched with hands. Hence, frequent cleaning of hands with soap-water or sanitiser is suggested. But, which works better? Know here.
Indian Army on Saturday issued an advisory asking people to use soap wash to their hands instead of using sanitizers, before lighting diyas or candles on April 5.
The Agartala Municipal Corporation that operates the crematorium has been urged to issue a circular that a maximum of seven people should accompany a body due to the present situation, said Ajoy Chakraborty, another priest.
People have been using hand sanitizers and soaps more frequently than in usual times. However, caring for one's skin is equally important.
The Delhi government on Wednesday permitted all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics to produce ethanol-based hand sanitisers up to June 30 without a separate license to deal with the shortage of such cleansers in markets post coronavirus outbreak.
The government has capped maximum retail price of hand sanitizer at Rs 100 per 200ml bottle till June 30 this year amid sharp rise in the prices of this product amid the coronavirus oubreak.
Decked up in extravagant dresses and ornaments, the bride and groom clicked pictures with guests at the wedding with masks on their faces.
According to the Health Ministry, you should prioritize frequent hand washing with soap and water. It is the most effective way to stay protected from COVID-19, the ministry said.
Two shopkeepers were arrested in Karachi for selling overpriced hand sanitisers which are high in demand as health experts have advised people to ensure hand hygiene to prevent the spreading of the novel coronavirus.
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