IDMA seeks extension for implementing overseas pharmacopoeia
The Indian Drug Manufactur-ers Association (IDMA) has sought a 6-month period for implementing overseas pharmacopoeias from their date of release.

WB to set up biotech park at Bardhaman
THE West Bengal government has identified biotechnology, an Instrument of Promotion of Industries, Agriculture and Employment as a major thrust area and an area for investment.

Indo-Iranian agreement to boost scientific collaborations
THE visiting Iranian Minister for Science, Research and Technology, Dr Mustafa Moin and the Minister for Human Resource Development and Science and Technology, Dr Murli Manohar Joshi recently signed an agreement which is expected to go a long way in giving a boost to the tardy scientific collaboration between the two nations, informed a press release.

First Analytica-Anacon ’03 opens in Mumbai
THE first ever Analytica-Anacon 2003 witnessed an increased number of international exhibitors this year.

TB Alliance applauds $200m Gates initiative for global health research
THE Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance) has welcomed the announcement from Gates Foundation to establish the Grand Challenges Fund in Global health initiative.

ADMA to hold second national symposium
Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturer’s Association (ADMA) is organising the second national symposium from February 13 to 15 in Delhi.