Jharkhand Bans Cough Syrups After Child Deaths

The Jharkhand government banned the sale, purchase, and use of Coldrif, Respifresh, and Relife cough syrups after reports linked them to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Acting on Union Health Ministry directions, Health Minister Irfan Ansari ordered strict testing, seizure of harmful batches, and statewide monitoring to safeguard public health.