Float tenders for essential meds: HP min to officials

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh health minister Col Dhani Ram Shandil (retd) on Thursday directed officials to float tenders for 888 essential medicines, and 273 consumables and surgical items, to address the demand of healthcare institutions.The decision came during a meeting of Himachal Pradesh Medical Services Corporation, called to discuss ways to improve the state’s healthcare infrastructure through transparent procurement of quality medicines, consumables and equipment. The minister said approval had been given for floating tenders for the purchase of CT scan machines for zonal, civil, and regional hospitals. These machines would be procured under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. In all, 34 health institutions across the state would soon be equipped with these advanced diagnostic machines.The process has also been completed for purchasing vans to enhance HIV testing and counselling services. These mobile units would provide testing and counselling services to high-risk groups (HRGs), industrial areas, and prisons.

1.2cr tender for Banganga Tank desilting work floated by BMC

The BMC D-ward has issued a Rs 1.2 crore tender for desilting Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar after earlier efforts damaged heritage steps. The previous contractor used unauthorized excavators, causing damage and sparking outrage. An FIR was filed, and the contract was terminated. Heritage activists argue that BMC's heritage department should handle the restoration.

Fire breaks out at medicine factory in Himachal

A fire erupted at Morepen Laboratories' Solan manufacturing unit in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday morning. The blaze started on lower floors and rapidly escalated, but the fire department efficiently managed to contain it. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Split tenders: 6 NMC officials issued show-cause notices

Nine days after warning officials against splitting projects to evade tender rules, Nagpur's Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari issued show-cause notices to six NMC officials for bypassing the Rs 10 lakh tender limit. An audit has been initiated to uncover violations, with strict action promised against those flouting state guidelines.

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