Platinum Rx Under Regulatory Scanner as Mumbai and Delhi Flag Illegal Online Sale of Prescription Drugs

  THE spotlight is now firmly on Platinum Rx Affolife Retail Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based online pharmacy, after senior drug regulatory authorities in Greater Mumbai and Delhi formally escalated complaints alleging illegal online sale and inter-state delivery of prescription-only medicines. In an unusual convergence of regulatory action, complaints concerning Platinum Rx have been officially forwarded by two state drug control departments to the Drug Controller, Karnataka, seeking enforcement under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Official Correspondence Confirms Serious Regulatory Concern On 16 December 2025, the Joint Commissioner (Drugs), Food…

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RTI Reveals Dual Employment, False Affidavits by Pharmacist; Complaint Filed Against Anuja Wani, Nilesh Wani and Manohar Kore

Manohar Kore SERIOUS irregularities in the functioning of pharmaceutical establishments in Thane district have come to light following information obtained under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Based on documentary evidence received from the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), a detailed complaint was filed on December 18, 2025 before the Secretary, Medical Education Department, Joint Commissioner (Drugs), FDA Thane, and the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council. The complaint has been filed by Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari, Advocate, Bombay High Court, against Anuja Nilesh Wani (Registered Pharmacist), Nilesh Kamalakar Wani and Manohar Sopan…

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RTI Reveals BMC Education Officer Recommends Cancellation of Recognition of Michael High School, Kurla

  IN a significant development, a reply received under the Right to Information (RTI) Act by Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari, Advocate, High Court, has revealed that the Education Officer of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Sujata Khare, has formally written to the Director of Education (Primary), Pune, recommending cancellation of the recognition of Michael High School, Kurla, run by the Catholic Education Society. According to the information provided in the RTI response, the recommendation is based on a detailed inspection report submitted by the Office of the Education Officer, North Mumbai.…

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Wholesale Drug License Cancelled Of Brisben Pharma After Complaint by Advocate Vedprakash Tiwari, Pharmacy Council Member Under Scrutiny

Manohar Kore, Member – Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Konkan Division has cancelled the wholesale drug license of Brisben Pharma Pvt. Ltd., which was operating out of a residential housing society in Dombivli (East) in Thane district of Maharashtra. The action follows a detailed complaint submitted by Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari, Advocate, Bombay High Court, highlighting serious regulatory lapses. In an official communication dated 6 November 2025, FDA Zone 5 Assistant Commissioner S. A. Kamble informed Dr. Tiwari that the firm had filed an application on…

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BMC Issues Demolition Order Against Gold Gym Outlet in Powai’s Supreme Business Park

  THE Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a demolition order against a branch of the well-known fitness chain Gold Gym, located at Stilt Level 4, Supreme Business Park, Powai, for unauthorized construction under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. A notice dated 05/05/2025 was issued under Section 53(1) read with Section 52(1)(b)(d) of the MRTP Act, citing unauthorized internal partitions, restrooms, and commercial conversion—executed without permission and in violation of the sanctioned plan (CE/1046/BPES/AS dated 28/01/2011). Subsequently, a Speaking Order dated 21/07/2025 was passed under Section…

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Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) to Contest Maharashtra Municipal Elections, Alliance Decision Entrusted to Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari Mass Joining from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Nashik Boosts Party Strength

  IN a significant political development, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has officially announced its decision to contest the upcoming municipal elections across major cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, and Mira-Bhayander. The announcement was made in Mumbai during a Karyakarta Sammelan held in the esteemed presence of Triloki Tyagi, National General Secretary of RLD. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the party’s commitment to grassroots politics and clean governance. RLD’s Maharashtra State President, Dr. Vedprakash Tiwari, has been given full authority to take a final call…

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