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Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mangalore Refinery secures US patent for Iso-Butyl Benzene production technology
By Aman Shukla Published on May 30, 2025, 16:57 IST Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has been awarded a United States patent for its method of preparing iso-Butyl Benzene (i-BB), a key intermediate used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The patented process, developed in-house, had previously received recognition through an Indian patent. The patented method centers on a side-chain alkylation process that converts a low-value captive stream into iso-Butyl Benzene using a specially engineered catalyst. This catalyst, developed at MRPL's Innovation Centre, is designed to achieve high conversion efficiency and selectivity toward the i-BB product. Iso-Butyl Benzene is an essential raw material in the synthesis of Brufen (ibuprofen), a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). By developing this production process domestically, MRPL aims to reduce dependence on imported intermediates and enhance self-reliance in pharmaceutical ingredient supply. As part of its scale-up efforts, MRPL is currently establishing a pilot plant for i-BB production. This facility will support the transition from laboratory development to commercial-scale manufacturing. The patent and ongoing pilot-scale activities reflect MRPL's focus on advancing technologies relevant to the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, supporting India's broader goals in local manufacturing and process innovation. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Painkiller tablets worth Rs 4.9 lakh go missing from locked container truck in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a strange incident of theft, miscreants stole painkiller tablets worth Rs 4.9 lakh from a closed container truck that was transporting medicines from Goa to Bengaluru recently. According to the complaint filed by Basavaraj, 53, manager of a transport company (Surat Goods Transport Pvt Ltd), the theft occurred between 6pm on May 9 and 12pm on May 12. The painkiller Brufen was being transported by Abbott India Pvt Ltd from Goa to Bengaluru's Nayandahalli branch. A container truck, owned and driven by Shahi Kumar G, was loaded with around 567 boxes of various types of medicines, including Brufen 400 mg tablets. The theft came to light when Kumar took the truck to the Nayandahalli branch at around 12pm on May 12. The staff found only 517 boxes of medicines. When Basavaraj enquired Kumar about the missing boxes, he said while coming to Bengaluru, he parked the truck near Bankapura toll in Haveri around 3am on May 10 and slept in the truck until 7am. On the same day, around 4pm, he reached Bengaluru and drove the truck to his house in Bommanahalli near Nelamangala and parked it on the roadside. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Since May 11 was a Sunday and the company was closed, he rested at his house and then drove the truck to the company. He claims he does not know when the boxes were stolen. However, the container lock was intact. Basavaraj told police that they checked the CCTV footage near Banakapura toll and near Kumar's house, but did not find any clues. This led to a delay in filing the complaint. He further stated that each box of tablets was worth Rs 9,800, and the total value of the stolen boxes is around Rs 4.9 lakh. A senior officer said the case was registered on May 20. "We are investigating the case from all angles. Kumar is also being subjected to questioning."
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Eight peddlers nabbed, drugs seized; 5 booked
The Ludhiana police commissionerate carried out a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) early on Friday morning at EWS Colony on Tajpur Road— a known drug hotspot. The operation led to the arrest of eight drug peddlers and recovery of narcotics and illegal pharmaceutical drugs. Five fresh FIRs have been registered. According to top police, the operation was based on specific intelligence inputs and targeted 10 known drug smugglers, all of whom collectively face over 40 FIRs. Commissioner of police Swapan Sharma said, 'We are no longer conducting random checks. Our focus is on intelligence-based targeted action. The aim is to uproot the drug menace from its core. Today's operation in EWS Colony, which is home to several habitual offenders, is part of that strategic approach.' Division Number 7 police nabbed Ajay alias Sunny and Deepak, both residents of Jawahar Nagar, and recovered 27 grams of heroin from them. In a separate case, Sneha alias Beetu, a resident of EWS Colony, was found in possession of a large quantity of pharmaceutical drugs, including 70 alprazolam tablets and 450 Snospas tablets, along with empty strips of Prega and Brufen capsules, indicating illegal distribution. Another accused, Mohammad Sabir of Baba Namdev Colony in the Tibba area, was arrested with 30 grams of heroin. Additionally, Jatinder Kumar from Ram Nagar, Bhamian Kalan, was caught with 0.20 grams of heroin. 'All those arrested were on our radar for a long time. With more than 40 FIRs filed against this group of 10, the scale of their involvement in drug trafficking is extensive,' said the commissioner. 'The city police will continue to act relentlessly against such offenders.'
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
WATCH: A South African dad's heartfelt gesture for his daughter's first period
TikTok dad calls on other dads to support their daughters. Image: Hawkii / Pexels For many young girls, their first period arrives unexpectedly and often without the proper supplies on hand. That's exactly what happened to one South African dad's daughter while she was playing a game of netball. TikToker @Jolinkomo shared that he was away in Johannesburg when he received a call with the news that his daughter had just started her period for the first time. With no sanitary products available, she had to make do with toilet paper. The moment hit him hard because he knew how difficult it can be for young girls to manage their periods, especially without support or access to proper menstrual products. Determined to be there for his daughter in any way he could, he decided to take action. He recorded a heartfelt TikTok where he called on other fathers to step up and support their daughters during this important phase of their lives. He proudly showed viewers the period kit he put together for his daughter, his first time ever buying sanitary pads. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ He chose a small pink bag and carefully packed it with essentials, which include a pack of pads, pantyliners, a bar of soap, painkillers, deodorant, and a small towel. 'This is for my beautiful princess,' he said, explaining that love and presence matter deeply, even if dads can't fully understand the experience of menstruation themselves. As a sweet surprise, he also bought her flowers and some of her favourite treats to welcome her home from school and remind her how loved she is. The response online was overwhelmingly positive. TikTok users flooded the comments with praise for his thoughtful gesture. 'I'm so proud of you. You are the best dad ever,' one person wrote. Another added, 'This is so beautiful. Creating a safe space with your daughter. This is big. I hope other fathers are taking notes.' Women also chimed in with helpful suggestions for improving the kit, recommending unscented wipes and advising him to use Brufen instead of Disprin, since the latter is a blood thinner. This dad's simple but powerful act of love is more than just a kind gesture. It's a reminder to all fathers that being involved, informed, and supportive during their daughters' life changes can make a lasting impact. IOL Lifestyle Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
