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Covaxin generated excellent safety data, says Bharat Biotech
Covaxin is a highly purified and inactivated 2 dose SARS-CoV2 vaccine, manufactured in a Vero cell manufacturing platform with an excellent safety track record of more than 300 million doses, the Hyderabad-based company said in a statement.
Centre plans to sell 10% stake in Rashtriya Chemicals via OFS
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management has sought bids from law firms to act as legal advisers and assist the government in the process. A domestic law firm will act as the legal adviser to the transaction and submit proposals in a consortium with an international law firm of repute, with similar experience and expertise in public offerings or OFS in capital markets, DIPAM said in a notice.
Railways to run trains from Bengaluru city to airport
Two pairs of trains will operate from Monday between Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) station in the city and the Kempegowda international Airport Devanahalli halt station. The fare is Rs 15 for one-way trip, a zonal official told IANS. The Bengaluru international airport is about 40km northeast of the city. The first train will depart from KSR at 4.45 a.m. and reach the airport station at 5.50 a.m.
500-600 Covid centres in phase 1 of vaccination: Delhi government
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain made the announcement during a press conference while commenting on the protocol that will be followed for the rollout of the vaccine. The minister said "500-600 Covid centres will be set up in the first phase and it will be further escalated to 1,000. Storage facilities have been made. Ultimately, 1,000 centres will be there."
Covishield and Covaxin: Know price, other details of Covid-19 vaccines approved by DCGI
The vaccines are being hailed as a win for the country’s medical development as both of them have indigenous roots. Covaxin, developed and produced by Bharat Biotech is India’s premier solution for COVID-19 whereas, Covishield is developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca has been manufactured and tested by Serum Institute of India (SII).
Punjab ready to vaccinate 4 lakh people daily: Health Minister
He said the state has established a robust storage capacity of one crore vaccines. It has also achieved more than 95 per cent of routine vaccination of children, the highest in the country. Highlighting major recruitments made in the Health Department, the minister said that in past three years, 10,049 recruitments have been made under the Ghar-Ghar Rozgar Yojana.
PM to dedicate Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline to nation on January 5
The Prime Minister would inaugurate the pipeline at 11 a.m. via video-conferencing. Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan along with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, would also be present at the occasion.
Shun arrogance of power and withdraw 3 farm laws: Sonia Gandhi
The Congress chief said that she and the countrymen were distressed by seeing the fate of the 'annadatas' in chilly and rainy weather due to government apathy. More than 50 farmers have lost their lives, some due to suicide, due to government's conduct, she added.
A decisive turning point: PM Modi on Covid vaccine approval
Prime Minister's remarks came after the Drugs Controller General of India Dr. V.G. Somani announced that the CDSCO has decided to accept the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee and accordingly, vaccine of Serum and Bharat Biotech are being approved for restricted use in emergency situation after adequate examination.
Congress flays government for 'apathy' towards protesting farmers
Gourav Vallabh said that while farmers received only false promises after their protest, friends of this government were getting contracts after contracts to fill their pockets. "It is a matter of serious concern as all this is happening as farmers continue to protest," he added. The Congress spokesperson alleged that Adani Agri Logistics Limited (AALL) was awarded an exclusive service agreement with the Food Corporation of India for storage of foodgrains, while the FCI had not even started lifting rice stocks yet in Chhatisgarh.
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