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Self-paid RT-PCR test mandatory for UK flyers from January 8
Flight services between the two countries were suspended on December 22 in the wake of a more infectious coronavirus strain found in UK's population. Th services will resume on January 6. This strain has so far been detected in over 29 travellers in India. According to the standard operating procedure issued by the health ministry, those travelling between January 8 and 31, would be mandatorily subjected to self-paid RT-PCR tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned.
Covid-19 Vaccination: India witnesses dry run to test systems
On the Centre's directive, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana along with Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Gujarat were among many states and UTs who conducted a dry run for Covid-19 vaccination earlier in the day, aimed at testing the laid out mechanisms for the vaccination roll-out in the health system. The Centre had directed earlier to conduct a dry run by all state and UTs on January 2 to test the linkages between planning and implementation, and to identify the challenges.
Covid-19 Vaccination: India witnesses dry run to test systems
On the Centre's directive, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana along with Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Gujarat were among many states and UTs who conducted a dry run for Covid-19 vaccination earlier in the day, aimed at testing the laid out mechanisms for the vaccination roll-out in the health system. The Centre had directed earlier to conduct a dry run by all state and UTs on January 2 to test the linkages between planning and implementation, and to identify the challenges.
Farmers to hold tractor rally on January 6 if talks fail
Friday marked the 37th day of the farmers' protest against the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Production and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020. The farmers are demanding withdrawal of all the three laws, while the government has agreed to amend the laws as per the suggestions of the farmers.
Covid-19 Vaccine will be provided free of cost across India: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
The minister made the statement while talking to media after reviewing the dry run of administering the Covid-19 vaccine at Maternity & Child Welfare (MCW) Centre in Daryaganj. Dr Harsh Vardhan also reviewed the dry run of administering the Covid-19 vaccine at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital in Delhi today.
India to UK flights from Jan 6, UK-India services from Jan 8: Hardeep Singh Puri
Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK. In a tweet, the minister said: "India to UK from 6 Jan 2021. UK to India from 8 Jan 2021. 30 flights will operate every week. 15 each by Indian & UK carriers."
If someone is Hindu, he has to be patriotic: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
"If someone is Hindu, he has to be patriotic, that will be his or her basic character and nature. At times you may have to awaken his or her patriotism but he (Hindu) can never be anti-India. But we have to be conscious of the fact that if one loves his country it doesn't mean land only, it means its people, rivers, culture, traditions and everything,” Bhagwat said.
Delhi government announces free Covid vaccine for people in city
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain made the announcement while reviewing the dry run of the Covid vaccination process at the Daryaganj dispensary in Central Delhi. "(The) Covid-19 vaccine will be given free of cost to people in Delhi," the Minister said, adding hat the "Delhi government has made preparations to vaccinate 1 lakh people in a day".
8 civilians injured in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Eight civilians sustained injuries in the explosion. They were shifted to hospital for treatment. Doctors said all of them are out of danger, police said. The area was immediately cordoned off for searches to trace the militants.
PMC Bank Scam: Sanjay Raut’s wife received Rs 67 lakh from accused Pravin Raut, claims ED
“There was no document or agreement in support of these payments made to Pravin Raut. Further, as per the ledger of HDIL, the funds were given to Pravin Raut for acquiring land in the Palghar area. The investigation also revealed that Pravin Raut paid an amount of Rs 1.6 crore to his wife Madhuri Pravin Raut from the proceeds of crime,” said the ED.
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