'Act as Role Models for Public': MP Speaker Urges MLAs to Go for Covid-19 Vaccination
3 years, 9 months ago

'Act as Role Models for Public': MP Speaker Urges MLAs to Go for Covid-19 Vaccination

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Girish Gautam wrote to MLAs in the state appealing for their contributing in public awareness on COVID-19 vaccination. “You act as a role model for your assembly, so an active role is expected from you in COVID-19 prevention and awareness measures,” said the speaker in the missive. Gautam reminded the lawmakers of 24-hour Swasthya Agraha convened by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhopal on April 6-7 for urging commoners to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocol and urged the lawmakers to align their efforts with Chouhan’s “laudable” act. The speaker himself, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and MPCC chief Kamal Nath have already received the vaccine shots.

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Bihar will buy Covid vaccines in absence of supply from Centre: CM Nitish
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar will buy Covid vaccines in absence of supply from Centre: CM Nitish

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar said the state government would buy vaccines against coronavirus on its own to continue inoculating its people as Centre is not providing them to the state, as per a communique from the chief minister’s office on Monday. The communique, however, was silent on the state’s unmet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, how it would buy them …

‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul
2 years ago

‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul

Hindustan Times  

As the Centre has stepped up surveillance and asked the states to be alert in view of rising cases of Coronavirus in China, Congress minister Pratap Singh Khachariya on Saturday asked where Covid is as he can't see it, in the context of the health minister Mansukh Mandaviya's letter to Rahul Gandhi. Khachariya further said Mandaviya sent a letter to …

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 22 asked States to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mr. Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of …

MP to hold campaign to administer booster dose of Covid vaccine from Jul 21
2 years, 5 months ago

MP to hold campaign to administer booster dose of Covid vaccine from Jul 21

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh government will begin a fortnightly campaign to administer the booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine from July 21, an official said on Friday. Booster dose will be administered to people who have completed six months after the two initial doses of the vaccine against the disease. Reviewing the preparations for the campaign, which will be organised every …

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra
2 years, 11 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Challenges COVID Vaccine Mandates Of Delhi, MP, TN & Maharashtra

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to strike down as unconstitutional the vaccine mandates issued by the various States, specifically by the Governments of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.The application has been filed by Dr Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National Technical Advisory Group of Immunization, seeking. A plea …

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here
3 years ago

COVID-19 'precautionary' vaccine: Appointments for third dose to open today; check details here

Firstpost  

The Centre has already notified the states and Union territories that for each recipient, the third dose would be the same shot that was used for the first two doses Appointments for the ‘precautionary dose’ of the COVID-19 vaccine in India will begin today, 8 January, according to the announcement made by the central government. The three priority groups of …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for 'missing' Covid vaccination target
3 years ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for 'missing' Covid vaccination target

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Modi government for not fulfilling its ôpromiseö to fully vaccinate all eligible beneficiaries against COVID-19 by the end of the year. The government had told the Supreme Court in June that it expected the entire eligible population to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by end of the year. Image Source : TWITTER @RAHULGANDHI …

MP: Dead man gets COVID-19 vaccination certificate in Rajgarh
3 years ago

MP: Dead man gets COVID-19 vaccination certificate in Rajgarh

India TV News  

A deceased senior citizen allegedly received a message about having taken the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and got a certificate for the same in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, an official said on Saturday. The authorities have cited computer error as a reason for the goof-up, in which Purushottam Shakyawar of Biaora town, who died in May, received a …

Over 18.5 lakh inoculated in Madhya Pradesh during mega Covid-19 vaccination drive
3 years, 1 month ago

Over 18.5 lakh inoculated in Madhya Pradesh during mega Covid-19 vaccination drive

Hindustan Times  

Over 18.5 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 during the Madhya Pradesh government's Mega-Campaign-6 on Wednesday, a health official said on Thursday. Over 18.5 lakh inoculated in MP during mega Covid-19 vaccination drive. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Health and Family Welfare minister Prabhuram Choudhary have congratulated officials of the health and other departments for achieving the feat. As …

Odisha: Covid Positive Cong MLA Stirs Row for Not Wearing Mask in Public
3 years, 1 month ago

Odisha: Covid Positive Cong MLA Stirs Row for Not Wearing Mask in Public

News 18  

A Congress lawmaker in Odisha violated Covid protocols in Bhubaneswar a day after he was tested positive for the coronavirus. MLA Suresh Routray spent hours with the public even without wearing a mask or any protective gear when he is supposed to be in quarantine on Thursday. On Thursday, he was seen visiting public places even without wearing a proper …

Madhya Pradesh lifts all Covid-19 related curbs with immediate effect
3 years, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh lifts all Covid-19 related curbs with immediate effect

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday removed all Covid-19 related restrictions from the state with immediate effect, with chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying that this was being done as the pandemic situation in the state was under complete control. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan The chief minister added that establishments such as cinema halls, shopping malls, swimming …

The vaccination milestone and a distant goal
3 years, 2 months ago

The vaccination milestone and a distant goal

The Hindu  

Our frontline health-care workers deserve our fulsome congratulations for crossing the milestone of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. In pictures | India celebrates 100-crore COVID-19 vaccine doses mark The shock of the second wave This jubilant mood though must not give way to complacency. Even as the Prime Minister has heralded in his usual self-promotional style the 100-crore vaccination mark …

Effective and ethical political leadership cannot avoid mandatory vaccination
3 years, 4 months ago

Effective and ethical political leadership cannot avoid mandatory vaccination

ABC  

There is an ethical and political failure of leadership on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Moreover, the sensitivity on the part of some political leaders to the worries and concerns of people who are hesitant or opposed to COVID-19 vaccinations would be more understandable if similar sensitivity was shown in response to the worries and concerns of, for instance, the unemployed, …

COVID- "Policy Of 'Testing, Tracking And Treatment' Needs To Be Implemented In Bihar": Patna High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID- "Policy Of 'Testing, Tracking And Treatment' Needs To Be Implemented In Bihar": Patna High Court

Live Law  

Emphasizing that the policy of "Testing, Tracking, and Treatment" needs to be implemented in Bihar with greater vigor, the Patna High Court on Tuesday observed that significant role played by the Media can help to prevent the pain, suffering, and anguish of people during the anticipated 3rd wave of Covid-19.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar …

Non-vaccinated Legislators Will Not to Allowed to Attend Monsoon Session of Bihar Assembly:Speaker
3 years, 5 months ago

Non-vaccinated Legislators Will Not to Allowed to Attend Monsoon Session of Bihar Assembly:Speaker

News 18  

Legislators who haven’t been vaccinated will not be allowed to attend the upcoming monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Friday, stressing on adherence to COVID related protocols for safe conduct of the House. “MLAs who have not been vaccinated against coronavirus will not be allowed to attend the proceedings of the house.Vaccination is important …

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more

The Hindu  

Seventy-one districts reported COVID case positivity rate of more than 10% in the week from June 23 to 29, the government said, adding that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over. BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, stood up on their seats and held up photos of party workers allegedly killed during post poll violence as …

Fight against Covid not over yet: PM Modi stresses on vaccination, following protocols in cabinet meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

Fight against Covid not over yet: PM Modi stresses on vaccination, following protocols in cabinet meeting

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exhorted his Council of Ministers to work towards creating such an atmosphere in the country wherein everyone follows COVID-19 protocols diligently and takes vaccine to stop the third wave of the pandemic. PM Modi seeks ministers suggestions to expedite economic growth The prime minister sought suggestions from the ministers on how to expedite economic …

9 Rajya Sabha MPs yet to take single dose of Covid-19 vaccine, 179 fully vaccinated
3 years, 6 months ago

9 Rajya Sabha MPs yet to take single dose of Covid-19 vaccine, 179 fully vaccinated

India TV News  

Nine Rajya Sabha MPs are yet to take a single dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Rajya Sabha secretariat. A total of 179 out of 232 MPs in the Upper House have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 so far. According to the official data available till June 18, 39 MPs of the House have received their first dose while …

Sonia Gandhi asks Congress workers to work to address vaccine hesitancy
3 years, 6 months ago

Sonia Gandhi asks Congress workers to work to address vaccine hesitancy

India TV News  

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday expressed concern over the pace of vaccination in India, and said the country needs to prepare for the third wave of COVID-19 and protect children. Addressing a meeting of party general secretaries and in-charges of AICC in various states, she the party must ensure that vaccine hesitancy is overcome and wastage of vaccines minimised. …

Free mobile recharge for taking Covid vaccine shot, MP BJP MLA's unique offer to push vaccination drive
3 years, 6 months ago

Free mobile recharge for taking Covid vaccine shot, MP BJP MLA's unique offer to push vaccination drive

India Today  

The government aims to vaccinate India's entire adult population by December, but the situation in rural areas is quite different. Vishnu Khatri has announced that free mobile recharge will be done for all the people in his constituency who get vaccinated by June 30. Khatri has also announced that whichever panchayat in his constituency completes 100 per cent vaccination first, …

MP govt to give free treatment to journos, kin hit by COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

MP govt to give free treatment to journos, kin hit by COVID-19

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Friday announced that the state government will provide free medical treatment to all media persons, whether they are accredited or not, and their family members, if they are infected with the coronavirus. "We have seen that while performing their duties and in the process of disseminating news, many journalists got infected with COVID-19 …

Media persons must be treated as frontline staff for COVID-19 vaccination: Fadnavis
3 years, 7 months ago

Media persons must be treated as frontline staff for COVID-19 vaccination: Fadnavis

India TV News  

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday demanded that journalists, photographers and camerapersons be included in the frontline workers category to get them inoculated against coronavirus. In a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the BJP leader said at least 12 states in the country have recognised journalists and camerapersons as frontline workers and vaccinated them. "Some 12 states …

Yogi govt orders media professionals be given priority in vaccination drive, free inoculation at workplace
3 years, 8 months ago

Yogi govt orders media professionals be given priority in vaccination drive, free inoculation at workplace

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided that media officials will be given priority during the vaccination drive against Covid-19. Notably, several states have declared journalists as ‘frontline workers’ and decided to give priority in the vaccination drive as the second wave of pandemic rages across the country. The state government's decision came after News Broadcasters Association president and India TV …

Virtual meetings a 'tamasha', call month-long lockdown to contain Covid: BJP MLA to MP CM Chouhan
3 years, 8 months ago

Virtual meetings a 'tamasha', call month-long lockdown to contain Covid: BJP MLA to MP CM Chouhan

India Today  

Amid rising coronavirus cases in the state, BJP leaders in Madhya Pradesh are unhappy with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's handling of the pandemic. With the second wave of infections devastating parts of the state, BJP MLA Narayan Tripathi wrote a letter to CM Chouhan. Last week, Madhya Pradesh reported 12,662 Covid cases and 94 deaths recorded in a single …

Covid in MP: Vaccination for 18-44 age group to begin on May 5, says CM Chouhan
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid in MP: Vaccination for 18-44 age group to begin on May 5, says CM Chouhan

Hindustan Times  

Vaccination for the people in the age group of 18 to 44 years will begin in Madhya Pradesh on May 5, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday, adding 5.29 crore doses will be needed for this purpose. The CM said the manufacturers of Covaxin and Covishield are not in a position to specify the exact quantum of vaccines …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan declares journalist as frontline workers
3 years, 8 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan declares journalist as frontline workers

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday declared all journalists as frontline workers. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday asked residents of Madhya Pradesh to observe Janata Curfew till April 30 amid rising Covid-19 cases. According to the state health department, Madhya Pradesh reported 12,662 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, taking the tally of Covid positive cases to 5,75,706. …

Central govt advises employees 45 and above to take Covid-19 vaccine
3 years, 9 months ago

Central govt advises employees 45 and above to take Covid-19 vaccine

India TV News  

The Central Government has asked all its employees aged 45 years and above to get themselves vaccinated to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19. As per order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions today, they are also advised to continue to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour even after vaccination by frequent washing of hands and sanitisation, wearing a …

Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh chief minister says not wearing masks amounts to 'crime'
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh chief minister says not wearing masks amounts to 'crime'

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said not wearing a face mask amounts to crime and appealed to people to follow appropriate "social behaviour" to check the spread of Covid-19. The coronavirus cannot be controlled only by government's efforts, because the infection is being spread by social behaviour, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. "We are making efforts to …

Six Months High for MP as State Reports Single-day Spike of 2,777, 16 Deaths Recorded
3 years, 9 months ago

Six Months High for MP as State Reports Single-day Spike of 2,777, 16 Deaths Recorded

News 18  

Preventive measures adopted by administration seems to be proving little helpful as Madhya Pradesh recorded 2,777 fresh cases of infection in last 24 hours on Friday. The test positivity rate which was around eight per cent on March 28 has surged to 10.4 on April 2, a spike of around 2.5% in a week. Indore remained the number one state …

MP needs 8.1 million first doses of vaccine: CM Chouhan as tally nears 268,000
3 years, 9 months ago

MP needs 8.1 million first doses of vaccine: CM Chouhan as tally nears 268,000

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday the state, among those witnessing a surge in the cases of the coronavirus disease, needs 8.1 million first doses of the vaccine adding that only 1,884,000 were secured so far. Chouhan also told ANI the surge in Madhya Pradesh’s cases is a serious concern and urged that people should follow …

Kamal Nath Accuses Shivraj Chouhan of Taking U-turn on Free Covid-19 Vaccine Promise
3 years, 10 months ago

Kamal Nath Accuses Shivraj Chouhan of Taking U-turn on Free Covid-19 Vaccine Promise

News 18  

Bhopal: As the second phase of Covid-19 vaccination began on Monday, Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee president Kamal Nath accused Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of going back on his bypoll promise of offering free vaccines to all. “Even those with critical ailments and senior citizens are made to pay Rs 500 for the vaccine, where the fact is that common …

PM Modi, ministers get Covid-19 shot, 24.5 lakh citizens sign for up vaccine in Phase 2 | Top Developments
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi, ministers get Covid-19 shot, 24.5 lakh citizens sign for up vaccine in Phase 2 | Top Developments

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday kicked off the next phase of Covid vaccination the country by getting a shot of the indigenous Covaxin. Though registration for vaccination opened only at 9 am, Prime Minister Modi was the first off the block as he visited the country's premier medical institute to take his first dose early in the morning. READ …

Indore Cop Dresses up as ‘Yamraj’ While Getting Covid-19 Vaccine to Spread Awareness
3 years, 10 months ago

Indore Cop Dresses up as ‘Yamraj’ While Getting Covid-19 Vaccine to Spread Awareness

News 18  

We would all agree that the police do not enjoy a favourable perception among the common people, who often consider them to be unapproachable orbiased. According to news agency ANI, a policeman in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, took the Covid-19 vaccine in the garb of the Hindu god of death ‘Yamraj’. See the post here: Madhya Pradesh: Donning the garb of …

Over 1.91 lakh healthcare, sanitary workers get COVID-19 vaccine jabs; no cases of post-vaccination hospitalisation, says Centre
3 years, 11 months ago

Over 1.91 lakh healthcare, sanitary workers get COVID-19 vaccine jabs; no cases of post-vaccination hospitalisation, says Centre

Firstpost  

Just about fifteen days short of a year since the first COVID-19 case was reported in India, the Centre rolled out the nationwide vaccination programme on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched the programme on Saturday morning, said that the two vaccines approved for use, Bharat Biotech’s ‘Covaxin’ and Oxford-AstraZeneca’s ‘Covishield’, “will ensure a decisive victory” against the COVID-19 …

I'll wait for my turn: Dr Harsh Vardhan on why has he not taken the vaccine
3 years, 11 months ago

I'll wait for my turn: Dr Harsh Vardhan on why has he not taken the vaccine

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asked his counterparts in states and union territories to keep a check on rumours and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines as he held a review meeting on day one of the inoculation drive on Saturday. According to a statement, Vardhan congratulated authorities in states and UTs on the successful launch of the world's largest vaccination drive …

PM Modi Should Get Himself Vaccinated First to Clear Doubts, Says VBA Leader Prakash Ambedkar
3 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Should Get Himself Vaccinated First to Clear Doubts, Says VBA Leader Prakash Ambedkar

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should first get himself vaccinated for COVID-19 to clear doubts in the minds of people, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Ambedkar said the VBA will hold protests across Maharashtra on January 27 in support of the ongoing agitation by farmers at borders of Delhi for the repeal of three …

Ex-minister Mahesh Sharma becomes first public representative to get Covid vaccine
3 years, 11 months ago

Ex-minister Mahesh Sharma becomes first public representative to get Covid vaccine

India TV News  

BJP Lok Sabha MP from Gautam Buddha Nagar and former Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Saturday became the first public representative to get the Covid vaccine shot as a medical practitioner in Noida at Kailash Hospital. Sharma was also the first person among several health workers to take the Covid vaccine at the hospital here on Saturday morning. Ahead of …

Covid-19: Nationwide vaccination drive to start today
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: Nationwide vaccination drive to start today

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch the world’s biggest Covid vaccination programme in India, covering 300,000 recipients across 3,006 sites in the country on the opening day, according to the official schedule drawn up by the government. Union health minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed preparedness for the vaccination drive on Friday and also visited the ministry’s Covid control room …

Trinamool MLAs from Bhatar, Katwa in Bengal get Covid vaccine out of turn
3 years, 11 months ago

Trinamool MLAs from Bhatar, Katwa in Bengal get Covid vaccine out of turn

India Today  

Two MLAs of the Trinamool Congress in Bengal flouted the Centre's guidelines on Covid-19 vaccination by receiving the jab out of turn. Subhash Mondal, the MLA from Bhatar constituency in West Bengal's East Burdwan district, received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Bhatar state general hospital on Saturday morning. Similarly, MLA from Katwa constituency in East Burdwan …

Coronavirus | Free vaccination first for 3 crore health, frontline workers
4 years ago

Coronavirus | Free vaccination first for 3 crore health, frontline workers

The Hindu  

Free COVID vaccination will be provided to three crore health care and frontline workers in the first phase of vaccination, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday while taking stock of the nation-wide vaccination dry run conducted in 125 districts across 285 sites. Calling the digital platform, Co-WIN, repurposed from the e-VIN platform to be a real game changer, the …

Centre asks civil defence, fire services, home guards to prepare list of personnel for Covid vaccination
4 years, 1 month ago

Centre asks civil defence, fire services, home guards to prepare list of personnel for Covid vaccination

Hindustan Times  

Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday held a meeting with police chiefs of all the states and union territories, Civil Defence, home guards and fire services to discuss the preparation of database of personnel who would be in line to for Covid-19 vaccination after the prioritised groups, people familiar with the development said. Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla …

All-party meeting | COVID-19 vaccine in next few weeks, says Narendra Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

All-party meeting | COVID-19 vaccine in next few weeks, says Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told floor leaders of around 19 political parties represented in Parliament that a vaccine against COVID-19 could be available for roll out in the next few weeks. “Experts have assessed that it won’t be too long before a vaccine against Corona is available and that it could a matter of weeks for that to …

Frontline Workers Should Get Covid-19 Shots on Priority, Says MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
4 years, 1 month ago

Frontline Workers Should Get Covid-19 Shots on Priority, Says MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

News 18  

The Madhya Pradesh government has made preparations like cold-chain storage for COVID-19 vaccine and is also imparting training to health personnel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday even as he demanded the shots be administered to frontline workers on priority. The CM made this demand during a meeting of chief ministers of eight states, …

HC Orders FIR Against Narendra Tomar, Kamal Nath for Flouting Covid-19 Protocols in Political Meetings in MP
4 years, 2 months ago

HC Orders FIR Against Narendra Tomar, Kamal Nath for Flouting Covid-19 Protocols in Political Meetings in MP

News 18  

The Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered FIRs to be registered against Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath for violating Covid-19 guidelines during their political meetings recently in Gwalior and Datia regions, respectively. While rebuking politicians for showing irresponsible behaviour during ongoing pandemic, the bench issued extensive guidelines for holding political …

Stick to Covid-19 guidelines while campaigning: EC to political parties
4 years, 2 months ago

Stick to Covid-19 guidelines while campaigning: EC to political parties

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday asked all political parties to adhere to coronavirus guidelines while campaigning and said that crowd discipline should be maintained. The EC said that precautionary measures including wearing face masks, using sanitizers, maintain physical distancing, is a duty cast upon all the stakeholders in the larger interest of public health. Observance of the preventive …

Centre preparing on a war footing to make Covid vaccine available to all: PM Modi
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre preparing on a war footing to make Covid vaccine available to all: PM Modi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In his address to the nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government is making all efforts to ensure that coronavirus vaccine, whenever it is launched, reaches every Indian. Many scientists are working on a vaccine, even in India and they are in their advanced stages we are preparing how we can make this vaccine available …

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Govt Will Make Covid Vaccine Accessible to Everyone As Soon As It Is Produced, Says PM
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Govt Will Make Covid Vaccine Accessible to Everyone As Soon As It Is Produced, Says PM

News 18  

In his address to the nation on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to practice caution and restraint as the festive season kicks in. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate.” – “Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate …

Health workers must get COVID-19 vaccine first: PM Modi
4 years, 6 months ago

Health workers must get COVID-19 vaccine first: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Vulnerable groups, including health workers and those in the general public, should be identified and prioritised for early vaccination, noted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while chairing a high-level meeting to review the planning and preparations for vaccination against COVID-19, as and when a vaccine is available. Universal access “The Prime Minister said that after the vulnerable population …

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