The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Thursday that the government will compare the coronavirus vaccines - Covishield and Covaxin on different parameters for recordkeeping purposes.
In a major shift of narrative, the government has now disapproved the authorisation of Bharat Biotech's Covid vaccine to people below 18 years of age whereas earlier, it was approved for children above the age of 12 years by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
Srinagar city recorded its coldest night on Thursday as the minimum temperature plummeted to minus 8.4 degrees Celsius, a record broken after 25 years. Weather officials said the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at minus 8.3 degrees way back in 1995.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that he is also likely to interact via video link with some healthcare workers from across the country who will be receiving the shots on the first day.
A 20-months-old girl from Delhi's Rohini set a noble example even after death by gifting a new life to five persons after her parents donated her organs. Dhanishtha became the youngest cadaver donor whose multiple organs were donated which gave new lease of life to five patients. Her heart, liver, both kidneys, and both corneas were retrieved at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and used in 5 patients.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to launch a seaplane service from Ramgarh Tal in Gorakhpur and international flights from Kushinagar, for which the process would be started soon.
'Gilli Danda' is an ancient Indian sport. It is believed to have originated over 2,500 years ago. It is hugely popular in the rural regions. Besides India, it is also played in many neighbouring countries including Nepal and Pakistan. The game is now gaining popularity in other parts of the world as well.Republic Day 2024 : As India's 75th Republic Day Parade kicked off in the national capital, a 30-member band contingent and a marching c...
