Jaya Ho Bharat, Jaya Ho Narendra Modi Last evening I spent 161 minutes watching the movie ‘The Vaccine War’ and returned home feeling terribly guilty as a journalist. I also felt like a minor hero because I never compromised as a journalist and sold myself for 30 pieces of silver. The film is about India’s…
Innovate to stop brain drain: Bharat Biotech Chairman
March 5, 2023Bhramara’s Prestigious Award for Distinguished Service to Humanity conferred on Covaxin-maker Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Krishna Ella, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech, Hyderabad, that invented Covaxin (the indigenous vaccine against COVID-19) has given a clarion call for the younger generation to take innovative steps so that a conducive atmosphere is created to check the next…
COVID vaccine is an epic stride in the history of Indian science
February 19, 2023Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan speaks at golden jubilee celebrations of JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore/Mysuru: India emerged as the world’s pharmacy as her scientists not only invented breakthrough and potent vaccines for the killer COVID-19 pandemic but also were able to supply to the needy countries of the world despite the dominance and exorbitant…
Genetics helped vaccine discovery in six months
September 10, 2022Jayadeva Hospital Director explains the crucial role of genetics and genomics Mysore/Mysuru: The development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines is a crucial step in helping us get back to doing more of the things we enjoy with the people we love. And genetics has played a crucial role in vaccine discovery just six months…
DC launches 75-day free COVID booster dose vaccination drive
July 20, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: 75-day free COVID booster dose (third dose) vaccination drive for adults aged over 18 years, marking the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, began in the city on Monday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham formally launched the drive at the camp held at Vartha Bhavan on Dhanvanthri Road. Speaking on the occasion, he said…
COVID: Booster dose vaccination drive begins in city and district
July 17, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the Centre announcing free COVID booster dose for all adults aged between 18 and 59 years, the booster dose (Third dose) vaccination drive began across the district yesterday. DHO Dr. K.H. Prasad said that the free vaccination drive in Mysuru commenced on Saturday soon after the drive was launched by Chief Minister Basavaraj…
No stock of COVID vaccine 2nd dose for children
July 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Children between 12 to 15 years, who have been administered with the first dose of COVID -19 vaccine about a month ago have to wait for their 2nd dose of the vaccine as there is no stock of it as of now. “My daughter is studying in the 7th standard at a private school…
COVID vaccination centres at Taluk Health Camp venues
April 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham has instructed the officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare to hold health camps in every taluk from Apr. 18 to 22, with free screening and treatment. The camps should be equipped with all facilities, he added. Presiding over a meeting to review the arrangements made for…
18-plus booster dose on hold in Mysuru
April 10, 2022Reasons: Sudden slashing of jab prices; Sunday holiday; unresponsive CoWIN app Mysore/Mysuru: The administration of booster doses for the 18-plus population at private hospitals from today failed to take off in Mysuru and many other places across the country primarily because pharma majors — Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech — announced a…
62% kids between 12-14 years jabbed
April 9, 2022Booster dose for 18-plus from tomorrow Private Hospitals in Mysuru purchase stocks; await Government directive Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has achieved 61.89 percent vaccination for children in the 12-14 age group as a precaution against the COVID pandemic. The vaccination for the 12-14 age group began on Mar. 16 and Corbevax vaccine was administered. The gap between…
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