PM Modi to launch Covid-19 vaccination drive on January 16

CRPF to induct 3 local dog breeds in its force

CRPF Director General (DG) A P Maheshwari during the annual press conference on January 21 told that three local breeds of dogs will be inducted in the force in order to further strengthen the canine squads. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also mentioned about these local breeds in his address. CRPF DG said, "We have the dog breading and training school at Tharalu, so that is in terms of building canines squads. Recently, we have also inducted the local breed which had been located and also if you recall they were also mentioned by Prime Minister in his address, one is the Mudhol Hound, Mongrel and Kombai. They are local breeds and are also being inducted in the force as they have been found useful and are being trained well."

COVID vaccinations: Second shot delays not recommended by global health chiefs

International organisations are calling any breaks between the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine doses not to be extended beyond 21 days. Both Pfizer and Moderna also do not support the delay strategy touted by UK authorities.

Adverse events common, vaccination will be last nail in COVID-19 coffin: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that adverse events by COVID-19 vaccine are common and vaccination will be the last nail in coffin of COVID-19. "The message is clear that vaccine is completely safe and effective. The adverse events or side effects surfacing are common and it can be seen after any vaccination," said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan."The vaccination will be the last nail in the coffin of COVID-19. It is unfortunate that some people are spreading misinformation about the vaccination for political reasons. This has developed vaccine hesitancy in a small group of people," he added.