Health Ministry not to procure fresh Covid vaccines; surrenders Rs 4,237 crore from vaccination budgetOfficial sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre and in states and the stock...
16 Oct, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
Rs 5,000 cr outlay for Covid vaccination in FY23; more can be allocated as policy evolves: SecyAsked about the reason for reduced outlay for 2022-23 fiscal, Somanathan explained that while the outlay in the last budget was towards vac...
03 Feb, 2022, 05.15 PM IST
Speed in coverage of vaccination has helped in economic recovery, says Finance MinisterSitharaman pointed out that the speed in the coverage of vaccination has helped in economic recovery, with the country battling multiple fa...
01 Feb, 2022, 11.41 AM IST
Upcoming house session to retain Covid-19 protocolsRajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu held a preparatory meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and officials of Parliament secretariat ea...
10 Jul, 2021, 09.28 AM IST
Economy hit by COVID-19 second wave to start recovering from July, says Chief Economic Advisor"The second wave of COVID-19 has affected the momentum of economic recovery. We expect a recovery in the economy from July. Now, several st...
03 Jun, 2021, 11.11 PM IST
States divert funds, cut expenditure to foot Covid-19 billThe second Covid-19 wave and the new vaccine bill for 18-44 age group have forced state governments to cut capital expenditure and reapprop...
07 May, 2021, 07.57 AM IST
Transported 81,437 kg of COVID vaccines between Jan 12 and Apr 12: IndiGoRonojoy Dutta, chief executive officer of IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to be the leader in COVID vaccine transportation in the country by ...
16 Apr, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
Delhi Budget promises free coronavirus vaccine for all its citizens at government hospitalsThe Delhi government clarified that vaccines would not be free in private hospitals but any person getting a jab - even from a neighbouring...
10 Mar, 2021, 08.08 AM IST
Budget 2021: Neerja Birla feels mental health deserves a special mention, Dr Prakriti Poddar says vaccine funds drive a positive messageThe mental health experts are relieved that a holistic approach towards healthcare has been adopted.
03 Feb, 2021, 07.18 PM IST
PM-CARES Fund to foot over 80% cost of 1st phase of Covid vaccination driveSet up in March 2020, the exact collections made by the fund through voluntary contribution by individuals and corporates, are not known bu...
02 Feb, 2021, 07.43 PM IST
Bharat Biotech hails Rs 35,000 crore budget allocation for COVID-19 vaccinationWelcoming the proposal for Rs 35,000 crore outlay for COVID-19 vaccines, city-based Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Krishna E...
01 Feb, 2021, 05.29 PM IST
Budget 2021: Vaccine allocation and other major announcements for healthcareUnderscoring the significant importance of health and well being for the growth and development of the country, the budget allocation for t...
01 Feb, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
Covid-19 relief measures led to rise in expenditure in ongoing fiscal to Rs 34.50 lakh crore: FM"I have provided Rs 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccine in this year 2021-22. I'm committed to provide further funds if required. The Budget ...
01 Feb, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
FM lays foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat; announces Rs 35,000 crore for vaccines developmentThis is the most important pillar of the vision for Atmanirbhar and Swachh Bharat, said Finance Minister Sitharaman.
01 Feb, 2021, 11.57 AM IST
View: Free coronavirus vaccinations are better than any stimulus the Centre can provideNo amount of fiscal stimulus will revive the economy until fear is cured and service activities resume. To diminish fear, the top priority ...
17 Jan, 2021, 10.06 AM IST
GoAir begins vaccine delivery; operates flight to Chennai from Pune containing 70,800 vials"We at GoAir are overwhelmed with the kind of responsibility bestowed upon us to transport the life-saving COVID-19 vaccines. We are gratef...
12 Jan, 2021, 12.40 PM IST
Assocham seeks 200% tax deduction for expenditure on COVID vaccine developmentThe chamber in its pre-budget memorandum to the Finance Ministry stated that for the purpose of section 35 of the Income Tax Act, “scientif...
06 Dec, 2020, 03.23 PM IST