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Economic Times | 23 Feb, 2021 | 12.05PM IST
Covid Live News: We have to be prepared for increasing demand for 'Made in India' vaccines, says PM Modi
Today, the world's trust in India's health sector is at a new high: PM Modi
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Time to take accessibility, affordability in healthcare to next level for which use of modern technology is being increased
- PM Modi
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- AIMIM is leading in Behrampura
- BJP is leading in 58 seats & Congress in 8 seats
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Investment in healthcare also focuses on bringing in employment opportunities
- PM Modi
Centre is not only investing in healthcare but making sure that such facilities are made available in remote areas too
- PM Modi
We aim to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) from the country by 2025. Wearing masks, early diagnosis and treatment are also important in its prevention
- PM Modi
PM: To keep India healthy, we're working on 4 main things
- prevention of illness & promotion of wellness
- healthcare access to all
- building health infrastructure
- increase in quality and quantity of healthcare professionals, to work in a focused manner
We have to be prepared for the increasing demand for the 'Made in India' vaccines
- PM Modi during a webinar on budget implementation relating to Health Sector
Today, the world's trust in India's health sector is at a new high
- PM Modi
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COVID19 pandemic has taught us a lesson to be prepared to fight similar challenges in future
- PM Modi during a webinar on budget implementation relating to Health Sector
The budget allocated for the health sector now is extraordinary. It shows our commitment towards this sector
- PM Modi
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to review the COVID19 situation in the state with health experts and senior officers today
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- Total discharges: 1,07,12,665
- Death toll: 1,56,463
- Active cases: 1,47,306
- Total Vaccination: 1,17,45,552
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PM Modi on the loss of 6 lives in quarry blast in Chikkaballapur
Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at Chikkaballapur in Karnataka. Condolences to the bereaved families. P… https://t.co/897HhCypyg
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Karnataka: 5 killed in quarry blast in Hirenagavalli, Chikkaballapur last night
Dr K Sudhakar, Chikkaballapura Dist in-charge, who visited the spot says, "Shocked by the incident. These are illegally held explosives. Strict action will be taken."
17,500 people fined for not wearing a mask in public places in Mumbai in the last 3 days. The fine for not wearing a mask is Rs 200: Mumbai Police
A prominent farmer leader from Jammu was taken into custody by the Delhi Police here for his alleged involvement in the violence during farmers' tractor parade against the new agri laws in the national capital on Republic Day
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Priyanka Gandhi to address a Kisan Panchayat in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, today
Gujarat local body poll counting today
Counting of votes for Gujarat local body polls to be held today; visuals from Vadodara https://t.co/uyoUkrJFq8
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- Tax rate for diesel reduced from Rs 11.08 to Rs 10.51 per litre or 17.50% to 16.50& per litre
- West Bengal, Rajasthan, Assam and Meghalaya have recently slashed taxes on petrol, diesel also
India has allowed Pakistan PM Imran Khan‘s aircraft to use Indian airspace, he is travelling to Sri Lanka: ANI
UK bans non-essential international travel till at least May 17
Petrol, diesel prices hiked again
- Petrol and diesel prices hiked by 25 and 35 paise respectively in Delhi
- Petrol now costs Rs 90.83 per litre while diesel retails at Rs 81.32 per litre in the national capital
United States has designated two additional officials connected to the coup in Burma: US State Department
PM Narendra Modi will today inaugurate Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at IIT Kharagpur & will address the 66th Convocation of the IIT, via video conferencing
US stands with people of Burma who demand restoration of democratically elected government. Today’s designations are another step to promote accountability for military leaders who perpetrate violence&attempt to suppress the will of people
- US State Secretary Blinken
UK records another 10,641 coronavirus cases, 178 deaths
It’s an unfathomable number: Joe Biden
500,000 lives lost to COVID-19. It’s an unfathomable number, but each one represents a family that will never again… https://t.co/gzTmNgNLAh
— President Biden (@POTUS) 1614034080000We have to resist becoming numb to the sorrow...We have to resist viewing each life as a statistic or a blur
- Joe Biden after US crossed 5 lakh Covid death toll mark
