Read more about India proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions: PM on Covid handling on Business Standard. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took on the opposition parties for criticising the government s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and said India has proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions
Read more about PM should ask MPs, MLAs to give up pension, says Rakesh Tikait on Business Standard. The way Modi had urged people to forego subsidy on LPG cylinders, he should now ask MPs and MLAs to give up their pension so that funds can be used to financially support the youth, Tikait said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on 16th January, 2021 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. This will be the world s largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country. A total of 3006 session sites across all States and UTs will be virtually connected during the launch. Around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site on the inaugural day.
This vaccination programme is based on the principles of priority groups to be vaccinated and Health Care workers, both in government and private sectors including ICDS workers, will receive the vaccine during this phase.
Read more about Farmers body asks PM Modi to withdraw bill on cigarette, tobacco on Business Standard. Farmers body asked PM Modi to recall the proposed bill to amend the law regarding cigarettes and other tobacco products
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival on January 12 via video conferencing. The selected candidates in the youth parliaments held at state and district levels will take part in the national event. The first three winners will get the opportunity to express their views before the Prime Minister. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank , among others, will also be present on the occasion. The objective of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) is to hear the voice of youth between 18 and 25 years of age, who are allowed to vote and will join various careers in coming years, including public services.