Coronavirus | Remdesivir production expected to start in Maharashtra’s Wardha from 28th April: Nitin Gadkari
The Hindu
Genetek LifeSciences to produce 30,000 vials of remdesivir injections per day, says the Union Minister
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said Genetek LifeSciences will start production of remdesivir injections, used in the treatment of COVID-19, in Wardha (Maharashtra) from Wednesday. While speaking to reporters during the inauguration of a COVID-care centre in Nagpur, Mr. Gadkari said the company will produce 30,000 vials per day. Remdesivir is approved in India for restricted emergency use for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe disease.The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.