PM Modi says vaccination added great strength to fight against Covid
The Hindu
According to Health Ministry officials, over 92% of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68% have been fully vaccinated
Lauding India's COVID-19 vaccination drive as it completes a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it has added great strength to the fight against the pandemic and has resulted in saving lives and protecting livelihoods.
When the pandemic first struck, not much was known about the virus. However, our scientists and innovators immersed themselves in developing vaccines, he noted. India feels proud that our nation has been able to contribute to fighting the pandemic through vaccines, Mr. Modi tweeted.
Committee seeks free housing and other government benefits for Shillekyata nomadic fishing community
The Karavali Vruttinirata Aemarigala (Shillekyata) Hkkugala Udupi District Committee on Tuesday urged the district administration to provide various government facilities, including housing, to members of the Shillekyata nomadic fishing community.