गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Covishield production in full swing, says SII’s Adar Poonawalla International Covishield production in full swing, says SII’s Adar Poonawalla KathmanduPati May 02, 2021 NEW DELHI – Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII) on Saturday night said that the production of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield is in full swing in Pune. The SII CEO also held a meeting with his partners and stakeholders in the UK. “Had an excellent meeting with all our partners & stakeholders in the UK. Meanwhile, pleased to state that COVISHIELD’s production is in full swing in Pune. I look forward to reviewing operations upon my return in a few days,” tweeted Poonawalla. In a major move, SII had reduced the price of its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose for states on Wednesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday also provided Poonawalla with Y category security across the country by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Earlier this month, Adar Poonawalla had asked the government for financial assistance to ramp up vaccine production.(ANI) Write your comments RELATED NEWS Israel Becoming Isolated from the International Community International Concern Over Nepal’s Political Crisis, Emphasis on Dialogue for… Rejecting Putin’s Moscow meeting proposal, Zelensky says : I cannot… India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit Huawei Unveils 83 Global Showcases and 10 Industry Solutions at… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice6 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Female officer placed in charge of armed force after 50 years Five hand sanitizers manufacturers using hazardous chemical to face action ‘Visit Sauraha campaign’ to attract tourists Indian intelligence agency RAW’s chief Goel arrives in Nepal Landslide blocks Marsyangdi river, poses risk to settlement Siwakoti appointed as Nepal’s Trade Advisor by Canadian Trade Commission Services
