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 Foreign Minister Khanal Leaves for Four-Day Official Visit to China A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some… Do Not Rush into Iran Deal- Trump Instructs Negotiators Fuel prices in India increased for the fourth time in… At Least 24 Killed in Suicide Bombing Targeting Train in… At Least 16 Dead as Severe Heatwave Grips India’s Telangana… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus
