India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir; first consignment of 75,000 vials to reach today

April 30, 2021

The Government of India has started importing the vital drug Remdesivir from other countries to ease out the shortage of Remdesivir in the country. The first consignment of 75,000 vials will reach India today.

HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Government of India owned company has ordered 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir from Gilead Sciences Inc. USA, and Egyptian pharma company, EVA Pharma. It is expected that Gilead Sciences Inc. USA will dispatch 75,000 to 1,00,000 vials in the next one or two days. Further one hundred thousand quantities will also be supplied before or by May 15. EVA Pharma will supply approximately 10,000 vials initially, followed by 50,000 vials every 15 days or till July.

The government has also ramped up the production capacity of Remdesivir in the country. As on 27 April, the production capacity of the seven licensed domestic manufacturers increased from 38 lakh vials per month to 1.03 crore vials per month. A total of 13.73 lakh vials have been supplied across the country by the drug companies in the last seven days (21-28 April, 2021). The daily supply has gone up from 67,900 vials on 11 April to 2.09 lakh vials on 28 April, 2021. An advisory was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to states and UTs to facilitate the smooth movement of Remdesivir supplies.

Furthermore, the government has also prohibited the export of Remdesivir to enhance its availability in India. To ensure affordability of the injection among the masses, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on April 17, 2021 released the revised maximum retail price of the drug, bringing down the cost of all the major brands to below ₹3500 per vial.

In order to facilitate higher production and availability of Remdesivir, the Department of Revenue also exempted the Customs duty on Remdesivir injection, its API and Betacyclodextrin, which is used in manufacture of Remdesivir, till 31 October of this year.

(Published from PIB)

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Madurai HC orders the shutting down of church built illegally in Sivagangai

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April 30, 2021

The Madurai branch of the High Court ordered the shutting down of a Christian church near the Muthumariamman temple in Manamadurai, Sivagangai district. This was found to have been built without proper permission from the district administration and opened for worship.

Hindu organizations, including the Indhu Munnani, opposed the construction of a church on the Sivapuram Road in Manamadurai while it was being constructed. However, as the construction work continued. Following this, Marimuthu, a member of the Indhu Munnani District Executive Committee from Manamadurai, filed a case in the Madurai branch of the Madurai High Court. In it, he had demanded an order to stop the construction of a Christian church near the Muthumariamman temple in the Dayapuram area in Manamadurai, which was being built without the proper permission of the district administration.

The prosecutor who appeared in the case argued that construction of the church had already been completed and the church was open for worship. Following this, the judges had asked the Manamadurai Union Kalkurichi Panchayat President to appear in the case and give an explanation. Following this, Yasmin, the Chairman of the Kalkurichi Panchayat Council, appeared at the hearing of the case and explained it through a video conference. She said that permission had already been granted on behalf of the panchayat administration to extend the deadline for construction work following the permission given by the Panchayat Union office when the local body was not in power and admitted to their mistake.

Following this, the order issued by the bench comprising Justices DS Sivagyanam and Anandi stated as follows: “Worship can be held where there is no objection. The Panchayat administration does not have the authority to give permission for the construction of a new Christian church to be built and opened in the Dayapuram area of Manamadurai. Only the district administration is authorised to issue permits. The court orders the church administration to shut down the church immediately. Otherwise, the Manamadurai Regional Development Officer will have to shut it down.”

The administration then applied to the district collector for a permit to allow the construction of the church within a week and the collector is to consider the application within 10 days and issue an appropriate order.

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Seven Muslims, including three teenagers, held in connection with murder attempt

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April 30, 2021

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Mangaluru police have arrested seven Muslim youth in connection with the attempt to murder cases in Bajpe and Mangaluru East police station limits which took place in November of last year.

The arrested have been identified as Ibrahim Shakeer (19) from Bolar, Mohammed Nihal (18) from Attavar, Abbas Safwan (23) from Jeppu, Mohammed Aatif Hisham (19) from Pandeshwar, Bilal Muaddin (49) from Falnir, Nazeer Ahamed (46) from Farangipete and Abdul Jabbar (46) from Maripalla

It is indeed a cause for concern that Muslim youth of the age of 18 and 19 years are involved in such heinous crimes.

On November 15, 2020, under Bajpe Police limits, a gang had attempted to murder a man identified as Abdul Azeez, near Kandavar mosque. Later, when Abdul Azeez was admitted in a private hospital due to his injuries, the same gang that had attacked him earlier now attacked his relative Naushad at the hospital’s entrance, mistaking him for Azeez. Another relative of Azeez, Makdoom, was at the hospital as well.

According to the police, disputes over financial issues are at the root of the murder attempt.

The arrested gang members had executed the plan with the help of Nizamuddin, Safwan Hussain and Basith. The three are currently abroad.

Police said tha there were unsettled financial disputes between Makdoom and Nizamuddin. Nizammudin had contacted Jabbar. Jabbar had then hatched the plan, with the help of Nizamuddin, Safwan Hussain and Basith, and had executed the plan with the other accused.

The gang also collected details about the day-to-day movements of the victim Abdul Azeez and his relative Makdoom and informed the gang who are abroad.

After the gang attacked Abdul Azeez near the mosque, Makdoom showed negligence in settling the financial issue. Hence, the second murder attempt took place near the hospital.

Many more arrests are yet to be made in the case, informed the police.

Abdul Jabbar has seven cases against him, including a double murder in 2017. Ibrahim Shakeer has a case of assault on a police constable. Safwan Hussain, who has twenty-six cases against him, has escaped abroad. Basith has five cases and Nizamuddin has a case registered against him at Panambur police station.

The police operation was carried out under the direction of DCP law and order Hariram Shankar, DCP Vinay Goankar, CCB inspector Mahesh Prasad, PSI Rajendra B, Pradeep T R and others.

Police commissioner N Shashi Kumar rewarded ₹10,000 to the team which cracked the long pending case.

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Lahore High Court calls Pakistan Army “biggest land grabber” who rules the country

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April 30, 2021

In an unprecedented event, the Lahore High Court came down heavily on the Pakistan army by calling it the “biggest land grabber”. It said that the job of the Pakistan army is to serve the nation and not to “rule as a king”, reports The Times of India.

This observation was made by Lahore High Court’s Chief Justice Mohammad Qasim Khan. However, Khan also said that he does not want to say anything wrong about the Pakistan Army but its method of forcefully occupying properties of the people is nothing but land grabbing.

The Lahore High Court made strong observations after hearing petitions of three Pakistani nationals seeking an order against the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) to not disturb their lawful possession of the land.

The DHA functions under the army along with several other business ventures under the Fauji Foundation, which is a business conglomerate.

What is even more shocking is that the Pakistan Army had the gall to grab a piece of land owned by the Lahore High Court and Justice Khan instructed the court’s registrar to write a letter to the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in this regard.

Such judgements from any Pakistani courts against the army is practically unheard of because the de facto ruler of Pakistan is the army and the civilian government of Prime Minister Imran Khan are just for show.

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US pledges to send 20 million AstraZeneca vaccines from its stocks; however, timeline unknown

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April 30, 2021

The United States (US), after withholding the key ingredients necessary to manufacture the coronavirus vaccine to India, has now decided to send 20 million AstraZeneca vaccines from its stocks.

When this stock of vaccine will arrive in India, it will be a major boost to vaccinate people who are below the age of 45 and against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the US has not set any timeline for the delivery of the 20 million AstraZeneca vaccine it has pledged, as reported by The Economic Times.

The AstraZeneca vaccine is currently being manufactured in India by Pune-based Serum Institute and sold under the brand name “Covishield”, and the US has a stockpile of 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 50 million doses of the vaccine is estimated to be manufactured over the next two months.

The US has also pledged that, in addition to the vaccines, it will also divert sufficient supplies of multipore filters which would help facilitate the production of as many as 18 million more doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine in India itself, and already 20,000 doses of Remdesivir is also expected to reach India from the US. But more importantly, 17 oxygen generator plants will be supplied by the US.

When the US stopped crucial supplies to India which was critical to manufacturing vaccines, there was outrage within and outside of the US. Many US-based analysts called it a strategic blunder after they saw that other countries like Russia, the UK, Singapore, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, France, and many more nations were helping India to cope with the pandemic.

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This is ‘Periyar’ soil: DMK leaders seek blessings of Dharmavaram Adheenam ahead of May 2

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April 29, 2021

A photo of former ministers of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) receiving blessings from the 27th Gurumaha Sannidhanam of the Dharumavaram Aadheenam at the Vaitheeswaran Kovil Temple on Thursday has gone viral on social media.

In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies is known for slandering Hindu Gods and rituals. They have been spreading hate against Hindus in Tamil Nadu for the sole reason of getting the votes of a particular community.

Ironically, it has become customary for the leaders’ families to visit temples before elections, inviting a lot of mockeries. Even though the Thiruvannamalai girivalam was banned due to the recent coronavirus lockdown, the daughter of DMK leader Stalin went on the girivalam and visited the temple with special permission. Even during the election campaigns, MK Stalin carried the facade of pretending to be a pro-Hindu.

In this context, a photo of K.N. Nehru and M.R.K Pannerselvam, who are former ministers of the DMK has been doing the rounds on social media. Many netizens commented that this is a damage control move of the DMK as it has been facing ire ever since the Karuppar Koottam episode where a bunch of ‘Periyarists’ went on to abuse Hindu Gods in their YouTube channel.

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Vaitheeswaran Kovil holds Kumbhabhishekam after 23 years

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April 29, 2021

At the Vaitheeswarankoil Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, after 23 years, the kumbhabhishekam festival was held without the participation of the devotees. The temple of Sri Vaidyanatha Swami and the Thaiyal Naayagi Thaayar, is one of the very ancient Sivan temples and is believed to cure chronic diseases.

After 23 years, the kumbhabhishekam ceremony was held today at this famous temple. As per the instructions of the Chennai High Court, the kumbhabhishekam ceremony was held without the participation of the devotees, subject to the coronavirus restrictions of the State of Tamil Nadu. The 8-stage Yaga Shala Puja was held on the 24th of this month.

Musical instruments that were kept for puja in the mandap where the 8-stage Yaga Shala Puja was performed were brought in procession around the temple. On Thursday morning at the Vaitheeswaran Temple, a ceremony was held for the Sivacharyas to pour holy water on the four royal gopurams that hold the temple’s main deities, namely, the Karpaga Ganesha, Vaithiyanatha Swami, Thaiyal Naayagi Thaayar, and the Selva Muthukumara Swami. IAS officer Vikram Raja and High Court Special Public Prosecutor Karthikeyan were appointed by the High Court to oversee the temple kumbhabhishekam .

Because of the 144 rule that was imposed, pilgrims were not allowed to enter the city as a restraining order had been issued. Vehicles were diverted to an alternate route. The function was attended by the 27th Mutt head of Dharmavaram Adinam Srilasree Masilamani Desikar Gnanasampantha Paramacharya Swami, Mayiladuthurai District Collector Lalita and Ashok Kumar, Associate Commissioner, HR&CE department.

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Delhi Uni’s ‘Maithry’ Kerala Forum Vice President resigns in protest against Islamic take-over; Read her resignation letter

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April 29, 2021

The Maithry Kerala Forum is a group formed by Malayalee students at Delhi University who study in various colleges in the city. The Forum’s Vice-President Krishnendu, a third-year BA (Hons) Political Science student at the Bharati College, resigned from the post after accusing the forum of extending support to anti-national forces.

The reason behind the resignation was the forum’s support for Siddique Kappan, who is charged under UAPA and is currently lodged in UP jail.

Krishnendu, in her resignation letter, said that the forum has been hijacked by the Muslim Student Front, Students Islamic Organisation, and Campus Front of India.

According to her, Islamists have taken over such cultural groups to propagate their anti-national agenda in various Central Universities of India. Krishnendu, an elected representative of the forum had protested against decisions that were against the national interest.

Popular Front of India (PFI) member and journalist Siddique Kappan was earlier denied bail by the Supreme Court after he and three of his Islamist associates were arrested in Uttar Pradesh on their way to Hathras. The police allege that they came to the state to ferment trouble over the brutal rape and murder of a Dalit girl and trigger communal violence.

In her letter, Krishnendu said that her resignation was a strong protest against the stance taken by the alliance (SIO, MSF, CFI) in favour of individuals engaged in anti-national activities.

Below is the full letter of resignation and a full explanation given by the Maithry Kerala Forum Vice President Krishnendu.

To,
The Cabinet,
Maitri (Delhi University)

I have been the Vice President of the Cabinet of Maitri organisation (Delhi University) for the last two years. As far as my understanding, until now, Maitri is a nuetral organisation working without any political intention.

But I have learned that this is not the case with Maitri. By claiming to be neutral, this student body pursues a particular political ideology in many ways to unfold it’s plan. Maitri is being used for the political interests of some groups.

Today, Maitri caters and contributes to the religious interests and communal politics of the Campus Front of India (CFI), the Students Islamic Organization (SIO) and the Muslim Students Federation (MSF).

Today, however, Maitri declared its solidarity for Siddique Kappan, who has been arrested by the police in violation of the IPC Section 12,4 A (treason) and Section 153 A (on inciting enmity between communities) in connection with the Hathras rape issue.

Siddique Kappan has been charged under Section 295 A (provoking religious sentiment).
If all this is being done on humanitarian grounds then why is Maitri as an organisation selectively intervening only in some issues and not in others in many other parts of India? Why did the alliance not respond when the Indian soldiers were attacked by terrorists and Maoists? ,

Maitri also played a role in the anti-CAA protests and demonstrations. There has always been an opportunity for an open discussion among students and Maitri supporters on the subject. Instead of doing that, the organization has taken a side, why should a ‘neutral’ organization only intervene in certain matters with partiality?

Whenever the Maitri Cabinet has tried to intervene in any of the above ways, I have always opposed it. But i had always failed in the face of a majority of cabinet members.

I have remained silent on many issues for fear of isolation and targetting, and many students outside the cabinet have had similar experiences. Even today, they suffer from various mental problems due to it.

I resign as Vice President of Maitri because I have not used this organization for my political benefits in any way and I am fully convinced that I have not demanded any kind of political solidarity but as an impartial organization. I can in no way identify with the above political interventions. This resignation is a strong protest against the stance taken by the alliance in favor of individuals engaged in anti-national activities.

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Mansoor ali Khan gets conditional bail, penalty of ₹2 lakh paid by him to go towards buying vaccines

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April 29, 2021

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan has been granted conditional bail by the Chennai High Court in a defamation case against the misinformation that he spread about the Corona vaccine. Mansoor Ali Khan was fined ₹2 lakh and ordered to pay the amount to the health department to buy the vaccine.

Earlier, Mansoor Ali Khan, who spoke to reporters after actor Vivek was admitted to hospital with a heart attack, had been critical of the corona vaccine and the preventive measures taken by the Tamil Nadu government.

Kodambakkam Zonal Medical Officer Bhupesh complained that his speech was against the government’s immunization measures and the government’s public welfare work. The case was registered under 5 sections at the Vadapalani police station, including disturbing public order and behaving with malicious intent to spread the disease. In his pre-bail petition filed in the Chennai District Court, he said that he had not said anything wrong about the vaccine except that he had said that the corona vaccine should not be made compulsory.

When the petition came up for hearing before Chief Judge R Selvakumar, the criminal prosecutor from the E Jaisankar, appearing on behalf of the police, objected that bail should not be granted as he had acted in a way that created unnecessary fear among the public. Mansoor’s petition was subsequently dismissed. He subsequently appealed to the Chennai High Court. The High Court granted conditional bail as the case came up for hearing today.

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VHP cadres to support pandemic-affected families

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April 29, 2021

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) cadres will now provide support and assistance to families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to VHP sources, the organisation has prepared a comprehensive action plan to serve the people in the pandemic. The VHP is deploying its cadre and organisational strength to help people battle the pandemic, sources said.

The VHP cadres will also arrange for the last journey of the Coronavirus victims.

Central secretary general of VHP, Milind Parande, while declaring a war on the coronavirus, called upon the volunteers to mobilize with full steam and join forces with all the monasteries, temples, Gurudwaras, saints, Dharmacharyas and voluntary organisations to wage war against this pandemic.

The VHP has evolved a four-fold strategy for this.

Under the first part, VHP volunteers will create awareness on how to save people from the virus through the ‘prevention is better than cure’ concept.

They will also ensure that all eligible people take advantage of the vaccination programme of the government. The volunteers will counter the anti-vaccine propaganda and confusion through social media, phone calls and personal contacts.

They will sensitize people about the indispensability of the present norms of personal distancing, use of face-masks, hand and face sanitization and other protocols of hygiene.

The second part of the strategy includes serving the infected persons and making all possible efforts to save their lives.

The volunteers have already started distributing Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Siddha medicines as necessary, running Yoga sessions to promote the virtues of social discipline, patience and boost morale; and through helpline numbers, arranging consultations with and assistance from experts in the respective fields.

The services pertaining to the second front, include consultations with physicians and Vaidyas, arranging for ambulances, provisions for oxygen cylinders, plasma, blood, oxygen concentrator units, medicines and oximeters.

It also includes isolation and quarantine centres, meals for patients and their family members, assistance to lone family members in homes and hospitals, and giving support and cooperation to medical personnel.

Services pertaining to the third front include distribution of food and water, medicines and ration to the affected families and the labourers, other low-income group people; care for the home-alone elderly, students and children; fodder and water for cattle and other animals; food, water and medicines for travellers , and migrant workers returning to their native places.

The service in the fourth front include arranging for hearse or mortuary vans to transport Corona victims from the hospitals and homes to cremation grounds and making arrangements for their funeral services and cremation.

Bajrang Dal and Durga Vahini – the youth wings of the VHP – are wholeheartedly engaged physically, mentally and resource-wise in these service activities.

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India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir; first consignment of 75,000 vials to reach today

Madurai HC orders the shutting down of church built illegally in Sivagangai

Seven Muslims, including three teenagers, held in connection with murder attempt

Lahore High Court calls Pakistan Army “biggest land grabber” who rules the country

US pledges to send 20 million AstraZeneca vaccines from its stocks; however, timeline unknown

This is ‘Periyar’ soil: DMK leaders seek blessings of Dharmavaram Adheenam ahead of May 2

Vaitheeswaran Kovil holds Kumbhabhishekam after 23 years

Delhi Uni’s ‘Maithry’ Kerala Forum Vice President resigns in protest against Islamic take-over; Read her resignation letter

Mansoor ali Khan gets conditional bail, penalty of ₹2 lakh paid by him to go towards buying vaccines

VHP cadres to support pandemic-affected families

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