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The first commercial batch of COVAXIN® made in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, is launched by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India.

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* With specialised bio safety containment facilities in Hyderabad, Malur, Ankleshwar, and Pune, Bharat Biotech steadily moves towards its aim of ~ 1 billion doses of annualised capacity.
* Product manufactured from Ankleshwar facilities will be available for supplies starting September 2021,

Hyderabad, Sunday, August 29, 2021: Bharat Biotech, a global leader in vaccine development and innovation, today announced the commercial launch of the first batch of COVAXIN® from its Chiron Behring Vaccines facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Hon’ble Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the COVAXIN® batches. Dr. Krishna Ella, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Biotech and Mrs. Suchitra Ella, Joint Managing Director, Bharat Biotech were also present at the launch.

The company has already deployed multiple production lines at its Hyderabad, Malur, Bengaluru, and Pune campuses, and the addition of Chiron Behring, Ankleshwar will further augment its COVAXIN® production capacity. A new filing facility constructed during 2020 is now being utilized for the production of COVAXIN®. The COVAXIN® production had begun in early June, before which the team had executed engineering batches to study the equipment functionality at the facility. Chiron Behring Vaccines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Biotech.

Shri. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, said, “India is focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the country, and the key to achieving this lies in the swift and efficient administration of vaccines. We want to ensure equitable access of the vaccine to every Indian citizen, and the expansion of COVAXIN® production facilities by Bharat Biotech will take us closer to this goal.”
Dr. Krishna Ella, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Biotech, said, “We want to ensure that Bharat Biotech can ably meet the demand for COVAXIN® such that individuals across the country, and the globe, have access to the vaccine and can secure their health and safety. Our goal to develop a vaccine with global safety and efficacy standards has now been achieved, we are now marching towards the goal of annualized capacity of ~ 1.0 billion doses.”
Mrs. Suchitra Ella, Joint Managing Director, Bharat Biotech, said, “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Shri. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, to our specialised manufacturing facility. I am happy to share that our efforts over the last one year have fructified, and we are now several steps closer to achieving our goal of providing COVAXIN® to all pockets of the country and overseas. The pandemic has impacted people across the globe, and it is only through collaborative efforts that we can hope to mitigate its spread and impact.”
Bharat Biotech is also exploring manufacturing partnerships with its partners in other countries, who have prior expertise with commercial scale manufacturing of inactivated viral vaccines under biosafety containment for further augmentation.   

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JEWELLERS TO GO ON TOKEN STRIKE ON Monday, 23rd AUGUST 2021

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RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF TASK FORCE ON HALLMARKING, JEWELLERS TO GO ON TOKEN STRIKE ON Monday, 23 D AUGUST 2021 New hallmarking process (HUID) for jewellery hallmarking is NOT customer-friendly & against trade, MSME jewellers tell BIS & Govt. of India Customers buying jewellery being tracked through HUID, which jewellers oppose BANGALORE 23 August 2021: Jewellers will go on a token strike on Monday, 23″ August 2021 to protest against the arbitrarily implemented mandatory hallmarking process in the country by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Mr. TA SHARAVANA President KARANATAKA JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION(R) said, “We welcome Hallmarking but not HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID). HUID is a ‘destructive process’ that the current mandatory hallmarking process offers NOO safety of jewellery. The element of cancellation of registration, penal provisions, search & seizure will ultimately bring “Inspector Raaj’ in the industry. The token strike is our peaceful protest against arbitrarily implementation of HUID, which is impractical and unimplementable. HUID is against customer interest and against the principle of ease of doing business. HUID is cumbersome and shall lead to harassment for customers and MSME jewellers. It is also illegal as per laws of land as this process interferes with data privacy and business secrecy of individual citizens. Jewellers feel, by registering with BIS, they have signed their death warrant in terms of losses and loss of livelihood.” Mr.BR PRAKASH SECRETAR KARANATAKA JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION(R) said, “Hallmarking has been made mandatory in 256 districts from 16″ June 2021 and it is estimated that yearly almost 10-12 crore pieces are manufactured in India. In addition, existing stock of almost 6- 7 cr. pieces are yet to be hallmarked. This takes the total count of pieces to be hallmarked in a year to almost 16 – 18 cr. pieces. Current speed/capacity of hallmarking centres is about 2 lac pieces/ day, at this speed it will take almost 800 – 900 days or equivalent to 3 -4 years to mark this years’ production. Currently the new marking system i.e., HUID is taking almost 5 to 10 days to hallmark the products, resulting into complete bottleneck and the industry is on standstill. Further, the higher turnaround period of a manufacturer will result into loss of employment and poor ROI, resulting into increasing cost of jewellery to the consumers. Tonnes of jewellery is lying idle due to delays in the existing hallmarking process and BIS is simply adding fire to our anxiety instead of resolving issues.”

Jewellers have welcomed the hallmarking and the growth in registration has gone to almost 250% from 34,000 to 88000 jewellers, which shows the jewellers commitment towards the consumers. However, the Hallmarking centres have been reduced, as 83 centres has been either suspended or cancelled. The new Hallmarking processes (HUID) involves cutting, melting and scraping of jewellery, which is intended to sell. The entire process of hallmarking is defeated when a jewellery has been damaged. Further, this process eliminates the Instant consumer friendly services, which is the biggest USP of this sector. Removal of jeweller’s name, from the jewellery will be detrimental to the interest of consumers when they wish to sell or exchange for want of identity of jeweller. Hallmarking should be based on point of sale as proposed by jewellers, while all other applications of storage, display, transit, exhibit to sale, manufacture etc, except sell be removed from the BIS Act and Regulation. Not only the consumers are at the receiving end, the 1 crore dependents on the G&J Industry’s livelihood will be at stake due to unimplementable compliances in the new marking process of hallmarking (HUID). The penal & criminal consequences on the jeweller, who has not manufactured or hallmarked the jewellery and sold it like a trader, will eventually result into winding up of businesses in fear of Inspector Raaj which has already begun. The draconian provisions of cancellation of registration for a civil offense is imposed on this trade, where just by a stroke of BIS officer, resulting into loss of livelihood of millions of employees, karigars and their dependents. Indian jewellery is an art form, and they are not homogenous, therefore industry has recommended to increase the Standard. example, for 22kt – 916 to 918. This is the industry’s commitment to offer quality jewellery to the consumers. Despite the jewellery Industry’s continuous demand to consider Niti Aayog’s report on Hallmarking to be a benchmark while framing the BlS Act, which has not been taken into consideration.

– TA SHARAVANA

PRESIDENT

KARNATAKA JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION (R)

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Glamour rule the ramp during Mr & Miss India Super Model 2021

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The much-anticipated event is hosted by Bengaluru-based ‘Indian Film Makers,’ a reputable acting and modelling institute.

Anika 2nd Runnerup(Leftside)
SiriRamesh Winner(Centre)
Tejaswini 1st Runnerup(Rightside)

Bengaluru, August 21
The ramp set up at a private hotel in the city came alive with colour and a heavy dose of style during the Mr & Miss India Super Model 2021.
After a brief lull due to covid-19 pandemic, passionate models from the state walked on the ramp with great zeal and enthusiasm during the Mr & Miss India Super Model 2021organised by Indian Film Makers Acting and modeling insittute, a renowned film and modeling production house.
Umesh Banakar, Vice president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, Anantharaj, noted film director, Gargi Sen, International Beauty Pageant winner, Eshaana, actress and K Shivakumar, Chitthara Managing director were the guests of t he events that brought alive glamour on stage.

Yathish 2nd Runnerup(Leftside)
Saqlain  Winner(Centre)
SanjayGowda 1st Runnerup(Rightside)

Models showcased their best of the attitude and confidence on the stage to win the crown while many satisfied with sub-titles.
The show was organised as part of its rigorous programs to transform aspiring actors and models into career professionals, says J N Ravi, Managing Director of IFM Acting and modeling institute who is the show director and organizer of the event.

Realising the need of a reliable platform for the young and the enthusiastic talents to explore their potential and also work towards their strengths and weakness, Indian Film Makers was established.
“Since its inception in 1995 has organised more than 500 shows across the country and has introduced hundreds of actors, hero, and heroines in South and bollywood industry. Many of our models have been part of noted reality shows including the recent Big Boss season 8 where Divya Suresh from our institute was part of,” he said.
The institute has become a synonym in providing best training to enrich, engage, and educate the community through its rigorous training programme and ensure a holistic, comprehensive and unique process of discovery that will both excite and enhance the aspirants and is working tirelessly creating a steady stream of stars.

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Nippon Paint displays its ground-breaking Weatherbond PRO exterior emulsion

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* Launches an ad and 360 marketing campaign to highlight the exterior emulsion with up to 15 years Performance warranty

*The revolutionary exterior emulsion provides superior water resistance and extreme durability to protect from extreme heat and rain

Bengaluru, August 11th 2021: Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) Asia’s leading paint manufacturer today launched the advertising campaign for Weatherbond PRO- the high durable exterior emulsion offering up to 15 years of protection against extreme climate conditions like prolonged exposure to heat, and heavy spells of rain. Based on extensive research done by Nippon Paint’s R&D team, this product was developed for customers who need advance protection for their home exteriors in terms of extended fresh look, strong waterproofing and protection from Algal and Fungal attacks.

Some of the key features of Weatherbond PRO are Extreme durability with up to 15 years performance warranty, Algal and Fungal resistance, Dirt pick-up resistance, low VOC and water- resistant film that gives a polished look for years to come. These high-performance features ensure that homes are protected from climatic incursions, which lead to chalking, flaking, dampness and mouldy surfaces. Weatherbond PRO provides good film integrity and excellent colour retention, which ensures that exterior walls stay beautiful for years to come. Weatherbond PRO is a pure acrylic elastomeric exterior paint, powered by fibres, which aid in crack bridging and protection from hairline cracks. The Weatherbond PRO system provides effective waterproofing and anti-carbonation properties as well.

The revolutionary paint’s campaign was launched today by Mr. Mahesh S. Anand – President, Mr. Mark Titus – Director Marketing and Mr Ankur Bharadwaj – Director Sales at a press event.

Emphasizing the need for such a breakthrough product in the market, Mr. Mahesh S. Anand, President – Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) commented, “We are excited to launch this new advertising campaign on Weatherbond PRO featuring next Gen actors Tanya Hope, Ashwin Kumar and of course the Weatherbond Blobhy. With Weatherbond PRO, we wish to offer our customers a paint that can protect their home exteriors all year round to withstand extreme weather conditions. We have noticed that customers are increasingly aware of exterior paint’s role in not just beautification but also for protection from external elements. We are positive that the recovering markets combined with this advertising campaign will boost interest in the product amongst discerning homeowners. In addition, all of Nippon Paint’s products are green and eco-friendly.”

Talking about the brand campaign, Mr. Mark Titus, Director of Marketing – Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) said, “With the advent of monsoon in Karnataka, we expect a surge in demand for Weatherbond PRO as the paint addresses the various challenges faced by homeowners in maintaining their home exteriors. To accelerate awareness creation, we will be using a multi-platform approach to connect with consumers in Karnataka including mass advertising, BTL and Digital programs, to reach out to several of our key stakeholders including consumers, painters, dealers, architects and engineers.”

Nippon Paint Weatherbond PRO is commercially available in the Karnataka market through Nippon Paint’s select dealer partners. To learn more about Nippon’s Weatherbond PRO, visit https://www.nipponpaint.co.in/products/weatherbond-pro/

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ಆಂಧ್ರಪ್ರದೇಶದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ಶಾಂತಕುಮಾರ್ ಜೆಟ್ಟೂರ್ ?

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ನಂಬಲರ್ಹ ಮೂಲಗಳ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಶಾಂತಕುಮಾರ್ ಜೆಟ್ಟೂರ್ ಮುಂದಿನ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಯಿದೆ, ಜೊತೆಗೆ ರವಿಶಂಕರ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್,
ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಜಾವಡೇಕರ್,
ಉಮಾಭಾರತಿ ಅವರು ಉಳಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರ ಹುದ್ದೆ ಪಡೆಯುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಯಿದೆ.

 ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ಭಾರತದ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಪತಿ ಭವನದಿಂದ ನೇಮಕಗೊಂಡವರು: 06.07.2021 ರಂದು ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗಳನ್ನು / ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ಭಾರತದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದರು: – (i) ಶ್ರೀ ಪಿ.  ದಿ.  ಶ್ರೀಧರನ್ ಪಿಳ್ಳೈ, ಮಿಜೋರಾಂ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರು ವರ್ಗಾವಣೆಗೊಂಡರು ಮತ್ತು ಗೋವಾ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ನೇಮಕಗೊಂಡರು.  (ii) ಹರಿಯಾಣದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸತ್ಯದೇವ್ ನಾರಾಯಣ್ ಆರ್ಯ ಅವರನ್ನು ವರ್ಗಾಯಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ತ್ರಿಪುರಾದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ನೇಮಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ (iii) ತ್ರಿಪುರಾದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ರಮೇಶ್ ಬೈಸ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ವರ್ಗಾಯಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಜಾರ್ಖಂಡ್ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ನೇಮಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.  (iv) ಶ್ರೀ ಥಾ ಮತ್ತು ಗವರ್ನರ್ ಕರ್ ಅಕಾ.  (v) ಶ್ರೀ ಬಂಡಾರು ದತ್ತಾತ್ರೇಯ, ಹಿಮಾಚಲ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಗವರ್ನರ್ ವರ್ಗಾವಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹರಿಯಾಣ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ನೇಮಕಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.  (vi) ಮಿಜೋರಾಂ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ಡಾ. ಹರಿ ಬಾಬು ಕಂಭಪತಿ  (vii) ಶ್ರೀ ಮಂಗುಭಾಯಿ ಚಗನ್ಭಾಯ್ ಪಟೇಲ್ ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರದೇಶದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ  (viii) ಹಿಮಾಚಲ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ ಅರ್ಲೇಕರ್

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