Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) rolls out India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A Vaccine “Havisure®”

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India achieves Self-sufficiency for Hepatitis A vaccine, true example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Bangalore, 19th January 2024: Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and a leading biopharmaceutical company in India marks a historic moment in public health with the launch of India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine “Havisure®”. The vaccine represents a significant step forward in India’s fight against Hepatitis A and is poised to make a substantial contribution to public health.

The new vaccine, Havisure® is the result of extensive research and development efforts by IIL’s dedicated team of scientists and researchers. This indigenously developed vaccine is poised to play a crucial role in preventing Hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver infection that poses a significant public health challenge. Hepatitis A is a viral infection primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, meaning that it is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.

This Novel Vaccine launch event was held today at Hyatt Place, Hyderabad. Chief guests were Shri Nagaraj Karpan, MLA and Shri Ajay Mishra, IAS-Chairman Indian Redcross Society, Telangana.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. K Anand Kumar, Managing Director, Indian Immunologicals Ltd shared “The launch of Havisure® is a testament to our commitment to advancing healthcare solutions for the nation. Currently Hepatitis A vaccines are imported into our country and as a true meaning of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, IIL has tirelessly put in efforts and developed India’s 1st vaccine for Hepatitis A. The vaccine Havisure® has undergone extensive clinical trials in 8 centers and has proven to be safe and efficacious. The vaccine is comparable to the world’s leading vaccine sold by a multinational. With Havisure®, we aim to contribute significantly to the prevention of this infectious disease. IIL launching three vaccines in a single year is itself a big achievement and full credit to my team.”

“Havisure” is set to play a crucial role to protect against the Hepatitis A virus, which primarily affects the liver. The vaccine is effective in preventing the disease and is recommended for children in the routine immunization. It is a two-dose vaccine wherein the first dose is administered at above 12 months of age and the second dose is given at least after 6 months of the first dose. The vaccine is also recommended for individuals who are at risk of exposure or travel to the regions with high hepatitis A prevalence. In addition to this people with occupational risk of infection and suffering from chronic liver diseases also need Hepatitis A vaccination.

Discussing on manufacturing capabilities of IIL, Dr. Priyabrata Pattnaik, Dy. Managing Director-IIL said, “The company has considerably invested in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to scale up production and meet the growing demand for Hepatitis A vaccine. As part of the launch, IIL will be collaborating with healthcare professionals, corporate hospitals, and government agencies to promote awareness about Hepatitis A and the importance of both paediatric, adolescent & adult vaccination”.

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TTK Prestige launched the Endura Pro to revolutionize the Indian kitchen

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Bangalore, 19th January 2024 – TTK Prestige, India’s leading kitchen appliance company, has launched its latest innovation, the Prestige Endura Pro Mixer Grinder. The launch event took place on 18th January 2024 at Pai International Electronics Ltd, Indiranagar, in Bangalore. The Prestige Endura Pro is all in one Mixer Grinder with 14 functionalities, powered by 1000W motor made of pure copper and equipped with ball bearings, the Endura Pro ensures efficient performance, minimal noise, and a longer motor life.

14 functionalities – include Wet Grinding, Dry Grinding, Chutney making, Juicing, Blending, Chopping, Atta Kneading, Thick Shredding, Thin Shredding, Adjustable Slicing, Mincing, Citrus juicing, Finger chips cutting & Mix and keep

This product launch was hosted by Pai International Ltd and conducted by Mr Rajkumar Pai, MD; Mrs Meena Rajkumar Pai, Director, Finance; and Mr Ramesh, Logistic Head at Pai International Ltd. The event was attended by Mr. Anil Kumar GS, Sr GM; Mr. Pranesh LM, ZSM and Abhishek & Deepak- Marketing from TTK Prestige. 

Mr. Anil Kumar GS – Sr GM,TTK Prestige Ltd stated, “We are very happy to launch the Endura Pro Mixer in partnership with Pai Electronics. This product line has been a star due to its durability and advanced features. The specialty of this product is the motor, which is carefully designed to reduce noise. No other kitchen appliance brand can compete with the motor quality of this product.”

TTK Prestige Limited is a part of TTK Group. Over the past six decades, TTK Prestige Limited has emerged as India’s largest kitchen appliances company catering to the needs of homemakers in the country. Every Prestige brand product is built on the pillars of safety, innovation, durability, and trust, making the brand the first choice in millions of homes.

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ದಿನಾಂಕ 19/01/2024 ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ಗಡಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ಬೆಂಬಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಾಂತಿಯುತವಾಗಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನ ಈಡೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ

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ದಿನಾಂಕ 19/01/2024 ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ಗಡಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ಬೆಂಬಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಾಂತಿಯುತವಾಗಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನ ಈಡೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿರುವ ಕುರಿತು.

Press meet held at press club of Bangalore

ದಿನಾಂಕ 19/01/2024 ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ಗಡಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ಬೆಂಬಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಶಾಂತಿಯುತವಾಗಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನ ಈಡೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ ಸೇವಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ ಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಗಡಿವರೆಗೂ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ

1. ಅಲೆಮಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಿ ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಆಯೋಗ ರಚನೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು.

2. ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಜನಾಂಗದ ವಸತಿ ರಹಿತರಿಗೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಹಾಗೂ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಅನುದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಕನಿಷ್ಠ ಐದು ಲಕ್ಷಗಳ ವೆಚ್ಚದಲ್ಲಿ ಮನೆ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿ ಕೊಡುವುದು.

3. ಅಲೆಮಾರಿಗಳ ಏಳಿಗೆಗಾಗಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ನಿಗಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಅನುದಾನ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಬೇಕು.

4. ಅಲೆಮಾರಿಗಳ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ವರ್ಗ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯ ಒಂದೇ ಜಾತಿಯ ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಪದಗಳನ್ನು ಬೇರ್ಪಡಿಸಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾತಿ ಗೊಂದಲಗಳ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಉಲ್ಬಣವಾಗಿರುವುದನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪಿಸಲು ಜಾತಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ಪತ್ರದ ಕುರಿತು ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಪದಗಳನ್ನು ಒಂದು ಮಾಡಿ ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ನೀಡಬೇಕು.

ಈ ಮೇಲ್ಕಂಡ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬಗೆಹರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಹಾಗು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಬಾರಿ ಮನವಿ ಪತ್ರ ನೀಡಿದ್ದರು ಯಾವುದೇ ಪ್ರತಿಫಲ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ದಿನಾಂಕ 19/01/2024 ರಂದು ಮೇಲ್ಕಂಡ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಈಡೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಗಡಿವರೆಗೂ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ ದಯಮಾಡಿ ಈ ಒಂದು ಬೇಡಿಕೆಗಳು ಸರಿ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದಿದ್ದು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ಈ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸಹಕರಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ಕೋರಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೇನೆ ಎಂದು ಬಿ.ಹೆಚ್.ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್,ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಪ್ರೆಸ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಆಫ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪತ್ತಿಕಾ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು

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Mahindra Introduces Supro Profit Truck Excel: Elevating Customer Prosperity with Enhanced Features. Price starts at ₹6.61 lakh

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~ In line with brand promise, the Supro Profit Truck Excel aims to deliver superior power, class-leading mileage and bigger deck length leading to superior profits for customers ~

• Offers best-in-class rated payload of 900 kg (Diesel) and 750 kg (CNG Duo)
• Increased deck length of 2515 mm
• Impressive range of over 500 km for Supro Excel CNG Duo
• Enhanced safety feature with Anti-Roll Bar which provides stability
• The Supro Profit Truck Excel series offers competitive pricing, with the Diesel variant priced at ₹6.61 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore) and the CNG DUO variant at ₹6.93 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore).

Bangalore, January 18, 2024: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), the market leader in Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs) in India, proudly announces the launch of the new Supro Profit Truck Excel series, available in both Diesel and CNG Duo variants. Building on the success of the Supro platform, the Profit Truck Excel series has been designed to redefine last-mile connectivity with its superior power, exceptional style, unparalleled safety and unsurpassed comfort.

The Supro, initially launched in 2015, has emerged as a versatile platform catering to the evolving needs of customers. The Supro Profit Truck Excel series offers competitive pricing, with the Diesel variant priced at ₹6.61 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore) and the CNG DUO variant at ₹6.93 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore). Following the success of the Supro CNG Duo, which has contributed to a six-fold increase in the brand’s volume, the new Supro Profit Truck Excel reinforces Mahindra’s commitment to offering versatile platforms with multiple engine and fuel options, modern style, advanced safety and technology features.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO – Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Mahindra’s ‘Rise for Value,’ a pillar of our RISE philosophy, is embodied in our latest offering – the Mahindra Supro Profit Truck Excel. This launch marks a significant stride in the sub-2-tonne segment, showcasing our commitment to empowering businesses and transforming last-mile connectivity in India. The Supro Profit Truck Excel, with its exceptional 500 km range CNG Duo variant, blends power, economy, safety, and comfort, reinforcing our mission to deliver comprehensive, value-driven solutions in logistics and transportation.”

R. Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, M&M said, “The Supro Profit Truck Excel, emerging from our renowned Supro platform, exemplifies Mahindra’s unwavering commitment to technological excellence. It boasts an advanced 5-speed transmission for improved performance, reinforced chassis with increased thickness and 19% more stiffness for enhanced stability, and an anti-roll bar, setting new standards in safety. These elements are meticulously integrated to not only deliver superior performance and efficiency but also to set a new benchmark in payload capacity. This vehicle stands as a testament to our promise of providing efficient, robust, and value-driven solutions, reshaping the less than 2-tonne segment and positively impacting our customers and communities.”
The Supro Profit Truck Excel stands out with its key features, emphasizing mileage, toughness, ruggedness, and the ability to handle versatile loads efficiently. It is designed to cater to the increasing demand for volumetric goods, particularly in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector. The Supro Profit Truck Excel stands out for its best-in-class payload capacity of 900 kg (Diesel) & 750 kg (CNG Duo), enhanced safety feature with an Anti-Roll Bar which provides stability to the 2050mm wheelbase, 5-speed transmission. The Supro Excel Diesel achieves a fuel efficiency of 23.6 Km/l, while the Supro Excel CNG Duo, with a capacity of 105L, delivers an impressive 24.8 km/kg and boasts a remarkable range of over 500 km.

The new SCV is equipped with a powerful 19.4 kW Direct Injection Diesel Engine and 20.01 kW Positive Ignition CNG Engine BS6 RDE-compliant engine, providing 55 Nm and 60 Nm torque respectively. The vehicle features R13 tyres and boasts 208 mm of ground clearance, ensuring higher performance and pickup even with a full load. The Supro Profit Truck Excel boasts a reinforced chassis with a significantly increased thickness, delivering a remarkable 19% surge in stiffness for unparalleled durability and performance. Complemented by a bolstered suspension, this truck sets a new standard for robustness and resilience.

The ex-showroom prices for the Supro Profit Truck Excel are:
Variant Ex-showroom Bangalore*
Diesel ₹ 6,61,859
CNG DUO ₹ 6,93,859

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People with myopia three times morelikely to develop Glaucoma: Doctors

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BENGALURU / January 18, 2023: People with myopia have two to three times higher risk of developing glaucoma compared to those with normal eyesight, doctors of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital have said during the ongoing Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Myopia, the leading cause of refractive error, affects about 10-20 percent of the Indian population. Glaucoma, on the other hand, is the third leading cause of blindness in India. Said Dr. Ram S Mirlay, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Dr. Agarwals Hospital, Bengaluru: “There is a two-three-fold increased risk of Glaucoma in people having moderate to high myopia.

The risk is independent of the fluid pressure of the eye. About 30% of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) patients have myopia. The probability of someone with myopia going on to develop Glaucoma depends on age, family history and the level of myopia, whether mild or severe.
He added: “Thin corneas, high myopia or family history are risk factors for developing Glaucoma. Over the years, individuals having both myopia and glaucoma would experience negative changes in their vision. Regular eye checkups are crucial in these cases to check for progression of the disease and follow a proper treatment plan.”
Said Dr. P Sunitha, Consultant – Ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, “Considering the linkage between myopia and Glaucoma, it is important to take several preventive steps. Myopia can be controlled in children by limiting their near-work activities like reading, computer use, playing video games, and watching TV from close distance, all of which impose a high visual demand on their eyes. They should be encouraged to spend more time in outdoor activities. It is also important to wear proper corrective lenses. People with myopia should get their eyes checked up twice a year. Lack of awareness, limited access to diagnostic equipment and poor compliance for regular eye checkups are some of the diagnostic challenges in identifying glaucoma and myopia in early stages.”
Said Dr. Ram S Mirlay: “Two eye-screening studies done in 2012 at a school in Kolar between the age of 6-16 years found an 11.5% prevalence of myopia. In 2016, a study at Udupi found a myopia prevalence of 4%. India is the second most populated country in the world with around 41% of population above 18 years of age. The incidence of myopia would be significant.”
“Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, which gradually leads to loss of eyesight. Peripheral vision is affected first. One of the major risk factors is high eye pressure. There are no warning signs till significant damage has already been done. Treatment mainly revolves around lowering the Intraocular pressure (the fluid pressure of the eye) through medication or laser surgery. About 12 million people, aged 40 years and older, suffer from glaucoma in India” says Dr. Archana S, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital.

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