Switch from tOPV to bOVP
Globally, the world is shifting from trivalent oral polio vaccine (tOPV) to Bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) in polio immunisation campaigns. In India, the National Switch Day will be observed on April 25, 2016. The bOPV will replace tOPV on the designated date. Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand is geared up for the Switch. The department has supplied 4,75,000 doses of bOPV vaccine to all 24 districts. The districts have also prepared a plan to recall and destroy the remaining tOPV in the system as per Government of India guideline.
Gandhi Crafts Bazaar at Morhabadi Ground
Gandhi Crafts Bazaar will be organised from April 28 to May 7 at Morhabadi ground. Approximately 200 artisans from across the country will exhibit their collections. With the moto to promote rural artisans, the Craft Bazaar is a joint venture of Jharcraft and Ministry of Textile, Government of India.
Two Madhucon supervisors arrested
Two supervisors, Ganesh Mahto and Sashi Bhushan Oraon, working for road construction company Madhucon were arrested for staging their own abduction in the name of PlFI. The motive behind the action is yet to be ascertained and investigation in this direction is going on, stated Rural SP Rajkumar lakra.
Their manager has been in constant touch with PlFI informed the two arrested supervisors.