A plea by Dr. Jacob Puliyel challenges vaccine mandates issued by governments of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
In an affidavit filed on January 13, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that “no person can be forced to be vaccinated against their wishes”.
It also said that “the Government of India has not issued any SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) which make carrying of vaccination certificate mandatory for any purpose.”
However, it sought to emphasize that, Vaccination for Covid-19 is of larger public interest in view of the ongoing pandemic situation.
Belagavi, September 2026: The district Animal Husbandry Department has launched a month-long rabies awareness and vaccination campaign across Belagavi ahead of World Rabies Day on
Belagavi, September 9, 2026: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Wednesday launched searches at 18 locations linked to Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has begun preparations for the smooth and systematic celebration of Ganeshotsav in the city, with civic officials taking steps
Belagavi: The long-pending cable car project at Gokak Falls has moved a major step closer to reality, with the Karnataka government receiving the proposal for
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) will operate 312 additional bus services to meet the expected travel rush during Ganesh Chaturthi.For more details
Belagavi: Preparations for Ganeshotsav are gaining momentum across Belagavi as artisans put the final touches on idols ahead of the festival beginning on September 14.For
