Covid vaccination voluntary: Centre

New Delhi: Getting vaccinated for Covid-19 will be voluntary, the Health Ministry on Friday said, while highlighting that any vaccine will be introduced only after the regulatory bodies clear it based on its safety and efficacy. It also said it was advisable for recovered persons to get the jab to avoid relapse. — TNS

NIA chargesheets Pannu, nine others

Mohali: The NIA on Friday filed a chargesheet against 10 Khalistani terrorists, including US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, in the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) case. They have been charged under various sections of the IPC and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. — TNS

3 suspended over illegal felling in Punjab

Chandigarh: Illegal felling of khair trees has been detected by the Punjab Forest Department in Mirzapur area, resulting in suspension of three forest officials. Sources said a politically-connected gang was behind the felling of trees, damaging the fragile Shivalik Hills. — TNS