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11 Jan

PM Narendra Modi to hold COVID meet with CMs on Thursday

editor0 CommentsCovid-19Narendra Modi

Concerned over the Covid cases in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a meeting of chief ministers of all states to discuss about the worst scenario. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday that is on 13th January 2022. PM Modi has held numerous meetings with chief ministers to forefront India's response to the disease since its outbreak in 2020. The Covid cases in the country have raised fears of the nationwide lockdown being continuously imposed. While rising Covid numbers are a matter of concern, imposing a lockdown will add to the woes that country's economy…

11 Jan

Gurukula Kangri Launches Free Bilingual Blockchain Course

editor0 CommentsBusinessGurukula Kangri, wazirx

Gurukula Kangri has partnered with WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, to provide a free course in block chain technology. The course was unveiled on Monday, January 3, 2022, and within 3 days, over 10,000 people have already enrolled for the course. Students will be provided with a certificate on successful completion of the course by Gurukula Kangri. It is a deemed university under University Grants commission under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Gurukula Kangri and WazirX are distributing the content through its research and analysis platform Blockchain Papers, in collaboration with Unlu classes. The…

11 Jan

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalized in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital, at ICU

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, EntertainmentLata Mangeshkar

Singer Lata Mangeshkar also known as “ The Nightingale of India” has been hospitalized after she contracted Covid 19. The legendary singer is currently undergoing treatment at ICU of Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. Her niece Rachna confirms to IndiaTV that the Bharat Ratna recipient has mild symptoms. Due to her old age health issues, she has been shifted to the ICU. Her neice Rachna updated her health saying, "She is doing fine; has been kept in ICU only for precautionary reasons considering her age. Please respect our privacy and keep Didi in your prayers." Born on September 28, 1929, Lata Mangeshkar was honoured…

11 Jan

New York’s Deadliest Apartment Fire in Decades

editor0 CommentsInternational, Lifestyle, worldapartment fire, fire, killed, new york city

In New York City, on Sunday 9 children among 19 people were killed when an apartment fire started by a malfunctioning space heater sent smoke billowing through a Bronx high-rise. It is in the deadliest fire New York City had seen in more than three decades. The smoke from the fire spread to the top of the 19-storey building, darkening hallways and stairwells and shocking residents who had heard the fire alarms but did not immediately react because they had grown accustomed to frequent alarms in the building. The fire commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said at a news conference at…

11 Jan

‘Historic’: US surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human

editor0 CommentsHealthUSA

In what is dubbed as a 'first-of-its-kind surgery', the US surgeons have performed a successful transplant of a 'porcine' heart into an adult human with end-stage heart disease. The 57-year-old Maryland resident with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is said to be still doing well three days later. "It was the only currently available option for the patient," the University of Maryland Medicine said on Monday (January 10, 2022) after performing the historic surgery. "This organ transplant demonstrated for the first time that a genetically-modified animal heart can function like a human…

11 Jan

PM Modi to chair virtual meet with chief ministers on Thursday

editor0 CommentsCovid-19PM Modi

The rising number of Covid cases has been a cause for concern, especially since the poll season is at hand now. In order to take effective steps to curb the spread of the Omicron-driven infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual conference meeting with chief ministers on Thursday, January 13. PM Modi will review the Covid situation in the country and take stock of the measures implemented to curb the spread of the infection. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a virtual review meeting on Covid-19. PM Modi said that he would hold a meeting with chief…

10 Jan

New version of SUV Kodiaq at Rs. 34.99 launched, 2022

editor0 CommentsNorth East

The new Kodiaq is equipped with various luxury features, 2-litre petrol engine mated to a seven-speed transmission sending power to four wheels also can accelerate to 100kph I just 7.8 seconds."Kodiaq has a rich, international legacy of being a pioneering model of our SUV campaign. In India, as in with the other markets where the KODIAQ is present, the SUV has stood out for the ample space on offer, comprehensive range of equipment and its excellent value-for-money proposition," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said in a statement."With several segment leading features and uncompromising safety, Kodiaq is a complete…

10 Jan

IndiaSkills2021 National commences in New Delhi

editor0 CommentsIndiaIndiaSkills2021, NSDC

The national competition of IndiaSkills 2021, organised by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the nodal agency for skill and entrepreneurship development, working under the guidance of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), commenced on 7th January at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The closed-door event will witness participants from 26 states/ union territories competing in more than 50 skills. From Assam, 20 candidates will showcase their skills in the Finals.

10 Jan

TRENDS new store opens at Bakhrahat

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, LifestyleBakhrahat, trends

Reliance TRENDS has announced the launch of its new Store in Bakhrahat town of South 24 Parganas district in the state of WEST BENGAL. It is Reliance TRENDS’ first store in the town. The store at boasts of modern looks and ambience featuring an exciting range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at prices that are affordable and seen as high value for money. TRENDS’ 4500 sq. ft store at the town has a special inaugural offer for its customers, besides great relevant fashion and amazing prices. Trends is truly…

10 Jan

Detailed guidelines released for Jallikattu event by Tamil Nadu government

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, tamil nadu

On Monday, Tamil Nadu government released detailed guidelines on the conduct of Jallikattu events ahead of Pongal festival in the state. Only 150 bull tamers will be allowed to attend the annual bull chasing event. All participants must provide negative RTPCR test results done within 48 hours of the event. Jallikattu is conducted as part of Mattu Pongal, the third day of the four-day-long harvest festival Pongal. The Tamil word 'mattu' means bull, and the third day of Pongal is dedicated to cattle, a key partner in the process of farming. According to new guidelines, not more than 150 spectators…