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10 Jan

Eko’s sellers from Kamrup adopt the digital route

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEko’s sellers, Kamrup

India’s leading fintech platform, Eko, has enabled sellers hailing from the Kamrup region of Assam to transform their rural district digitally. They have now turned their shops into a one-stop bill payment destination by paying their electricity bills using Eko. This safe and hassle-free opportunity by Eko empowers the sellers in the region to earn lucrative commissions and ensures the best success rate for every utility bill payment. Eko’s seller Bonomali Bhuyan, a money transfer agent from the Kamrup region, has witnessed rapid growth by making electricity bill payments for his customers. Using Eko, the seller got the opportunity to…

10 Jan

Vasu Naturals introduced an array of winter care products

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAyurvedic, Vasu Naturals

Skin needs extra care, hydration and nourishment during winter. Keeping in mind the need of the season and protecting it from getting dry & patchy, the leading brand in Herbal Cosmetics & Personal care segment Vasu Healthcare has introduced an array of winter care products to give a hydrating and refreshing feel during colder temperatures. The company offers an interesting range of body lotions and skin creams like Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Aloe vera and All Season for complete body care under 'Vasu Naturals'. With 40 plus years of rich heritage and brand legacy, Vasu Healthcare is among the leading…

10 Jan

India records 1,79,723 cases of COVID, 146 deaths

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, HealthCovid-19

India witnessed single-day rise of 1,79,723 covid cases taking the total toll to 3,57,07,727, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The number of active cases has increased to 7,23,619, the highest, while the death toll has climbed to 4,83,936 with 146 fatalities, the data updated later stated. Of the total 4,033 cases of Omicron variant, 1,552 have recovered. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of Omicron cases to around 1,216, followed by Rajasthan 529, Delhi 513, Karnataka 441, Kerala 333 and Gujarat…

10 Jan

Harpercollins Acquires Publishing Rights of Biography of Ratan N. Tata

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHarpercollins, Ratan N. Tata, Udayan Mitra

HarperCollins has that it has acquired rights to publish the authorized biography of legendary business figure Ratan N. Tata, who is counted among the most influential and inspirational leaders in the world. Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography by Dr Thomas Mathew will be published globally by HarperCollins in all formats in November 2022. Udayan Mitra at HarperCollins India acquired world rights in all languages from Anish Chandy at Labyrinth Literary Agency. The book will be published by HarperCollins India in English and the principal Indian languages, by HarperCollins Leadership in the US and by William Collins in the UK.…

10 Jan

Dr Satish Adiga, receives ICMR National Award

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Dr Satish Adiga, Professor in Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, has been selected by the Indian Council of Medical Research for its National Award for the year 2020. Dr Subhas Mukherjee is the creator of India’s first IVF baby and ICMR has instituted the award in his name to recognize the outstanding contribution of IVF experts in the country. According to a release issued by ICMR on its website, Prof Adiga will receive Dr Subhas Mukherjee Award from ICMR in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the field of In vitro…

10 Jan

West Bengal Reports Highest-ever Daily Surge of 24,287 Covid-19 Cases

editor0 CommentsWest BengalCovid-19

West Bengal health department on Sunday reported an all-time high of 24,287 new cases of Covid-19 infections, the highest since the first wave of infections hit the country in 2020. Kolkata registered the highest number of new cases at 8,712 compared to 7,337 cases on Saturday. The state's positivity rate stands at 33.89%, while Kolkata's positivity rate stands at 41.93%. While neighbouring North 24 Parganas with several of Kolkata's satellite towns including Salt Lake and its infotech and commercial hub accounting for 5,053 cases against the previous day's 3,286 cases. In the last 24 hours, 71,664 samples have been tested…

10 Jan

Mark Dec 26 as ‘Veer Baal diwas’ to pay tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons: PM

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The Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas' as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals. The ministry's formal announcement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the day will be observed beginning this year. Paying rich tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru on the occasion of Parkash Purab on Sunday, the Prime Minister said: “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year,…

10 Jan

Vaccinate teens in mission mode, PM Modi tells officials; asks to convene meeting with CMs

editor0 CommentsCovid-19PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country in the wake of the rise in cases, fuelled by the Omicron variant, and asked to accelerate the vaccine drive for adolescents in a mission mode. A meeting with chief ministers will be convened to discuss state-specific scenarios, best practices and the public health response, PM Modi said. The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Top officials part of the meeting included the Aviation Secretary, Home Secretary, Cabinet Secretary, and Chairman of the Railway Board, among others.…

09 Jan

Punjab Govt Transfers Ferozepur SSP Over PM Modi’s Security Lapse Issue

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The Punjab government on Saturday transferred seven IPS officers including Senior Superintendent of Police, Ferozepur. IPS officer Harmandeep Singh Hans, SSP Ferozepur, has been posted as Commandant 3rd IRB, Ludhiana. Narinder Bhargav will be the new SSP Ferozepur. Hans was Ferozepur SSP during the Wednesday “security lapse” in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy was stranded on a flyover. The decision to transfer him was taken even as separate probes by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State are yet to be completed. SSP Bhatinda, Ajay Maluja was asked for an explanation by the MHA. He had stated that…

09 Jan

3 BJP workers arrested for sex racket case in Indore

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3 BJP workers were arrested for sex racket in Indore alleged Madhya Pradesh congress. There were 18 people among them 3 were arrested. The incident took place after a salon was raided in Vijay Nagar were seven women from Thailand and three male customers hailing from Khandwa, a police official said. Narender Saluja, MP congress spokesperson in a statement claimed they were close to MP forest minister Vijay Shah in Khandwa and the arrested people were leders of Bharatiya Jnata Uva Morcha (BJYM) Mr Shah, however, could not be contacted despite repeated attempts. Police said the salon operator has confessed…