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01 Jan

2nd omicron death reported in India

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India

On Friday from Udaipur a 73-year-old man, who was tested positive for Omicron on 15th December, has died. It is 2nd omicron death in India. According to reports, the deceased was also suffering from hypertension and diabetes. He had tested negative for COVID-19 on 21st December. After four days, on 25th December, the man was diagnosed with Omicron. The hospital authorities have suspected that he might have died due to the effect of post-COVID pneumonia. The Chief Medical and Health Officer Udaipur Division Dr Dinesh Kharadi said, "The man was tested positive for COVID-19's Omicron strain but later he was…

31 Dec

80 terrorists arrested, infiltration is down this year in Jammu and Kashmir

editor0 CommentsIndiajammu and kashmir

The police in Jammu and Kashmir in 100 successful operations in 2021 have killed 182 terrorists, including 44 top ones, DGP Dilbag Singh informed on Friday. Infiltration has come down this year and only 34 terrorists have managed to cross border, he added. As many as 497 people have been booked under UAPA in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh also added that 9 JeM terrorists involved in attack on police bus in Pantha Chowk have been eliminated in last 24 hours. Talking about youngsters joining terror ranks, he said, "134 youngsters joined terror ranks in Jammu and Kashmir in 2021 and…

31 Dec

The Style Icon 2K21 Winners

editor0 CommentsNorth EastStyle Icon 2K21

The Grand finale of the Style Icon 2K21, organised by the SR Modelling Studio was held at Swastika Ecopark Resort in Fulbari near Siliguri on 25 December. Puran Chettri of Alipurduar and Ridhima Singhania of Siliguri won the runaway category awards; Amrita Roy of Raiganj and Regem R Nayaak of Sikkim have won in the print category in the finale.It was the sixth edition of the national level beauty contest. Over 50 participants from all over India had taken part in The Style Icon 2K21. The show director, Samrat Rajput, "Our main aim was to provide a platform to aspiring…

31 Dec

Covishield Covid vaccine has been applied for complete approval by Serum Institute of India

editor0 CommentsCovid-19Coronavirus, Covid-19

According to the company's chief executive, Serum Institute Of India has applied to the country's drug regulator and the health ministry for full approval of its Covid-19 vaccine Covishield. More than 1.25 billion doses of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, branded as Covishield, have been given in India by Serum Institute. According to Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla, the Indian government now has enough data to consider a full approval. At the start of the year, Serum Institute, the biggest vaccine maker, received approval for the emergency use of Covishield in India. Covishield and Bharat Biotech's inactivated vaccine Covaxin has dominated the…

31 Dec

Prayag launches sturdy Water Tanks

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North BengalPrayag, Water Tanks

Prayag, held an Inspiring Achievers Meet 2021 in Kolkata, to display its extra strong and durable water tanks. In excess of 400 Dealers and wholesalers of Prayag Bath Fittings swarmed the interesting occasion that was likewise gone to by the big name Jasleen Mathias.

31 Dec

Tecno CAMON 18 brings 48MP selfie and 48MP rear camera

editor0 CommentsBusinessCAMON, tecno

TECNO has announced the launch of the segment’s first smart phone from its camera-centric CAMON series, the CAMON 18. The smartphone heralds the transition to higher camera pixels, Super Night powered by TAIVOS technology, Eye Autofocus and Professional Video shooting experience.

31 Dec

Mumbai Police is on alert, after Intelligence inputs of possible terror attack

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, mumbai, mumbai police, terrorists attack

Intelligence inputs that, on the eve of New Year, Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai. The city police has tighten up the security of railway stations, public places and also cancelled the weekly offs and holidays, so that its entire strength remains available for duty, police officials said on Thursday. "Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said. Hence, in order to maintain law and order situation, police are on alert and will be keeping a strict eye…

31 Dec

46th GST Council Meet chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Political

On 31st December Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 46th GST Council Meet and will likely discuss the report on rate rationalisation, proposed GST hike in textile and among other things. It is an extension to the pre-budget meeting of FM Sitharaman with State Finance Ministers on 30th December. The Group of Ministers (GoM) were tasked to review items under an inverted duty structure to help minimize refund payout, will submit a report to the Council. The Fitment committee has made many "sweeping" recommendations to the GoM regarding slab and rate changes and taking items out of the exemption list.…

31 Dec

Srota Natya Academy’s new play “SOB CHORITRO JIBONTO”

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, West Bengal

Kolkata: According to the information from the Government of West Bengal, with the support of department of information and cultural affairs, the play “SOB CHORITRO JIBONTO” was staged on October 29 , Friday at the Yogesh Mime Theatre in Kolkata . This wonderful play is written and directed by Raja Sarkar. In this play, it is seen that Rana Dutta who is a well-paid employee staggers home every night after drinking alcohol. He has a small family of two-he and his beautiful wife. But in their married life there is only emptiness. In the evening a theatre troupe rehearsals regularly…

30 Dec

Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre enters Siliguri

editor0 CommentsHealth, India, North Bengal, West Bengal

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Siliguri, December 2021: Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre which is the largest diabetes chain in India has a record number of more than 500 living patients above the age of 90 years without complications from diabetes. They have indeed now gone to special lengths to keep their 5 Lakh plus patients with diabetes, under their good care. Dr Mohan’s has now launched its comprehensive care centre for the people of North Bengal at Siliguri that will provide complete diabetes care under one roof. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Dr. G.B. Das, renowned Gynaecologist and Head…