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22 Nov

212 people test positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram

editor0 CommentsCovid-19COVID 19

Mizoram's COVID-19 tally raised to 1,31,897 as 212 people including 80 students in Aizawl tested positive for novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Monday . The statement issued by the state Information and Public Relations department said that two more persons from Aizawl district succumbed to the infection on Sunday night, taking the COVID-19 death toll to 479. Of the 212 new cases, Aizawl district reported 149 cases, Champhai (24), Khawzawl (14), Lunglei (10), Mamit (6), Serchhip (4), Kolasib (3) and Lawngtlai (2), it said. The single-day positivity rate increased to 19.31 per cent…

20 Nov

International Brand Hafele Now in Nagaland

editor0 CommentsBusiness, NagalandHafele

Häfele has launched a store in Dimapur on 20 November, 2021. The store was inaugurated by the Deputy CM of NagalandShri YanthungoPatton. The launch of this new store will provide a wide range of options for choosing the right product for your home. It provides one-of-a- kind hardware and fitting systems and electronic locking solutions. Häfele understands the importance of every kitchen with innovative storage solutions help the customer organize their kitchen necessities. This includes the installation of the right kind of drawers and cabinets, storage units, cooking appliances and washing and cleaning units according to the specific zone. Their…

20 Nov

CEO asks for active youth participation in electoral process

editor0 CommentsIndiaChief electoral officer Dr. Ranbir Singh, Delhi

Emphasizing the need for youth awareness Chief electoral officer Dr. Ranbir Singh said that students from several colleges/schools/institutions in Delhi took an online pledge to raise voter awareness and participate responsibly in the electoral process. He further added that the office of CEO Delhi is encouraging young people to register to vote with the theme “Chalo Voter Bane Hum” as part of the campaign “Delhi ka Voter Utsav.” Dr Ranbir Singh further said that the Office of the CEO Delhi is encouraging all newly eligible and left out voters to register to vote with the theme “Chalo Voter Bane Hum”…

20 Nov

No evidence of conspiracy: Bombay HC in bail order of Aryan Khan, 2 others

editor0 CommentsIndiaAryan Khan

The Bombay High Court, in its order, has said that there is “hardly any positive evidence” against Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha, who were arrested in the drugs-on-cruise case, for the offence of conspiracy under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. “There is hardly any positive evidence on record to convince this Court that all the accused persons with common intention agreed to commit unlawful act,” the High Court said in its 14-page order while granting bail to three including Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha. “Court has already observed that there is no material on…

20 Nov

4th Architectural Design Competition – Häfele STAR AWARDS NIGHT

editor0 CommentsWest BengalHäfele STAR AWARDS NIGHT

The Annual Häfele STAR AWARDS comes back this year with more glory, more excitement and more vigor. This initiative, started in 2017, was conceptualized by two young minds from Hafele – Chandrani Das and Rahul Sengupta – is aimed at developing & building stronger relationships with the prestigious Architecture Body of DIA&ABID. With 3 successful, consecutive runs and a short gap last year due to the pandemic, Häfele returned with its 4th Chapter that was held in Kolkata on the evening of 19th November 2021.Veteran architects Mr. JP Agarwal and Mr. Alok Sen shared the spotlight as the unprecedented Architects…

20 Nov

Manipal Hospitals and Columbia Asia complete brand integration

editor0 CommentsNorth EastManipal Hospitals

Columbia Asia Hospitals across the country has now been rebranded to ‘Manipal Hospitals’ and launch their new logo. With the rebranding and new logo launch, all 27 units of Manipal Hospitals across India, including Columbia Hospitals and Vikram Hospital will be brought under one umbrella. The Columbia Asia Hospitals and Vikram Hospital across the country will be rebranded as ‘Manipal Hospitals’. The hospital's rebranding and new lower-case logo reflect not only the hospital's consistent image of clinical skill, reliability, and professionalism, but also how it cares for people: patients, physicians, staff, and the public. Mr. Arindam Banerjee, Hospital Director, Manipal…

20 Nov

HDFC Mutual Fund’s NFO – HDFC Multi Cap Fund

editor0 CommentsBusinesshdfc, NFO

HDFC Asset Management Company, one of India’s leading mutual fund house has launched New Fund Offer – HDFC Multi Cap Fund for investors looking to diversify their portfolio with a disciplined exposure to large cap, mid cap, and small cap segments. The Scheme will make mandatory allocation of minimum 25% of its total assets each in large, mid, and small cap companies, while the balance 25% of its total assets will be allocated based on market view of the fund manager. The Scheme will have a choice of wide representation of sectors across market capitalization. The NFO will open on…

20 Nov

‘Kagaz lekar jaenge’ — farmers at Tikri & Singhu laud repeal but will stay until it’s official

editor0 CommentsPoliticalFarmers Protest

Celebrations broke out at the Singhu border protest site soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the farm laws, but some farmers said the agitation will continue till Parliament repeals the legislations and their other demands are met. Distributing sweets and dancing to songs blaring out of music systems placed on tractors, farmers, who have been camping at the Singhu border for nearly a year, were a happy lot on Friday. The fight, however, is not over yet and the protest sites, which have turned into their home for a year, will not be vacated, the agitators asserted. Welcoming…

19 Nov

The ŠKODA SLAVIA: Second ŠKODA model in the INDIA 2.0

editor0 CommentsNorth EastŠKODA

The SLAVIA marks the start of ŠKODA AUTO’s next stage in the INDIA 2.0 project. Following the successful launch of the midsize SUVKUSHAQ, the brand-new sedan is the Czech carmaker’s second India-specific model. The SLAVIA’s manufacturing process has a localization level of up to 95%. Sedan is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform – an MQB variant specially adapted by ŠKODA AUTO for India – it offers a comprehensive range of safety features and advanced infotainment systems. The power output of the TSI engines available for the SLAVIA is 85 kW (115 PS)* and 110 kW (150 PS)* respectively, and just…

19 Nov

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches ABSLI Assured Savings Plan

editor0 CommentsBusinessAditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), has announced the launch of its new-age savings solution, ABSLI Assured SavingsPlan. A non-participating savings product, this plan will provide fully guaranteed lumpsum benefits on policy maturity and will offer consumers long-term financial security, by integrating savings and protection in a single plan.