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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi

On Tuesday West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This is Mamata's first visit to the national capital since Trinamool Congress returned to power in the assembly polls earlier this year. Her visit has coincided with the Monsoon Session of Parliament in which the Opposition parties are protesting on a range of issues including the allegations of surveillance through Pegasus spyware, price rise. Sharma told the media that he and Mamata Banerjee have worked together for years. I appreciate her for how she fought the recent election and won. She has come to Delhi…
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Kolkata boy makes sculpture of a Horse-drawn tram

Kolkata boy makes sculpture of a Horse-drawn tram

Trams are the oldest existing tram network operating in India, and oldest operating tramway in Asia. Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) which later became West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) 1902 started in electric tramway in India. But even before that Kolkata used to have Horse-drawn trams. The first horse-drawn trams in India ran for 2.4 miles (3.9 km) between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Street on 24 February 1873. The service was discontinued on 20 November of that year. An artist from Kolkata has made a sculpture of the “Horse-drawn tram”. Joydeb Shil, a resident of Madhugar, Dumdum of Kolkata is a sculpture artist. He was fascinated…
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Nandu Natekar, India’s first overseas badminton champion passes away

Nandu Natekar, India’s first overseas badminton champion passes away

Indian badminton icon Nandu Natekar passed away in Pune on Wednesday. Natekar, who was the first Indian badminton player to win an international event back in 1956, was 88. The six-time national singles champion made his India debut at the age of 20 and successfully shouldered the responsibility of leading India’s challenge in the Thomas Cup men’s team championship for more than a decade from 1951-1963. Recipient of the first Arjuna Award in 1961, Natekar was a touch artist who would mesmerise his opponents with his deceptive skills and stroke perfection. He created history for Indian badminton when he clinched…
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Basavaraj Bommai showers sops in first cabinet meet

Basavaraj Bommai showers sops in first cabinet meet

Basavaraj Bommai, the new Chief Minister of Karnataka announced a slew of measures to reach out to people including a scholarship programme for children of agriculturists, on Wednesday at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore. He also underlined that vaccination to face the third Covid wave would be his priority. Bommai, after holding a cabinet meeting, announced that a scholarship scheme for children of agriculturists has been introduced in the state as per his vision. “It’s going to help students from agrarian families to pursue higher education,” he stated. Under Sandhya Surakha Yojana, 35.98 lakh beneficiaries got Rs 1,000 so…
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A recent survey says Indian youth prefer snacking on almonds

A recent survey says Indian youth prefer snacking on almonds

A survey conducted by Ipsos India, suggests that almonds are an important food as a healthy snack. The study found that India’s urban youth in India are opting for healthier and healthier snacking options like almonds and fruits instead of high calorie junk food. Almond is a top choice among Indian youth. They are considering Almond as a snack alternative because of its health benefits. Commenting on the results of the survey, Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, said, “Snacking on nutrient dense foods like almonds is a way to maintain one’s weight, while also adding more nutrients to the…
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Chanakya IAS Academy to provide scholarships

Chanakya IAS Academy to provide scholarships

In order to encourage and enhance the performance of youth of North-Eastern States towards civil services, Chanakya IAS Academy, premier civil services coaching institution of the country is going to conduct an online/offline scholarship test on July 25. Online Registrations are underway and the last date is 24 July. Under this initiative, deserving students will be provided scholarship assistance for competitive examinations coaching. This will include UPSC Civil Services Examination, Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) and other All India level examinations. The initiative for capacity building of candidates to enable them competitive edge at national level will also include training…
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RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE LAUNCHED HEALTH SUPER TOP-UP POLICY

RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE LAUNCHED HEALTH SUPER TOP-UP POLICY

Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (RGICL), launched the Reliance Health Super Top-up insurance policy, that aims at addressing the challenge of health coverage inadequacy when medical costs go beyond standard cover and increase out-of-pocket expenses for the customer. The policy has been designed for retail customers and can be purchased by anyone between the age of 18 to 65 years. Reliance Health Super Top-up is an affordable way of enhancing the health insurance coverage with a host of industry-leading benefits. Reliance Health Super Top-up is available with a wide range of sum-insured options from 5 lakhs to 1.3 Crore, that…
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NSE Foundation launches Project CAVACH to spread awareness on COVID-19 vaccination

NSE Foundation launches Project CAVACH to spread awareness on COVID-19 vaccination

NSE Foundation, a Section 8 subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited in partnership with the NITI Aayog and UNICEF has launched a programme to spread awareness on COVID-19 vaccination in India. This programme will bring together the efforts of ground level partners and the local district administration to facilitate increased vaccination in remote ‘aspirational’ districts of India which include Nandurbar and Osmanabad in Maharashtra, Karauli in Rajasthan, Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu and Kiphire in Nagaland. Dr Vinod K. Paul, Member of NITI Aayog, Chair of the Empowered Group on Medical Infrastructure and Covid Management Plan, National Task Force…
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JSW Cement celebrates Van Mahotsav week

JSW Cement celebrates Van Mahotsav week

As one of India’s top 10 Cement producers, JSW Cement has taken it upon itself to combat climate change, incorporating sustainability as a fundamental element in all its operations and decision making. JSW Cement is committed to reduce its carbon footprint and bring about an enduring balance in the environment. The Green Cement (PSC) manufacturing process of JSW reduces greenhouse emissions by more than 60% in comparison to its peers due to its product mix comprising of more Slag blended cement. Pioneering Green Cement in India, JSW Cement stands as afitting example of corporate responsibility in challenges arising out of…
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Colgate Vedshakti collaborated with sand artist SudarsanPattnaik

Colgate Vedshakti collaborated with sand artist SudarsanPattnaik

Commemorating the JagannathBahudaRathYatra, Colgate-Palmolive Limited, the market leader in oral care in the country, joins hand with internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik to create remarkable sand sculpture for Colgate Vedshakti toothpaste at Puri beach in Odisha. The amazing sand artwork conveys with a vivid depiction of how the mouth is the entry point for germs, the sand art aims to increase awareness about optimal oral care while beautifully capturing the important message of oral health for overall health.  Oral health education and highlighting its impact on overall health with its Ayurvedic offering—Colgate Vedshakti. The premium…
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