editor - The Purbottar

20 May

China releases first pictures taken by its Zhurong rover on Mars.

editor0 CommentsNorth EastChina, international, mars, space

The forward view shows the landscape ahead of the robot as it sits on its landing platform; the rear-looking image reveals Zhurong's solar panels. The rover touched down on the Red Planet early on Sunday, Beijing time. In doing so, it made China only the second nation - after America - to successfully put a probe on the surface of Mars and operate it for a significant length of time. Chinese scientists hope get at least 90 Martian days of service out of the six-wheeled robot at its location on Utopia Planitia, a vast terrain in the planet's northern hemisphere.…

20 May

Deepika Singh criticised for dancing in rain, posing with uprooted trees

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentDeepika, Diya aur bati hum, entertainment, TV

Diya Aur Baati Hum actor Deepika Singh Goyal was called out online after she posted pictures and videos of herself dancing on the streets and posing with trees as Mumbai braved heavy rains. The Maharashtra state witnessed heavy rainfall recently when cyclone Tauktae hit the state. Pictures of uprooted trees and water-filled roads had gone viral. Poor people shelters were blown away due to the winds. And amid this television actress Deepika Singh Goyal, popular for her role in Diya Aur Baati Hum, shared pictures of posing with uprooted tree and also posted a video of her dancing on social…

20 May

Nutritionist explains some of the commons causes of hair loss

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehairloss, Health, INDIA, lifestyle

Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.

20 May

Myanmar Violence: 4,000-6,000 refugees in India

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastcoup, INDIA, Myanmar, refugee

Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 refugees from Myanmar seek safety in India, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said, as the world body voiced concern over the rising levels of displacement of people since the military coup in the country in February. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that in Myanmar, as of last week, approximately 60,700 women, children and men have been internally displaced. More than 1,700 refugees have crossed into Thailand in March and April, most of whom subsequently returned to Myanmar, and an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 have sought safety in India, Spokesman for the Secretary-General…

20 May

Cyclone ‘Yaas’ may be on its way to West Bengal

editor0 CommentsHealthclimate, Cyclone, INDIA, odisha, Weather, westbengal

India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, on Wednesday afternoon said that a low-pressure system could take birth within the next 48 hours and it holds the potential to intensify into a cyclone. This system will develop close to the north Andaman Sea around May 22 and reach either Odisha or West Bengal by the evening of May 26. If realised, this storm will be the second to form in 2021 and the first over the Bay of Bengal this year. Once the cyclone forms, it will acquire the name Yaas, given by Oman. he state meteorological department has already put an…

19 May

140% increase in the Fertiliser Subsidy For Farmers, PM’s Office Says “Historic Decision”

editor0 CommentsBusinessDAP, farmers, Narendra Modi

To offset the price rise in international market, the Centre will offer 140% increase in subsidy on fertilisers, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office. The government will spend an additional ₹ 14,775 crore towards this subsidy. The PM's office said in a statement, "Prime Minster Narendra Modi said farmers should get fertilisers at old rates despite the international price rise... The welfare of farmers is at the core of government's efforts." Farmers will get a subsidy of ₹ 1,200 per bag of fertiliser instead of the current ₹ 500. Also the farmers will continue to get a bag of Di-ammonium Phosphate for ₹ 1,200. The decision on…

19 May

22 dead, 65 missing from barge that went adrift in Cyclone Tauktae; 186 rescued

editor0 CommentsNorth East

At least 22 personnel on board accommodation barge P305 that went adrift in Cyclone Tauktae fury before sinking in the Arabia Sea off Mumbai coast are dead and 65 still missing, a Navy official said on Wednesday. The Navy said its personnel, battling extreme weather, have so far rescued 186 of the 273 people who were onboard barge P305 and also two from tugboat Varaprada. "Search and rescue operations are still on and we haven't lost hopes of bringing them ashore," an official said,,, All personnel on board two other barges and an oil rig rendered adrift hours before the…

19 May

Super Dancer Chapter 4: Geeta Kapur reveals is she’s married after her sindoor pics go viral

editor0 CommentsEntertainment

Dance reality show Super Dancer Chapter 4 got into the limelight, not because of any contestant but one of its judges-- Geeta Kapur. Pictures of Geeta Maa went viral on social media a day back in which she can be seen all decked up in a red suit, wearing sindoor in her middle-parted hair. The photos shares by the choreographer herself on Instagram grabbed the eyeballs of her fans and everyone started asking her when she got married. People got confused thinking about whether she's unmarried or tied the knot secretly. Well now, she has finally come forward and put…

19 May

Delhi CM Does Not Speak for India, clarifies Centre as Singapore refutes Kejriwal`s Covid variant remark

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastarvind kejriwal, Coronavirus

Singapore on Wednesday refuted claims by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that a new Covid strain has been found in Singapore which is dangerous for children. Singapore health ministry said that there was no truth in Kejriwal’s assertion. Following Singapore’s strong response to Delhi CM’s claims, India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar clarified that “Delhi CM does not speak for India.” Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to cancel all flights to and from Singapore, citing concerns over a new strain of coronavirus that is said to be dangerous for children. "The new form of Corona…

19 May

West Bengal has a History of Clash Between State and Governor, But Battle has Crossed Boundaries this Time

editor0 CommentsNorth EastMamata Banerjee, westbengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to President and Prime Minister demanding a change of Governor in the interest of "good governance " in the state . The letter comes immediately after the CBI arrested four Trinamool leaders, including two ministers, a former minister and a former Mayor in the Narada scam, on Monday.Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has been on an unusual offensive against the Mamata government after the ruling Trinamool Congress won a landslide in this summer's assembly polls.Banerjee's letters despatched on Tuesday alleges that Governor Dhankhar has been raking up an 'exaggerated version' of violence in West…