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08 Feb

VWS Viswema conduct road safety advocacy programme

editor0 CommentsNagaland

Vikehie Welfare Society (VWS) Viswema under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India had started conducting road safety advocacy programme near Viswema village, Kohima on National Highway (NH-2) from February 6. According to a press release, chairman, VWS Viswema, Eyosa Kikhi, while appreciating the efforts of Transport Commissioner Nagaland and Kohima Traffic police also thanked MoRTH for selecting VWS to organise the road safety advocacy programme. Earlier, invocation was pronounced by deacon, CRC Viswema, Vimetwel Kikhi. Altogether, road safety pamphlets were distributed to 578 vehicle users by Viswema village volunteers during the first day…

08 Feb

KSCDL invites citizens to design Kma streets

editor0 CommentsNorth East

As part of “Streets for People Challenge”, the Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL) has informed that it was rolling an open design led competition for two locations in the city and invited interested citizens to participate in the design competition by registering on https://smartnet.niua.org/indiastreetchallenge/cities/kohima. In a press release, KSCDL chief executive officer (CEO) Kovi Meyase informed that registration would close on February 12, 2021. He said this was a unique opportunity for citizens “to reimagine our streets, design, win and see their designs implemented on the ground.” CEO said the designs would be examined by a Jury Panel comprised…

08 Feb

Sudden spike in COVID cases in M’laya; 40 new cases on Sunday

editor0 CommentsNorth East

After a relative downslide over the past few weeks,there has been a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the last few days with 40 new cases detected on Sunday, taking the active cases to 137 in the State. Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War said the new COVID-19 cases detected comprised of 26 in East Khasi Hills district, 11 in West Jaintia Hills district and three in Ri-Bhoi district. With 92 active Covid-19 cases and 121 deaths, the East Khasi Hills, that includes state capitalShillong, is the most affected district. War informed that four persons in East Khasi…

08 Feb

Protests in Assam and Tripura against farm laws

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Left parties and their front organisations on Saturday organised sit-in demonstrations instead of the ‘chakka jam’ against the three farm laws in Assam and Tripura. In Assam, the Communist Party of India-Marxist Central Committee member Suprakash Talukdar said that the Left parties along with the front organisations have organised sit-in protests at around 12 places across the BJP-ruled state. The protest demonstrations were held for several hours in every place expressing solidarity with the farmers and demanding immediate withdrawal of the three farm laws. “We would continue to organise different types of protests against the three farm legislations,” Talukdar told…

07 Feb

Cancer Survivors Get-together in Siliguri

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health

A unique Cancer Survivors Get together has been organized by eminent Oncologist of North Bengal, Dr Saptarshi Ghosh of Siliguri Nursing Home in Siliguri 4 February. In the programme, organized on the occasion of World Cancer Day, the cancer survivors treated by Dr Ghosh attended and shared their pain and pathos, their struggle to come back in normal life after fighting with Cancer. “Although the Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June in USA, I thought of conducting this Survivors Program on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The main aim of the Survivors Program is…

07 Feb

BigWing – Exclusive centre for Honda big bikes

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) elevated the Go Riding spirit with the inauguration of premium big bike business vertical- the Honda BigWing in Siliguri at Top Plaza, Sevoke Road, Siliguri. Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria said, “We are delighted to inaugurate BigWing in Siliguri. Through this new premium outlet, we aim to take Honda’s fun motorcycles closer to customers in Siliguri and bring to them our mid-size range of premium motorcycles.” Noteworthy, that Honda 2Wheelers India laid the foundation of its premium motorcycle business network with the…

07 Feb

Shekhar Datta – new COO of OYO’s Weddingz.in

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OYO Hotels & Homes has elevated Shekhar Datta, a young talented professional originally from Kolkata to VP & Chief Operating Officer, OYO’s Weddingz.in. OYO did it to keep its commitment to talent and recognise leaders, Shekhar has been a part of the OYO leadership team since August 2019. In his first role as the Revenue Head for OYO LIFE (co-living business), he helped establish the online and offline demand engines for the vertical. Since February 2020, he has been responsible for leading the Franchise business for North. Under Shekhar's leadership, the Franchise business in North has continued to consolidate in…

07 Feb

Sony introduces ultra-slim subwoofer

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Sony India launched a latest addition to the category of in-car offerings with the new XS-AW8 compact powered subwoofer. The new XS-AW8 subwoofer will be available across Sony authorized dealers, car accessories shops and car showrooms across India from 1st February 2021 onwards. It is priced at Rs 19,990. This powerful subwoofer offers great audio in a compact and versatile form factor. The new XS-AW8 subwoofer allows one to gain bass without losing car space, providing hassle-free punch to the music in any sized car. The slim design of XS-AW8 allows easy installation in restricted spaces and fills the car…

07 Feb

Britannia Good Day to give away laptops to children

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A good technology device is no longer a luxury but a necessity for children to learn from home. It sparked the thought of the Britannia Good Day Learn from Home campaign whereby children stand a chance to win laptops free every hour, for 2 months. The largest brand of Britannia, Good Day rolled out the campaign with a nationwide TV and Print blitzkrieg. The thematic TVC captures the inseparable bond of school friendships and the joy of learning together. The film showcases two friends who are reunited while schooling from home, thanks to Britannia Good Day. As one boy wins a…

07 Feb

HDFC Life’s term plan – Click 2 Protect Life

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One of India's leading life insurers, HDFC Life has launched its latest flagship term product Click 2 Protect Life. The non-linked, non-participating, individual term plan has been designed to cater to the changing needs in the different life stages of an individual. HDFC Life’s Click 2 Protect Life offers three main options: (1) Life & Critical Illness Auto-balance, (2) Life Protect option and (3) Income Plus option. All options include both fixed and whole life covers. Add-on features like Return of Premiums, Waiver of Premiums on CI, Accidental Death Benefit and premium payment frequency alteration are available for some options.