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30 Oct

BSF ORGANISE RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS(NATIONAL UNITY DAY)

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To mark the Birth Anniversary of Sarder Vallabhbhai Patel `Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’(National Unity Day), pledge taking ceremony was organised by the Border Security Force Meghalaya Frontier, Sector Headquarters Jowai, Mawpat and Dobasipara as well as other location of BSF battalions in Meghalaya. At Umpling BSF campus the oath was administered by Shri Hardeep Singh, Inspector General. He while addressing the troops stated that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas will "provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country". A series…

30 Oct

The scheme aims to foster the IT/ITes ecosystem in North East India

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The North East BPO Promotion Scheme (NEBPS) by the Government of India envisages to set up BPO/ITES operations in cities of North Eastern States to create employment opportunities for local youths. As a part of this initiative, S10 Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd, a leading healthcare services company has setup a BPO/ITES centre at Shillong, Meghalaya under NEBPS. S10 Healthcare Solutions had been allocated 100 seats to setup BPO/ITES centre at Shillong under NEBPS, which started operations in 2018. The NEBPS scheme was notified by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) under the Digital India Programme. Software Technology Parks…

30 Oct

Actors Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot

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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have tied the knot. The couple got married in an intimate ceremony in the presence of family and close friends. The wedding was announced by a charity named Meals on Wheels America via their Instagram handle. The post read, “We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC. Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting…

29 Oct

Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor opens up on massive weight loss journey, says didnt likebig arms, legs, a well-earned belly` –

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Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor opens up on massive weight loss journey, says didnt likebig arms, legs, a well-earned belly` - New Delhi: Television actress Avika Gor aka Anandi from popular daily soap 'Balika Vadhu' has opened up on her body weight issues. In a long Instagram post, Avika opened up on her massive weight loss transformation journey. An excerpt from Avika Gor's post reads: I still remember one night last year, when I looked at myself in the mirror & I broke down. I didn't like what I saw. Big arms, legs, a well earned belly. I had let…

29 Oct

Step inside Hrithik Roshan’s sea-facing Mumbai home with a vending machine and monkey bars in living room

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Step inside Hrithik Roshan’s sea-facing Mumbai home with a vending machine and monkey bars in living room Hrithik Roshan claims that despite how spick and span his house looks, no one is policed to keep their arms to themselves or discouraged from touching things and making a mess. The actor says his friends and guests are free to enjoy his home like its their own. Hrithik,who recently bought two more properties worth almost Rs 100 crore, was closely associated with designing his home. While one apartment is a duplex penthouse, the other is a single-storey home, and as per reports…

29 Oct

Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj tests negative for COVID-19, to stay in isolation for another week

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Prithviraj on Tuesday announced that his antigen test for coronavirus has come negative. However, the actor said he will continue to stay in isolation for a week. “Tested negative on the Antigen test today. Will still be continuing to isolate for one more week to be doubly sure. Once again, thanks to everyone who reached out and expressed care and concern (sic),” tweeted Prithviraj along with his COVID test result. He has tested positive for COVID-19 on the sets of Jana Gana Mana. “We had strict protocols in place with regards to Covid regulations and associated safety measures. As is…

29 Oct

Pay Fine Or Sweep Roads: New Penalty For Mumbai’s Covid Mask Violators

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Next time if you are caught without a face mask in public in Mumbai, get ready to sweep roads as part of community service if you fail to pay fine to the city civic body.The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is making violators do community service in the form of sweeping roads if they are reluctant to pay Rs 200 as fine for not wearing masks in public places, according to civic officials. In view of the coronavirus pandemic, authorities have made wearing of face masks mandatory in public to curb the spread of the infection. The Maharashtra government on Thursday…

29 Oct

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ celebrates ‘Unity in Diversity’ with its strength in fashion and textiles sector, experts opine

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'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' celebrates Unity in Diversity with its ebullience, Élan and Vivacity of fashion and textiles sector, experts emphasised in a Webinar organised by Press Information Bureau, Guwahati on the topic here today. A Galaxy of experts from textile, fashion Industry and socio-economic cultural fraternity, Government sector along with academicians deliberated and discussed about the topic from varied perspective. Talking about teachings of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Assam and Rajasthan, the two states which are grouped together in 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, Ms. Alakananda Roy, dance educationist and danseuse, Kolkata said that the exuberance and the elan in…

29 Oct

Actor Tiger Shroff to return with Baaghi 4 & Heropanti 2

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Tiger Shroff, along with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, on Wednesday announced the next installments of Heropanti and Baaghi. Heropanti 2 and Baaghi 4 will see Tiger returning in his action avatar. Tiger Shroff fans, rejoice! The actor made his Bollywood debut with Heropanti in 2014. After six years, the team is planning its next installment. According to the makers, Heropanti 2 will be the first film that Tiger will start shooting post the lockdown. It is expected to go on floors in December 2020. On the other hand, Baaghi 4 is being planned as the biggest film in the franchise. Director…

29 Oct

Covid-19:Thousands At Dussehra Celebration In Bengal, Social Distancing Violated

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Flouting COVID-19 safety protocols, thousands of people gathered at a ground in Kharagpur in Paschim Medinipur district during the annual Dussehra ceremony with the video of the event going viral on social media in past two days.The Dussehra festival at Kharagpur attracts thousands of people every year and is attended by people's representatives, a senior district official said. As the effigy of Ravana was being set ablaze on the sprawling ground on Monday evening, the day of Dussehra and Bijoya Dashami, the crowd swelled and physical distancing apparently went for a toss. As the video of the huge crowd went…