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28 Jun

Stylam plans ‘Modified Solid Surfaces’

editor0 CommentsBusiness, LifestyleSTYLAM

Asia’s fastest growing laminate manufacturer, Stylam Industries is planning to come up with ‘Modified Solid Surfaces’, which will be made in first-ever organized European machinery equipped plant of India, with a brand name ‘Marvella’. Manav Gupta, Director of Stylam Industries said, “Modified Solid Surfaces’ are the perfect recipe for an exquisite décor. These surfaces are resistant to everyday household cleaning agents. Made to last longer than other surfaces, these solid surfaces also tend to stand up against harsh chemicals and can achieve a higher polish.” Stylam Industries is a manufacturer of a wide range of construction material which includes high-pressure…

28 Jun

Sony launches Extra Bass Truly Wireless Headphones

editor0 CommentsBusinessSONY, WF-XB700

Sony India introduced truly wireless WF-XB700 and WF-SP800N headphones. WF-XB700 is a hassle-free device perfect for music-lovers on-the-go. While, WF-SP800N is the latest noise cancelling sports headphones, designed for an active lifestyle. Featuring Sony’s EXTRA BASS technology, both WF-XB700 & WF-SP800N headphones create a precise, punchy low-end sound that lifts the track and maintains vocal clarity for an extremely rich, well-rounded listening experience. WF-XB700 has a battery backup of 9 hours. Its handy charging case can further charge for 9 hours to give a total of 18 hours. Users can enable Alexa (available in WF-SP800N) and Google Assistant to access…

28 Jun

KFC introduces ‘Leg Piece Bucket’

editor0 CommentsBusinessBUCKET, KFC

Chicken-lovers can hardly wait to get their hands on that coveted leg piece as soon as they open the KFC Chicken Bucket. Many friendships and relations have been tested over the sought-after leg piece. Well, bringing peace to the dining table with a bucket full of the favourite piece, KFC India introduces the Leg Piece Bucket. It’s an entire bucket of one’s and everyone’s favourite hot & crispy chicken leg pieces. This ultimate chicken-lovers delight is available in 2 options: 5 pieces with 2 dips starting at Rs 350 and 10 pieces with 4 dips starting at Rs 699 on…

27 Jun

Chinese fighter aircraft and helicopter activities increased along the LAC.

editor0 CommentsNorth East

After China increased air activity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India deployed its advanced very quick-reaction surface-to-air missile defence systems in the Eastern Ladakh sector. This comes after Chinese fighter aircraft and helicopter activities increased along the LAC. The air defence systems of both Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have been deployed in the sector to prevent any misadventure by the Chinese Air Force fighter jets or the People's Liberation Army choppers there, government sources told ANI.

27 Jun

Coronavirus treatment: Govt approves use of Dexamethasone steroid.

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The Union Health Ministry on Saturday released an updated clinical management protocol for COVID-19 cases. This includes the advice to use Dexamethasone as an alternative to Methylprednisolone for managing moderate to severe cases. “The change has been made after considering the latest available evidence and expert consultation,” noted a senior official of the Ministry. Dexamethasone is cheap, costs less than 30 paise, a strip of 10 comes at Rs 3, and some 20 companies make the drug in India. Dexamethasone falls under a class of drugs known as corticosteroids and is used to treat a range of inflammatory conditions including…

27 Jun

Thiruvananthapuram : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to be disinfected after employee tests positive for COVID-19.

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Rise in number of Covid cases due to local transmission and also cases with unidentified sources of transmission have become a cause for worry for state capital.Seven more positive cases were reported in the district on Friday taking the total number of active cases to 84. A case reported from Manacaud is a 41-year-old man who is working with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He has no travel history and does not feature in the contact list of the autorickshaw driver. The district health administration is yet to trace the source of infection of this person.As many as 12 employees of…

27 Jun

Tirupur North police station closed after wife of SI tests positive for Covid-19.

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The North Police station at nearby Tirupur was closed temporarily on Saturday as a woman SI, wife of a sub-inspector there, tested positive. The wife, a sub-inspector attached to Chennai, had come to Tirupur on June 24 on leave and her blood and swab samples were taken the next day, along with that of her husband, police said. While the woman tested positive, her husband tested negative, following which the police station was closed early Saturday. The quarters, where the couple had stayed, was also closed, even as the station and quarters were sprayed with disinfectants as preventive measures. All…

27 Jun

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu and Kashmir

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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit 332 km Northeast of Jammu and Kashmir's Hanle on Saturday. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremors were felt in the area at 12:32 hours today. Earlier on Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.3 on the Richter scale hit 79 km west of Tura in Meghalaya, as per the National Centre for Seismology.

27 Jun

Ammonia gas leak at factory in Kurnool district, one dead.

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One person was killed in a gas leak that took place in a company in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal area of Kurnool district. Three employees have been admitted to the hospital while one died unfortunately. the collector has issued a statement, stating that the gas was spread inside the company and not outside. He also urged the residents, saying that there is no reason to panic. as per reports, ten employees were working in the surrounding area. Nine of them immediately ran from the spot. The deceased was identified as Srinivasa Rao, 50-year-old manager of the factory. Four other workers —…

27 Jun

Maruti Suzuki’s first Petrol BS6 compliant LCV

editor0 CommentsBusinessMaruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Limited today launched BS6 compliant S-CNG variant of Super Carry. The launch is aligned to the Company’s Mission Green Million announced at Auto Expo 2020. Aptly called ‘Tarakki Ka Dumdaar Sathi’ for its business viability, Maruti Suzuki Super Carry is the first light commercial vehicle to upgrade to BS6 engine. Country’s first 4-cylinder powered mini-truck commercial vehicle Super Carry comes with an array of safety and convenience features. It is priced at Rs 507,000. Venturing into green mobility with the introduction of CNG vehicles in 2010, Maruti Suzuki today offers an unmatched array of green vehicles. Having…