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24 Mar

A new double mutant variant of Covid have been found in India : says the ministry.

editor0 CommentsHealthCoronavirus, Covid-19, Health, INDIA

A new “double mutant variant” of the corona-virus has been detected in 18 states in the country in addition to many other strains or variants of concern (VOCs) which have also found abroad, the Health Ministry said today. “Though VOCs and a new double mutant variant have been found in India, these have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some states. Genomic sequencing and epidemiological studies are continuing to further analyse the situation,” the ministry said in its press release today. “Since INSACOG initiated its work,…

24 Mar

Tata Power’s ‘Powerlinks’ launches E-Vidya

editor0 CommentsBusinessdigital school, e-vidya, TATA, tatat powers

Tata Power’s ‘Powerlinks’ has launched E-Vidya, an e-learning platform under its Digital school lab initiatives in Siliguri. Through E-Vidya, the company aims to benefit 220 teachers and offer academic learning to over 15000 students across 57 schools in the Jalpaiguri and Siliguri districts. Launched in the presence of West Bengal Tourism Minister, Goutam Deb, E-Vidya is aligned with the West Bengal State Board curriculum up to Class 10. The program intends to make learning a delightful experience for students through animation, riddles, puzzles and stories and digital technology.Its main objective is to facilitate an effortless interaction between teachers and students.…

24 Mar

Svatantra Microfin provides support to women

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Svatantra Microfin, a next-gen microfinance entity offering differential banking solutions in Assam, has provided extensive support to its women borrowers lead a stable life. Thus, the Microfinance industry has been playing a vital role in transforming the lives of many aspiring women in Assam by helping them become financially independent. With a little support from Svatantra Microfin, Khinna Marak, a single parent living in a small village named Satboinay in Assam, improved her life. She became a member of Svatantra Microfin and utilized the amount to start her fruit stall in the Agia market near her village.Today she is content…

24 Mar

Nissan India to increase prices from April

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Nissan India will increase prices of all available models for Nissan and Datsun, effective from 1April 2021. Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd said, “There has been continuous escalation in auto component prices, and we have tried to absorb this escalation over the last few months. We are now constrained to increase our prices across all Nissan & Datsun models, the increase varies from variant to variant, while still offering the best value proposition to its discerning Indian customers.” The Nissan KICKS is available in 1.5L naturally aspirated & 1.3L Turbo petrol engine option in MT &…

24 Mar

At least 15 found dead after Bangladesh Rohingya camp blaze

editor0 CommentsNorth EastNizam Uddin Ahmed, Rohingya camp blaze, The UNHCR

Rescuers recovered at least 15 charred bodies from a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh after a devastating fire that destroyed thousands of shelters, officials said Tuesday. Rescuers recovered at least 15 charred bodies from a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh after a devastating fire that destroyed thousands of shelters, officials said Tuesday. At least 400 people were still missing and around 560 were injured by the fire, according to Louise Donovan, a spokesperson for the United Nations’ refugee agency. The UNHCR said around 45,000 people were displaced by the fire, which broke out Monday afternoon and burned…

24 Mar

Man attacks scribe during press conference inside Press Club

editor0 CommentsNorth EastEkta Foundation

Kolkata: A journalist was on Tuesday assaulted by an unidentified person during a media conference held on the premises of the century-old Press Club here, police said. The attacker managed to flee and a probe into the matter was initiated after Press Club officials lodged a complaint with the police. The incident happened during a press conference organised by the All India Ekta Foundation, a youth organisation. "The man suddenly attacked the journalist after he asked a question. Other journalists and the staff of the Press Club intervened and he managed to flee," a person who was present at the…

24 Mar

British Council launches 7th edition of Five Films for Freedom, world’s largest LGBTIQ+ digital campaign

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentdigitalcampaign, films, LGBTQ

Indian short film part of the watchlist, screenings and workshops across India Partners with The Queer Muslim Project in India and to hold Covid-sensitive community screenings in Guwahati and TezpurLocal language subtitles introduced for engaging greater audiences across the world, including Hindi Skill-building workshop with LGBTIQ+ participants from across India and Nepal on using digital storytelling as a tool for creative self-expression and community buildingAll films are available to view till 28 March 2021 via the British Council Arts YouTube channel. Guwahati/Tezpur, 23 March 2021: British Council brings the seventh edition of Five Films For Freedom, the world’s largest LGBTIQ+ digital…

24 Mar

Organisations flay March 20 assault incident: Nagaland

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Khetoi Village Union Dimapur (KVUD), Sumi Community Purana Bazar ‘B’ Village and Purana Bazar ‘B Village Council have separately condemned the alleged assault incident that occurred at Purana Bazar ‘B’ village on March 20, 2021. In a press release, KVUD president Kiyevi Yepthomi and general secretary Ikavi Sumi claimed that one Kakuho Awomi (Ex-GB, Padampuphuri, Dimapur), Hoshemu Awomi and other accomplices forcefully entered the residence of its member Hovukhu Awomi, and damaged the property, assaulted the family members and attempted to kill its member. KVUD said FIR has been registered with the East police station, but the two accused have…

24 Mar

BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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Congress General Secretary Priyanka said on Sunday that China has been constructing a dam on Brahmaputra river, but the BJP government is doing nothing to protect the river, which plays a big role in the lives and economy of the people of Assam. Addressing three election rallies at Jorhat, Nazira and Khumtai in eastern Assam, Priyanka said that with the construction of the dam by China, much damage will be done to the Brahmaputra river. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Assam for poll campaign several times, but he did not utter a single word on the vital issue, nor…

24 Mar

Kohima observes ‘World Obtometry Day’: Nagaland

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World Obtometry Day was observed with a training of school teachers on vision checking at Directorate of School Education (DoSE), here on Tuesday organised by Nagaland Optometry Association (NOA).In a short speech, DoSE principal director, Shavanas C highlighted the importance of a person’s vision and how people often overlooked the need to take care of their eyes.Sharing experiences on how he had to wear spectacles from a young age because of poor eyesight, Shanavas said it was important for a student to have good sight to perform better at school.He lauded NOA for coming up with the event and expressed…