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28 Jun

Bengal Safari to open after taking Covid safety measures

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The Bengal Safari, a state government-run wild animals park, in Darjeeling district and other tourist spots under the forest department will be opened after taking all precautionary measures to check the spread of coronavirus, a minister said on Sunday. “We don’t want a spike in coronavirus cases. We will not open the Bengal Safari and other tourist spots hastily,” Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee said. The government closed the tourist spots under the department in March in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. A meeting will be held on Monday on this issue, the minister said. Banerjee was talking to reporters…

28 Jun

First Ducati Superleggera V4 Delivered To Customer At Borgo Panigale

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The first of the 500 limited edition Ducati Superleggera V4 motorcycles, has been officially delivered to its new owner from Belgium, Filip Van Schil. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali personally delivered model number 001/500 and the certificate of authenticity of the Superleggera V4 to Van Schil at the Ducati factory at Borgo Paniglae. Van Schil, who already owns nine other Ducati bikes, was invited to the Borgo Panigale factory for a special tour, in which he was able to see up close the line where his motorbike was built and meet the worker who built the engine.

28 Jun

Massive Fire At Chemical Factory In Ghaziabad

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Ghaziabad: A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad this afternoon. Over 10 fire trucks have been rushed to the spot and efforts are on to control the fire. Videos and photos shared on social media show thick smoke billowing out from the factory located in the city's Pandav Nagar area. The fire trucks were called at around 1.50pm to the spot.

28 Jun

Those Who Eyed Indian Territory In Ladakh Received Befitting Reply”: PM

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New Delhi: India has given a befitting response to those who dared to eye her territory in Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, referring to the clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on June 15 in which 20 soldiers were killed in action. In this context, he also spoke of the economic backlash against China, mentioning how people have decided to boycott Chinese goods and how it will contribute to an Atma Nirbhar Bharat. "Those who eyed Indian territory in Ladakh have received a befitting response," the Prime Minister said in his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat. "If…

28 Jun

Delhi Police Constable Opens Fire At Colleague After Argument

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New Delhi: A Delhi Police constable allegedly fired at his colleague after a heated argument inside the Seemapuri police station in northeast Delhi, officials said on Saturday. The incident took place Friday night when constable Amod Bhadana returned to the police station after completing his beat duty, they said. While Amod Bhadana was having dinner, another constable Ravindar Nagar entered the room at around 10.30 pm. They had an argument over some issue, following which, Ravindar Nagar took out his service pistol and fired at Amod Bhadana, police official Amit Sharma said. The bullet hit Amod Bhadana in the chest and…

28 Jun

Maruti Suzuki Rewards

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited today launched a distinctive loyalty program – Maruti Suzuki Rewards. This loyalty program will cover all passenger vehicle customers from ARENA, NEXA and True Value outlets. Maruti Suzuki Rewards is a comprehensive program that comes with a range of benefits on purchase of additional car, service, Maruti Insurance, accessories, customer referrals and several other benefits. Customers can now experience this digitally supported card-less program with the help of Maruti Suzuki Rewards website, and see their reward points growing with every interaction and transaction. Under the program, customers will be classified into four tiers – Member, Silver,…

28 Jun

The closing red light area could save lives in Siliguri

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Siliguri could see a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths if the Khalpara Red-Light Area opens, according to a coalition of experts. Extended closure of the red light area could reduce cumulative COVID-19 cases and deaths by over 90% by the peak of the epidemic. The model further projects an additional 54 days of delay in the peak if the Khalpara red light area remains closed. The model was created by experts at Harvard Medical School and the Yale School of Medicine. The model shows that if the Khalpara red-light area starts operating, the disease will spread quickly…

28 Jun

Nissan unveils 4-year strategy

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A comprehensive four-year strategy has been announced by Nissan Africa, Middle East and India (AMI) today for the region under the company’s Global Transformation Plan. The company will build on Nissan’s existing strengths in the region including continued growth in key markets and strong brand presence, maximising synergies with Alliance partners and leveraging an expansive and competitive manufacturing presence in South Africa, Egypt, India and Nigeria. AMI will follow the global transformation strategy, announced last month by Chief Executive Officer, Makoto Uchida, which aims to achieve sustainable growth, financial stability and profitability by the end of fiscal-year 2023. The AMI…

28 Jun

Stylam plans ‘Modified Solid Surfaces’

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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

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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…