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03 Jan

Apollo Hospitals is hosting a Health Talk

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Apollo Hospitals is hosting a Health Talk on Sports Injury Prevention and Screening Camp featuring Dr. Kunal Patel, a consultant orthopedic surgeon on January 6th, Saturday, 2024, at Mainland Sambaram Cricket Academy Vivekananda Park (North East), Kolkata- 700029. Dr. Patel will discuss the importance of a painless life and the need for sports injury prevention. For more information, contact 9903702835.

02 Jan

Uday Kotak asserts; India is transitioning from a nation of savers to investors

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Uday Kotak, Founder & Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, discusses India's transition from a nation of savers to investors. The country is undergoing a tussle between the saver/borrower and issuer/investor model. In the early 80s, Indian savers had low confidence in financial assets, but gradually moved to bank deposits, UTI, and LIC. In the 90s, investing in equities was considered "speculative," leading companies to seek capital from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who saw potential and bought into companies, while Indian savers stayed away. The private placement market (QIP) was initiated in the early 2000s by SEBI, allowing FIIs to buy…

02 Jan

MSDE facilitates strategic partnership for the implementation of PMJANMAN scheme

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The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed an MoU to implement the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Abhiyaan (PMJANMAN) Scheme in habitations of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). . The partnership is a strategic plan to converge efforts towards attaining the vocational education and skilling component under the scheme. TRIFED, the nodal agency for implementing PVTGs Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) under the scheme, will coordinate with State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) to mobilize communities, provide tools and equipment, map VDVKs based on PVTG habitations, and share knowledge on sustainable…

02 Jan

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan Rings in the New Year with financial wisdom and warm wishes

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In a New Year message, Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), extended heartfelt wishes and shared valuable insights for investors.As 2024 unfolds, Chauhan encourages individuals to embark on a journey of financial growth with prudence and diligence. Emphasizing the importance of dealing exclusively with registered intermediaries, he issues a stern warning against investing in unregulated products. The NSE CEO underscores that stock market investment is a pathway to long-term wealth creation, advising against high-risk derivatives and frequent trading. Chauhan's message resonates with both novice and seasoned investors, reminding them that unpleasant experiences can dishearten even…

02 Jan

NSE operationalizes Common Investors Service Centre Across India

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In order to cater to the needs of investors of securities markets in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Punjab and West Bengal, SEBI along with stock exchanges NSE and BSE has established an “Investor Service Centre” at Bhopal, Coimbatore, Jabalpur, Jodhpur, Ludhiana and Siliguri. The NSE has operationalized new Investor Service Centres on December 29, 2023, to improve investor access and reach. These centres offer query resolution, complaint resolution, and assistance in filing complaints through the SEBI Scores Portal and Smart ODR Portal. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, NSE MD & CEO, asserted, “The Investor Service Centre will facilitate…

02 Jan

This New Year, IHCL Hotels in Odisha Are Offering Lucrative Deals

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Vivanta Bhubaneswar, located in the bustling business district of Kalinga Nagar, is set to celebrate the New Year at DN Square, offers a luxurious New Year stay experience, while The Crown, Bhubaneswar - IHCL Seleqtions, a vibrant venue offering a glimpse into the region's rich culture through its diverse decor, unique cuisine, and delightful hospitality. Both venues provide world-class hospitality and a chance to celebrate the festive season in the city's dynamic business district. The Vivanta Bhubaneswar, DN Square offers a luxurious New Year's stay package, including a daily buffet breakfast, hotel credit, 20% off on spa, saloon, and laundry…

01 Jan

Japan Rocked by Massive Quake: Tsunami Strikes, Power Outages, Highways Closed

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A massive earthquake with a magnitude 7.6 on Richter scale cut more than 33,500 households from electricity supply on Monday. Most of the highways have been closed round the epicentre of a series of major earthquakes in central Japan, the road operator said. Japan issued a major tsunami alerts for Ishiwaka and the rest of the western coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu, told people to evacuate coastal areas after back to back devastative quakes on its western coastline Monday. Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV advised torrents of water may reach as high as 5 meters (16.5 feet) and…

01 Jan

Printing ‘Date Of Mfg’, ‘Unit Sale Price’ On Packaged Items Is Mandatory From Jan 1: Govt.

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Printing the 'date of manufacturing' and 'unit sale price' has been made compulsory on all packaged items effective from 1st of Jan 2024, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. Earlier, it was a choice for the companies to either mention the 'date of manufacturing' or 'date of import' or the packaging date. "Since packaged items are sold in different quantities, it is important that consumers are aware of the 'unit sale price' of what is packed and make an informed purchase decision," the consumer affairs secretary told PTI. Mentioning the manufacturing date will help customers know how old…

01 Jan

Celebrate New Year at IHCL hotels

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The IHCL Hotels in North East offer special offers for the New Year. Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling, Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa, Gangtok, Vivanta Guwahati, and Vivanta Pakyong offer luxurious staycations and in-class hospitality packages. Contact Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa, Vivanta Guwahati, and Vivanta Sikkim for more details. Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa in Darjeeling offers a New Year's Eve package with a grand dinner experience, live entertainment, and a complimentary stay for two kids under five. In Gangtok, Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa offers a…

31 Dec

Govt to prioritise certification for persons with disabilities as private sector shows interest in employing them

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has started putting its concern on certification programs for persons with disabilities(PwD), as more and more entities in the private sector are recruiting them. "We want to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive recognition for their skills. The government is making efforts to integrate accessibility topics into educational curricula, emphasising the importance of preparing students for an inclusive and diverse workforce," said Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The Secretary noticed that the private sector's blooming interest in recruiting individuals with disabilities, particularly in visual elements. "Certification is crucial,"…