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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,"…

31 Dec

LG’s soon-to-be launched AI robot will monitor your pets, look after your home in your absence

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LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new smart home assistant at CES 2024. This smart home assistant has been made like a robot with wheels and legs. The assistant is a super smart helper which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage homes. It also has other special features like it can recognize images, and understand the meaning behind your words, expresses feelings by moving its legs and can keep an eye on your pets in your absence. There are number of smart features incorporated in Robot which will act like a house-keeper. It has an ability to detect temperature and…

30 Dec

Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s highest-ever sales numbers

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor is confident of closing CY 2023 with the highest-ever sales numbers, driven by sustained month-on-month performance across its product portfolio. Popular models like the Hilux, Innova Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, New Innova Crysta, and Glanza remain instrumental in driving growth. The Fortuner and Legender continue to strengthen their positions as segment leaders, while the Camry Hybrid contributes positively. The Vellfire and Toyota Rumion launch will enable Toyota to close the year on a record high. Toyota has 618 touchpoints across the country, with plans to enhance further in 2024. Key corporate milestones include the completion of 25…

30 Dec

Kotak Mahindra Bank nominates Mr. C S Rajan as Part-Time Chairman

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mr.C S Rajan, Independent Director of the Bank, as the Part-time Chairman, for a period of two years, effective from 1st January 2024. Mr. Rajan’s appointment as the next Part-time Chairman of the Bank’s Board follows the retirement of the incumbent Part-time Chairman, Mr Prakash Apte, whose term expires on 31st December 2023. Mr.C S Rajan, a former Chief Secretary of Rajasthan's Government, has been appointed as an Independent Director on the Bank's Board since October 22, 2022. With over 40 years…

30 Dec

IndiaSkills Transforming Lives of young Entrepreneurs

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IndiaSkills 2023-24 is an invitation for individuals nationwide to showcase their talents and embark on a journey where skills become the compass towards success. It's not just a competition; it's a practical journey reflecting the heartbeat of our nation. Dharamraj Thiyagarajan, a mechatronics engineering graduate from Shri Krishna College of Engineering, represented India in WorldSkills in 2015 and secured a professional job through campus interviews. He later started entrepreneurship with Dotworld Technologies in 2018, specializing in Mobile Robotics, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality. Varad Patil, an Indian entrepreneur, participated in the WorldSkills Competition in 2013 and has since appeared on…

30 Dec

Tata Motors to delivered advanced Starbus EVs to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation

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Tata Motors has delivered advanced Starbus EVs to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), marking a significant milestone in the city's electrified public transport. The agreement between Tata Motors and TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. aims to supply, operate, and maintain 921 12-metre low-floor electric buses over a 12-year period. Tata Motors' smart electric bus was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, along withHon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri DK Shivakumar, Shri Ramalingareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Transport &Mujarai, Govt of Karnataka & Chairman, BMTC, Shri Rizwan Arshad, Hon’ble MLA, Shivajinagar Assembly Constituency, Ms Kala Krishnswamy,…