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10 Feb

Five lighthouses in Odisha poised for eco-tourism makeover on PPP mode

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Odisha’s five lighthouses, which have been providing safe voyage to mariners and navigators since the British era, will be developed into eco-tourism destinations on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as a part of a country-wide programme to give infrastructure facelift to these Victorian age coastal establishments. The central government has initiated action for the development of tourism at five lighthouses-Gopalpur (Ganjam) Puri lighthouse (Puri), Chandrabhaga (Puri), Paradip (Jagatsinghpur), and False Point (Kendrapara)- in Odisha on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal replying to a query by BJD MP Prashanta Nanda told the Rajya…

09 Feb

Domino’s, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir post

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Pizza chain Domino's and Honda have apologised for hurting sentiments of Indians by social media posts of their business associates in Pakistan supporting separatists in Kashmir. In a social media post, Domino's India said it is committed to the Indian market, "having called it home for more than 25 years, and has the utmost respect for the people, culture and spirit of nationalism of the country". "We stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer," the pizza chain said. It said, "We regret and apologise for the unsolicited social media post…

08 Feb

Hijab row: Karnataka CM declares 3-day holiday to schools, colleges

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The hijab-row triggered protests in Karnataka spread across the state on Tuesday, with campuses witnessing 'conflict-like' situations marked by stone-pelting incidents, use of force by police and the Muslim girls standing their ground for wearing the headscarves, prompting calls for peace and calm both by the government and the High Court, which is now looking into the students' plea for their right to their hijab. As the issue snowballed into a major controversy, the government declared three days holidays for educational institutions across the state, even as voices across the country came in for and against the hijab issue. Protests…

08 Feb

Heart patients must closely monitor their heart health

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India continues to see a spike in the incidence of heart ailments and diseases. patients who are at high risk of Heart Failure must be aware of the advanced and high performing medical devices available today in India to help prevent and reduce the incidence of fatalities. Dr Dipankar Das, Interventional Cardiologist, Narayana Super speciality Hospital, Guwahati, urges heart patients in India to closely monitor their heart health and not ignore any worrisome symptoms. Heart Failure refers to the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs and is often misunderstood by masses. A heart in Heart…

08 Feb

Fruity moodbreaks range by KITKAT

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KITKAT has launched MoodBreaks range with multi-coloured KITKAT fingers in fruity flavours. KITKAT moodbreaks will be available pan-India at a price point of INR 30/- The brand comes up with this unique innovation. The new range has two new never-seen-before mixed-fruit flavour with vibrant pink and brown fingers and mango flavour with bright yellow and brown fingers. People can choose from these colourful KITKAT fingers to brighten their moods in everyday breaks. Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra has associated with KITKAT with previous brand ambassador and Bollywood star Ayushman Khurrana. Commenting on the new launches, Rupali Rattan, Head – Confectionery Business…

08 Feb

Budget 2022 aims to provide skill, re-skill or upskill through online training

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The finance minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in her fourth Budget speech has made some important announcements regarding the skilling and education sector. The National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) will be aligned with dynamic industry needs, and the Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood – the DESH-Stack e-portal – will be launched. This aims to empower citizens to skill, reskill or upskill through online training and provide API-based trusted skill credentials, payment and discovery layers to find relevant jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. Udyam, e-Shram, NCS and ASEEM portals will be interlinked. They will now perform as portals with live, organic databases,…

08 Feb

Sony launches new wireless neckband speakers and transmitter

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Sony has launched two new wireless neckband speakers SRS-NB10 and SRS-NS7 and WLA-NS7 Wireless Transmitter for an enhanced work from home and cinema at home experience. This new range offers a comfortable and flexible fit with a stylsh look. Crafted with smart design,the new SRS-NB10 allows to experience high quality personal sound and features a full-range speaker unit and Precise Voice Pickup Technology. The microphone can be easily controlled while on conference calls with a simple click of the MIC Mute button. With up to 20 hours of battery life the speakers are ready to go and keep going for…

08 Feb

Tata Motors registered Total Sales of 76,210 units

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Tata Motors Limited has registered total sales grow by 27% as compared to the last year. It has announced that its sales in the domestic & international market for January 2022 stood at 76,210 vehicles as compared to 59,866 units during January 2021. The total domestic sales performance of Tata Motors in January 2022 was 72,485 units as compared to 57,649 units in January 2021. The total Domestic sales performance of Commercial Vehicles (including M&HCV, I&LCV, Passenger Carriers, SCV cargo and Pickup and also CV Exports) in January 2022 was 35,268 vehicles against 32,817 units in January 2021. Total MHCVs…

07 Feb

Gorakhpur temple security tightened following bomb threat

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The security of Gorakhpur temple tightened following a tweet, threatening to blow it up along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A search operation was launched by the police on the temple premises, nothing was found after which a case was registered and a probe was launched. A tweet from a Twitter handle with the name 'Lady Don' said that bombs had been planted to blow up the Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow, railway and bus stations and that the chief minister will also be eliminated by Bhim Sena state president Seema Singh and one Rashid has planted explosives. The…

07 Feb

Budget Session: PM Modi to reply on Motion of Thanks to President’s address in Lok Sabha

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. The debate on the motion of thanks on the President’s Address lasted for over 12 hours. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha last week clocked 100 per cent productivity, with the Upper House making full use of the available time in the ongoing Budget session in the absence of any adjournments. The 2022 Budget Session of the Parliament commenced on January 31 with President Ram Nath Kovind’s address. The first part…