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05 Feb

SRL Diagnostics launches laboratory in Durgapur

editor0 CommentsHealth, IndiaDurgapur, SRL Diagnostics

SRL Diagnostics, India’s largest diagnostics service provider has announced the launch of a new laboratory in Durgapur, West Bengal. The state of the art laboratory has the capacity to conduct 30,000+ tests in a month ranging from simple routine tests to semi-specialized and specialized tests. Recognizing the rising demand for quality diagnostic services, SRL has expanded its capabilities by launching the additional laboratory in the state of West Bengal. The citizens of Durgapur will now have access to SRL’s extensive test menu comprising of 3500+ tests and a range of well-curated preventive healthcare packages. Mr. Anand K, Chief Executive Officer,…

04 Feb

Tibetans in Delhi stage protests against the Beijing Winter Olympics

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Hundreds of Tibetans in Delhi today staged a protest near the Chinese Embassy against the Beijing Winter Olympics. ‘‘Boycott, boycott Beijing Olympics,” cried the protesters, carrying placards against China. They blocked the main road leading to the Diplomatic Enclave where the Chinese mission is located. Traffic movement on the road was also affected for some time. Later, they courted arrest and were taken to the nearby police station in buses. The protest by the Tibetans in Delhi comes a day after India decided to boycott both the opening and the closing ceremonies of the games in Beijing in protest against…

04 Feb

Opposition spreads rumours against Covid vaccines: Modi

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused rival parties of spreading "rumours" against Covid vaccines and thanked people for ignoring them and taking the jabs. Addressing his second virtual rally in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Modi said the state witnessed benefits of the "double engine" government in administering Covid jabs. The prime minister said the Union Budget is going to economically benefit farmers and other sections of the society in UP. He lauded Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for establishing the rule of law in the state by ending the terror of criminals and mafias. The virtual rally covered five districts comprising 23 assembly…

04 Feb

Haryana govt challenges HC’s order staying 75% quota for locals in private jobs in SC

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The Haryana government on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court order putting on hold the 75 percent reservation in private sector jobs for residents of the state. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, and agreed to list the appeal of the state government on placing the order of the high court on its record. In its plea, the state government argues that the high court passed its decision after a hearing of just one and a…

03 Feb

Moj launches ‘Kitchen Ministers of India’

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India‘Kitchen Ministers of India’, Moj

Moj, has launched its first-ever cooking competition, Kitchen Ministers of India, across 21 states in India. This unique digital hunt gives Moj users a chance to present traditional delicacies from their states and bag the title of ‘Kitchen Minister’ of that state. The month-long campaign, starting January 25, will give foodies an opportunity to showcase their talent not only on Moj but also to a panel of celebrated chefs - Sanjeev Kapoor and Ajay Chopra. Each participant will be required to prepare one traditional dish that truly represents the heart of the culinary culture of their state. Through the one-month…

03 Feb

Meta partners with FICCI

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Meta, under its #SheMeansBusiness program has partnered with FICCI’s ‘Empowering the Greater 50%’ to enable and support 5 lakh women-led small businesses across India. The announcement was made during Meta’s inaugural National Women Entrepreneurship Summit to encourage industry dialogue and steps to support the MSMEs across sectors. Access to capital and relevant digital tools remain the leading issues faced by women led businesses. Out of over 63 million small businesses in India, approximately 20% are owned by women highlighting the need to bring more gender equality. Together with FICCI, Meta will address the barrier to access right digital tools and…

03 Feb

DealShare raises $165million in the first close of its Series E fund

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDealShare

DealShare has announced that it has raised $165million in the first close of its Series E fund raise. The Company welcomed Dragoneer Investments Group, Kora Capital and Unilever Ventures, along with continued commitments from existing investors Tiger Global and Alpha Wave Global (Falcon Edge). The company has been growing its consumer and revenue base strongly and expects to hit $1bn revenues in the near term. The funds raised in this round will be utilized to invest in technology and data science, as well as a ten-fold expansion in its logistics infrastructure and to increase geographic reach. DealShare has built a…

02 Feb

Ujjivan SFB achieves 4,000 vaccinations in Hooghly

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced that it has vaccinated close to 4,000 beneficiaries in five regions, namely Sripatipur, Parambuya, Kaikala, Anur and Sudarshan More, in Hooghly district of West Bengal.Ujjivan SFB had conducted the vaccination camps in most rural and remote locations of the state in the three districts, namely Hooghly, North 24 Parganas and Nadia, and vaccinated about 8,750 individuals in the state of West Bengal. Ujjivan SFB has attributed the success of vaccination camp to its own employees who contributed in spreading awareness about the importance of vaccination and in mobilising individuals in Hooghly district to get vaccinated.The…

02 Feb

Gold demand hits highest level in more than two years

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaGold demand, World Gold Council

The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealed that annual demand (excluding OTC markets) has recovered many of the COVID-induced losses from 2020 to reach 4,021t for the full year in 2021. The reports shows the demand for gold reached 1,147tin Q4 2021, its highest quarterly level since Q2 2019 and an increase of almost 50% year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council. Gold bar and coin demand rose 31% to an 8-year high of 1,180t as retail investors sought a safe haven against the backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the corona virus…

02 Feb

Lenskart launches 73 Stores on Republic Day

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaLenskart, Republic Day

Lenskart, India’s fastest growing Omni-channel eye-wear brand launched 73 stores on the occasion of India’s 73rd Republic Day across 46 cities and 19 states. Lenskart aims to set-up a total of 400 stores in the FY 2022, 73 stores launched was predominantly in Tamilnadu -17 stores, 10 in Karnataka and 6 each in Telangana and Kerala amongst others. With this company has started its countdown to successfully establish its landmark of 1000th store in February this year.The 73 store launches also include states like Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Punjab along with several…