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10 Jan

TRENDS new store opens at Bakhrahat

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, LifestyleBakhrahat, trends

Reliance TRENDS has announced the launch of its new Store in Bakhrahat town of South 24 Parganas district in the state of WEST BENGAL. It is Reliance TRENDS’ first store in the town. The store at boasts of modern looks and ambience featuring an exciting range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at prices that are affordable and seen as high value for money. TRENDS’ 4500 sq. ft store at the town has a special inaugural offer for its customers, besides great relevant fashion and amazing prices. Trends is truly…

10 Jan

Detailed guidelines released for Jallikattu event by Tamil Nadu government

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, tamil nadu

On Monday, Tamil Nadu government released detailed guidelines on the conduct of Jallikattu events ahead of Pongal festival in the state. Only 150 bull tamers will be allowed to attend the annual bull chasing event. All participants must provide negative RTPCR test results done within 48 hours of the event. Jallikattu is conducted as part of Mattu Pongal, the third day of the four-day-long harvest festival Pongal. The Tamil word 'mattu' means bull, and the third day of Pongal is dedicated to cattle, a key partner in the process of farming. According to new guidelines, not more than 150 spectators…

10 Jan

Eko’s sellers from Kamrup adopt the digital route

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEko’s sellers, Kamrup

India’s leading fintech platform, Eko, has enabled sellers hailing from the Kamrup region of Assam to transform their rural district digitally. They have now turned their shops into a one-stop bill payment destination by paying their electricity bills using Eko. This safe and hassle-free opportunity by Eko empowers the sellers in the region to earn lucrative commissions and ensures the best success rate for every utility bill payment. Eko’s seller Bonomali Bhuyan, a money transfer agent from the Kamrup region, has witnessed rapid growth by making electricity bill payments for his customers. Using Eko, the seller got the opportunity to…

10 Jan

Vasu Naturals introduced an array of winter care products

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAyurvedic, Vasu Naturals

Skin needs extra care, hydration and nourishment during winter. Keeping in mind the need of the season and protecting it from getting dry & patchy, the leading brand in Herbal Cosmetics & Personal care segment Vasu Healthcare has introduced an array of winter care products to give a hydrating and refreshing feel during colder temperatures. The company offers an interesting range of body lotions and skin creams like Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Aloe vera and All Season for complete body care under 'Vasu Naturals'. With 40 plus years of rich heritage and brand legacy, Vasu Healthcare is among the leading…

10 Jan

Harpercollins Acquires Publishing Rights of Biography of Ratan N. Tata

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHarpercollins, Ratan N. Tata, Udayan Mitra

HarperCollins has that it has acquired rights to publish the authorized biography of legendary business figure Ratan N. Tata, who is counted among the most influential and inspirational leaders in the world. Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography by Dr Thomas Mathew will be published globally by HarperCollins in all formats in November 2022. Udayan Mitra at HarperCollins India acquired world rights in all languages from Anish Chandy at Labyrinth Literary Agency. The book will be published by HarperCollins India in English and the principal Indian languages, by HarperCollins Leadership in the US and by William Collins in the UK.…

10 Jan

Mark Dec 26 as ‘Veer Baal diwas’ to pay tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons: PM

editor0 CommentsIndiapunjab

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas' as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals. The ministry's formal announcement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the day will be observed beginning this year. Paying rich tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru on the occasion of Parkash Purab on Sunday, the Prime Minister said: “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year,…

08 Jan

Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, LifestyleCoronavirus, COVID 19, COVID cases, Delhi, health minister, satyender jain

The Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today and the positivity rate is to be around 19%. In the last 24 hours, the city recorded 48 new Omicron cases taking the tally to 513. Police and administrative officials in Delhi have kept vigil to check violations of Covid-related guidelines as weekend curfew kicked in Friday night in the city to curb the spread of corona. The weekend curfew started at 10 pm Friday and will continue till Monday 5 am. Officials in several districts said that teams will be in the field during the period to…

08 Jan

West Bengal government has allowed salons and beauty parlors to operate at 50% capacity

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, West BengalCovid-19, west bengal

The West Bengal government has relaxed the Covid restrictions and allowed salons and beauty parlors to operate at 50 % capacity. Now, salons and beauty parlors in the state can operate at 50 % seating capacity until 10 p.m. Owners and management have been asked to ensure that employees and customers are fully vaccinated and all Covid protocols, including regular sanitation in the workplace, are properly followed. West Bengal reported 17,213 new covid-19 cases on Friday which was more than the previous day. There are 51,384 active cases in the state, where in the last 24 hours 8,912 patients have…

08 Jan

Banks may remain closed for five days next week

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India

Indian public and private banks are expected to close for five days next week. Customers should note that not all banks will be closed on all days, barring on Saturday and Sunday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has divided the holidays into three categories, holidays may vary by states. So customers should check the dates on which the banks will remain closed next week before going to do their work. According to the RBI guidelines, public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, cooperative banks, and regional banks across the country will have to remain shut on designated dates.

08 Jan

Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

editor0 CommentsIndiaJagdeep Dhankhar, Mamata Banerjee, west bengal

West Bengal governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar raised questions on the recruitment process of consultants in the state. He took to tweeter and pinned on Monday morning "No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism." Adding he said, “The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article 16 of the Constitution." No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism. The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article…