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Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

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

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

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…
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Banks may remain closed for five days next week

Banks may remain closed for five days next week

 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. 
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Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

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…
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Zupee- Jio Strategic Partnership

Zupee- Jio Strategic Partnership

Zupee, India's largest skill-based casual gaming company, has announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with Jio Platforms Limited. This will entail integration of products and strong synergies in user engagement and distribution in a future-ready ecosystem that will benefit over 450 million users. Jio users will be provided access to Zupee’s rich repertoire of online skill-based games as well as other innovative products that Zupee develops. This strategic partnership firmly cements the trust in the incredible growth and vision that Zupee brings to the table with key strengths in cracking winning game formats and monetisation in the Indian market. Dilsher Singh,…
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ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium

ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched an innovative term insurance product ‘ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium’, a customer-centric proposition offering life-stage based cover wherein the quantum of life cover is automatically adjusted based on the customer’s life stages. The ICICI Pru iProtect Return of Premium offers return of 105% of all premiums paid on survival, besides providing cover against 64 critical illnesses, one of the highest in the industry. It offers two variants – Life Stage Cover and Level Cover.The Life-stage Cover is ideally suited for customers who seek adequate life cover across their life stages. Also, it offers…
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Demand for CoviSelf test kit has increased

Demand for CoviSelf test kit has increased

The demand for India’s first self-test antigen test kit CoviSelf by Mylab saw a sudden jump in demand in last few weeks. It is a comfortable, easy-to-use and accurate test method and it can detect major variants of coronavirus including Omicron. Designed as the mid-nasal swab test, it can detect positive results in just 15 mins. Each unit contains a testing kit, instructions to use (IFU) leaflet and a bag to safely dispose of after testing. The company has made the test available for online ordering on company website along with all major online channels.The MD & Co-founder of Mylab…
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PM Modi and Mamata present at the opening of the second campus of the cancer institute in Kolkata

PM Modi and Mamata present at the opening of the second campus of the cancer institute in Kolkata

In the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute's (CNCI) second campus in Kolkata on Friday. Banerjee thanked the PM for inviting her to the event and said the institute holds a special place in her soul because she spent her college days nearby. Modi said on Twitter a day ago that the CNCI campus's inauguration will take place at 1 p.m. The tweet further said, "This institute will augment healthcare capacities in eastern India and the northeast." The second campus of CNCI was constructed in accordance with…
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Wacom Opens First Experience Centre in Kolkata

Wacom Opens First Experience Centre in Kolkata

Wacom has announced the opening of its First Experience Centre in the city of joy, Kolkata. The new Experience Centre will be a one-stop-shop and solution centre for everything Wacom and will have the full range of Wacom products on display including the recently launched Wacom One, One by Wacom, Intuos, and Intuos Pro. Celebrating the launch, the new Wacom Experience Centre is also running a contest where participants can get a chance to win a Wacom product during their visit. Wacom Experience Centre in Kolkata is started and will be managed by Vikas Info solution which is one of…
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Bindhu Ammini, who entered Sabarimala, assaulted in public. It’s not the first time

Bindhu Ammini, who entered Sabarimala, assaulted in public. It’s not the first time

Activist Bindhu Ammini, who was one of the first women between the ages of 10 to 50 to enter the Sabarimala temple, was attacked by a man in Kozhikode on Wednesday, January 5. Videos and images of the brutal attack have come to light. In the visuals, a man in a shirt and mundu/veshti is seen grabbing her and beating her. He is seen trying to choke her and pushing her head to the ground while she tries to defend herself. At one point while he is attacking her, his veshti falls off, leaving him exposed, as he continues to…
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