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31 Dec

Mumbai Police is on alert, after Intelligence inputs of possible terror attack

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, mumbai, mumbai police, terrorists attack

Intelligence inputs that, on the eve of New Year, Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai. The city police has tighten up the security of railway stations, public places and also cancelled the weekly offs and holidays, so that its entire strength remains available for duty, police officials said on Thursday. "Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said. Hence, in order to maintain law and order situation, police are on alert and will be keeping a strict eye…

31 Dec

46th GST Council Meet chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Political

On 31st December Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 46th GST Council Meet and will likely discuss the report on rate rationalisation, proposed GST hike in textile and among other things. It is an extension to the pre-budget meeting of FM Sitharaman with State Finance Ministers on 30th December. The Group of Ministers (GoM) were tasked to review items under an inverted duty structure to help minimize refund payout, will submit a report to the Council. The Fitment committee has made many "sweeping" recommendations to the GoM regarding slab and rate changes and taking items out of the exemption list.…

30 Dec

Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre enters Siliguri

editor0 CommentsHealth, India, North Bengal, West Bengal

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Siliguri, December 2021: Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre which is the largest diabetes chain in India has a record number of more than 500 living patients above the age of 90 years without complications from diabetes. They have indeed now gone to special lengths to keep their 5 Lakh plus patients with diabetes, under their good care. Dr Mohan’s has now launched its comprehensive care centre for the people of North Bengal at Siliguri that will provide complete diabetes care under one roof. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Dr. G.B. Das, renowned Gynaecologist and Head…

30 Dec

Indian cities report massive new cases even as deaths remain low

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, world

As the daily spike rates increase globally, in India, cases have begun to surge with even record cases in many European countries, the fatalities have remained low. Delhi recorded zero deaths while Mumbai recorded one fatality due to Covid-19. Countries across the world including Europe and US are seeing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases fulled by the highly infectious Omicron variant, which was detected in South Africa last month. The new variant has also resulted in high hospitalisation, even in countries with high vaccination numbers.

30 Dec

In 2021 India Saw Record Deaths (126) of Tigers

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, tiger, wildlife

India's tiger conservation body said 126 of the endangered big cats died in 2021, the highest toll since it began compiling data a decade ago. The most recent death was recorded on Wednesday in Madhya Pradesh, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). India is home to around 75% of the world's tigers. Over the past decade the biggest cause of death was recorded by the NTCA as being "natural causes", but many also fell victim to poachers and "human-animal conflict". The government has made efforts to manage the tiger population better, however, reserving 50 habitats across the country…

29 Dec

There in wake of the Omicron outbreak, Goa has recently enacted law that requires full vaccination or a Covid-19 negative report before attending a party

editor0 CommentsBreaking News, Health, India

For attending parties or entering restaurants in Goa, Pramod Sawant, the state's chief minister, announced on Wednesday that a person must provide either a negative Covid-19 report or a double vaccination certificate. Sawant told reporters that the state government would issue a detailed order to this effect on Wednesday evening. Despite the fact that several states have restored night curfews in reaction to the Omicron warning, the state government has decided to skip it for the time being in order to protect the tourism industry during the Christmas-New Year festive season. Sawant has assured that his government is checking up…

29 Dec

Third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has started in Bihar

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, Indiabihar, COVID 19, nitishkumar

The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has started in Bihar. Inaugurating the 96th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appreciates the role of doctors in saving the lives during the last two waves of the epidemic. He also informed the House about the work being done by the government for the improvement of health facilities in Bihar. He said, "Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is being developed as a world class facility with more than 5,400 beds. The number of beds is also being increased in NMCH and some other medical…

29 Dec

South Indian film industry caught attention of whole India

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, India

This year the South Indian movies has made news PAN India. Several regional movies were in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video has reached a wider viewership. From Jai Bhim to Pushpa, all the movies bagged attention of audiences this year. Along with Master, Joji, Annathee, Maha Smudram were in the list of top movie watches. This year the movies are like power packed performances. Those who haven’t watched them can make a watchlist soon to enjoy the season with drama, action and thriller.

29 Dec

Delhi’s air quality still standing in the ‘Poor’ category with AQI at 286

editor0 CommentsBreaking News, Indiaair polution, Delhi, environment

As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research,the air quality of Delhi stays in the 'poor' category, An AQI between 0 to 50 is considered as 'good', 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 as 'moderate', 201 and 300 as 'poor', 301 and 400 as 'very poor', and 401 and 500 as 'severe'. The air quality of Noida with AQI at 301 is in 'very poor' category and the air quality in Gurugram slipped down to the 'poor' category with AQI at 297. SAFAR in its bulletin said that the national capital is likely to witness…

28 Dec

SpiceJet’s ‘Wow Winter Sale’ offer is live now

editor0 CommentsIndia, Travel

SpiceJet has announced the ‘Wow Winter Sale’ offers with an all-inclusive one-way fare starting at Rs 1,122 for travel from December 27 to 31. The offer is for the afore mentioned fares will be applicable to destinations such as Chennai–Bengaluru, Bengaluru–Chennai, Chennai–Hyderabad, Jammu–Srinagar, among others on its domestic network. To avail zero change fee, booking must be modified at least two days prior to the flight departure date; fare difference if any will be applicable. SpiceJet is also offering a complimentary flight voucher worth Rs 500 with every sale fare booking for their next travel and a flat 25 per…