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20 May

Vi announces special offers for 60mn users

editor0 CommentsBusinessCovid-19 relief offer, telecom operator, Vi

Vi, India’s leading telecom operator, came out with a special Covid-19 relief offers for its 60 million low-income customers. It will help them stay connected at all times during the ongoing second wave of the pandemic. As a special relief offer, Vi will provide Rs. 49 pack Free to over 60 million low income customers due to the current situation. The pack offers talktime of Rs. 38 and 100 MB data with a validity of 28 days. With this Vi is hopeful of enabling its customers to stay connected safely, and have access to all necessary information in these challenging…

20 May

‘White Fungus’ deadlier than ‘Black Fungus’

editor0 CommentsSikkimBlack fungus, Covid 19, Mucormycosis, white fungus

As the country continues to deal with the Black Fungus cases during the second wave of COVID-19, several cases of White Fungus have been reported in Bihar. Medical experts say 'White Fungus' is deadlier than Mucormycosis as it affects other organs of the body apart from lungs such as nails, skin, stomach, kidney, brain, private parts, and mouth. According to medical experts, White Fungus is believed to be deadlier than Black Fungus or mucormycosis, which is spreading fast in states like Maharashtra and Gujarat. 4 cases of White Fungus reported in Patna. According to reports, four cases of White Fungal…

20 May

Mamta Banerjee say that the meeting was not “one-way communication, it was one-way humiliation”

editor0 CommentsSikkimmamata banerjee, MODI, westbengal

"This was not a one-way communication... it was one way humiliation... One nation, all humiliation," said Mamata Banerjee who was part of several meetings with the Prime Minister on Covid and even skipped a few. After the video conference of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Ministers of nine states, West Bengal Chief Minister claimed that the state heads were not allowed to speak during the conference and slammed the PM by calling ‘Shahenshah of New Delhi’. “The Prime Minister thinks that all the Chief Ministers are mere puppets or bonded laborers for which we were not allowed to speak…

20 May

“Hit or floop u remain superhero of bollywood and india” : fans to salman Khan

editor0 CommentsSikkimcovid, salman khan

As Indian continues to grapple with the second wave of COVID-19, several Bollywood stars have now extended their support to those who have been hit hard by the deadly virus. One of them is Salman Khan who has been contributing to the COVID-19 relief initiatives by arranging medical equipment and many more essential things. Actor Salman Khan, who is known for his philanthropic work, took to his Instagram to share that he along with politicians Baba Siddique and Zeeshan Siddique has arranged 500 oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients. “Our first lot of 500 oxygen concentrators have reached mumbai. Covid positive…

20 May

Deepika Singh Goyal was called out online on posting pictures and vedio in heavy rain in Mumbai

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentcyclone Tauktae, Deepika, Entertainment, Fans

Diya Aur Baati Hum actor Deepika Singh Goyal was called out online after she posted pictures and videos of herself dancing on the streets and posing with trees as Mumbai braved heavy rains. The Maharashtra state witnessed heavy rainfall recently when cyclone Tauktae hit the state. Pictures of uprooted trees and water-filled roads had gone viral. Poor people shelters were blown away due to the winds. And amid this television actress Deepika Singh Goyal, popular for her role in Diya Aur Baati Hum, shared pictures of posing with uprooted tree and also posted a video of her dancing on social…

20 May

Chinese Mars Rover sends back pictures

editor0 CommentsSikkimChina, mars, science, space

The forward view shows the landscape ahead of the robot as it sits on its landing platform; the rear-looking image reveals Zhurong's solar panels. The rover touched down on the Red Planet early on Sunday, Beijing time. In doing so, it made China only the second nation - after America - to successfully put a probe on the surface of Mars and operate it for a significant length of time. Chinese scientists hope get at least 90 Martian days of service out of the six-wheeled robot at its location on Utopia Planitia, a vast terrain in the planet's northern hemisphere.…

20 May

Four reasons for experiencing hair loss: Explained by a Nutritionist

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehairloss, India, lifestyle

Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.

20 May

Myanmar military takeover causes thousands of refugees to migrate to India

editor0 CommentsSikkimcoup, India, myanmar, refugees

Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 refugees from Myanmar seek safety in India, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said, as the world body voiced concern over the rising levels of displacement of people since the military coup in the country in February. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said that in Myanmar, as of last week, approximately 60,700 women, children and men have been internally displaced. More than 1,700 refugees have crossed into Thailand in March and April, most of whom subsequently returned to Myanmar, and an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 have sought safety in India, Spokesman for the Secretary-General…

20 May

Potential chances of another Cyclone: May hit West Bengal or Odisha by May 26

editor0 CommentsHealthCyclone, India, Weather, West Bengal

Officials at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday afternoon said that a low-pressure system could take birth within the next 48 hours and it holds the potential to intensify into a cyclone. This system will develop close to the north Andaman Sea around May 22 and reach either Odisha or West Bengal by the evening of May 26. If realised, this storm will be the second to form in 2021 and the first over the Bay of Bengal this year. Once the cyclone forms, it will acquire the name Yaas, given by Oman. he state meteorological department has already…

19 May

140% increase in the Fertiliser Subsidy For Farmers

editor0 CommentsSikkimfarmers, Narendra Modi

To offset the price rise in international market, the Centre will offer 140% increase in subsidy on fertilisers, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office. The government will spend an additional ₹ 14,775 crore towards this subsidy. The PM's office said in a statement, "Prime Minster Narendra Modi said farmers should get fertilisers at old rates despite the international price rise. The welfare of farmers is at the core of government's efforts." Farmers will get a subsidy of ₹ 1,200 per bag of fertiliser instead of the current ₹ 500. Also the farmers will continue to get a bag of Di-ammonium Phosphate for ₹ 1,200. The decision on…