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28 Jan

Country’s first child empowerment centre in Sikkim

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Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday inaugurated the first of its kind ‘Child Empowerment Centre’ at Poklok in Denchung. The centre has been set up by Social Justice and Welfare Department under Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Northeast Now reported. The project was supported by the State Institute of Rural Department and Panchayati Raj (SIRDPR), Rural Development Department, Government of Sikkim. The Centre has been funded under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), Ministry of Panchayati Raj. This centre is one of the first in the country and aims at protecting the rights of the child. The function of this…

28 Jan

Actor Taapsee Pannu begins training for the Mithali Raj biopic Shabaash Mithu

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Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday said she has started training for her upcoming film Shabaash Mithu, a biopic on Indian cricketer Mithali Raj. The 33-year-old actor, who wrapped up shooting for Rashmi Rocket on Monday, dives straight into her next film, in which she essays the role of the Indian women’s cricket captain. Pannu took to social media to share a photo from her training session. “And romance with the bat n the ball has begun…. long way to go but a good start is half job done :) This is going to be another milestone of sorts…. For our captain…

28 Jan

DC Mon informs on ‘polio ravivar’

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Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K has notified that the National Immunization Day (NID) or “polio ravivar” would be conducted from January 31 to February 2 in Mon. The inoculation drive will administer two drops of bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to all infants and children between the age 0-5 years of age. Teams will be in identified Polio Booths on January 31 followed by house to house activities on February 1 and 2. All village functionaries/town/ward committee members have been directed to motivate and mobilise the beneficiaries (0-5 years) to get the vaccine and ensure that no child is left…

28 Jan

Nissan commemorates 72nd Republic Day

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With more than 720 new Nissan Magnite SUV deliveries to customers in the country, Nissan India celebrates India’s 72nd Republic Day. This milestone was another step towards fulfilling Nissan India’s promise and commitment to the Indian market. The all-new Nissan Magnite is currently available for bookings across all Nissan India dealerships and on its website, at continued special introductory prices. The Big, Bold, Beautiful and ‘Carismatic’ SUV is available in 20-grade line-ups and over 36 combinations. Nissan India also launched the 12th edition of ‘Happy with Nissan’ aftersales service campaign for a month. In this edition of ‘Happy with Nissan’,…

28 Jan

Colgate’s ‘Mooh swachh toh aap healthy’ campaign

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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has collaborated with Padma Shri awardee and internationally acclaimed sand artist from Odisha, Sudarsan Pattnaik, to create a stunning sand sculpture for Colgate Vedshakti toothpaste at Puri Beach in Odisha. Sculpted with the message ‘Mooh swachh toh aap healthy’ and with a vivid depiction of how the mouth is the entry point for germs, the sand art aims to increase awareness about optimal oral care while beautifully capturing the important message of oral health for overall health. From its inception in 2020, Colgate’s ‘Mooh swachh toh aap healthy’ campaign is aimed at educating people about how germs…

28 Jan

Bandhan Bank announces financial results

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Financial Results for the third quarter of the financial year 2020-21 have been announced by Bandhan Bank. The Bank’s total business (deposits and advances) grew 26% year-on-year to reach Rs.1.51-lakh crore. The Bank’s deposit book grew 30% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs. 71,188-crore. The current account + savings account (CASA) book grew by 62% year-on-year, and the CASA ratio now stands at 43% of the overall deposit book. With respect to advances, the bank saw 23% growth over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total advances are now…

28 Jan

TVS Motor to grow market in WB

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Indian two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has opened a landmark dealership in Marda, West Bengal. Cedar TVS, located in Naldubi, Malda, Mangalbari, is a distributor that provides services from start to finish as well as car sales, maintenance and parts business. Cedar TVS was opened by Arvind Gupta, National Sales Manager of TVS Automotive (Eastern Region). The seminar was hosted by Xitang Shu Myanmar Company (West Bengal District Manager of TVS Automobile Company). Due to the opening of the dealership, the number of contacts of TVS Motor Company in West Bengal has reached 4. TVS Motor Company is…

28 Jan

Water storage tank inaugurated in Kohima

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93 BN BSF inaugurated the newly constructed RCC water storage tank at P. Khel Kohima village under Civic Action Programme (CAP), bringing much relief to the villagers. The water storage tank was inaugurated by Commandant BSF 93 BN SH Surinder Singh in the presence of P. Khel village council chairman, GBs, frontal organisations, government officials and others Wednesday. SH Surinder Singh in his brief address expressed gratitude to the P. Khel villagers for their support and exuded confidence that the fruitful association would grow stronger. Asserting that as central government’s representative, Singh said it was their duty to assist the…

28 Jan

Schools, colleges re-open in Manipur after gap of 10 months

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After a gap of almost 10 months and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and colleges classes from Class one and above reopened on Wednesday in Manipur. Almost all the schools and colleges re-opened and resumed normal classes. Almost all teaching staff attended while students’ attendances were reportedly low on the day of the resumption of the normal physical classes. The educational institutes reopened with several COVID-19 safety SOPs in place. Stringent safety measures were seen taken up at the schools and colleges which opened for the first time following the SOPs issued by the state government. Authorities of the institutions…

27 Jan

Delhi riots: Swara Bhasker, Kangana Ranaut, other Bollywood celebs condemn violence

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A number of Bollywood celebs have condemned the farmers' tractor rally violence in Delhi on Tuesday. The month-long peaceful protest against the farm laws turned violent when a group of agitating farmers deviated from their specified routes. The enraged farmers forcefully entered the Red Fort and hoisted their flags. This gave rise to a clash between the Delhi cops and the farmers, in which several have been injured. The police resorted to tear gas shelling to diffuse the mob. Veteran actors like Anupam Kher, Arun Govil, Satish Shah and Manoj Joshi were among those who tweeted their strong thoughts on…