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16 Jul

India Tally Crosses 9.68 Lakh-mark

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India recorded a total of 32,695 cases of coronavirus infections in a single day for the first time. Total number of cases 9,68,876 on Thursday, while the death toll climbed to 24,915 with 606 people succumbing to the disease, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The number of recoveries stands at 6,12,814, while there are 3,31,146 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country. "Thus, around 63.25 per cent of patients have recovered so far," an official said. Of the 606 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, 233 are from Maharashtra, 86 from Karnataka, 68 from Tamil…

16 Jul

Free plasma therapy to all Covid-19 patients at Odisha

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While launching convalescent plasma therapy at three dedicated Covid hospitals of Odisha through VC, Odisha CM Naveen Pattnaik announced it will be made available free of cost for the Covid-19 patients. Escalating its fight amid rising cases of Covid-19, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated the convalescent plasma therapy for Covid-19 patients at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. "This is more relevant when the vaccine for Covid-19 is only in its trial stage. This therapy is expected to be an effective tool in our fight against this global pandemic Covid-19. Our Government recognises the hard work put…

16 Jul

5 more deaths in Assam floods

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According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 3,218 villages and localities in 27 of the state’s 33 districts are still affected by flooding on Assam. Nearly 4 million people continued to be affected by floods in Assam on Thursday, which saw five more deaths due to drowning-taking the tally this season to 71. Five deaths due to drowning-2 in Morigaon reported during the day. The state has also recorded 26 deaths, due to landslides caused by heavy rains, since May. Over 49,000 people displaced by flood waters are at present taking shelter in 748 relief camps set up in…

16 Jul

Amitabh Bachhan shared a picture in instagram.

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Amitabh Bachchan devotes himself to God as he continues to battle Covid-19 in the hospital Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently admitted in the hospital as he battles Covid-19, recently took to social media to share a post dedicated to the god. While fans have been praying for the legendary actor and his family for a speedy recovery, Big B has been keeping his fans updatedTaking to Instagram, he shared a picture of the god and wrote "ईश्वर के चरणों में समर्पित 🙏" as he devotes himself to the almighty.

16 Jul

Balipara Foundation successfully launches its 1 st Global Governing Council

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Balipara Foundation successfully launched its 1 st Global Governing Council on Wednesday, 15 th July for catalyzing an ecological revolution in the Eastern Himalayan region. With members from over 6 countries, the Council brought together eminent personalities such as S. Ramadorai, TISS Governing Council; Dr.Vandana Shiva, Navdanya; Manoj Badale, Blenheim Chalcot, UK; Prof. Rama Bijapurkar,IIM-Ahmedabad; Julie Stein, Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network, USA & Hasina Kharbhih,Impulse NGO Network to discuss the way forward for the Balipara Foundation, as it seeks to create 100 million natural assets across the Eastern Himalayas by 2030. Welcoming partners and members to the first digital Governing…

16 Jul

Bandhan Bank grows stronger – now has 2.03 crore customers

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Bandhan Bank today announced the results of the first quarter of financial year 2020 - 21. The Bank’s total business grew 24.99% year-on-year to reach Rs.1,34,941 crores. The Bank started operations in FY15-16 and will complete five years of operations in August this year. In just 5 years, the Bank has 4,559 banking outlets through which it serves 2.03 crore customers. The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 41563. The Bank’s deposit book grew 35.30% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs.60,610 crore. The current account + savings…

16 Jul

Amway India hosts a webinar with FICCI

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Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, partnered with FICCI to host a webinar on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the North-East post-COVID-19 era. The webinar was attended by Ashish Phookan, Chairman, FICCI Assam State Council, Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland and Ronn Pakrashi, Chairman- sub-committee of agro-food processing, FICCI Assam state council amongst others. The special digital event focused on the emerging opportunities created by various industries in the region with the rise of the gig economy in the current scenario. Rajat Banerji, Mentor, FICCI Direct Selling Task Force and Vice-President -…

16 Jul

Fans of beautiful actress Katrina Kaif, wishes her on social media

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Katrina Kaif needs no introduction as the mesmerising actress has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood by delivering back to back stunning performances. She has come a long way since her debut in 2003 has starred in several blockbuster hits.Not only has Katrina evolved as an actor in front of the silver screen but has also proved herself as one of the most bankable actresses in B-town.Fans flooded her social media with birthday wishes

16 Jul

RLG India’s Clean to Green Campaign Commences E-waste Collection Program in Five New Cities This Year

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Under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and in line with the Digital India movement, RLG India drives the Clean to Green campaign to encourage safe and responsible disposal of electronic waste (e-waste). Through the campaign, RLG India reinforces its commitment towards building a sustainable and greener environment and preventing the poisoning of our ecosystem due to the flow of e-waste into landfills. Ms. Radhika Kalia, MD, RLG India, who drives the Clean to Green campaign, said, “Under this program, we acquire discarded and unwanted electronic products and recycle them to protect the environment. The e-waste…

16 Jul

Extension of OYO’s ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative

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One of the world’s leading hotel chains, OYO Hotels & Homes has partnered with Unilever, the global consumer goods company, to enhance OYO’s ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative with the help of Unilever’s leading home and personal hygiene brands which will be used in the cleaning and disinfecting of OYO properties. Through this partnership, select OYO properties will have Unilever hygiene kits for guests and cleaning supplies for staff. To provide a cleaner and more hygienic experience to guests right from check-in to check-out, OYO has upgraded its cleanliness and hygiene protocols to suit the ‘new normal’ with ‘OYO Sanitised Stays’. With higher…