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09 Jan

Natural Gas Futures upgrade on High Demand and Limited Supply

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Natural gas futures rose on Wednesday due to strong demand caused by weather in the United States. This increased demand coincides with limited supply due to some production freeze-offs. Despite prices dipping in the previous session, cold forecasts for the third week of January are causing a bullish rebound, according to a note from Eli Rubin of EBW Analytics. Rubin pointed out that the market is underestimating the scale of the significant national storage draws expected to take place in January. He added that the freeze-off period could be longer than initially thought. Below-average storage draws for the prior week…

08 Jan

Delta Corp shares upsurge 6% as Supreme Court agrees to hear online gaming industry’s petitions against GST show cause notices on January 10

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Delta Corp shares jumped nearly 5% on January 8 as Supreme Court agreed to hear online gaming industry's petitions against GST show cause notices on January 10. At 12 pm, Delta Corp shares were trading 6% higher at Rs 116.43 per share. According to a CNBC-TV18 report, the industry is seeking a stay on the show cause notices with concerns of possible coercive action by tax authorities. The industry has expressed concern, saying the issue has been pending for several years, CNBC-TV18 said. Online gaming companies have been sent 71 show cause notices related to evasion of goods and services…

08 Jan

Still haven’t include heritage diet in the resolution list? what are you waitng for

Banasree SarkarHealthhealthy

We are extending our celebrations to encompass all Oldways traditional diets this January, rather than just the Mediterranean Diet! Heritage diets include common base of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices, despite their differences in foods and flavors. People that strive for a better and happier world have inherited and handed down these healthy dietary traditions over the course of generations. Eat More Plants: Even if you're not ready to go to a vegetarian diet, you might want to think about making little adjustments to cut less on meat. To improve the flavor of a meal,…

08 Jan

Human metapneumo virus cases detected in India amidst concerns

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Two infants in India have tested positive for the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), raising concerns about a potential outbreak reminiscent of COVID-19. This development follows reports of a mysterious virus overwhelming hospitals in China. A three-month-old girl and a six-month-old boy in Bengaluru were hospitalized due to HMPV and are currently recovering. Another case involves a two-month-old boy in Ahmedabad. India's Health Ministry stated there is no linkage between these cases and those in China. HMPV, similar to RSV, causes respiratory illnesses ranging from mild infections to severe conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. Symptoms typically peak in winter, and infections often…

08 Jan

Tripura Human Rights Commission investigates ILS Hospital’s negligence

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has issued a notice to ILS Hospital in Agartala, seeking a response to allegations of negligence made by former Minister Gopal Chandra Das regarding the treatment of his wife, Swaraswati Deb (Das). The THRC took suo-motu cognizance of the matter after a news report surfaced in local dailies detailing the incident. According to the report, Swaraswati Deb (Das) had undergone surgery for kidney ailments at ILS Hospital on September 14, 2023, under the care of Nephrologist Dr. Samaresh Paul and Surgeon Dr. Kanak Narayan Bhattacharjee. She was discharged after undergoing dialysis. However, in December…

08 Jan

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extends birthday wishes to Tripura CM Manik Saha

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha."Extending my heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Tripura Shri @DrManikSaha2Ji. May this occasion bring joy and the year ahead be filled with health and prosperity," Gadkari said in a post on X. Saha was born on 8 January 1953. He first took oath as Tripura's Chief Minister in May 2022, succeeding Biplab Deb. He led the BJP's second consecutive victory in the next year's Assembly election in the state. He became the Chief Minister for the second time in 2023. Prior to becoming…

08 Jan

Vanlalhlana requests funding for road safety in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's Transport Minister, Vanlalhlana, attended the 42nd Transport Development Council (TDC) meeting of Transport Ministers from across India in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting focused on key issues aimed at improving the transport sector across the country.The session was divided into two parts. The first session saw the launch of the new central policy on Driver Training Centers (DTC), as well as discussions on Automated Testing Stations (ATS) for vehicle fitness checks, cashless treatment for accident victims, pilot projects, and relief schemes for 'hit and run' victims. The Vehicle Scrapping Policy and the establishment of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities…

08 Jan

Wangsu investigates ICAR-NRCP partnership in pig farming in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Gabriel D. Wangsu, the minister of animal husbandry and veterinary affairs for Arunachal Pradesh, visited the ICAR-National Research Centre on Pigs (ICAR-NRCP) in Guwahati on Tuesday to look into potential partnerships to improve pig farming methods in his state. Ensuring access to premium pig breeds, improving feed quality, and offering farmers educational programs to enhance livestock management were the main goals of the visit. Wangsu acknowledged his appreciation with the center's sophisticated research and high-quality pig breeds during his conversation with senior scientists. According to an official statement released here, the minister specifically emphasized the Rani breed piglets—a cross between…

07 Jan

TRatan Lal Nath highlights solar power benefits at Agartala camp

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has called on residents to transform into electricity producers by installing solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to reduce electricity bills to zero while promoting sustainable energy solutions. Speaking at a special camp organized by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in Agartala, Nath lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a solar-powered future. "Traditional resources like coal and gas are depleting. The Prime Minister's innovative plan offers families the chance to generate electricity with government subsidies and earn by selling surplus power to the grid,"…

07 Jan

Mizoram introduces border pass for Myanmar border residents

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Security has been strengthened along the 510-km Mizoram-Myanmar border following directives from the Central Government, introducing new regulations for cross-border movement. Residents within 10 kilometers of the unfenced border now require a border pass for visits to either side. The border pass, valid for seven days, is issued to Indian and Myanmarese citizens upon presenting documents verifying their residency within the 10-km zone. This initiative, effective from December 31, involves state police, Assam Rifles, and health officials managing entry and exit points. Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip districts, which share borders with Myanmar's Chin state, are implementing the…