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08 Mar

Expert cancer consultations offered by Apollo Hospitals in Hooghly

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In a bid to extend specialized healthcare services to the residents of Hooghly and its surrounding areas, Apollo Hospitals announces a crucial consultation event focused on cancer-related issues. Scheduled for March 10th, 2024, the event will be hosted at the Apollo Hospitals Information Centre located in Choulpatti (Battala), Tarakeswar. Led by renowned specialist Dr. S. Kannan, MS (ENT) and Fellow in Head & Neck Oncology, the clinic will cater to patients experiencing a spectrum of concerns including mouth ulcers, neck cancers, swallowing difficulties, hoarseness of voice, neck swellings, nasal bleeding, thyroid disorders, and persistent throat pain, among others. With expertise…

08 Mar

Apollo Hospitals extends cancer consultation services to Kolkata, specialized care for ENT, head and neck conditions

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In a bid to provide specialized care and consultation for patients battling with ENT, head and neck ailments, Apollo Hospitals announces a dedicated clinic slated for Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Spearheading this initiative is Dr. S. Kannan, an esteemed expert with credentials in MS (ENT) and Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology. The clinic, hosted at the Apollo Hospitals (Chennai) Regional Office located in Diamond Prestige Building, Room no -405, 4th Floor, 41A, AJC Bose Road, Kolkata 700017, aims to cater to individuals struggling with various concerns such as mouth ulcers, mouth & neck cancers, swallowing difficulties, hoarseness of voice,…

08 Mar

LG Electronics launched month-long #BreakTheLabel campaign to celebrate women breaking stereotypes

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In honour of International Women's Day, LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand, launched its month-long #BreakTheLabel campaign. This empowering initiative aims to spotlight and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who have shattered stereotypes and excelled in unconventional fields. The campaign kicked off with a ground-breaking panel discussion at the LG Innovation Gallery on March 5th, featuring inspiring women from diverse backgrounds who have made significant impacts in their respective domains. The panel discussion featured a stellar line-up of panellists, including Priyanka Mangesh Mohite, Sneha Rathor Khandelwal, Capt. Dr. Sneha Sharma, Barkha Kaul, Shikha Khushu, and Shweta Mehta. Those…

08 Mar

Blenders Pride Fashion NXT Festival: A night of dreams and glamour in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar sparkled with a new kind of magic on the evening of March 2nd as the Blenders Pride Fashion NXT Festival took center stage. Beyond just a fashion show, it was an experience that touched the hearts and souls of attendees, offering a glimpse into a world where creativity knows no bounds. The festival kicked off with a spellbinding fashion showcase by the incredibly talented Nachiket Barve, complemented by the radiant presence of Bollywood star Sanya Malhotra. Barve's collection, "La Dolce Vita," was more than just clothes; it was a manifestation of dreams, inspired by the joy of travel and…

08 Mar

GAVL successfully hosted the first edition of its ‘Women in Agriculture’ summit

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) successfully hosted the first edition of its ‘Women in Agriculture’ summit. A unique initiative to celebrate women in the sector, the summit aims to bring together diverse perspectives within the agricultural landscape and engage in thought-provoking conversations to address and acknowledge the pivotal role of women in India’s agricultural sector. The goal is to improve employment opportunities and economic upliftment for 1 Lac women in the sector. India's agriculture sector is not a male-dominated one, with 86.1 million women, 60% of all female workers, employed in the sector. Rural India has a high percentage of women…

08 Mar

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles roars into Guwahati with mega service camp

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Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles is revving up its customer service game with the launch of a high-octane Mega Service Camp in Guwahati, Assam. This exclusive event, slated from March 5th to March 7th, is tailored to elevate the ownership experience for proud owners of 2019 and 2020 Jawa motorcycles in the region. Taking place at Opposite Brahmaputra Board, M/S Prajesh Motors, Near Games Village, Lalmati, Ps Bashista, Nh-37, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, 781029, the Mega Service Camp promises a comprehensive vehicle health check-up and complimentary replacement of select parts for eligible models. Partnering with top-tier original equipment manufacturers like Motul, Amaron,…

07 Mar

Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent from April

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Tata Motors on March 7(Thursday) announced that it will increase prices of its commercial vehicles by up to 2 % from April 1, 2024. The price hike is to balance out the residual effect of the past input costs, the auto major said in a statement. While the price hike will be applicable as per individual model and variant and the increase in price is for across the all range of commercial vehicles, the statement further read. Tata Motors Limited is a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks, cars and buses, in India.

07 Mar

Govt extends Rs 300 LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries for FY’25

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The Central government on March 7 extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) by one year till March 31, 2025. The subsidy of Rs 300 per cylinder for PMUY beneficiaries would be given for up to 12 refills a year, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal in a press briefing. Goyal further said that as on March 1, 2024, there are more than 10.27 crore PMUY beneficiaries. In October, the government had increased the subsidy amount for the beneficiaries to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder from Rs 200 per LPG…

07 Mar

Ongo Partners with Patanjali Ayurved Limited

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AGS Transact Technologies Limited digital payments brand Ongo has partnered with Patanjali Ayurved Limited, India’s leading conglomerate to launch open-loop Cobranded Prepaid Cards. These prepaid cards can be accepted on any device on Rupay network pan India. Patanajali-Ongo co-branded cards offer rewards for Patanjali products and can be used for shopping, dining, fueling, and ecommerce. They also have an NCMC feature for seamless use of transit services like Metro, buses, toll, and parking across the country. Customers can enroll via the Ongo app or visit Patanjali stores. Ongohas a PPI license from the RBI enabling it to issue open-loop prepaid…

07 Mar

2.25 billion products shipped across Bharat in 2023 on udaan

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India's largest eB2B platform, udaan, shipped over 2.25 billion products in CY 2023, fulfilling 23 million orders across all Bharat states, according to the company's announcement. Under the Essentials category (Fresh, FMCG, Staples, Pharma), the platform catered to 20 million orders and nearly10 lac tonnes of products were shipped through the platform. Over 70 million products were shipped under the Discretionary (Electronics, General Merchandise, and Lifestyle) category catering to over 3million orders. During this period, 900 sellers on the platform achieved sales worth Rs 1 crore each, while close to 600 sellers did business worth INR 2 crores on the…