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Maximum no of Omicron cases in Maharashtra

Maximum no of Omicron cases in Maharashtra

On Monday the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed in its bulletin that the country registered 4,033 cases of Omicron. In the last 24 hours, 410 fresh cases on the new COVID-19 variant have been reported in India. Of the total Omicron cases recorded 2,481 are active and 1,552 have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra continues to have the maximum number of Omicron cases in the country. The state has logged 1,216 cases of which 762 are active. In the last 24 hours, Maharashtra alone has reported 207 cases of Omicron, becoming the single largest state to report most number…
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Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography

Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography

HarperCollins has that it has acquired rights to publish the authorized biography of legendary business figure Ratan N. Tata, who is counted among the most influential and inspirational leaders in the world. Ratan N. Tata: The Authorized Biography by Dr Thomas Mathew will be published globally by HarperCollins in all formats in November 2022. Udayan Mitra at HarperCollins India acquired world rights in all languages from Anish Chandy at Labyrinth Literary Agency. The book will be published by HarperCollins India in English and the principal Indian languages, by HarperCollins Leadership in the US and by William Collins in the UK.…
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‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to be observed on December 26 as tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons

‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to be observed on December 26 as tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Baal Diwas' as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals. The ministry's formal announcement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the day will be observed beginning this year. Paying rich tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru on the occasion of Parkash Purab on Sunday, the Prime Minister said: “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year,…
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Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive

Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive

Assam government has announced incentives for the frontline workers in Assam who are engaged in the vaccination drive. The state government has decided to give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) along with their monthly salary till completion of vaccination. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “The monetary incentive will be given from January to March 31. We will also give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each ASHA facilitator and vaccine verifier. Also, the state government will give incentives of Rs 1,000 to each ASHA worker of…
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Over  2 crore teenagers have vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine

Over 2 crore teenagers have vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine

India began vaccination of children in the age group 15-18 on January 3, 2021, a crucial milestone in expanding immunity beyond adults. Over 2 crore teenagers have been successfully vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 under India’s vaccination drive. According to health ministry officials, over 91% of the adult population of the country has received at least one dose of the vaccine while more than 66% have been vaccinated with both doses. There are an estimated 10 crore children in the 15-18 age group eligible for the vaccination, out of which, over 2 crores have already received one…
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In Chennai,only Double Vaccinated people will get Train Tickets from Monday

In Chennai,only Double Vaccinated people will get Train Tickets from Monday

Due to increase in Omicron cases, passengers without double vaccine certificate will not be able to purchase tickets. Only double vaccinated people will be allowed to travel by Chennai local trains from January 10 to 31 January, the Southern Railway announced today. There won't be any exception and the rule will also apply to season ticket holders too. The unreserved ticketing system on mobile will not be available during the period. Tamil Nadu reported 8,981 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Majority of the new cases comes from Chennai, Coimbatore, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur . Tamil Nadu has reported 121 cases of…
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Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

West Bengal governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar  raised questions on the recruitment process of consultants in the state.  He took to tweeter and pinned on Monday morning "No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism."  Adding he said, “The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article 16 of the Constitution."  No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism. The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article…
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Zupee- Jio Partnership will benefit over 450 million users

Zupee- Jio Partnership will benefit over 450 million users

Zupee, India's largest skill-based casual gaming company, has announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with Jio Platforms Limited. This will entail integration of products and strong synergies in user engagement and distribution in a future-ready ecosystem that will benefit over 450 million users. Jio users will be provided access to Zupee’s rich repertoire of online skill-based games as well as other innovative products that Zupee develops. This strategic partnership firmly cements the trust in the incredible growth and vision that Zupee brings to the table with key strengths in cracking winning game formats and monetisation in the Indian market. Dilsher Singh,…
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India’s first antigen self-test kit

India’s first antigen self-test kit

The demand for India’s first self-test antigen test kit CoviSelf by Mylab saw a sudden jump in demand in last few weeks. It is a comfortable, easy-to-use and accurate test method and it can detect major variants of coronavirus including Omicron.Designed as the mid-nasal swab test, it can detect positive results in just 15 mins. Each unit contains a testing kit, instructions to use (IFU) leaflet and a bag to safely dispose of after testing. The company has made the test available for online ordering on company website along with all major online channels. The MD & Co-founder of Mylab…
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Wacom one-stop-shop and solution centre in Kolkata

Wacom one-stop-shop and solution centre in Kolkata

Wacom has announced the opening of its First Experience Centre in the city of joy, Kolkata. The new Experience Centre will be a one-stop-shop and solution centre for everything Wacom and will have the full range of Wacom products on display including the recently launched Wacom One, One by Wacom, Intuos, and Intuos Pro. Celebrating the launch, the new Wacom Experience Centre is also running a contest where participants can get a chance to win a Wacom product during their visit. Wacom Experience Centre in Kolkata is started and will be managed by Vikas Info solution which is one of…
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