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10 Jun

Congress’ Harish Rawat calls Jitin Prasada’s exit as ‘big slap on face’ ahead of UP Polls

editor0 CommentsSikkimBJP, congress, POLITICS

After Congress leader Jitin Prasada joined the BJP, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday termed it as a 'big slap on their face' and expressed shock at how the former union minister called the Congress "family" a regional party.Speaking to news agency ANI, Harish Rawat, a senior Congress leader, said, "Jitin Prasada joining BJP is like a big slap on our face. It is sad and disheartening. I am surprised that he called Congress "a regional party" and joined the party against which his family fought." His remarks came after Jitin Prasada joined the BJP in the presence…

10 Jun

Priyanka Chopra is jealous of Parineeti Chopra’s postcards from Turkey.

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Actor Priyanka Chopra is jealous of her cousin Parineeti Chopra. As the latter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo from her trip to Turkey, Priyanka left a comment on her post. Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is currently in Turkey, added a new stunning picture to her Instagram album on Wednesday. Parineeti, who has been garnering praise for her performance in her recently-released film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, proved that she is a beach baby with her latest post. The actress looks gorgeous in a black bikini in the photo, in which she can be seen sitting on…

09 Jun

All you know about the new income tax portal

editor0 CommentsSikkimIncome tax, income tax new portal, income tax portal laumched

The income tax department of India has replaced its old portal with a new one on June 7, 2021. After this the Income Tax department has informed tax payers via an e-mail communication, asking them to re-register their digital signature certificate (DSC) once again on the newly launched IT website. This new portal comes with a lot of new features and is expected to give a smarter and smoother Income Tax Return (ITR) filing experience to the users. Announcing the launch of its new portal, the income tax department tweeted, “We proudly present to our valued taxpayers, the new e-Filing…

09 Jun

French President Emmanuel Macron slapped in public

editor0 CommentsSikkimcrime, france, International, president

In a video circulating on social media, President Macron is seen walking up to a barrier on a trip to Tain-l'Hermitage outside the city of Valence. He was on an official visit to the south-east of France. A man in a green T-shirt slaps Mr Macron in the face before officers quickly move in. The two men have been arrested following the incident, French media report. "We must not let ultra-violent people take over the public debate: they do not deserve it." said Macron. The man reportedly cried "Montjoie, Saint-Denis" - the battle-cry of the old Kingdom of France. Mr…

07 Jun

Janhvi Kapoor visits her sister Anshula Kapoor in the hospital

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According to a report by ETimes, Anshula Kapoor was admitted to Hinduja hospital on Saturday for her routine blood and sugar checkup. A source told the publication, "Anshula had to get her blood pressure and sugar levels checked. It is a routine check-up and she will be discharged either today or tomorrow." janhvi Kapoor and father Boney Kapoor were spotted outside the Hinduja hospital in Mumbai on Sunday (June 6). Anshula Kapoor is the daughter of Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. Her brother is Arjun Kapoor. Anshula is Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor's step-sister. In the recent past, Arjun…

07 Jun

New Town authorities launched a WhatsApp chatbot for Covid vaccine doses

editor0 CommentsSikkimcovid-10, New Town, vaccination, Whatsapp Chatbot

The New Town authorities have launched a WhatsApp chatbot to help residents book slots for their Covid vaccine doses. The chatbot has been designed so that people do not have to stand in a queue for hours in the summer heat for the Covid shot. The Calcutta Municipal Corporation had earlier introduced a similar chatbot. Many residents of all three action areas of New Town have already booked slots through the chatbot. “The person has to send the number of a government photo identity card such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card and driving licence.” One has to carry the…

07 Jun

Antigua police probing possible abduction of Mehul Choksi

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Antigua PM Gaston Browne said Choksi's lawyers wrote to the Police Commissioner providing the names of the people he believes abducted him, Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi on Sunday disclosed the names of his alleged abductors to Antiguan police. Antigua police have commenced an investigation into the possible abduction of Mehul Choksi from Antigua on May 23, 2021, reported Antigua News Room. Prime Minister Gaston Browne said that Choksi's lawyers wrote to the Police Commissioner providing the names of the people he believes abducted him. Browne said that the police and the government are taking the allegations seriously, reported Antigua News…

07 Jun

Sonu Sood urges privileged to help needy, says ‘they need us’

editor0 CommentsSikkimCovid-19 case, Sonu sood

Actor and social worker Sonu Sood appealed to privileged section of the society to help the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. “It's high time the privileged ones come forward and support such needy families. They need us. Please find them because they might not be able to find you,” Sonu Sood tweeted. His post comes after learning about the case of a 19-year-old girl who lost her brother and father due to Covid. "City: Nagpur. Day:1 Mother, Father, Brother and Sister all tested positive.Day:7 Brother dies, Mom and Dad who are critical are not informed. Day: 9 Father dies without…

07 Jun

At least 30 killed, 50 injured after two trains collide in Pakistan

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Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday and at least 25 passengers were killed, police and rescue officials said. The Millat Express derailed and the Sir Syed Express train hit it soon afterward, said Usman Abdullah, a police officer in Ghotki district in Sindh province, where the collision occurred. Reports suggest that the Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. The major accident, in which bogies of the Millat Express train overturned, took place near Dharki, a city located in the…

06 Jun

Bengaluru tops in ‘Ease of Living Index’ list

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Bengaluru 'most liveable city', Delhi at 13th spot. According to the Government's 'Ease of Living Index', Bengaluru has emerged as the most liveable city in India, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Surat. Out of the 49 cities ranked on livability index in the 'million plus population' category, Delhi figures 13th. More than 32 lakh people across 111 cities of India participated in a 'Citizen Perception Survey', holding a weightage of 30 per cent.Bengaluru catapulted from 58th rank in EoLI 2018 to the top, bumping down the former topper, Pune, to second place