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07 Jun

New Town authorities launched a WhatsApp chatbot for Covid vaccine doses

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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’

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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

05 Jun

World Environment Day 2021: Bollywood celebrities encourage to restore the ecosystem

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World Environment Day is globally celebrated every year on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal amplifier to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for this year is 'Ecosystem Restoration' and brings into focus the critical importance of preserving eco-fragility for collective well-being. "The pandemic has shown us that if we stay oblivious to the destruction of eco-diversity, we will pay dearly. Only proactive synergy between all stakeholders can protect the environment," says Bikrant Tiwary, CEO of Grow-Trees.com (GT). On June 5, Grow-Trees.com is also celebrating its Founder's Day and 11 eventful years…

05 Jun

Television actor Pearl V Puri arrested in Mumbai for allegedly raping minor girl

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Popular for his roles in Ekta Kapoors Naagin 3 and Bepanah Pyaar, television actor Pearl V Puri has been arrested by Waliv Police from the Vasai area on Friday (June 4, 2021). The actor has been arrested for allegedly molesting and raping a minor girl. Pearl V Puri has been allegedly accused of raping a minor daughter of one of his own fellow female artists. The victim then informed about this to her father who then lodged an FIR against Pearl V Puri with the Waliv Police. A case was filed against Puri in 2019 based on a complaint registered…

05 Jun

Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee raised a step, made national general secretary of TMC

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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday appointed MP Abhishek Banerjee as the party's national general secretary. On a press meet, TMC leader Partha Chatterjee said the working committee decided one person will be allowed to hold just one post in the party, and the core committee has duly given its approval. Abhishek will be replacing Subrata Bakshi as the national general secretary, while TMC leader Sayoni Ghosh has been made the youth wing president – a post earlier held by the MP. Partha Chatterjee also said, “Our party chief Mamata Banerjee has nominated MP Abhishek Banerjee as the all India…

05 Jun

JICA’s initiatives on World Environment Day

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This year’s World Environment Day theme ‘Ecosystem restoration’ echoes of how it is high time that human beings take effective steps towards reviving their environment. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through its supported projects, intends to continue to contribute to positive change by curbing greenhouse gas emissions, actively investing in clean energy, transportation and infrastructure and societies adapting to climate change are a few measures that can contribute towards Ecosystem Restoration. JICA has invested 1.3 trillion Japanese Yen (approximately Rs 87,000-crore) towards metro development projects in Indian cities. All 6 metro projects are supposed to contribute to curtail approximately 1.6…

05 Jun

GMAC: Enhancements to GMAT online Exam

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The administrator and owner of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has introduced enhancements to the GMAT online exam. Now candidates have more choice and flexibility to bring their best on test day, and confidently meet their business school goals. Candidates in India will now have the choice to validate their identity using their Aadhaar Card or passport during the GMAT online exam registration process as long as the Card is current and valid. For the test center version of the GMAT exam, the passport remains as the only acceptable ID. The Aadhaar, is…