96 people lost their lives due to floods so far. Majority portion of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are also under water. Meanwhile, the Panchayat and Rural Development department would give priority in allocating works under MGNREGA at flood hit areas. Principal Secretary J B Ekka said that MGNREGA works are affected to some extent … Read more
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Samsung India, today, announced its unique #AddMoreMithas social media contest. To celebrate the incredible bond of love between brother and sister, Samsung has launched #AddMoreMithas social media contest on their social media platforms, inviting entries via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To participate in the Contest, participants need … Read more
The process for facilitating movement of Container trains from India to Bangladesh started in 2017 when an MoU was signed by Container Corporation of India and the Bangladesh Container Company Ltd. It was followed up by a trial run of the first container train from Kolkata to Bangabandhusetu West station (BBW) in April 2018. In … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to tackle obesity and has himself lost weight since he was admitted to intensive care with COVID-19. PHE said data showed that for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-35, risk of death from COVID-19 increased by 40%, and it increased by 90% for those with a … Read more
Minister Goyal and Truss affirmed their shared commitment to a Free Trade Agreement and towards that, Early Harvest deals in a staged manner. MOS Puri and Minister Jayawardena will have monthly meetings to intensify the dialogue. It was decided that a meeting led by Minister Goyal and SOS Truss will be held in Autumn 2020 … Read more