Home Blog Page 6439

PM Modi to launch AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme for Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow

By
Neha Kumari
-

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations, the SEHAT scheme means Social Endeavor for Health and Telemedicine. It is a health insurance scheme for union territories. The department has described it as a historic moment for the state. The department wrote on its official Twitter handle, ‘It is a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir. Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to launch SEHAT. Social Endeavor for Health and Telemedicine Health Insurance Scheme for entire Jammu and Kashmir on 26 December 2020.

Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha said that all the people living in the Union Territory will get free health cover up to 5 lakhs. He wrote, ‘It is a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir. Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch PMJAY-SEHAT on 26 December 2020. All residents of Jammu and Kashmir will get free cashless cover up to Rs 5 lakh. At the same time, about 15 lakh more will be available for additional families for operational expansion. This scheme will work with PM-JAY in insurance mode. The benefit of this scheme will be available in the entire country. Also, the facilities of this scheme will be available in all the hospitals brought under PM-JAY scheme.

Universal health coverage covers everything related to the health sector. This includes everything from prevention of diseases to palliative care, treatment, improving health facilities, making these facilities accessible to all, for essential, quality healthcare. So that the burden of diseases does not increase on the pocket of ordinary citizens. In a way, this scheme also ensures the financial security of the citizens.

Six JD(U) MLAs joins BJP in Arunachal Pradesh 

By
Jyoti B
-


In a major embarrassment for Nitish Kumar, six out of seven JD(U) MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday. It is a significant development since both BJP and JD(U) are allies in Bihar as well as the Centre.

The development comes a day ahead of the announcement of the panchayat and municipal poll results.

Six JD(U) MLAs who joined BJP are Talem Taboh from Rumgong Assembly Constituency, Hayeng Mangfi (Chayang Tajo), Jikke Tako (Tali), Dorjee Wangdi Kharma (Kalaktang), Dongru Siongju (Bomdila) and Kanggong Taku from Mariyang-Geku constituency, the bulletin said.

On 26 November, the JD(U) had issued show-cause notices to Siongju, Kharma and Taku for “anti-party” activities, and suspended them.

The six JD(U) MLAs had earlier elected Talem Taboh as the new Legislature Party leader allegedly without the knowledge of senior party members. The PPA MLA was also suspended by the regional outfit earlier this month.

From December 28, 29 Corona vaccine dry run will be conducted in Assam, Andhra, Gujarat, Punjab

By
Neha Kumari
-

The corona virus has caused havoc all over the world. Experts say that until the corona vaccine is ready. Until then, it cannot be got rid of. Although no corona vaccine has yet received Emergency Use Authority in India, the central administration is in the final stages of preparing several vaccines.

A vaccine dry run will be conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat and Punjab from next week. The government has informed that the dry run will help in understanding whether there is any deficiency in the whole process. The government said, it will see end to end mobilization, Kovid vaccination process and usage of Co-WIN. “Co-WIN is a mobile application that will be monitored online through the entire process.

The dry run will be the same as the vaccine planned on the vaccine cause or the vaccine will be applied. Vaccine will not be given in this dry run, only people’s data will be taken, it will be uploaded on cowin app. Many things like micro planning, session site management and securing online data will be tested.

The ministry says that it will create rehearsal plans in two districts of every state, especially for five different vaccine centers – such as district hospital, community health center or primary health center, urban center, private hospital, rural outreach center. Ludhiana and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar of Punjab have been selected for the dry run of Kovid Vaccination. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner V. Sharma said that 805 service locations have been set for vaccination here.

So far, three forma companies in India have sought approval for emergency use of their vaccine. Pfizer was at the forefront of the vaccine race, on December 4, it first sought approval from the Indian government for emergency use of the vaccine. In India, the Oxford Vaccine with Serum Institute applied for the approval of the second emergency use. Hyderabad-based company Bharat Biotech, which is making the vaccine in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has also applied for emergency use of its vaccine.

Arya Rajendran to become Thiruvananthapuram mayor

By
Jyoti B
-

Twenty-one year old Arya Rajendran, the CPI(M) candidate who won from the Mudavanmukal ward in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, may become the new mayor of the Kerala capital.

The CPI(M) district committee, had a meeting on Friday following the party’s win in the recently held civic body elections, and has recommended Arya’s name as the next mayor. 

The left-dominating local body in the state capital was retained by LDF, but it faced a strong setback as two of its mayoral candidates and existing mayor faced losses.

Jameela Sreedharan, a senior candidate representing Peroorkada ward in the city was initially under consideration to be the mayor.

However, there occurred a collective demand to pick a younger person for the coveted position.

This recommendation is likely to be accepted by the state committee and the final decision is likely to be announced by Saturday Arya Rajendran is a law student at All Saints College, Thiruvanathapuram.

In the just concluded civic polls, Arya won from the Mudavanmugal ward, and was reportedly the party’s youngest candidate this time.

The district secretariat recommended Arya’s name in order to push for a Mayor belonging to the younger generation.

Earlier, Jameela Sreedharan, who won from Peroorkada ward and Gayathri Babu from Vanchiyoor ward were linked to the Mayor post.

India vs Australia: Can India make a comeback under Rahane?

By
Harshit
-
India vs Australia, Ajinkya Rahane,

The standing Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane is all set for his first overseas captaincy role against Australia. The boxing day Test will definately give some momentum to Indian team as they won the historic Test last time in 2018 and that victory led India to seal the series.

The challenge this time will definitely be bigger in comparison to 2018. The Indian team was reduced to 36 runs in the first Test match and that innings had put the Virat and Company backward in the series.

While Shubman Gill has replaced Prithvi Shaw in the eleven and he is set to make his debut and open the innings for the team. While the likes of KL Rahul is still far from India as he was kept out of the playing 11 contentions even in this game as well.

While the Indian team has dropped a batsman brought Ravindra Jadeja in the side. Along with Jadeja Mohammad Siraj is along brought into the side.

Know why Rajinikanth has been admitted to hospital

By
Neha Kumari
-

Actor Rajinikanth has been admitted to hospital in Hyderabad after his health deteriorated. The veteran actor is said to be suffering from blood pressure problem. He has been taken for treatment due to excessive fluctuations in his blood pressure. Bulletin has been issued by Apollo Hospital regarding the health of Rajinikanth, who recently announced to form a political party. The statement issued by the hospital said, “Rajinikanth has been admitted to the hospital this morning.

For the past 10 days, he was shooting a movie in Hyderabad. Some people have also been found to be Corona positive on the film’s set. Rajinikanth underwent a corona test on 22 December and the report came back negative. Since then, he had isolated himself and was under surveillance.

According to the hospital, Rajinikanth has no symptoms of corona. But their blood pressure is fluctuating a lot. He has been admitted to the hospital for further investigations. Till his blood pressure is normal, he will remain admitted in the hospital. They will be investigated. It was also said that there is no other symptom in Rajinikanth other than the fluctuation in blood pressure. His condition is stable.

Health experts point out that this is often seen in cases when people ignore their blood pressure problem and do not monitor it regularly or do not use their medicines properly. Therefore, it is said that monitoring of high blood pressure must be done. Apart from this, high blood pressure can also be controlled through regular exercise and dietary changes.

Amid India China border tension read what Ladakh MP said about China

By
Neha Kumari
-

The deadlock between India and the Chinese military continues in Ladakh since early May. Meanwhile, Ladakh MP Jamyang Sering Namgyal said on Friday that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) proposal has been rejected. He said that we have been watching the drama of the neighboring country for a long time. He also said that people need not worry as long as there is a Modi government at the Center.

Namgyal said, “The proposal sent by PLA has been rejected. As a local citizen of Ladakh and a representative of the people, we have been watching the drama of the neighboring country for a long time. For the first time, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the people of Ladakh feel safe.

Jamyang Sering Namgyal said that we have been watching the drama of neighboring countries for centuries. Ladakh people felt insecure with the governments that came before and the movement that took place at the border. But today the residents of the border feel safe during Modi ji’s time. The Ladakh MP further said that as long as there is Modi ji at the Center and there is Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, then no countryman needs to worry. We will not let even an inch of land go into the hands of outsiders.

He further said, ‘As long as Modi ji, Amit Shah ji is in the central government and Rajnath ji is the defense minister, the people of India need not worry. The steps taken by the government in the border areas, be it Ladakh or for Arunachal Pradesh, cannot be invaded even by an inch of land by outsiders. ‘

Gauahar Khan ties the knot with Zaid Darbar, see their wedding pics

By
Shivani Negi
-

Bollywood actress and Former Bigg Boss Winner Gauahar Khan has finally tied the knot with social media personality and choreographer Zaid Drabar. The lovely couple have been sharing pictures from their pre wedding festivites and their first picture as newly married is finally out.

The duo looked regal in a heavily embellished white traditional attire. While Gauahar is dressed in an off-white outfit paired with a heavy dupatta and jewelry, Zaid looks dapper in an ivory shervani. A few pictures from Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar’s nikaah has surfaced on social media wherein the newly weds can be seen flashing their infectious smiles.

See their pictures below:

From Tuesday, the couple started their pre-wedding functions. On 22nd December they had their Chiksa ceremony. In the function they were seen in matching yellow outfits. While he wore a kurta-pyjama, she was dressed in a lehenga.


On her Instagram she shared the picture from the function and wrote, When half of me met half of you and together the better halves shaped our beautiful moments. #Alhamdulillah. Day 1 of #GaZa celebrations – Chiksa.”


On Thursday, the couple had their mehndi ceremony in Mumbai. For the mehndi they adopt two different outfits, first they wore Gauahar was dressed in a golden lehenga with a yellow top. She also wore dainty floral jewellery while Zaid was in a white and golden outfit. And in another outfit they were seen in navy blue clothes with golden and pink details.


On the same day, Gauhar took some time from her wedding festivities and post a pictures of her hands decorated with henna,and wrote “Mehendi ki raat aayi! Thanking my jaan, my brother @asaadzkhan for the lovely gift that I’m wearing which was given to me 4 years back! You couldn’t make it to the wedding but the love surely did! It’s so special to wear the blessings you have sent me on my big day.This is for you Asabhai and @sabreen.a.jan.”
The couple posed for the paparazzi who were gathered outside the venue and Gauahar and Zaid showed their henna-decorated hands.

Gauahar and Zaid had been dating each other for a few months now. They had announced their engagement in November and subsequently revealed that they are all set to start the new chapter of their lives.

President Kovind, PM Modi lead tributes for Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 96th birth anniversary

By
Shivani Negi
-

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime minister Narendra Modi led tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal on his 96th birth anniversary on Friday. 

Union ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal were also present Sadaiv Atal — a memorial built near Rashtriya Smriti Sthal to mark the birth anniversary of the stalwart.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi remembered the “unprecedented heights of development” that the former Prime Minister took the country to and wrote, “Salutations to the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary…His efforts to build a strong and prosperous India will always be remembered.”

To honour the former Prime Minister on his birth anniversary, PM Modi has a number of events planned for the day. He will first be releasing a book titled Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament: A Commemorative Volume’ in the Parliament.

The book will be released at a function in the Central Hall of the Parliament on December 25, that is also observed as Good Governance Day.

“As a parliamentarian and particularly as Prime Minister, Atalji made innumerable contributions which paved the way for a stronger economy through bold reforms and rapid development of infrastructure. Atalji also distinguished himself as a fine statesman and a world leader,” a Lok Sabha release said, reported ANI.

Up next, PM Modi will address farmers of six states wherein he will release Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).

Meanwhile, PM Modi also remembered Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary and tweeted, “A big tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya ji, the pioneer of the Kashi Hindu University and a great multidisciplinary genius, on his birth anniversary. He devoted his entire life to social reform and service to the nation. His contribution for the country will continue to inspire generations,” Modi said on Twitter.

Covid-19 update: With 23,067 fresh infections, India’s tally past 1,01,46,845

By
Shivani Negi
-

India has logged in 23,067 fresh Covid-19 infections, taking the total number of cases to 1,01,46,845. With 336 deaths in the last 24 hours, the overall tally of fatalities has climbed to 1,47,092, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

As many as 97,17,834 people have recovered, with 24,661 recovering in the last 24 hours. As of now, there are 2,81,919 active cases. The recovery rate stands at 95.75 per cent while the fatality rate is 1.45 per cent.

A total of 16,63,05,762 samples have been tested for Covid-19 till now. Of these, 9,97,396 samples were tested on Thursday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Here’re some more updates:

*Maharashtra continues to be the worst-hit state by the pandemic till date with 19.1 lakh cases.

*Delhi’s Sacred Heart Cathedral closed for visitors on #Christmas, due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic: ANI

*Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Delhi account for over 76 per cent of daily cases reported.

*Over 75 per cent of the deaths are being reported from Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

*Moderna Covid-19 vaccine distribution started in Canada by FedEX, Innomar Strategies, reported reuters.

*US government will require negative Covid-19 tests for all UK passengers, says CDC as new aggressive mutant takes over.

*Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Delhi was fully prepared for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccination. 

*More than 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine since inoculations began in the country earlier this month, according to reuters.

* Iran has allocated funds to purchase vaccines against the novel coronavirus from abroad, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati said.

*Mexico has kick started its vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus, with a vaccine developed by US company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech.

Meanwhile,  the overall number of global covid-19 cases has topped 79.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.74 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Farmers’ Protest Highlights: Sachin Pilot attacks Centre

By
Jyoti B
-

Congress leader Sachin Pilot attacked Centre over farm laws, saying that the Centre must take back the new laws as they have coercively passed it.

He alleged that the government has overlooked the interest of farmers and the issue of minimum support price must be addressed. He said the central government should repeal these laws as they are making the farmers feel insecure about their future.

Meanwhile, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) vice chairman and AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on Thursday claimed that BJP workers vandalised his office and attacked staff members at the board’s headquarters at Jhandewalan in Delhi.

However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denied the allegations saying the attack was orchestrated by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

According to Chadha, the vandals said that the attack should serve as a warning to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP MLAs for supporting the ongoing farmers’ protest.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said that the Central government is ready to talk and clear doubts of the farmers who are protesting against the new farm laws. He also claimed that the Narendra Modi government will double the farmers’ income by 2020.

“Many farmers have thanked PM Modi for the new agriculture laws. We will double farmers’ income by 2022. The government is ready to talk and clear doubts of the farmers who are protesting. A solution can be found only through dialogue,” he said.

As the protest against the farm laws continues into its 30th day, Congress leaders marched to the Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted to the President a memorandum containing 2 crore signatures seeking his intervention in farm laws issue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact today with farmers from six states during which they will share their experience on various initiatives taken by the Centre, in yet another outreach attempt.

Merry Christmas 2020 wishes and quotes 

By
Jyoti B
-


Christmas is the time to make merry and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is that time of the year where you spend time with your family and close friends.

 As Christmas 2020 is around the corner, people have started decking up our homes and Christmas trees with fairy lights, bells, stars, etc.

Merry Christmas 2020 Wishes:

* May the Angels bless us all on this day and shower us with peace, good health and happiness. Merry Christmas.

* Wish you all a Merry Christmas!

* May this Christmas end the present year on a happy and safe note.

* Wishing you the best during this season.

* May the lights guide you in your journey ahead. Merry Christmas!

* Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas.

* Hope this festive season will bring good luck and good health for you and your family. Merry Christmas!

* Wishing your holiday season be filled with sparkles of joy and love. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

* Yuletide is a season of peace, goodwill and abundance of mercy, may the joy of Christ’s birth ignite your heart with gladness and laughter. Merry Christmas.

* May you receive all that you desire for and dream for. May this Christmas bring you all that you need in life. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas 2020 Quotes:

* Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.-Zuzu Bailey

* Christmas spirit is not something you can turn off like a faucet on December 26th!- Lorelai Gilmore

* I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.- Charles Dickens

* Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day, its a frame of mind.- Kris Kringle

* There is nothing cosier than a Christmas tree all lit up.- Jenny Han

* “I heard the bells on Christmas Day; their old familiar carols play; and wild and sweet the words repeat; of peace on earth, good-will to men” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

* “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone” – Charles M. Schulz

* “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

* “It is never too late to be what you might have been” – George Eliot

* Ring out the old, ring in the new. Ring, happy bells, across the snow. The year is going, let him go. Ring out the false, ring in the true” – Alfred Lord Tennyson

Partho Dasgupta, Former BARC CEO, arrested in TRP scam

By
Shivani Negi
-

The crime branch of Mumbai Police arrested former CEO Partho Dasgupta of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) from Pune district in the fake TRP scam, an official said.

 He is the fifteenth person to be arrested in the case related to alleged manipulation of Television Rating Points (TRP) by some TV channels.

He has been arrested from Rajgad Police Station jurisdiction in Pune Rural and will be produced before the court on Friday, according to several media reports.

Dasgupta is the second person associated with the rating agency who has been arrested in the TRP rigging scam. Earlier, former BARC COO Romil Ramgarhia was also arrested by the Mumbai Police in same case.

The TRP scam came into light after a complain from a UP resident and later Mumbai Police also found out some leads which claimed some households were being bribed to tune into certain channels to ramp up their TRP.

Many prominent names including Arnab Goswami, Managing Director and Editor in Chief of Republic TV, and Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani have been arrested in the alleged TRP manipulation case.

ITC Charmis appoints Sanjana Sanghi as brand ambassador

By
Shivani Negi
-

ITC Charmis, a facecare brand, has roped in Bollywood acto Sanjana Sanghi as the brand ambassador. With actress’ association, the brand as also introduced a new product called  Charmis Deep Radiance Face Serum through a TVC.

The films shows Dil Bechara actor getting ready for shoot and saying that she doesn’t need much cover up as her skin already experiences the goodness of Deep Radiance Face Serum.

Sameer Satpathy, divisional chief executive, personal care products business, ITC, said, “The need for skincare is evolving and growing with changing consumer lifestyles and increase in environmental stress. Leveraging ITC’s best in class research and development capabilities and its global knowledge on biosciences and skincare, Charmis Deep Radiance range are a range of efficacious products designed for the needs of today’s consumers.”

“Charmis for me is so special; it has been a home favourite, used over the years. With Deep Radiance, the brand takes a defining leap in addressing consumer needs and encouraging them to indulge in authentic skin and face care,” Sanghi added.

India vs Australia: Third Test likely to be shifted in Melbourne from Sydney due to COVID outbreak

By
Harshit
-
India vs Australia, IND vs AUS, Sydney, Melbourne,
India vs Australia, IND vs AUS, Sydney, Melbourne,

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday that efforts are being made to conduct the third Test as per the original schedule, despite fresh cases of coronavirus infection in Sydney, but Melbourne (MCG) is expected to host the third Test if conditions do not improve.

There is uncertainty about the third Test, which starts in Sydney from 7 January, after new cases of corona infection were found on the northern coasts of Sydney. The Boxing Day Test is to be held in Melbourne from 26 December and is also in the race to host the third Test.

Cricket Australia said in a statement, “We will give Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) full opportunity to host the third Test and Gaba the fourth Test. If the situation does not improve in Sydney, under the emergency plan we will conduct the third Test with the Government of Victoria at Melbourne Cricket Ground and the fourth Test will be played in Brisbane.”

1...6,4386,4396,440...6,637Page 6,439 of 6,637