As per the data shared by IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi (Lodhi Road) was of 3°C, 1.4°C in Haryana (Narnaul), 3.5°C in Punjab (Amritsar), 0.2°C in Rajasthan (Ganganagar), 3.8°C in UP (Bareilly), 3.8°C in MP (Umaria) & 1.6°C in Bihar (Patna). … [Read more...] about Cold wave across north India, this Rajasthan city records min temp of 0.2 degrees Celsius
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Sailors stuck on a ship in China for seven months return today
MV Jag Anand, following the Chinese approval for the crew’s replacement, left Jingtang for Japan a few days ago and reached the Japanese port of Chiba on Monday night, another source said. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the contingent travel restrictions, the Chinese had not allowed for the crew exchange to happen in their jurisdiction and the next option was Japan, sources said. “Since direct flights were not available between Japan and India, the 23-member crew is reaching India via the Middle East,” a spokesperson for The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd, which owns MV Jag Anand, said. The cargoliner had been leased to another firm for a year, which had taken the assignment to deliver coking coal to China, sources said. A new team has been sent to Japan by the shipping firm to replace the 23 crew members, The crew members arriving home after the seven-month-long ordeal, which saw them spending the entire festive season away from their families, are from … [Read more...] about Sailors stuck on a ship in China for seven months return today
Bird flu rumours sees diners turn to fish, retail prices double
The outbreak of bird flu which affects chicken is causing non-vegetarian consumers to opt for fish delicacies in hotels and restaurants. Yet, hoteliers say the drop in the number of orders for egg or chicken dishes is but marginal since diners know these Indian recipes are cooked at high temperatures and are therefore safe for consumption.AHAR president Shivanand Shetty said while there has been a very marginal dip in the sale of egg dishes and poultry meat in restaurants, they are witnessing a 15-20% increase in demand for fish. “In line with what health and poultry experts have been advising, we cook the poultry products properly at over 70 degree Celsius before serving to our customers. We also ensure that our members procure egg and poultry from FSSAI-certified vendors only,” he said.HRAWI senior vice-president Pradeep Shetty said fish dishes cannot compensate for the vast demand for chicken and egg servings in restaurants. “However, fish is comparatively more in … [Read more...] about Bird flu rumours sees diners turn to fish, retail prices double
Thousand doses of Covishield vaccine found ‘frozen’ in Assam’s Silchar, probe ordered
SILCHAR: Around 1,000 doses of anti-COVID vaccine ‘Covishield’ were found "frozen" in storage at a government hospital in the Silchar district of Assam. The incident was reported at Silchar Medical College College Hospital (SMCH), one of the premier medical facilities based in the Barak Valley region in Assam. … [Read more...] about Thousand doses of Covishield vaccine found ‘frozen’ in Assam’s Silchar, probe ordered
China’s financial liberalization can unlock new opportunities
Last year, we directly benefitted from even greater openness when we obtained a Fund Distribution License for Yi Tsai, our wholly-owned subsidiary established in Qingdao in 2016. And, thanks to the new regulations, we are now applying for a securities license through a joint venture in which our group will hold the controlling majority. These are all concrete results of China's new business environment, as well as of our group's attention to new opportunities in China. It's worth noting that 2020 was an important year with significant regulatory changes in Chinese financial services. Within such a context, China is progressively favoring the development of capital markets similar to international standards. … [Read more...] about China’s financial liberalization can unlock new opportunities