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The minister informed that a plasma bank has become operational in Guwahati Medical College Hospital and a doctor who has recovered from Covid-19 was the first donor. The health department has also started administering Remdesivir, an anti-viral drug, to Covid-19 patients with serious complications. … [Read more...] about Assam govt admits to community spread of Covid-19 in Kamrup Metro, may extend lockdown

commercial real estate sector in Mumbai, Bengaluru and the National Capital Region, realty consultants said.Several of these companies like TikTok occupy premium office space in metro cities, and if the ban continues, they will start vacating their offices, say property brokers. Besides, TikTok and some others were actively looking for more office space to expand their India operations, and those plans are now on hold.“UC browser and TikTok are the two main companies who occupy large office space in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. At a time when there is already a tenant exodus, further exits by international companies may dent the commercial real estate sector,” said a property consultant, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Another property consultant said TikTok was actively looking for office space and had even scoured for properties in March.“They were looking for 1.5-2 lakh square feet but they will put the plan on hold for sure. There is no confirmation of any … [Read more...] about Chinese apps ban may have marginal impact on commercial realty: Consultants

As rainfall continues in Mumbai for the third consecutive day, complaints of waterlogging were reported from several area including Hindmata, TT Junction, King Circle and Dharavi. Main holes has been opened in several places to avoid waterlogging and BMC staff have been deployed in these areas to look after safety. … [Read more...] about Mumbai weather LIVE updates: Heavy rainfall for the next 3 hours; yellow alert issued

Another postgraduate Masood Ul Hasan said, “Many of the farmers in the region sell their goats in the local animal markets. The heavier and special ones are transported and sold in Delhi and Mumbai. But the lockdown and fear of infection had made it difficult this year. So, they were looking for options to sell the goats in the neighbouring districts. The website would help farmers in reaching customers from the safety of their homes.” … [Read more...] about Now, an online market to sell goats

CHENNAI: Luxury hotels are targeting corporate office clients as a means to tide over the Covid-crisis, which has brought both business and leisure travel to a standstill. Hotel brands — including Marriott, Novotel and Ibis — are tapping big corporate names in an effort to raise rental income.On offer are banquets, rooms, business centres and other space to be used as office premises along with security, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, sanitation as well as food & beverage. But the biggest draw is the affordable rent, flexi-mortgages for 3-6 months as well as 1-2 years. And no demand for a lock-in period or down payment. Toyota is currently negotiating with Marriott and Novotel for office space in Mumbai and Kolkata and also for similar packages in Bengaluru.“We are negotiating with Toyota among other automobile companies as well as IT companies. Typically, project-led businesses that require spaces for shorter duration have shown interest in this concept. Companies are not … [Read more...] about Luxury hotels target corporate office clients to tide over the Covid-19 crisis