Onion prices drop by 50% in a week
NAVI MUMBAI: Onion prices, which have become a burden on consumers’ pockets, have fallen sharply by about 50% in the last week. This is due to the arrival of new crop and the imposition of duty on export. Vegetable traders said that as more fresh stock reaches the market, prices will fall further. Wholesale prices…
Tuberculosis orientation training held at CHC Nancowrie
The Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nancowrie successfully held a one-day orientation training session on tuberculosis (TB) with the goal of improving the knowledge and abilities of medical workers. Nursing Officers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Multi-Purpose Health Workers (MPHWs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and other paramedical staff actively participated in the program, which was conducted…
BASF India shares progress over 5% after board approves split of agriculture solutions business
BASF India shares rose over 5% in early trade on December 20 after the board approved splitting its agriculture solutions business into a separate listed entity. The move is in line with German parent BASF SE’s decision to separate the agriculture solutions business by 2027. The Indian entity said BASF SE is also preparing for…
SAI STC Car Nicobar hosts Fit India Cyclothon Joyride
The “Fit India Cyclothon Joyride,” an exciting event that was part of the national Fit India Movement, was organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) STC in Car Nicobar. The Government of India launched the project in 2019 to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among its inhabitants. The cyclothon started and ended at…
Accenture shares upgrade 7% on higher guidance and strong quarter; Wipro, Infosys ADRs rise 2-3%
Consulting major Accenture’s higher guidance for the full year as well as the second quarter has led to a more than 7% rise in its share price in the US market in early trade, which also impacted ADRs of Indian IT majors Wipro and Infosys, which rose 2.3% and 3%, respectively, in early trade on…
Watch out for growing job offer scams
In order to exploit victims through online financial fraud, scammers are luring people in with promises of well-paying employment that require little time or effort using SMS, messages on instant messaging apps, and online adverts. Criminals usually pose as recruiters or employers in these frauds, offering alluring part-time employment prospects. The hitch, though, is that…
Lung cancer is now not limited only in smokers community
According to physicians, lung cancer, which has long been known to plague smokers, is significantly increasing in nonsmokers. The main cause, according to medical professionals, is increased exposure to air pollution. The majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers, according to a recent study that was published in the Lancet’s eClinical Medicine Journal….
Vishal Mega Mart shares jump 41% in market debut
New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd on Wednesday jumped 41 per cent in early trade against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed on the BSE at Rs 110, up 41 per cent from the issue price. Later, it rose 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. On the NSE, it listed…
Campbell Bay’s progressive farmers are added to CIPMC’s NPSS portal
The Zonal Agriculture Office in Campbell Bay recently hosted a thorough training session to integrate progressive farmers from Great Nicobar Island to the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS). The program sought to provide farmers with cutting-edge equipment and technologies for efficient pest control. The event was led by Dr. Shiva Kumar H. D., Assistant Plant…
ANIIDCO concerned about increasing alcohol consumption in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Long renowned for its immaculate beaches, abundant biodiversity, and distinctive culture, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a charming archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. However, there has been a worrying trend in recent years: the region’s alcohol consumption has increased significantly, as seen by the most recent data from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands…
