Private hospitals in Bengaluru ready to ramp up facilities in case of Covid surge

Bengaluru,25/12: Covid preparedness levels in Bengaluru’s private hospitals vary.     Those with Covid isolation wards plan to continue with the same while those without these are awaiting directions from the government or demand from patients.   While a circular from the health department has asked private hospitals to be prepared in case of a…

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Videocon loan case: CBI to produce ICICI Bank’s ex-CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar, her husband at Mumbai Special Court

Mumbai, 24/12: The CBI will produce ICICI Bank’s former CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar at a Mumbai Special Court Saturday afternoon in connection with alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies, officials said.   The agency will seek a police remand of both…

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IISc researchers find new way to treat advanced brain cancer

Bangalore, 24/12: A recent IISc research has identified a molecule generated by brain cancer cells, which could be targeted to cure Glioblastoma, an advanced type of cancer.     The finding has implications in developing new drugs to better treat the cancer arising from the brain’s glial cells. Glioblastoma is the second most common cancer…

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ON SITE EMERGENCY MOCK DRILL CARRIED OUT AT UTKAL ALUMINA

Bhubaneswar/Tikiri: In its continuous endeavor towards building a strong safety culture in the organization by adhering to safety discipline, an on-site emergency mock drill was carried out at Utkal Alumina International Limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited of Aditya Birla Group on 20th December 2022 at it’s Doraguda Plant.    The emergency mock drill…

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KIIT & KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta Conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree by Utkal University

Bhubaneswar, 23/12:: Eminent Educationist, social activist, Founder of KIIT & KISS and Lok Sabha MP from Kandhamal Dr. Achyuta Samanta has been conferred the honorary D.Litt degree by Utkal University in recognition of his immense contribution to the field of education and social service. This is the 50th honorary degree conferred on him.     …

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Sam Curran becomes costliest buy at IPL auction, fetches Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings

Kochi, 23/12: England all-rounder Sam Curran on Friday became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auctions after fetching a whopping Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings here.     An intense bidding followed for Curran with Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab…

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