Twin Borns 15 Minutes Apart But Birthdays Falls On Different Dates
In a bizarre coincidence, a California-based woman, Fatima Madrigal, gave birth to twins just 15 minutes apart but the newborn's date of birth will fall on different dates. The coincidence happened when Madrigal gave birth to her son Alfredo on December 31 at 11:45 pm but his sister, Aylin, was born after 15 minutes on January 1. ''I was surprised and happy that she arrived at midnight,'' said Madrigal.
Tags: New Year, California, Natividad Medical Center, Date Of Birth, Twin
Courtesy: India Times
Swiggy Sets New Record, Receives 9,500 Orders Per Minute
Online food delivery platform Swiggy thanked its customers after it received 9,500 orders per minute, breaking the last record of 5,500 food orders per minute. The company made the record on new year's eve, on December 31. ''OPM reaches most 9,500 level by early dinner itself, which is almost 1.7x of last year's peak,'' said Swiggy. Reportedly, it shaw the jump of 80% in the number of new users.
Tags: Swiggy, recorD, Order Per Minute, New Year, Food Delivery
Courtesy: India TV News
Kashi Vishwanath Dham Records Over 5 Lakh Visitors On Jan 1
On the occasion of New Year, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham registered the footfall of over five lakh devotees in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. This is said to be the largest footfall ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated phase 1 of the newly-constructed temple. However, the administration had expected around 1 lakh devotees, reported ANI. Earlier on Mahashivratir, the largest number of visitors was never recorded over 2.5 lakh… read-more
Tags: Kashi Vishwanath Dham, UP, New Year, Varanasi, Footfall, visitors
Courtesy: ANI
India-Pakistan Armies Exchange Sweets On New Year: Jammu & Kashmir
India-Pakistan armies exchanged sweets, on January 1, New Year, along the Line of Control (LoC) at Poonch and Mendhar crossing points in Jammu & Kashmir. "Considering the ongoing ceasefire along India-Pak border, this gesture is aimed at further enhancing peace and harmony in J&K," a statement reads. Notably, both the armies had announced to adhere to the ceasefire across the LoC, in February 2021.
Tags: Indo-Pak Border, Ceasefire, New Year, Army, J&K
Courtesy: GNS
Section 144 Imposed In Mumbai To Curb COVID-19 Spread
Maharashtra government imposed section 144 in Mumbai to curb the spread of COVID-19 starting from December 30, till January 7, 2022. In the meantime, any New Year party, celebrations have also been banned in restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts, and clubs. Besides, Mumbaikars have been advised to celebrate the occasion at their home. The government has also prohibited religious and cultural programmes and processions to avoid gatherings… read-more
Tags: section 144, Mumbai, New Year, Maharashtra , Covid-19
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
JSW Group Offers Incentive Of Rs 3 Lakh To Employees For Buying EVs
With an aim to promote electric vehicles, Mumbai-based conglomerate JSW Group announced to provide an incentive of Rs 3 lakh to its employees for buying an EV starting from January 1. The company will also provide free-of-cost dedicated charging stations and parking slots at its offices. The offer is available on both a two-wheeler and four-wheeler. However, it makes the company the first to do so in India.
Tags: EV, employees, JSW, Incentive, New Year
Courtesy: Hindustan Auto
London's Iconic Big Ben Clock Ready To Chime By New Year
After almost five years of silence, London's iconic Big Ben clock tower is set to chime from the beginning of 2022. It was closed in 2017 for the restoration work. The clock tower is situated on the bank of the Thames River and is also known as Elizabeth Tower. ''By New Year people will start to see a big difference,'' said Nicholas Sturge, the project manager.
Tags: Elizabeth Tower, london, Ben Ben, Clock, New Year
Courtesy: The Times of India
WHO Cautions Against Large Gatherings On Christmas & New Year
Ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of large gatherings considering the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, on December 21. It added that the gathering of ''people coming from different places'' may increase the spread of the variant. Earlier on December 20, WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adanom Ghebreyesus had said, ''An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled.''
Tags: WHO, Christmas, New Year, gatherings, omicron
Courtesy: Times Now
CM Banerjee Inaugurates Christmas Festival In Kolkata: West Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, on December 20, inaugurated the 11th edition of the Christmas festival. During the launch at Allen Park in Park Street, Kolkata, Banerjee said, "If we have to restore mental peace, a smiling face is the only alternative. Just like green and clean environment are our only alternative". The festive event will continue till December 31st with local band's performance and Carol songs.
Tags: Christmas, New Year, Celebration, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Himachal Pradesh Tourism To Announce Special Package For Xmas & New Year
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation announced a special package in its hospitality unit to attract guests for Christmas and New Year. The Managing Director of HPTDC Mr. Amit Kashyap said that Hotels are offering the New Year packages to the tourists and it will include boarding, lodging along with the Christmas and New Year events like DJ, Live music, Dine, dance competition, and fun activities for kids.
Tags: X-Mass, New Year, HP, HPTDC, Amit Kashyap
Courtesy: United News Of India