Day: August 4, 2019

JM Financial arm to raise up to Rs 500 cr

8:23 pm August 4, 2019

New Delhi: JM Financial said its subsidiary JM Financial Products Ltd will raise up to Rs 500 crore by issuing bonds. JM Financial Products Limited (JMFPL) has filed the Tranche II prospectus for its non-convertible debentures (NCDs), with the Registrar of Companies, BSE and Sebi, JM Financial said in a filing. “The said Tranche II […]

UK study finds arthritis drug tocilizumab effective in reducing COVID-19 deaths

New drug-combination promises prevention of restenosis

8:20 pm August 4, 2019

New Delhi: A new patent-pending drug combination promises prevention and effective treatment of restenosis — a narrowing of blood vessels — in case of patients who have undergone heart bypass surgeries. There are close to 50 per cent chances of reoccurrence of restenosis in patients who undergo expensive heart surgeries to treat a blockage in […]

Man shot at by his friend in northwest Delhi

8:16 pm August 4, 2019

New Delhi: In a suspected case of accidental firing, a 21-year-old man was shot at allegedly by one of his friends during drinking session in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday evening, they said. According to police, the victim, Vinay was having drinks with his friends, when […]

2 more districts flooded in Assam; 1.95 lakh affected

Assam flood situation improving; toll climbs to 90

8:13 pm August 4, 2019

Guwahati: Flood in Assam claimed one more life on Sunday, pushing the toll to 90, even as the overall situation improved considerably. Nearly 88,000 people remain affected by the deluge in 10 of the 33 districts of the state, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Till Saturday, around 1.22 lakh people were […]

Quake hits northeast Japan; officials say no tsunami danger

8:07 pm August 4, 2019

Tokyo: A strong earthquake has struck northeastern Japan, but authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami, and there were no immediate reports of casualties. The Japan Meteorological Agency says Sunday’s quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2. The epicenter was off the northeastern coast of Japan, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) below the […]