Day: May 21, 2020

Reserve Bank bars payment system operators from launching new QR codes

Now, parking fee payment through QR codes in Jaipur

8:14 pm May 21, 2020

Jaipur: A contactless system of making payment by scanning QR codes at parking spots is being made in Jaipur to contain the spread of the coronavirus, an official said on Thursday. Additional Commissioner of Police Ajaypal Lamba said people will now be able to scan the Quick Response (QR) codes of ‘The Digital Parking’ App […]

Nissan introduces online booking process amid coronavirus pandemic

8:11 pm May 21, 2020

New Delhi: Auto maker Nissan India on Thursday said it has launched a new digital initiative enabling customers to book and buy vehicles online amid coronavirus pandemic. The company’s SUV Kicks and entire Datsun range can now be booked online, Nissan India said in a statement. “We are strengthening our commitment in line with our […]

Rajiv Gandhi remembered on 29th death anniversary

8:01 pm May 21, 2020

Chennai: Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was remembered in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on his 29th death anniversary on Thursday. TNCC President KS Alagiri led the partymen in remembering the late leader in Tamil Nadu, while Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and others paid homage to Gandhi in the neighbouring union territory. Rajiv Gandhi was […]

Over 100 Russian tourists fly back to their homeland

7:52 pm May 21, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: At least 103 Russian tourists, who got stranded in the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, left for their country from here. The special plane of Royal Flight Airlines took off at 10.30 am IST to Moscow via Kolkata and Yekaterinburg. While at least 75 guests were staying in different destinations in Kerala like Varkala near the […]

Ganpati festival to go virtual during COVID-19 pandemic

Ganesh festival in Pune to be simple affair this time

7:48 pm May 21, 2020

Pune: Eight prominent Ganesh Mandals in Pune announced on Thursday that the Ganesh festival this year will be celebrated in a “simple and traditional manner” to avoid crowding in view of the coronavirus threat. Office-bearers of five `Manache’ (revered) Ganpati’ — Kasba Ganpati, Tambadi Jogehwari, Guruji Talim, Tulshibaug and Kesari Wada — and the trustees […]