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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Retailers launch call centre to promote local garments in MP
Indore: In a move to promote local products, the retail garment manufacturers of Indore launched a call centre aimed at mobilising traders across Madhya Pradesh. This initiative came just a day after representatives from 125 trade associations pledged their commitment to promoting locally manufactured goods under the 'Vocal for Local' campaign. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Indore Retail Garments Association is targeting to reach out to approximately 10 lakh traders in a concerted effort to encourage a boycott of goods imported from China and Bangladesh. A dedicated call centre has been established to facilitate communication and encourage more traders to join the movement. Akshay Jain, President of the Indore Retail Garments Association, announced that they amassed data on around 10 lakh traders from various social and nationalist organisations. The goal is to appeal to these traders not only to stop selling foreign garments from China and Bangladesh but also to reject products from Turkey and Azerbaijan. "Our message has already reached over 350,000 consumers," Jain said. The association claimed to return stocks worth Rs 20 crore purchased from stockists dealing in foreign clothing, particularly in light of these countries' support for Pakistan amidst ongoing conflicts with India. The initiative garnered significant support, with more than 600 retail garment traders pledging to refrain from selling clothes sourced from China and Bangladesh. The association said that as a result of this boycott, local market will shift its focus towards ready-made garments produced in cities such as Ludhiana, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bellary, Surat, Jaipur, and Indore, aiming to strengthen local garment industry and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Alumni, senior citizens upset about plan for construction on BMCC grounds in Pune
Pune: The engineering department building to be constructed on the Deccan Education Society (DES)-governed Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) grounds, as decided by DES Pune University, has sparked a debate whether such activities should be opposed because of the threat it poses to people's amenities and freedom to health or allowed because it is happening on private land. The private grounds has served as a morning and evening walker's paradise for the last 80 years and is one of the few open spaces left in the Deccan area. DES officials claimed that only a small portion of the grounds will be utilised, while Youth Congress activists alleged that 100 trees would be cut in the process as against the 26 being declared. DES said the trees will be replanted or planted anew as per permission from Pune Municipal Corporation's garden department. While most alumni, residents and evening walkers want the grounds to stay the same, there were voices that said the management could do as it pleased since the said property is owned privately. Many senior citizens who live in the vicinity said their children had studied in BMCC and used to play on the grounds. "It is a landmark. Sadly, constructions are coming up everywhere and blocking facades of such beautiful heritage buildings," a couple said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scalable retail: Video analytics firm enables more traffic thanks to robust computing power - Google Cloud: Future of Infrastructure CIO | Google Cloud, AMD Undo A former corporator said he used to play on the grounds during his college days and the spot must be preserved for the future generation. "There are not many playgrounds left in the area. I feel sad that construction will eat up a portion of the grounds. People, especially senior citizens, go there for walks. Coaching for various sports also takes place in the space. They should keep it intact and make the building in another area under the management. " On Friday, during the groundbreaking ceremony, Youth Congress members went to the BMCC gate and spoke with the management. They demanded that no construction happen on the grounds. Akshay Jain, president of the media department, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, "The society has other land where they can construct a building for their engineering department. All we are requesting is it be built elsewhere. Our protest was symbolic. However, if DES does not relent, we will do a full-fledged agitation," he said. Yuwraj Shah, a 1978 batch pass-out, was the secretary of the BMCC Alumni Association for 25 years. He said the alumni is sad about the development. "The building is beautiful and the uninterrupted view from the large grounds adds to its attraction. Construction would lead to cutting of old trees. We wish the management would take a decision that would save the grounds and not hurt the environment or beauty of the structure. The space is an integral part of all who have passed out of BMCC, as well as others who use it. It must be protected since open spaces are a rarity. We need to protect playgrounds more than institutes," said Shah. Meanwhile, DES authorities assured that only a small per cent of the ground will be used for construction. "The floorplate area for the construction of the engineering department building will be completed at 18,000sqm and only about 9,000sqm will be on the grounds. As per sanctioned drawings, 15,666sqm of the grounds will remain. The space is more than enough to play hockey, football or cricket. We have already said trees will either be relocated or planted anew. The exact date for construction is not decided, but the building will be ready within 18 months from the date of commencement," said DES officials. Pune: The engineering department building to be constructed on the Deccan Education Society (DES)-governed Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) grounds, as decided by DES Pune University, has sparked a debate whether such activities should be opposed because of the threat it poses to people's amenities and freedom to health or allowed because it is happening on private land. The private grounds has served as a morning and evening walker's paradise for the last 80 years and is one of the few open spaces left in the Deccan area. DES officials claimed that only a small portion of the grounds will be utilised, while Youth Congress activists alleged that 100 trees would be cut in the process as against the 26 being declared. DES said the trees will be replanted or planted anew as per permission from Pune Municipal Corporation's garden department. While most alumni, residents and evening walkers want the grounds to stay the same, there were voices that said the management could do as it pleased since the said property is owned privately. Many senior citizens who live in the vicinity said their children had studied in BMCC and used to play on the grounds. "It is a landmark. Sadly, constructions are coming up everywhere and blocking facades of such beautiful heritage buildings," a couple said. A former corporator said he used to play on the grounds during his college days and the spot must be preserved for the future generation. "There are not many playgrounds left in the area. I feel sad that construction will eat up a portion of the grounds. People, especially senior citizens, go there for walks. Coaching for various sports also takes place in the space. They should keep it intact and make the building in another area under the management. " On Friday, during the groundbreaking ceremony, Youth Congress members went to the BMCC gate and spoke with the management. They demanded that no construction happen on the grounds. Akshay Jain, president of the media department, Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, "The society has other land where they can construct a building for their engineering department. All we are requesting is it be built elsewhere. Our protest was symbolic. However, if DES does not relent, we will do a full-fledged agitation," he said. Yuwraj Shah, a 1978 batch pass-out, was the secretary of the BMCC Alumni Association for 25 years. He said the alumni is sad about the development. "The building is beautiful and the uninterrupted view from the large grounds adds to its attraction. Construction would lead to cutting of old trees. We wish the management would take a decision that would save the grounds and not hurt the environment or beauty of the structure. The space is an integral part of all who have passed out of BMCC, as well as others who use it. It must be protected since open spaces are a rarity. We need to protect playgrounds more than institutes," said Shah. Meanwhile, DES authorities assured that only a small per cent of the ground will be used for construction. "The floorplate area for the construction of the engineering department building will be completed at 18,000sqm and only about 9,000sqm will be on the grounds. As per sanctioned drawings, 15,666sqm of the grounds will remain. The space is more than enough to play hockey, football or cricket. We have already said trees will either be relocated or planted anew. The exact date for construction is not decided, but the building will be ready within 18 months from the date of commencement," said DES officials.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Indore garment body to slap Rs 1 Lakh fine on sellers of China, Bangladesh clothes
A garments association based in Indore has announced a Rs 1.11 lakh fine on any member shopkeeper selling clothes made in China and Bangladesh."Our organisation believes that the business of clothes made in China and Bangladesh is against Indian interests. Therefore, we have decided that if any of our member shopkeepers is found selling clothes made in these countries, they will be fined Rs 1.11 lakh," Indore Retail Garments Association president Akshay Jain told said that the amount collected in fine will be deposited in the Central government's fund for the Indian Army. Jain claimed 600 businessmen in the city have so far agreed to the resolution that they will not sell clothes made in China and Bangladesh. IN THIS STORY#Indore#Madhya Pradesh#India-China#Bangladesh
The Print
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Biz body in Indore announces Rs 1.11 lakh fine on sellers of Chinese and Bangladeshi clothes
Indore, May 21 (PTI) A garments association based in Indore has announced a Rs 1.11 lakh fine on any member shopkeeper selling clothes made in China and Bangladesh. 'Our organisation believes that the business of clothes made in China and Bangladesh is against Indian interests. Therefore, we have decided that if any of our member shopkeepers is found selling clothes made in these countries, they will be fined Rs 1.11 lakh,' Indore Retail Garments Association president Akshay Jain told reporters.
Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
LILLY CANADA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF MOUNJARO® KWIKPEN® (TIRZEPATIDE INJECTION) IN ALL DOSES, ADVANCING CARE FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES Français
The multi-dose, single-patient-use, prefilled pen allows for personalized treatment plans that can cater to individual patient needs , May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Lilly Canada is pleased to announce that Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® (tirzepatide injection) is now available in Canada in all doses, offering a convenient treatment option for adults with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro ® is the first and only Health Canada-authorized once-weekly glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. 1 Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® is a multi-dose single-patient-use prefilled pen. Each Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® contains four fixed doses of 0.6 mL, each dose taken once weekly. 2 It is available in six different dose strengths (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg), 3 providing healthcare providers with the ability to personalize treatment plans to better meet individual patient needs. "The availability of all doses of Mounjaro KwikPen represents a significant step forward for people living with type 2 diabetes," says Dr. Akshay Jain, Clinical and Research Endocrinologist in Surrey, BC. "The KwikPen may help support greater convenience when traveling and may help reduce the risk of dosing errors, making type 2 diabetes management less burdensome for patients." Over 5 million adults are living with diabetes in Canada, of which 90 per cent of the cases are type 2 diabetes. 4 If left unmanaged, this chronic disease can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and blindness, and could reduce lifespan by five to 15 years. 5 The launch of Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® represents a step forward in type 2 diabetes care, offering a convenient way for patients to administer their medication. "Lilly Canada is dedicated to providing innovative medicines that create positive impacts in the lives of Canadians and help reduce the burden on our healthcare system," says Kenneth Custer, Lilly Canada President and General Manager. "Mounjaro represents an important advancement for people with type 2 diabetes and Mounjaro KwikPen will allow us to meet the future demand for this medicine in Canada." Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® is now available by prescription across Canada. Patients should consult with their healthcare provider to determine if Mounjaro ® KwikPen ® is the right treatment option for them. About Mounjaro ® (tirzepatide) injection 5 Mounjaro ® (tirzepatide) is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. As the first and only Health Canada-approved GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, Mounjaro is a single molecule that activates the body's receptors for GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). To view the full Mounjaro ® product monograph, please visit Lilly is committed to helping people access the medicines they are prescribed, and will work with insurers, health systems and providers to help enable patient access to Mounjaro. Lilly offers a Patient Support Program for eligible patients. Patients or healthcare professionals with questions about Mounjaro can visit or call the Lilly Customer Response Centre at 1-888-545-5972. About Lilly Canada Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by Colonel Eli Lilly, who was committed to creating high quality medicines that meet people's needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to people who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Eli Lilly Canada was established in 1938, the result of a research collaboration with scientists at the University of Toronto which eventually produced the world's first commercially available insulin. Our work focuses on oncology, diabetes, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and pain. To learn more about Lilly Canada, please visit us at SOURCE Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
