Patanjali ties up with BSNL, launches SIM cards
HARIDWAR May 28: After becoming India's most trusted Fast Moving Consumer Goods brand, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali on Sunday entered the telecom sector.
At an event, Baba Ramdev launched Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards, in alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Initially, only the employees and office bearers of Patanjali will be able to avail the benefits of the SIM card.
After its full-fledged launch, people will get discount of 10 per cent on Patanjali products with this card.
Just with the recharge of Rs 144, one would be able to make unlimited calls across the country, get 2GB data pack and send 100 SMSs. Apart from this, people will also get health, accidental and life insurances.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramdev said government-owned BSNL is a 'Swadeshi network' and the motive of both Patanjali and BSNL is the welfare of the country.
"There are five lakh counters of BSNL and from there people can soon get Patanjali swadeshi-samridhi card," Ramdev said.
Talking about the company's motive "prosperity for charity", he further said that in addition to attractive data and call package, the card also comes with the medical and life insurance covers of Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, respectively.
However, the covers could only be availed in the case of road accident.
Sunil Garg, BSNL Chief General Manager, who was also present here also praised the tie-up of Patanjali and BSNL.
"Patanjali's plan is BSNL's best plan. In Rs 144, one can make unlimited calls from any part of the country. We are giving 2 GB data pack, 100 SMSs. The members of the Patanjali has to just show their identity and there SIM will be activated soon after some paperwork," he said. (ANI)
courtesy : telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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CM Siddaramaiah calls for scientific measures to stop wild animals straying into human habitats
Mysuru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed officials to take scientific and immediate measures to curb the problem of wild animals straying into human habitats.
The directive came after a tiger killed four people and livestock in Mysuru district over the past month.
The chief minister said the issue must be handled with urgency and guided by evidence-based solutions.
At a meeting with senior forest department officials, Siddaramaiah asked, "Why are tigers and elephants coming out of the forest? Give a scientific reason."
He emphasised, "There is an urgent need to find an effective solution through a scientific approach," and suggested concrete remedial measures.
A statement issued by the CMO said Siddaramaiah instructed the department to fill water pits inside forests, remove lantana, and grow grass to ensure adequate food and water sources within forest areas.
He also directed continuous monitoring of elephant and tiger movements and said a separate meeting would be convened to prevent conflicts between wild animals and humans.
Officers must conduct a comprehensive study on causes and solutions, he added.
The statement said officials informed Siddaramaiah that a helpline had already been opened and that work was underway to set up a command centre to strengthen response mechanisms.
The CM also instructed officers to act conscientiously in matters related to tribal hamlets and forest dwellers.
He enquired whether drinking water and electricity were being adequately provided to tribal settlements and urged officials to ensure their welfare.
When MLA Anil Chikkamadu highlighted that man-animal conflicts had increased in HD Kote due to a lack of coordination between forest officers, Siddaramaiah warned that strict action would be taken if human lives were lost.
