Congo’s Ebola death toll crosses 3,000 amid worst outbreak in country’s history

More than 6,100 Ebola cases and 3,000 deaths are recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Weak surveillance and insecurity hinder efforts to contain the nation’s worst-ever epidemic. Schools have reopened amid concerns about potential transmission within classrooms. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo species, though some are in development. Britain has pledged over…

Kalyan Silks’ Rs 1,500 Onam ad misleading; consumer court orders Rs 31,500 payout

A consumer commission directed Kalyan Silks to pay Rs 1,500 for a misleading advertisement. The advertisement implied immediate shopping benefits which were conditional and delayed. The commission found the prominent claim misleading, ignoring fine print conditions. It also awarded Rs 25,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 litigation costs. The retailer must also provide durable invoices and…