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22 Sep

The hanging body of a 9th class student was recovered from Jalpaiguri

editor0 CommentsSikkimjalpaiguri

A 9th grader was found hanging from a noose in the Pilkhana Colony area under Ward No. 09 of the Jalpaiguri Municipality. The deceased has been identified as Priyanka Das, a student at the Jalpaiguri Sonali Girls High School. According to local sources, the deceased’s mother found Priyanka's body when she returned home in the evening. Following which, the incident was reported to the police. The police reached the spot shortly after and recovered the body. The Police handed over the body to the family members on Tuesday after an autopsy was carried out. The police have launched an investigation…

22 Sep

GIGAnet network from Vi

editor0 CommentsBusinessGIGAnet

Vi, the new brand born through the integration of two of India’s most loved telecom brands - Vodafone and Idea, launched GIGAnet, India’s strongest 4G network. India’s leading telecom operator, Vodafone Idea Limited has set up a world-class network with largest spectrum portfolio, huge capacity, and built on many principles of 5G architecture that help in delivering a superior network experience. GIGAnet is future fit and promises a stronger, better and faster network. VIL’s 4G population coverage now reaches nearly 1 billion Indians and the company continues to invest in 4G to increase coverage and capacity. VIL has successfully deployed…

22 Sep

HCCB factory bags ‘Leaders Award’

editor0 CommentsBusinessHCCB

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s top 5 FMCG companies, has been conferred with the ‘Leaders Award’ by Frost & Sullivan and TERI for its sustainability practices for 2020. Presented for the Medium Business category under FMCG Sector of Sustainability 4.0 Awards, the recognition acknowledges HCCB’s efforts to adopt green manufacturing practices in a consistent and structured fashion. HCCB’s factory in Jalpaiguri secured the maximum out of the total score of 1200 covering more than 125 touch-points in its category to win the award. The assessment was based on four major parameters; Purpose, Partnership, Planet and People and 13…

22 Sep

Dolby launches an educational program

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, BusinessDOLBY, EDUCATION

A leader in immersive audio and video entertainment, Dolby Laboratories launched an educational program for members of The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS), India’s sole performing rights organization representing more than 6000 prominent music authors, composers, and publishers across the country. The program will provide members with the opportunity to attend Dolby Atmos Music Webinar Series covering technology & workflows, Dolby Atmos Tutorial Series, Dolby Institute Masterclass and a free trial to Dolby Atmos Production Suite among other activities. Managing Director (Emerging Markets) of Dolby Laboratories, Mr Pankaj Kedia said, Dolby Atmos is a new experience for creators and music…

22 Sep

NSDL PB customers to access ICICI PL’s products

editor0 CommentsBusinessICICI, NSDL, Prudential

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and NSDL Payments Bank entered into a corporate agency agreement. Under the agreement, ICICI Prudential Life will provide its customer-centric protection and savings products to customers of NSDL Payments Bank. This is also an effort by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to cover the uninsured population of the country by offering its innovative and easy to understand life insurance POS products on NSDL Payment Bank's exhaustive point of sale (POS) network. To start with, ‘iProtect Smart’, a term plan that offers protection and ‘ICICI Pru ASIP’, a unique savings product offering guaranteed maturity benefits, will be provided.…

22 Sep

Avon’s new campaign ‘Watch Me Now’

editor0 CommentsLifestyle, Business, Healthavon, new identity

Beauty company Avon has launched a new brand campaign - ‘Watch Me Now’. Launched to coincide with Avon’s 135th birthday, ‘Watch Me Now’ is a testimony to Avon’s heritage as a purpose-driven company – using the power of beauty to create opportunities for people to earn on their own terms. It celebrates the success of Avon brand, its people, activism, and products. ‘Watch Me Now’ includes a new visual identity and update to the Avon logo, the first in decades, as well as a bolder more confident tone of voice that is more relevant for the brand’s millions of beauty…

22 Sep

Wild elephants entered Kharibari

editor0 CommentsSikkimdamaged, Kharibari, westbengal, Wild elephants

Sensation prevailed after a wild elephant damaged some houses as well as destroyed crops in the Manjoyjote area under the Kharibari block. According to the information received, a wild elephant entered the aforementioned area yesterday and damaged some houses. Crops were also destroyed in the incident. The wild animal then returned to the woods.

22 Sep

The Chopra police arrested two men along with firearms

editor0 CommentsSikkimChopra, firearms, westbengal

The Chopra police arrested two men along with firearms. The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Jabir Alam and Dabir Alam. Reportedly, the police at first arrested Mohammad Jabir Alam along with firearms. Following which, he was taken into police custody. Upon learning regarding Dabir Alam’s whereabouts, the police launched operations at the Chopra Jharagachh area and got hold of him. One round of ammunition and a firearm was recovered from his possession.

22 Sep

Bharatiya Yuva Morcha organized a voluntary blood donation camp and a free eye check-up camp at the Islampur

editor0 CommentsHealthBharatiya Yuva Morcha, Islampur, westbengal

The Bharatiya Yuva Morcha organized a voluntary blood donation camp and a free eye check-up camp at the Islampur bus terminus, on Monday. The camp was inaugurated by Gautam Biswas, North Dinajpur District President of Bharatiya Yuva Morcha, and Soumarup Mandal, Observer of Islampur Vidhan Sabha. Gautam Biswas also donated blood during the camp. BJP Mandal president Sandeep Bhattacharya stated that the collected blood will be sent to the blood bank of Islampur Sub-Divisional Hospital Blood Bank.

22 Sep

Passing out parade of newly recruited RPF constable held

editor0 CommentsSikkimconstable, India, rpf

The grand “Passing out parade of 196 RPF constable recruits” was held today (21.09.2020) at RPF Training Centre, Domohani, N.F. Railway.Sri Sanjive Roy, General Manager/ N.F. Railway graced the occasion with his presence as Chief Guest and inspected the Guard of Honour. Pr. Chief Security Commissioner/RPF/NFR, Divisional Railway Manager/Rangiya apart from other senior RPF & Railway officials were also present during the occasion.Total 196 Constable Recruits (Northern Railway - 120, East Central Railway - 29, North Central Railway - 24, Eastern Railway - 20, North Eastern Railway - 02 and Northeast Frontier Railway -1) participated in the Passing out parade…