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15 Sep

Kokrajhar is visited by Assam governor

editor0 CommentsAssamassam, India

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi during his one day visit to Kokrajhar on Monday held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other senior officers of different departments and called upon the officers to work with the spirit of ‘Team BTAD’ and pursue a ‘common cause’ to boost the welfare of the people.He also asked them to work unrelentingly to meet the targets of the implementation of the government schemes.Holding separate meetings with the district functionaries of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri at BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar today, Governor said that since the government is committed to…

15 Sep

Siliguri Iskcon Mandir is now open for devotees

editor0 CommentsSikkimiskcon, mandir, Siliguri, westbengal

After a long period of 6 months, Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened yesterday following all government protocols and safety measures. The public relations officer of Iskcon Mandir, Namkrishna Das, stated that from now on, the temple will remain open from 4 pm to 7 pm every day. However, only 10-15 visitors will be allowed to enter the temple at a time and must leave the premises within the specified time. No one will be allowed to roam around the temple premises unnecessarily.

14 Sep

HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

editor0 CommentsSikkimBSF, celebrated hindi diwas

The Border Security Force, Ftr HQ Shillong organized ‘Hindi Diwas’ on 14th Sept 2020 upon culmination of Hindi-Pakhwara(Fortnight) from 1st Sept onwards. On the occasion, the importance of Hindi was deliberated upon by various speakers. During `Hindi Pakhwada’, Quiz, Noting/Drafting, Essay writing and Typing Competitions in Hindi were organized by BSF from 1st Sept onwards as per the directions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Shri D Haokip, DIG(PSO)/President of Rajbhasha (Hindi) Committee, distributed Commendation Card to the BSF personnel who obtained first, second and third positions in various competitions and congratulated…

14 Sep

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri

editor0 CommentsSikkimcongress, India, Rhea Chakraborty., Siliguri

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri against the harassment and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty.It is to be noted that ever since the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, several people have raised voices on social media platforms demanding strict punishment for Chakraborty. Upon proper investigation, several pieces of information were revealed following which, Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on the charge of being involved in several illegal incidents. after the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty, the Darjeeling District Congress took to the streets in Siliguri today.

14 Sep

Kkiran Foundation celebrates their 5th anniversary

editor0 CommentsAssamassam, world

Kkiran Foundation has celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Guwahati Press Club, on September 12. On this occasion, ‘A Deadman’s Cellphone’- a short film, being produced by Mrs Kiran Boro in the banner of Kkiran Foundation, was also screened. B. Palkee, the CCRT Scholarship holder in the field of Kathak for the year 2018-19 and a Radio and theatre actor was felicitated on the occasion, along with Sweety Goyary, the MIHM Miss India Queen of Queens 2019; Deepjyoti Bharali, the Fashion Photographer; fashion designers Abhijit Das, Pallabi Baishya and Sangeeta Talukdar; jewelry designer Beauty Dutta Mazumdaqr and few others who…

14 Sep

The story of e-rickshaw driver Munmun Sarkar, who helped Covid-19 patients need

editor0 CommentsHealth, North Bengalcovid warriors, India, westbengal

At that time when ambulance drivers refusing to carry Covid-19 patients and charging exorbitant rates from families are common, a 48-year-old woman who is an e-rickshaw driver in north Bengal has been braving all odds and ferrying such patients to hospitals for no-cost . Munmun Sarkar, the first woman e-rickshaw driver of Siliguri in Darjeeling district, who is now head of the association of women e-rickshaw drivers in the town. She is lovingly called ‘Muniya Didi’ by all.She said ,Initially when she started ferrying Covid-19 patients, even the local councillor asked her to stop while neighbours tried to ostracize her…

12 Sep

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee protest against unemployment

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, Siliguri, unemplyment

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee took to the streets to protest against the increasing rate of unemployment in the country. The Youth Congress Committee held a protest at Siliguri's Hashmi Chowk at 12 noon for 12 minutes today. During the protest, the Youth Congress activists also protested against the Modi government by banging on steel plates. Several activists were also spotted holding placards displaying the failures of the Centre.

12 Sep

‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’ shooting is now completed

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentBollywood, film, India, shooting

Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji and other team members have wrapped up the production of 'Bunty Aur Babli 2'. Yash Raj Films Twitter handle shared the news. ''And it's a wrap! 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' crew wraps up shooting of the film with a fun song while maintaining safety measures,". The movie stars Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and debutante Sharvari. The film was almost completed, only the song, was left, when the spread of coronavirus halted production across the country. Director Varun Sharma resumed the work last week to shoot a dance number. ''We shot…

12 Sep

Ali Khan set to become first USA cricketer in league after KKR name pacer as Harry Gurney’s replacement

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, Sports

Celebrations of winning the Caribbean Premier League 2020 title are still in full flow among the players of the 4-time CPL champions Trinbago Knight Riders squad. TKR skipper Kieron Pollard bagged 4 wickets while Lendl Simmons produced an unbeaten knock of 84 runs off 49 deliveries in Trinbago Knight Riders’ 8-wicket victory over St Lucia Zouks by eight wickets in the final of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020, on Thursday.USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for left-arm pacer Harry Gurney. The English pacer was ruled out of the…

12 Sep

Anuradha Paudwal’s son Aditya dies

editor0 CommentsEntertainment

New Delhi: Legendary Indian singer Anuradha Paudwal's son Aditya Paudwal succumbed to kidney ailment on Saturday morning. He was 35. He was reportedly suffering from kidney ailments from the last few months and breathed his last at a hospital. The cause of death is reported to be kidney failure. Aditya Paudwal was also into music and had worked with several Bollywood music composers. Singer and music director Shankar Mahadevan, singer Aditi Singh confirmed the news by posting condolences on social media. Aditya Paudwal was a music composer.