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03 Oct

Various puja committee decided to considered their art by showing “seeking justice”

Banasree SarkarWest Bengal

This year's Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal are focused on justice for a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. On Wednesday, as the state commemorated Mahalaya, RG KAR students unveiled a sculpture of the victim, saying it will serve as a reminder of the heinous crime. Dr. Aniketh Mahato told the media that they wanted to be reminded of this pain every day so that such an incident would never occur again. Furthermore, he stated that this festival season is all about protests. The incident has had an impact on pandals all…

03 Oct

Halder Group: A century of growth and goodness

Business BureauBusiness

Halder Group, a leading rice and edible oil manufacturing company, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a grand gala event. The event brought together industry leaders, business associates, and community members to honor the company's legacy and envision an innovative future. Among the highlights was a thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of agriculture. Industry experts explored the potential for sustainable growth, innovation, and food security in the sector. This discussion held particular significance for the Jalpaiguri, a major agricultural hub in North Bengal. Halder Group's commitment to innovation and sustainability could pave the way for advancements in agricultural practices and…

03 Oct

Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminus started new bus service ahead of Puja

Banasree SarkarSiliguriNorth Bengal

Ahead of the puja, two AC rocket buses and two CNG bus services were started from the central bus terminus at Tenzing Norge in Siliguri. North Bengal Rashtriya Paribahan Nigam Chairman Parthapratim Roy, Siliguri Municipal Corporation Mayor Gautam Dev, Deputy Mayor Ranjan Sarkar, and others inaugurated the bus service by showing the green flag. Parthapratim Roy said that two AC rocket buses will ply on Siliguri and Kolkata and two CNG buses on the Siliguri-Cochbehar route. He also said that the North Bengal Rashtriya Paribahan Nigam will soon launch several more CNG-powered bus services to keep the environment pollution-free. There…

03 Oct

Dr. Manik Saha honors women SHGs for cleanliness efforts

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha applauded the contributions of women from various self-help groups (SHGs) in promoting cleanliness across the state during the closing ceremony of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign at Rabindra Bhavan on Tuesday. Dr. Saha emphasized the need for collective cooperation to maintain cleanliness in Tripura, recognizing the tireless efforts of SHG members in their localities. "Today marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and also Mahalaya. We inaugurated a vending zone in Children’s Park to address the scattered setup of vendors across the city, which has been a topic of…

03 Oct

Khandu urges daily cleanliness in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the importance of integrating cleanliness into daily life, urging the people of Arunachal Pradesh not to limit the concept of ‘Swachchata’ (cleanliness) to a single day. His remarks came during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on Gandhi Jayanti. Khandu praised the active participation of citizens in the 17-day-long Swachchata Hi Seva campaign, which began on September 17, highlighting the organization of rallies and cleanliness drives throughout the state. “The last 15 days of the campaign have showcased remarkable dedication from officers, NGOs, and civil society. Moving forward, let’s embrace…

03 Oct

Triptii Dimri misses Jaipur event, protest outrages against the actress

editorBollywood

Actress Triptii Dimri was invited to a event in Jaipur, which was organized by the Women Entrepreneurs of FICCI FLO. The event's prime focus was on Nari Shakti (Women Empowerment). As Triptii failed to attend the event spark of boycotting the actress has been outraged by the organisers. A video from the venue is going viral in the Internet where the organisers, women are seen protesting against the actress saying "Mooh kaala karo iska”. In the video, the women there says, "No one will watch her movies. These celebrities don't show up after committing. Who does she think she is?…

03 Oct

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank boosts fixed deposit rates to 7.5% for 9-month tenure

Business BureauBusiness

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced an increase in its fixed deposit interest rates, raising the rate for a 9-month tenure to 7.5%, up from the previous 7.0%. This move positions Ujjivan among the top banks offering competitive rates on term deposits. Senior citizens will continue to benefit from an additional 0.50% over the regular rates, ensuring a higher return on their investments. Ujjivan also maintains its attractive rates for longer tenures, offering 8.25% for a 12-month tenure to general customers and 8.75% to senior citizens. Additionally, Platina deposits, available to both individual and non-individual customers, including NR customers, will…

02 Oct

Royal Enfield sales gain 11% to 86,978 units in September

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Wednesday said its total wholesales grew 11 per cent year-on-year to 86,978 units in September.The company had dispatched 78,580 units in September 2023.Sales in the domestic market grew 7 per cent to 79,326 units from 74,261 units in the same period last year, Royal Enfield said in a statement.Exports rose from 4,319 units in September last year to 7,652 units last month.B Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “We have registered consistent growth in the month of September owing to our recent launches. The 2024 Classic 350 continues to solidify its iconic status and…

02 Oct

Archana Puran shares about the kind of difficulty one has to go working for entertainment

editorEntertainment

Bollywood actress Archana Puran who has made remarkable impact on the audience for the kind of roles she has been playing in the movies like Kuch Kuch hota hai, De Dana Dan and more. The actress recently shared an incident related to her mother-in-law demise during the shoot of 'The Great Indian Kapil Sharma show'. Archana said, "I was very close to my mother-in-law, she was in the hospital and I reached the sets and halfway through the episode, I came to know that she had passed away. I got a call and I told the production house that I…

02 Oct

Siliguri short and documentary film festival 2024 is coming soon in Siliguri

Banasree SarkarSiligurifestival of film

Siliguri Short and Documentary Film Festival 2024 to bring forward the new generation of independent directors. Under the initiative of Siliguri Cine Society, this special film festival will be organized in association with the Federation of Film Societies of India. The exhibition will continue on October 2, 3, and 4. A total of 23 movies will be screened at a hotel on Bidhan Road in Siliguri. This year, not only in India, short films and documentaries from other countries will also be shown. A total of 40 films were sent to this film festival. 23 movies have been selected out…