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13 Aug

East Kameng hosts massive 600-foot Tiranga Yatra to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

East Kameng district witnessed a grand Tiranga Yatra in Seppa town, led by Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister and local MLA, Mama Natung, marking India's 78th year of Independence. The event, which featured a 600-foot-long national flag, saw participation from over 2,000 students from various schools across the district. The rally, organized by the East Kameng district administration, was a follow-up to last year's 300-foot-long flag rally, which had drawn significant attention. This year, the flag was brought from New Delhi, symbolizing a renewed commitment to fostering nationalism among the public. Participants marched through the streets of Seppa, chanting "Bharat Mata…

13 Aug

Ms. Mamata Banerjee said, By Sunday, if the case is not cracked, we will hand over the investigation to the CBI

editorWest Bengal

As protests kept going on in an extreme way over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday gave police a seven-day deadline to make developments in the case, instantly after which she would hand over the investigation to the CBI.“I want the police to arrest the victims as soon as possible. By Sunday, if they would not be able to crack the case, then I will hand over the investigation to the CBI… because insiders may be involved in it,” Ms. Mamata…

13 Aug

Thunderstorms are likely in all districts of South Bengal, said the Meteorological Department

Banasree Sarkarweatherweather forecast

Rain with thundershowers is likely in almost all districts of South Bengal on Tuesday, the Alipur Meteorological Department said. Due to excess rain, waterlogging may occur in some places. Scattered rains are forecast in South Bengal as well as North Bengal districts. However, the amount of rain will decrease compared to earlier, said the Meteorological Department. The Alipur Meteorological Department said that there will be more or less rain in all the districts of South Bengal on Tuesday. Thunderstorms are possible. The same weather will prevail in the districts of South Bengal on Wednesday. However, the amount of rain may…

12 Aug

Blood donation camp organized in Siliguri on World Elephant Day

Business CorrespondentNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, August 12: Naxalbari branch of Paschim Banga Vigyan Manch organized a blood donation camp in Tukriyajhar range of Kurseong Forest Department on Monday. The event has been held to mark World Elephant Day and address the ongoing blood shortage.The camp was attended by many notable personalities including ADFO Rahul De Mukherjee, Vigyan Manch's Gopal De, NAF's Animesh Basu, former teacher and Vigyan Manch member Paritosh Chakradar and Biplab Roy. Although the initial target was to collect 50 units of blood, 20 units of blood were successfully collected in the camp.The participants included forest workers and members of Vigyan Manch,…

12 Aug

Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s biofuel drive promises a greener future for communities

Business BureauBusiness

On World Biofuel Day 2024, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is championing a movement that transcends technology—one that connects deeply with communities and culture. By leading the push for biofuels, TKM is not only contributing to environmental sustainability but also fostering economic empowerment across India. As the country faces rising crude oil imports, TKM’s focus on ethanol—now blended at 15.90% with petrol—is a game-changer. This initiative not only aims to achieve 20% blending by 2025 but also to bring tangible benefits to local economies, particularly in agrarian regions.In Gangtok, TKM’s biofuel initiative is more than just an environmental effort; it represents…

12 Aug

Sikkim protesters demand better animal protection laws

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Animal rights activists assembled at Zero Point on Sunday to protest the recent shooting of a stray dog on Kazi Road, calling for immediate action against animal cruelty. The rally, spearheaded by Guardian of Sikkim, People for Animals, and Citizens Animal Shelter Sikkim, aimed to spotlight the brutal act and advocate for justice. The controversy erupted following the discovery of a 3-4-year-old stray dog with a gunshot wound to its chest on July 19. Initially buried in haste, the dog’s body was later exhumed after an anonymous tip and examined at a local polyclinic, confirming it had been shot. Karma…

12 Aug

Siang River floods devastate Mer Village

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The recent flooding of the Siang River has caused severe damage to agricultural lands in Mer village, East Siang District, affecting the livelihoods of local farmers. The floodwaters have submerged WRC paddy fields belonging to fifty families and completely eroded away the lands of five other families. The river’s shift towards the east has exacerbated the damage, impacting Lower Mebo villages, including Mer, Namsing, and Borguli (New). Reports indicate that over 200 hectares of wetland rice cultivation are now underwater due to the flood. Following reports from the village Gaon Burah and village Secretary, a team of officials led by…

12 Aug

No need to stand in long queues, Bagdogra Airport will now be solved by the app itself

Banasree SarkarNorth BengalBagdogra airport

From now on your presence is enough to enter Bagdogra Airport. You don't have to provide any ID. Even you don't need to get your boarding pass checked. Bagdogra Airport is growing in fleet. The number of flights has also increased. Now 33 pairs of flights are operated daily at the Air Force airport. Naturally, passenger pressure is also increasing. Passengers have to stand in long lines, claimed that this problem will be reduced a lot. especially in the morning at the entrance to the airport. It is claimed that this problem will be reduced a lot. The Digi Yatra…

12 Aug

Tripura government launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign with series of events

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Government has kicked off a series of events from August 11 to 14 as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, aimed at promoting national pride and patriotism. The initiative, which includes a Tiranga Yatra, a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the observance of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is set to engage residents across the state. West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar emphasized the importance of widespread participation, stating, “We have organized a Tiranga Yatra led by Ministers and MLAs, which has already commenced. This will be followed by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan from August 12 to 14, with…

12 Aug

Aanand L Rai shares about his evolving friendship with Kangana

editorBollywood

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has recently shared about his relationship with Kangana Ranaut. As the two of them have received immense appreciation for Tanu Weds Manu and Queen. He shared, "If we talk about Kangana, Tanu Weds Manu (was released in) 2011. Then she went and did Queen (2013) and then she came for (Tanu Weds Manu) Returns. In an actor’s life also there is a graph, by that time, as a director also, I did not want to repeat myself. Kangana wanted to grow and she was on the rise. I think what went right with us is we…