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31 Oct

Recently in Siliguri Commissioner C Sudhakar holds meeting with officials regarding preparations for Kali Puja

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In anticipation of Kali Puja, Siliguri Police Commissioner C Sudhakar actually convened an administrative meeting to discuss preparations. Actually the meeting included Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP Traffic) Bishwa Chand Thakur, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP Headquarters) Tanmoy Sarkar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP East) Rakesh Singh, several ACPs, ICs, OCs of various police stations under the Siliguri Police Commissionerate, as well as officials from other departments. In fact Commissioner Sudhakar noted that preparations are underway for over 600 Kali Pujas to be celebrated in Siliguri. Actually the meeting aimed to prevent any untoward incidents during the festivities, ensuring prompt…

25 Oct

In Siliguri SMC holds meeting on Kali Puja and Chhath Puja preparations

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Ahead of the upcoming Kali Puja and Chhath Puja, recently the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) conducted a meeting at Ramkinkar Hall in Dinabandhu Mancha, Siliguri. The meeting, held on Friday, was attended by various city clubs, along with Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb, Deputy Mayor Ranjan Sarkar, Chairman Pratul Chakraborty, DCP Traffic Biswa Chand Thakur, Fire Brigade representatives, and other officials. Actually during the session, the clubs were informed of the guidelines and rules for organizing the upcoming festivals. Mayor Gautam Deb mentioned that all necessary guidelines were conveyed to the clubs. He highlighted that large idols are being crafted in…

17 Feb

Dipa village in Lower Siang district holds historical significance as site of first national Fflag hoisting

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Dipa village, situated in the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh and falling under the Likabali constituency, holds a special place in history as the location of the first flag hoisting ceremony of the National Tricolour on August 15, 1947. This historic event marks Dipa's contribution to the freedom struggle and its recognition in the annals of Indian history. Recently, a significant step towards community development was taken with the laying of the foundation stone for a community hall, known as Dere, in Dipa village. The ceremony was presided over by the local MLA of the 28th Likabali constituency, Kardo…

05 Jan

Biryani as the most ordered dish in India on Zomato on New Year’s Eve 2023

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Zomato’s New Year’s Eve food trends are in and biryani stole the show as the most ordered dish in India. “Biryani is unbeatable,” the food delivery platform said in a post on Instagram. Zomato shared a graph with a time stamp to show what India ordered on Dec 31. Dishes like pizza, burgers and starters feature in the list. This is actually good news as people are enjoy their life by eating different type of delicious food to celebrate New Year. Today Zomato is very popular and it had actually made food eating very easy as you can order different…

26 Dec

On the occasion of Christmas the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) distributed blankets among the underprivileged

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Rajganj, 25th December: To steer the festive spirit, the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) actually distributed blankets among the underprivileged on the occasion of Christmas. According to reports, on Saturday night, the blankets were distributed under the commendable initiative of Rajganj Block TMCP and Rajganj College Chhatra Parishad which was very good work. Apart from the distribution of blankets, Christmas cakes were also offered to the individuals. This is actually very good initiative as people is actually helping underprivileged and making the Christmas festival beautiful. Today in India people celebrate Christmas festival with great joy and it actually shows how diverse…

04 Jul

World famous Shravani Mela inaugurated by State Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh in Deoghar

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State Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the world famous Shravani Mela on 3rd of July at Baba Baidyanathdham temple in Deoghar, the inauguration was conducted with the chanting of devotional mantras by eleven priests. The Mela will last till 7th of September. Mr Badal said that the year 2023 will celebrate 8 Mondays of Shravani mela which means this year the month of sawan will be observed for two long months. All the necessary arrangements have been made by the concerned authorities for the Kanwariyas so that they don't face any problem. Health camps have been set up on holding…

02 Apr

Bihar Ram Navami violence: Schools shut in Rohtas, 1 killed, over 100 held across state

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In several parts of India a state of violence has arouse following Ram Navami. Bihar and Kolkata have witnessed a large scale violence in the state. The two districts of Bihar Nalanda and Rohtas experienced a fresh violence that broke out on Thursday and continued till Saturday night. Police has also run to the spot where clashes occurred and arrested people who were found violating the law and order. Due to clashes vehicles, houses and shops were found damage. An announcement has been made by the government that all the government and private owned schools will remain closed till April…

05 Jan

The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every after harvesting

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The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every time after harvesting. The festival also marks the end of the time when the farmers have stored their foodgrains in their granaries. During the festival, the Zeliangrong Community shows their appreciativeness by offering the Almighty a good crop and soliciting for a better and prosperous life in the coming time. It's a custom to produce new fire by rubbing dry wood and split bamboo pieces and distributing them to every ménage on the day of the festival to mark the morning of the new…

31 Dec

‘Bijli Utsav’ organised by REC in Assam

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REC restricted, a Maharatna Company beneath the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India organized ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Anandapur Gaon of Baksa district and abutting villages in province. The event witnessed speaker sessions by dignitaries and honored guests lightness the buyer rights of electricity, edges of electricity and also the challenges round-faced throughout electrification in remote areas and the way the standard of life improves with access to power. Beneficiaries from the villages were conjointly invited on stage to share their expertise and views on however electricity has remodeled their lives.To engage with the villagers and youngsters, numerous competitions and cultural…

30 Dec

The ‘Spice Coast’ in the far north of Kerala, better known as North Malabar

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The ‘Spice Coast’ within the way north of Kerala, higher called North Malabar, relishes myriad colors and therefore the eclat and splendour of the cultural entertainment titled ‘Bekal International Beach Festival’. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the 10-day initial international beach competition, that captures the wholeness and therefore the essence of the district’s cultural and creative individuation and displays the made cultural diversity and grandeur of the country, at the majestic Bekal Beach Park.It is union by Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) in association with the District commercial enterprise Promotion Council, Kudumbashree, Asmi Holidays, and therefore the native liberty…