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A rare accident on a flight from London to Singapore

A rare accident on a flight from London to Singapore

Heavy shaking in the air during the flight! A passenger on a flight from London to Singapore died due to 'air turbulence'. It is reported that 30 more passengers were injured in this incident. The Singapore Airlines authorities have confirmed that the passenger died on the plane. The airline said that the plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok. According to media reports, the SQ321 Boeing aircraft of Singapore Airlines departed from Heathrow Airport in London and headed for Singapore. The plane was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. According to the airline, the plane fell into 'turbulence' in…
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Spices Board inspecting MDH, Everest plants; Efforts underway to improve compliance

Spices Board inspecting MDH, Everest plants; Efforts underway to improve compliance

Data shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday showed that the maximum residue level (MRL) for EtO in Singapore was 50 mg/kg, while in the EU it was 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg and in Japan it was 0.01.The Spices Board of India is carrying out inspections at several MDH and Everest processing plants in the country to ensure that spice exports meet the requirements of the respective export destination, senior government officials said on Monday, adding that they have also suggested corrective action such as the use of steam sterilization, Also added actions. The focus is on…
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In Lok Sabha polls on Monday which states saw highest & lowest voter turnouts?

In Lok Sabha polls on Monday which states saw highest & lowest voter turnouts?

On Monday West Bengal saw the highest estimated voter turnout of 73% in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Actually Ladakh recorded 67.15% voter turnout, followed by Jharkhand 61.90%, Odisha 60.55%, Uttar Pradesh 55.80%, Jammu and Kashmir 54.21% and Bihar 52.35%. In fact Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout at 48.66% in this phase.  This is actually good that people are taking election seriously and going to give vote. Right now elections are going on and everyone is actually very serious about it so that they get a good result. As we know that everyone has the right…
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A man has been detained in Siliguri for having physical relations with a false promise of marriage

A man has been detained in Siliguri for having physical relations with a false promise of marriage

Siliguri, May 19: Bhakti Nagar police has arrested a youth named Arpan Chand, a resident of Falakata, for having a fraudulent relationship with a girl on the pretext of showing her dreams of marriage.The incident came to light when a girl from East Medinipur, who lives in Siliguri for work, accused Arpan Chand of tricking her into a relationship under the false promise of marriage. Reportedly, the two got acquainted initially during work-related conversations which gradually turned into a romantic relationship.However, it has been alleged that the accused Arpan Chand refused to marry the girl after tricking her into having…
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3 additional suspects arrested in case of theft due to drug addiction in Siliguri

3 additional suspects arrested in case of theft due to drug addiction in Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th May (Retd.). Matigara police have arrested three additional suspects in connection with the theft of advertisement banners and hoardings from traffic signal posts due to drug addiction. The arrested persons have been identified as MD Karim, Appu Siddiqui and Awadh Kishore, who owns a scrap shop.According to reports, a gang of criminals stole hoardings and banners put up in front of a mall in Matigara to support their drug habits. A private company lodged a formal complaint regarding the theft at Matigara police station on May 14. Acting on the complaint, Matigara police swiftly arrested an initial suspect…
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Truck laden with ice cream and truck laden with onion collide in Kharibari

Truck laden with ice cream and truck laden with onion collide in Kharibari

According to reports, the incident occurred after a truck loaded with onions suddenly stopped. Meanwhile, the ice cream truck driving behind could not pull the brakes in time. As a result, the vehicle lost control and collided with the rear of the onion truck. The front part of the ice cream truck was significantly damaged. At the time of the accident the ice cream truck was going from Lucknow towards Siliguri. However, soon after the collision, the truck loaded with onions fled from the spot. luckily, there were no sufferers in the incident.
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Abans Holdings FY24 net profit rises 27% to Rs 89 crore

Abans Holdings FY24 net profit rises 27% to Rs 89 crore

Mumbai: Abans Holdings, a diversified financial services company, on Tuesday said it booked a consolidated net profit of Rs 89.2 crore during the financial year 2024 (FY24), compared to Rs 70 crore during the previous financial year, an increase of 27.4%. The company reported 18.6% growth in consolidated total income during FY2024 to Rs 1,380 crore from Rs 1,164 crore a year ago.Abans Holdings also said it has received approval from markets regulator SEBI to act as investment manager for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. "This achievement elevates the company from a holding entity to an operating entity," it…
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‘Lubricants market will araise well, EVs both an opportunity and a challenge’:

‘Lubricants market will araise well, EVs both an opportunity and a challenge’:

Petroleum-based lubricants used in internal combustion engines (ICEs) are being threatened by the growing trend of electric vehicles (EVs), which run on batteries instead of engines. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, part of the Hinduja Group-owned Gulf Oil International, is a leading player in the domestic lubricants market and is valued at around Rs 4,500 crore on the stock exchanges. In conversation with Aggam Walia, Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and CEO, Gulf Oil India, talks about tackling the EV threat, Gulf's acquisitions in the EV sector and the role of lubricants in improving fuel economy.The lubricants market, at least in…
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Cachar dist. institutes finds students marked absent during exam days

Cachar dist. institutes finds students marked absent during exam days

Amidst Higher secondary examination results a shocking news has come up about students being marked absent. As per reports, in different Assam's Cachar district institutes students were marked absent in several papers and most of them were in English papers despite their presence during their respective exams. The school sources has informed that the students who were marked absent were present and also appeared for the exam. Further, the board have ensured to look into the matter and corrective measures to be taken as soon as possible.
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Oppressively attack on fast food vendor while returning home from wedding in Naxalbari

Oppressively attack on fast food vendor while returning home from wedding in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, May 08: In a tragic turn of events, a 24-year-old fast food vendor was brutally attacked while on his way home from a wedding ceremony. The injured youth has been identified as Joy Burman of Shanti Nagar. According to reports, this shocking incident came to light at Tukaria turn in Naxalbari late on Tuesday night. A group of attackers targeted Burman when he was returning home alone after a wedding ceremony. Reportedly, Joy was allegedly hit on the head with an iron rod. Later, locals found the youth and took him to Naxalbari Rural Hospital, from where he was…
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