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Happy sellers sell Padma Hilsa in the market before Puja

Happy sellers sell Padma Hilsa in the market before Puja

After a long struggle, the Hilsa of Bangladesh arrived in Howrah. Bangladesh's 'Rupoli grain' is being sold in the wholesale market of Howrah since Friday morning. Wholesalers said that a total of 10 metric tons of Hilsa has arrived in Howrah. They said that the fish will reach all the retail markets of the district by Friday. The price of Hilsa has fluctuated between Rs 1,450 and Rs 1,600 per kg in the Howrah wholesale market since Friday morning. However, this price may fluctuate based on supply and demand, traders said. A total of 40 metric tons of Hilsa have…
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Hokato H Sema, the first Paralympian bronze medallist from Nagaland

Hokato H Sema, the first Paralympian bronze medallist from Nagaland

Nagaland’s first Paralympic bronze medallist, Hokato Hotozhe Sema, received a grand and heartwarming reception at Dimapur airport on Thursday. People from all walks of life gathered in significant numbers to recognize his incredible success at the reception event hosted by the Western Sumi Hoho and other notable civil society groups, NGOs, tribal organizations, and student bodies. Sema, who is from P. Vihoto Village in the Aghunaqa neighborhood of Niuland, created history in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games by taking home the bronze in the men's F57 shot put competition. His triumph has not only made Nagaland proud, but it has…
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TSR jawan caught smuggling biri into jail

TSR jawan caught smuggling biri into jail

A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, Anjan Das, has been apprehended for attempting to smuggle packets of Biri into the Tripura Central Correctional Home in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has since gone viral, triggering a major internal investigation. Das was caught in the act of transporting the Biri packets, allegedly for the purpose of earning extra money by supplying them to inmates. Following his arrest, Das has been reassigned to the headquarters of the 11th Battalion at Pathaliaghat. This move comes in response to multiple complaints regarding his misconduct and suspicions of using his position…
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A 10-year-old boy was sexually assaulted in the name of playing

A 10-year-old boy was sexually assaulted in the name of playing

RG Kar Medical College rape and murder of doctors in the state. Protests are going on along the way. Among them, the shocking incident happened in the New Jalpaiguri Khana area. A ten-year-old minor was molested by three neighbors. After this incident came to light on Saturday, commotion started in the area. Police have already arrested the accused. However, all three accused are minors. On the other hand, the minor is undergoing treatment at North Bengal Medical College in critical condition. The victim's family alleged that three teenagers of the grandfather's age had been sexually assaulting him by calling him…
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Tripura CM Manik Saha donates salary to flood relief fund

Tripura CM Manik Saha donates salary to flood relief fund

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has pledged one month's salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to aid victims of the recent floods in the state. This contribution is part of a broader effort to support ongoing relief initiatives for those impacted by the severe flooding that has affected various parts of Tripura. In a statement posted on the microblogging site X, CM Saha emphasized the importance of collective effort in times of crisis, urging others to contribute to the relief efforts. “I hereby contribute my one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the purpose of…
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Bandhan Bank announces new savings account and loyalty program on foundation day

Bandhan Bank announces new savings account and loyalty program on foundation day

On the occasion of its Foundation Day, Bandhan Bank has introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience and engagement. The bank launched Avni, a savings account tailored exclusively for women, and an innovative customer loyalty program named Bandhan Bank Delights.Avni offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a 25% discount on locker rentals and a 50% discount on gold loan processing fees. It also includes a personal accident cover of ₹10 lakh, free airport lounge access with a special debit card, and various milestone-based offers. This account is designed to address both financial and lifestyle needs, providing significant…
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A warning releases by the Union Health Ministry to stop monkey pox

A warning releases by the Union Health Ministry to stop monkey pox

The Narendra Modi government has become alarmed after receiving reports of M-pox infection in two neighboring countries. On Monday, the Union Health Ministry issued a warning to all airports and authorities. Besides, strict surveillance has been ordered on the passengers arriving at the border ports of Bangladesh and Pakistan, whether they have symptoms of M-pox or not. The Health Ministry has identified Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital as 'nodal centres' for isolation and treatment of M-pox patients, PTI reported. Incidentally, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency about M-pox last week after…
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A teenage victim of gang rape, four people including three minors have been arrested

A teenage victim of gang rape, four people including three minors have been arrested

When the entire state was in turmoil due to the RG Kar Hospital incident, an allegation of gang rape of a girl in Siliguri surfaced. It is alleged that the incident of gang rape took place on Independence Day, i.e., Thursday afternoon. The girl returns home and informs her family. The family filed a complaint at the New Jalpaiguri police station at night. After receiving the complaint, the police arrested a total of four people, including three minors, that night. The girl was medically examined. Four accused were produced in the court under the POCSO section. According to police sources,…
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The earthquake shook large parts of North Bengal, with a magnitude of 4.5

The earthquake shook large parts of North Bengal, with a magnitude of 4.5

Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and large parts of North Bengal were shaken by the earthquake. The tremor was felt at 6:57 am on Thursday. The magnitude of the quake was 4.5 on the Richter scale. It is initially known that the source of the earthquake is 9 km away from Namchi in Sikkim. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Bhutan. However, no damage has been reported so far due to the earthquake. Some meteorologists believe that the earthquake originates 10 kilometers below the surface. The epicenter was located 22 km from Darjeeling, near Rabangla in North Sikkim. Many people are sleeping when…
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