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Kamtapur Progressive Party took out protest march in Siliguri

Kamtapur Progressive Party took out protest march in Siliguri

Siliguri, August 13: Kamtapur Progressive Party organized a protest march in Siliguri on Tuesday in support of several demands. The march started from Mallagudi, passed through various areas and ended at Court More.Major demands of the march included a petition to the state government to start teaching the Kamtapur language in schools and a demand for the central government to recognize Kamtapur as the eighth scheduled language. Additionally, the protesters called for the formation of the Narayani Sena Regiment.The march was led by Kamtapur Progressive Party President Amit Roy, who kept these issues at the center of his campaign.
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Blood donation camp organized in Siliguri on World Elephant Day

Blood donation camp organized in Siliguri on World Elephant Day

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,…
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70 women got the first payment of Rs 3,000, and 33 others got the second payment of Rs 2,000 provided by the Manipur government

70 women got the first payment of Rs 3,000, and 33 others got the second payment of Rs 2,000 provided by the Manipur government

6,164 children's age is between six months and six years; 2,638 are adolescent girls; 232 are pregnant women; and 753 are lactating mothers who live in refugee camps in Manipur and are in touch with the nearby Anganwadi centers, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi gave an update on the support extended to displace individuals at such camps in the northeastern state. According to Devi, these individuals are in touch with 271 nearby Anganwadi centers. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, 103 women are expecting…
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BHU inaugurate mobile app Namaste BHU for students

BHU inaugurate mobile app Namaste BHU for students

Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow…
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John Abraham express the journalist he insulted at Veda trailer launch ‘deserved it’: ‘He was put there to provoke me’

John Abraham express the journalist he insulted at Veda trailer launch ‘deserved it’: ‘He was put there to provoke me’

Actor John Abraham, who is currently promoting his upcoming film Veda, recently got into a public argument with an entertainment journalist at the trailer launch of the film. When John was asked about doing films out of his comfort zone, the actor responded by calling the man an "idiot". Now, in a new interview, the actor stands by his actions, insisting the man "deserved it." He also said that the journalist was "planted there" to "provoke" him.In a conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia on his YouTube channel, John said, "I know that a man was put there to harass me, to…
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Year after year Apollo Tires Q1 results: Net profit lapse 24% to ₹302 crore, revenue up 1.5% YoY

Year after year Apollo Tires Q1 results: Net profit lapse 24% to ₹302 crore, revenue up 1.5% YoY

Apollo Tires Q1 results: Apollo Tires on Wednesday, August 7 announced its April-June quarter results for the financial year 2024-25 (Q1FY25), reporting a 24 percent decline in net profit at ₹302 crore. While it was ₹397 crore last year. Same period last year. The Chennai-based tire maker's revenue from operations rose 1.4 percent to ₹6,335 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, compared to ₹6,244 crore in the year-ago period.The company's net profit has declined due to lower sales and increased raw material costs. Apollo Tires' operating performance or EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)…
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Jamia Millia Islamia start admissions for skill-based short-term courses

Jamia Millia Islamia start admissions for skill-based short-term courses

JMI Short-Term Courses 2024: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the launch of admissions for a series of skill-based short-term courses through its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). These courses will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge in various high-demand sectors, enhancing their employability and professional capabilities.The registration process for these courses is now open and will continue till August 18. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the closing date to secure their place.Skill-based short-term courses offered at JMI include Digital Marketing Basics, Performance Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ethical Hacking, Cyber ​​Security, Audio and…
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SBI Q1 results: PAT rises marginally YoY to Rs 17,035 crore, better than estimates

SBI Q1 results: PAT rises marginally YoY to Rs 17,035 crore, better than estimates

Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 17,035 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, up 0.9% from Rs 16,884.29 crore reported by the company in the year-ago period. is more. was excessive.This was higher than the Street's estimate of Rs 16,786 crore.Interest earned during the reported quarter was Rs 1,11,526 crore, which was 16% higher than Rs 95,975 crore reported by the lender in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.Interest spent by the bank in the April-June quarter stood at Rs 70,401 crore as against Rs 57,041…
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Armaan Malik talks about his religion, polygamous relationship with Payal and Kritika Malik amid speculations, ‘I am Hindu’

Armaan Malik talks about his religion, polygamous relationship with Payal and Kritika Malik amid speculations, ‘I am Hindu’

Armaan Malik and his wives Payal and Kritika became the topic of discussion after entering the house of Bigg Boss OTT 3. Many people, including celebrities, criticized the trio for promoting polygamy.Armaan Malik is not a Muslim but a Hindu by religion. The content creator lately declared this during a press conference episode on the reality web show Bigg Boss OTT 3. Armaan Malik was asked how he would describe his relationship with his two wives. Armaan immediately responded to the reporter's question and clarified that people assume that he is a Muslim because of his name, but there is…
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Aishwarya Rai kept Aaradhya Bachchan with her while returning from New York to Mumbai

Aishwarya Rai kept Aaradhya Bachchan with her while returning from New York to Mumbai

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who were holidaying in New York, reached Mumbai on the morning of August 1.Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan drive back to Mumbai early Thursday after spending holidays in New York. The mother-daughter duo were seen oozing glamor and all smiles at the airport.Aishwarya looked stunning in an all-black ensemble, while Aaradhya chose a cute lavender sweatshirt with black trousers. Both were smiling and waving to the paparazzi, who captured their arrival. In the video that surfaced, the Taal actor is seen holding Aaradhya close to him as…
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