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16 Sep

NFR takes steps for better customer interface

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, NFR, westbengal

In order to improve transportation of freight traffic, NFR has opened new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic. Few more railway stations have been opened for freight traffic during last month enabling easier transportation of various goods by customers.To boost outward freight traffic Udalguri station under Rangiya division has been opened for handling of outward goods booking facility for stone chips & boulder traffic for a period of three months w.e.f. 03.08.2020.Rangapani station under Katihar division has also been opened for outward booking of Fertilizer traffic w.e.f. 12.08.2020 until further advice.Bagdogra station under Katihar division has been notified…

15 Sep

NJP police arrested on the charges of burglary

editor0 CommentsSikkimarrested one, robbery, Siliguri

The NJP police arrested a person,on the charges of burglary.The name of the criminal is Govinda Mahato. The incident surfaced from the Jabravita Primary School in the South Shantinagar area, on Sunday night. Reportedly, the school’s lock was found broken and gas cylinders, mid-day meal rice, and various other valuable things are missing. On Monday, the school authorities lodged a complaint at the NJP police station. Based on this, the police launched investigations and got hold of the accused yesterday night. According to police sources, the accused has various theft records in past . Govinda Mahato was produced before the…

15 Sep

Police arrested the accused on the charge of rape

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, rape, westbengal

In a horrifying incident, a man has been accused of attempting to rape his own daughter. The incident surfaced from the Patan Tea Garden area near Simulbari. Based on the complaint lodged by the victim, the Siliguri Women’s Police arrested the accused on Sunday night.According to police sources, an elephant entered the aforementioned tea garden, 3 days ago. Following which, the locals stepped out of their residences. Grabbing the opportunity, the accused man attempted to rape his 16-year-old daughter who was home alone. However, as soon as she started shouting for help, he fled away from the scene. The minor…

15 Sep

Siliguri Iskcon Mandir is now open for devotees

editor0 CommentsSikkimiskcon, mandir, Siliguri, westbengal

After a long period of 6 months, Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened yesterday following all government protocols and safety measures. The public relations officer of Iskcon Mandir, Namkrishna Das, stated that from now on, the temple will remain open from 4 pm to 7 pm every day. However, only 10-15 visitors will be allowed to enter the temple at a time and must leave the premises within the specified time. No one will be allowed to roam around the temple premises unnecessarily.

14 Sep

HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

editor0 CommentsSikkimBSF, celebrated hindi diwas

The Border Security Force, Ftr HQ Shillong organized ‘Hindi Diwas’ on 14th Sept 2020 upon culmination of Hindi-Pakhwara(Fortnight) from 1st Sept onwards. On the occasion, the importance of Hindi was deliberated upon by various speakers. During `Hindi Pakhwada’, Quiz, Noting/Drafting, Essay writing and Typing Competitions in Hindi were organized by BSF from 1st Sept onwards as per the directions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Shri D Haokip, DIG(PSO)/President of Rajbhasha (Hindi) Committee, distributed Commendation Card to the BSF personnel who obtained first, second and third positions in various competitions and congratulated…

14 Sep

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri

editor0 CommentsSikkimcongress, India, Rhea Chakraborty., Siliguri

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri against the harassment and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty.It is to be noted that ever since the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, several people have raised voices on social media platforms demanding strict punishment for Chakraborty. Upon proper investigation, several pieces of information were revealed following which, Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on the charge of being involved in several illegal incidents. after the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty, the Darjeeling District Congress took to the streets in Siliguri today.

12 Sep

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee protest against unemployment

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, Siliguri, unemplyment

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee took to the streets to protest against the increasing rate of unemployment in the country. The Youth Congress Committee held a protest at Siliguri's Hashmi Chowk at 12 noon for 12 minutes today. During the protest, the Youth Congress activists also protested against the Modi government by banging on steel plates. Several activists were also spotted holding placards displaying the failures of the Centre.

12 Sep

Ali Khan set to become first USA cricketer in league after KKR name pacer as Harry Gurney’s replacement

editor0 CommentsSikkimIndia, Sports

Celebrations of winning the Caribbean Premier League 2020 title are still in full flow among the players of the 4-time CPL champions Trinbago Knight Riders squad. TKR skipper Kieron Pollard bagged 4 wickets while Lendl Simmons produced an unbeaten knock of 84 runs off 49 deliveries in Trinbago Knight Riders’ 8-wicket victory over St Lucia Zouks by eight wickets in the final of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020, on Thursday.USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for left-arm pacer Harry Gurney. The English pacer was ruled out of the…

12 Sep

Rhea Chakraborty’s partner in jail is now Indrani

editor0 CommentsSikkimBollywood, India

Arrested actor Rhea Chakraborty, who was denied bail today, has been put up in a single cell without a ceiling fan or a bed at Mumbai's Byculla prison. Her immediate neighbor is Indrani Mukerjea, accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora in a case that captivated the nation. Rhea Chakraborty is in a single room over security reasons, say sources. The worry is that the young Bollywood actor is in the spotlight because of the Sushant Singh Rajput investigations and she may be attacked by fellow prisoners.She is guarded round the clock by two constables in three shifts. Sources say she…

10 Sep

Indian Oil launches a new campaign

editor0 CommentsSikkiminadia, Indian Oil

In order to reassure its customers about Quality & Quantity (Q & Q) of fuels being sold at IndianOil Petrol Pumps, Indian Oil today launched the “Check & Fill” campaign at all Automated Petrol Pumps across the country. Shri G. Ramesh, Chief General Manager & State Head, IndianOil AOD State Office formally launched the Q&Q Campaign on 9th September 2020 at M/s GRECS petrol pump at Noonmati, adjacent to Guwahati Refinery. Shri. T. Palanikumar, GM I/C (Retail Sales), IndianOil AOD State Office, Shri Mrinal Talukdar, CDRSM, Guwahati DO, IndianOil, other IndianOil officials, customers and RO staff were also present at…