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12 Sep

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee protest against unemployment

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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

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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…

09 Sep

Railways register more than 10% jump in freight loading compared to last year for the same corresponding period

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On mission mode, Indian Railways Freight loading for the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.In the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 Indian Railways loading was 19.19 million tonnes which is 10.41% (1.81 million tonnes) higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period (17.38 million tonnes). In this period Indian Railways earned Rs. 1836.15 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 129.68 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period (Rs.1706.47 crores) In the month of September 2020 till 6…

07 Sep

FICCI CASCADE LAUDS ASSAM RIFLES’ SUCCESSFUL INTERCEPTION OF ILLICIT CIGARETTES IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

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FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy, (CASCADE), a dedicated platform for generating awareness on the adverse impact of smuggling and illicit trading, congratulated the Director General of Assam Rifles and the officersfor theirvaluable contributionin anti-smuggling work. In a commendable effort, the officers of Assam Riflesin the last two monthsseized smuggled cigarettes worth around Rs. 14 crore along with other illicit items such as drugs, betel nuts etc. Various battalions of the forces intercepted smugglers transporting the illicit consignments using bikes, cars and trucks while hiding them inside rice sacks, jungle tracks, vegetation and others. Lauding the…

07 Sep

Airtel Launches the Airtel Xstream Bundle

editor0 CommentsSikkimAirtel, launches

To change entertainment forever, Airtel today announced the launchof its new Airtel Xstream Bundle. The Airtel Xstream Bundlecombines the power of Airtel Xstream Fiber with speeds upto 1 Gbps, Unlimited Data, the first of its kind Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box and access to all OTT content. Entertainment in India will no longer be the same. All Airtel Xstream Fiber plans now include the Airtel Xstream Box worth Rs 3999 that makes any TV a smart TV. Customers get access to all LIVE TV channels plus the best of video streaming apps effectively eliminating the need for multiple entertainment…

05 Sep

Kolkata Metro is making special plans for NEET Candidates

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The Metro Railway in Kolkata is planning to run special services for NEET candidates on September 13 to help them reach their examination centres. Metro Railway announced it on Saturday. Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told that, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards. The details will be shared next week. The Union Home Ministry, in its Unlock 4 guidelines,has granted permission for the resumption of normal metro services from September 7 in a graded manner.

05 Sep

Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi greeted the teaching fraternity of the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a message today, Prof.Mukhi said, “Teachers are the beacon of light who guide us and enlighten our path to success. They encourage us to climb any height fearlessly and passionately. As a token of love and respect to the unstinted role of our teachers, we celebrate Teachers’ Day to pay our honours to them.” He also said, “I convey my warm wishes to all the teachers and thank them on the occasion for their immense and unparallel role which help…

05 Sep

PIB Guwahati hosts webinar on Stress Management among citizens

editor0 CommentsSikkimStress Management, webinar

Regular exercises and Yoga, proper awareness of safety measures, positive thoughts and remaining connected with family and friends while maintaining social distancing norms are the key to managing stress and anxiety during these times of Covid19 pandemic. This was the opinion of the experts at the Webinar on Stress Management during Corona Pandemic, organized by Press Information Guwahati today. In his inaugural address, Shri S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that due to the lockdown and subsequent restrictions on movement of people, lifestyle of people has undergone a drastic change this…