Ashish Majumder - The Purbottar

25 Oct

Ahead of diwali police launch raid on banned firecracker sales in Siliguri

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

In a proactive measure ahead of Diwali, recently the Matigara police have seized a significant amount of illegal firecrackers and detained an individual identified as Bharat Kumar. Actually the law enforcement is actively working to curb the sale of prohibited fireworks during the festival season like every year. On Wednesday, police actually conducted a raid, based on a tip-off, at the residence of Bharat Kumar in the Khaprail Market area, near Matigara police station. After this the officials discovered a substantial quantity of illegal firecrackers, with an estimated market value of over one lakh rupees. Following the raid, Bharat Kumar…

24 Oct

In WTC history Ashwin becomes highest wicket-taker

Ashish MajumderSports

Recently Team India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has become the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) history. Actually after taking his second wicket on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, Ashwin took his tally of wickets in WTC to 188. In fact he overtook Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who has taken 187 in WTC. This is actually important news as this record by Ravichandran Ashwin matters a lot. Today cricket has become very successful sport and in every corner of the world it is played and watched. In fact for the huge success of cricket…

24 Oct

After scoring 344/4 Zimbabwe record biggest win in T20I cricket history

Ashish MajumderSports

On Wednesday Zimbabwe recorded the biggest-ever win in T20I cricket by beating Gambia by 290 runs in a T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifiers match. Actually Zimbabwe put up the highest-ever T20I total (344/4) and bowled Gambia out for 54 runs in 14.4 overs. In fact the previous record for biggest-ever T20I win was held by Nepal (273 runs against Mongolia). Today cricket has become very competitive sport and all players actually play very tough to perform well. Right now cricket has become very popular sport and it is played and watched in every corner of the world. Also…

24 Oct

To ensure public safety GRP Winners Team present at NJP Railway Station

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

Recently the Siliguri Metropolitan Police have undertaken a new initiative to enhance the safety of women at railway stations with the establishment of the GRP Winners Team. Actually this team was officially formed at NJP Railway Station and will focus specifically on reinforcing women’s safety. In fact the Winners Team comprises a total of 22 female police officers, including 4 women officers who will lead the team. This team is actually divided into two groups, tasked with patrolling from the railway station to the trains. The initiative aims to create a safer environment for women traveling by train, ensuring their…

23 Oct

Top 10 most polluted cities in the world

Ashish MajumderEnvironment

On Tuesday as per live rankings by IQAir, Pakistan’s Lahore is the world’s most polluted city followed by Delhi, Senegal’s Dakar, Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kinshasa and Bangladesh’s Dhaka. In fact other cities in the top 10 are Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar, Vietnam’s Hanoi, Indonesia’s Jakarta, Kolkata and Romania’s Bucharest. Actually Mumbai is ranked 21st on the list on Tuesday. This is very interesting news and we need to take it seriously to make our environment clean. Today population of world is increasing very fast and it is actually creating many problems like pollution. In fact we need to take it…

23 Oct

After 5 years Modi-Xi to meet at BRICS Summit

Ashish Majumderworld

On Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jingping, at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, marking their first formal interaction in five years. Actually the discussion follows an agreement on resuming LAC patrolling, focusing on easing border tensions, trade balance and strengthening India-China ties. This is very important news and it will actually affect both the countries very much. Today in every corner of the world war and tension is going on and for this reason people want peaceful life. In fact India suggests all country that this is not the time for…

23 Oct

Recently Siliguri police launch night-time bike patrolling to combat crime

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

Recently the Siliguri police have initiated night-time bike patrols throughout the city to combat theft and other criminal activities. Significantly, police officers are actually on the streets on bikes from 11 PM to enhance security measures. According to the information, the patrols actually cover key locations in the city, including the Siliguri District Hospital and various alleys, ensuring police presence. Actually officers are actively monitoring for suspicious individuals and will conduct inquiries if necessary. In fact the Siliguri Police have stated that these patrols will be conducted regularly as part of their efforts to maintain public safety and deter crime…

23 Oct

Recently DRI Siliguri Division seizes gold biscuits worth crores

Ashish MajumderCrime

In a major pre-Diwali operation, recently the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Siliguri Division uncovered a gold smuggling racket, seizing gold biscuits worth crores and arresting one individual. Actually the arrested accused has been identified as Gaurav Kumar Saha. Reportedly, acting on a tip-off, DRI officials actually stopped a suspicious individual on National Highway-27 in Jalpaiguri and recovered 19 gold biscuits weighing 2 kg 215 grams, valued at ₹1.72 crore. As per DRI sources, the accused, Gaurav Kumar Saha, actually smuggled the gold from the Bangladesh-India border. In fact on Tuesday the accused has been presented in court as investigations…

22 Oct

Recently Mayor Gautam Deb convened a meeting at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation to discuss dengue prevention efforts

Ashish MajumderHealth

On Monday, Mayor Gautam Deb actually convened a meeting at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation to discuss dengue prevention efforts. Actually health officials from Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Officer, and municipal councilors arrived during the meeting. Notably, the dengue outbreak actually reached epidemic levels in 2022 and affected nearly 2,793 individuals. However, the number of dengue cases surprisingly has significantly decreased in 2024. In fact the Siliguri Municipal Corporation is actively working to ensure the city remains dengue-free. Actually the recent meeting focused on strategies to prevent the spread of the disease. Following the meeting, the mayor actually…

22 Oct

Recently fireworks mela begins ahead of Diwali in Siliguri’s Kawakhali

Ashish MajumderFestival

Recently a fireworks fair has commenced at Kawakhali ground in Siliguri ahead of Diwali. The fair was actually inaugurated in the presence of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Jalpaiguri Dhiman Barui, Chairman of Sara Bangla Atasbazi Unnayan Samiti Babla Roy, and other officials. In fact this year, the fireworks mela in Kawakhali features 50 stalls. ADM Dhiman Barui and Babla Roy inspected the stalls, ensuring that only green firecrackers are being sold. Fireworks fairs are being held throughout the state, with an increase in the number of fairs compared to last year. Babla Roy, Chairman of the Sara Bangla Atasbazi Unnayan…