Banasree Sarkar - The Purbottar

30 Dec

Six Assamese tourists were saved after becoming stuck owing to snowfall

Banasree SarkarSikkimNorth Sikkim

Six Assamese visitors were successfully rescued on motorcycles on Monday after becoming stuck in North Sikkim due to heavy snowfall, according to local authorities. Since Sunday evening, the group had been stuck in the Mangan district's Yakshe area, some 10 kilometers from Lachung. The fact that there was black ice on the highways made matters worse by preventing the motorbikes from continuing their trip. The vacationers found themselves stranded in the harsh conditions as the weather grew stronger. Police responded by planning a rescue operation to get the stranded visitors to safety with the help of locals. Following the rescue,…

28 Dec

Don Bosco School, Dibrugarh signs MoU with Physics Wallah

Banasree SarkarAssamDon Bosco School

Physics Wallah, an educational technology platform, and Don Bosco School in Dibrugarh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday. Through this partnership, students will be better equipped to prepare for extremely competitive tests such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). This partnership will give Don Bosco's students a specialized and comprehensive educational experience by fusing Physics Wallah's cutting-edge tools with Don Bosco's tradition of academic success. Through this partnership, Don Bosco's pupils will have access to state-of-the-art educational resources. The materials are made to provide students with the freedom to study comfortably, enabling…

27 Dec

The Sikh community of Haflong marked Veer Bal Diwas with solemnity and reverence

Banasree SarkarAssamVeer Bal Diwas

In observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and in remembrance of the remarkable sacrifices made by Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Sikh community of Haflong observed Veer Bal Diwas with solemnity and reverence. The event was a celebration of their unwavering spirit and commitment to the country, religion, and humanity. Both dignitaries and members of the community attended the ceremony, which was held at the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Haflong. After a peaceful rally, there were a number of events, such as kirtans, prayers, and ardas (a Sikh prayer).…

26 Dec

Siliguri residents protest against garbage dumping from Sikkim

Banasree SarkarSiliguriSILIGURI

Siliguri residents have expressed serious concerns over the unloading of Sikkim waste in several areas of the city, which has resulted in offensive odors and public demonstrations. Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb has taken a strong stand and stated that he intends to write to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other pertinent authorities in order to escalate the matter. The mayor also called on the state government to act quickly to stop the unlawful disposal of Sikkim's rubbish in Siliguri. When three vehicles tried to unload medical waste at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation's (SMC) dumping area, security personnel stopped them, escalating…

26 Dec

Assam police arrest a drug dealer and seize 1.5 lakh yaba tablets

Banasree SarkarAssamYaba tablets

In Karimganj district, police reported Tuesday that they had apprehended a drug dealer and confiscated 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets, valued at an estimated Rs 45 crore on the black market. In a post on X, CM Sarma stated, "A truck from a neighboring state was intercepted, resulting in the recovery of 1.5 lakh YABA tablets weighing over 16kg. Drugs worth Rs. 45 crore were recovered in a source-backed anti-narcotics operation carried out by Sribhumi Police in Hathikhira area." He continued, "Further investigation is underway and one person has been arrested in this regard." In a previous operation, the Assam Police…

24 Dec

The residential building of Singer Shaan experiences a massive fire

Banasree SarkarEntertainment, LatestShaan

Mumbai had two large fires on Monday, burning numerous warehouses and badly injuring an elderly woman. Neither incident resulted in any reported fatalities. Famous playback singer Shaan resides on the eleventh floor of Fortune Enclave, a residential complex in Bandra West, where a huge fire started on the seventh floor. He has not made an official statement and his presence at the scene was not verified. Following the event, an 80-year-old woman who was having trouble breathing was pulled off the premises. Hospital officials said she is in critical condition after being admitted to a private hospital. Ten vehicles were…

23 Dec

Study proved walking can give you good support for health

Banasree SarkarHealthgood health

According to a recent study, those who walk more quickly than their counterparts may be less likely to acquire metabolic disorders. When Japanese researchers examined data from around 25,000 participants who were obese, had a large waist circumference, or both, they discovered that people who described themselves as "faster walkers" were far less likely to develop diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Asking participants if their walking pace exceeded their age and sex was one way to measure walking speed. According to the findings, people who walked more quickly had a 30% lower chance of developing diabetes and significant lower risks of…

23 Dec

Deshbandhu Club beats Netaji Subhash Sporting Club

Banasree SarkarSiliguriDeshbandhu Sporting Union

The 35-year wait is over. Finally, the 'East Bengal of Siliguri' Deshbandhu Sporting Union is the champion of the Super Division of the Siliguri Premier Football League. Deshbandhu Club won the trophy by defeating Netaji Subhash Sporting Club 2-0 at the Kanchenjungha Stadium in Siliguri on Sunday night. The pair of goals were scored by the young hill boy Jemraj Bhujel. He had scored a hat-trick in the previous match. Although the Premier League started with ten teams, Deshbandhu, Netaji Subhash Vivekananda Club and Young Men's Association advanced to the Super Four. Deshbandhu is the champion on points. After the…

21 Dec

8 stores at Bongaigaon’s Jamdaha Bekar Chowk are destroyed by a massive fire

Banasree SarkarAssamBongaigaon

Late Friday night, eight business premises were reduced to ashes when a major fire overtook Jamdaha Bekar Chowk, which is under the jurisdiction of Manikpur Police Station. In a last-ditch effort to contain the fire, firefighters from Bijni, Abhayapuri, and Kajalgaon sent out five fire engines. But the shops were eventually completely destroyed by the raging flames. According to sources, the fire may have started in a motorbike garage, and preliminary investigations point to an electrical short circuit as the most likely cause. A bike garage, a hairdresser, two seed stores, a tent house, an e-rickshaw garage, and two bamboo…

20 Dec

Amit Shah attended the SSB Raising Day celebration in Siliguri, Bengal

Banasree SarkarPolitical, Siliguriamit shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet with high-level officials in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Friday and participate in the Raising Day celebrations at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Frontier Headquarters. At the Bagdogra Airport in the northern region of the state, Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar welcomed Shah upon his arrival on Thursday evening. According to sources, the Union home minister's Friday program starts at 11 AM with his attendance at the Raising Day festivities at the parade ground of the SSB Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri. According to them, there will be a parade and…