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23 Nov

Curfew relaxed for 7 hours in four districts of Manipur

editorAssam

Manipur's curfew was temporarily loosened on Saturday, providing a seven-hour relief to citizens in four districts: Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The District Magistrate announced that prohibition orders under Section 163 of the BNS were loosened from 5 am to 12 pm. However, the statement made it clear that "this relaxation shall not apply to any gathering, large-scale movement of persons, sit-in protests, rallies, etc., which are unlawful in nature." But as inhabitants hurried to stock up on necessities before the curfew was reinstated, the small break caused a spike in market activity. Prices have skyrocketed as a…

21 Nov

Sikkim CM praises sportsmanship in Governor’s Gold Cup as Chennaiyin FC emerge victorious

editorSikkim

Chennaiyin FC's resounding triumph in the Governor's Gold Cup was a fantastic football performance that captivated both state officials and sports fans at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang commended the tournament's spirit of competition after seeing the thrilling encounter between Chennaiyin FC and Church Boys United, Nepal. The success of Chennaiyin FC is evidence of their extraordinary skill, tenacity, and cooperation," Tamang said. The Sikkim Football Association organizes the competition, which remains a crucial forum for regional and global football cooperation. The Governor's Gold Cup has become a major athletic event in Northeast India, with teams from…

19 Nov

“Territorial Fight” Suspected by Officials After Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga National Park

editorAssam

On Monday, a tiger corpse was found in the Biswanath district of Assam's Horonbali Chapori section of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The tiger may have perished as a result of a territorial dispute with another tiger, according to forest officials. Senior forest authorities and veterinary professionals hurried to the scene for a preliminary assessment after forest guards discovered the carcass during a routine patrol. After their evaluation, the carcass was disposed of in front of them.Although the reason of death is yet unknown, preliminary inquiries indicate the tiger died as a result of wounds sustained during a territory…

19 Nov

Infighting is suspected in the mystery of Tiger’s death at Kaziranga

editorAssamAssam

Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) saw a somber morning Monday when forest personnel found a dead tiger in the Haranbali Chapori region. Officials believe natural or territorial motives for the majestic predator's death, which has prompted inquiries and conjecture. Forest officials quickly responded by racing to the scene and finding the dead animal. Initial research points to infighting as a potential reason, which is typical among tigers that aggressively defend their ranges. Old age, however, is another possible element that is being taken into account. A tiger carcass was discovered in Rani Nangal beat, near the Amangarh…

19 Nov

Army officer k*lled in road accident on NH10 in Sikkim

editorSikkim

On November 16, an Army officer lost his life in a traffic accident on National Highway 10 after his two-wheeler collided with an Army truck. Colonel Dr. Vinod Kumar, the victim, was identified as being on a bike excursion with his friend, at the time of the event. Dr. Dhariwal said in the First Information Report filed at the Ranipool Police Station that the two had left Binnagudi, West Bengal, early in the morning. Colonel Dr. Kumar's motorcycle struck a motorcycle approaching from the other way head-on when he was trying to pass an army truck. He suffered fatal injuries…

18 Nov

In Siliguri, a head-on bike crash left five people hurt, four of them critically

editorSiliguri

On Sunday night, two motorcycles collided head-on in the Ashighar Outpost's Eastern Bypass region, injuring five people—four of them gravely.Four of the injured were sent to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) because of the severity of their conditions after they were first taken to Siliguri District Hospital.The names of the injured include Bappa Das from Madani Bazaar, Himesh Biswas from Ashighar Colony, Rohan Sarkar from Ghoghomali, and Pramila Roy from Purba Dhantala. One person's identification is still a mystery. Three young people were reportedly riding one bike, while a lady and a man were on the other. They…

18 Nov

Barbhagia in Jamugurihat has become a winter haven for migratory birds

editorAssam

The tranquil Mont Pukhuri in Barbhagia, Jamugurihat, Assam, becomes a bustling center as winter approaches, resonating with the sounds of migratory birds. Many thousands of birds visit this vast body of water, which spans over 20 bighas, every year. Northern pintails, pelicans, wild ducks, greylag geese, and tufted ducks are some of the visiting species that give the pond life and beauty, particularly at dawn and sunset. Onlookers have expressed their delight for the captivating scenes of these bird guests playing elegantly in the water. Usually arriving in early November, the migratory flocks stay for four to five months before…

16 Nov

Bangladesh is no longer listed among the participating nations for the Kolkata Book Fair after 28 years

editorBooks & Authors

The Kolkata International Book Fair program, which was made public on Friday, does not list Bangladesh as a participating nation for the first time in 28 years. Since the Sheikh Hasina government took power in Bangladesh in 1996, the neighboring nation has participated in every edition of the city book fair. Hasina herself went to the expo in 1999, when Bangladesh was the featured nation. Tridib Chatterjee, the president of the guild, stated that they had not yet gotten any guidance from the Center regarding Bangladesh's involvement."Given the current circumstances, we are unable to comment on Bangladesh's involvement until we…

15 Nov

The Tripura Pavilion was inaugurated by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Santvana Chakma

editorInternational

The 43rd India International Trade Fair commenced at the Bharat Mandap in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, featuring an elaborate opening ceremony. As in previous years, Tripura has made its presence felt at this event. The state's Industries and Commerce Minister, Santvana Chakma, officially opened the Tripura Pavilion at the Bharat Mandap during the fair, which is scheduled to run from November 14 to November 27. Also in attendance were Sameer Ranjan Ghosh, Chairman of the Tripura Tea Development Corporation, along with officials from various state government departments. Various departments and autonomous bodies showcased their exhibitions at the Tripura Pavilion, highlighting…

15 Nov

Near Bagdogra, an elephant attack on Asian Highway II claimed two lives

editorLatest

Late on Wednesday night, an elephant assault in the Siliguri subdivision near Bagdogra claimed the lives of two people. The pair perished after being crushed by a tusker on Asian Highway II, according to officials from the Kurseong forest division. The deceased Sanjay Oraon, age 41, and Ajay Oraon, age 44, lived in Srilankabusty, Hatighisha, which is part of the Naxalbari block. Around 10.30 p.m., a wild tusker that had wandered from the Bagdogra jungle attacked them as they were riding their motorcycle home from Matigara. Ajay Oraon passed away instantly. According to a source, Sanjay, the second individual, was…