editor - The Purbottar

16 Sep

SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo services to various cities in the North East

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCARGO SERVICE, SPOCEJET

SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline and the largest air cargo operator, has launched 14 new cargo flights to and from North Eastern India using its Bombardier Q400 freighters thus ensuring unparalleled connectivity with the rest of the country. In line with its commitment to enhance regional connectivity, SpiceJet is the first Indian carrier to introduce dedicated cargo flights for North Eastern India. The dedicated cargo flights will help transport fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, perishables, fish seeds, fresh fish, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, express cargo and other general cargo. Besides improving logistics and connectivity, the new freighter service will boost the growth…

16 Sep

PLASMA DONATION BY BSF JAWANS

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCovid19, JAWAN DONATE PLAZMA

At the time of the national crisis in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Border Security Force Frontier HQ Guwahati is not only engaged in manning the Indo-Bangladesh Border but also extending all the possible help towards social welfare by donating Plasma to COVID-19 infected patients after being infected by COVID-19 virus during their routine assigned works, hospitalization and recovery to combat COVID-19 Pandemic. On 15 Sept’ 2020, BSF Jawans of 41 and 67 Bn BSF under Guwahati Frontier who recovered from COVID-19 infection voluntarily donated their convalescent plasma after assessing their antibodies status to Guwahati Medical College (GMC)…

16 Sep

A man arrested along with a 9mm pistol

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalINDIA, westbengal

The Siliguri police, on Tuesday night, launched operations and arrested a man along with a 9mm pistol. The arrested accused has been identified as Debananda Joshi (52). In this context, East Zone ACP Swapan Sarkar stated that the accused is a resident of the Siliguri Ward No. 05 Ganganagar area. A 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession, which was planned to be transported to Nepal.The arrested accused was produced before the Siliguri court today. The police will start an investigation after taking him into police custody

16 Sep

GUWAHATI FRONTIER BSF APPREHENDED 03 INDIAN CATTLE SMUGGLERS AND RESCUED 107 NOS CATTLE HEADS

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, westbengal

In operations, troops of Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier apprehended 03 Indian cattle smugglers and rescued 107 cattle heads from the bordering areas of District Coochbehar (West Bengal) , Dhubri & South Salamat (Assam) On intervening night of 14/15 Sept’ 2020.Acting on tip off, on intervening night of 14/15 Sept’ 2020, troops of BSF BOP NDA of 41 Bn BSF under Guwahati Frontier carried out a special operation in general area of village Nepuralga, PS- Sukhchar, Distt- South Salamara (Assam) and apprehended 03 Indian cattle smugglers along with cattle heads, while these were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh.…

16 Sep

NFR takes steps for better customer interface Easier freight transportation to boost local economy

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, 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…

16 Sep

McDowell’s No 1 renovates its brand portfolio

editor0 CommentsBusiness

The country’s largest selling whisky, McDowell’s No1 announced a complete brand renovation. The new approach will incorporate a new logo unit, a better-balanced whisky and a sustainable packaging- the biggest change for the brand since its launch in 1968. The new campaign #TheNewNo1 & #ChangedWithYou pushes all the boundaries with its communications by becoming progressive, inclusive, confident, young and aspirational. The brand will also for the first-time feature women in all its communications - offline & online. The new pack is aimed at modernizing the brand McDowell’s No1. The pack design retains elements that are distinctively McDowell’s including the recognizable…

15 Sep

Flipkart to upskill all new employees with training

editor0 CommentsBusinessBigBillionDays, Flipkart, Joboffers, Kirana

Flipkart is undertaking training programs for its direct hires in various aspects of the supply chain. The training will help impart future-ready skills for the participating workforce. For lakhs of seller partners, MSMEs and artisans etc., who also start preparing for the festive season months in advance, Flipkart provides separate training. Flipkart will help generate over 70,000 direct and lakhs of indirect seasonal jobs for the upcoming festive season and Flipkart's Big Billion Days (BBD). While creating direct job opportunities across Flipkart's supply chain, there will also be additional indirect jobs created at Flipkart's seller partner locations and kiranas. This…

15 Sep

Police arrested one person on charges of robbery

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastarrested one, robbery

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

Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, west bengal

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

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAssam, INDIA, westbengal

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi during his one day visit to Kokrajhar on Monday held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other senior officers of different departments and called upon the officers to work with the spirit of ‘Team BTAD’ and pursue a ‘common cause’ to boost the welfare of the people.He also asked them to work unrelentingly to meet the targets of the implementation of the government schemes.Holding separate meetings with the district functionaries of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri at BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar today, Governor said that since the government is committed to…