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22 May

Two shops scalded to ashes at check post in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 22: A massive fire broke out at Siliguri check post on Tuesday night, in which two shops were completely destroyed. Despite the best efforts of fire-fighters, both shops were burnt to the ground.According to the information, a fire suddenly broke out in a vegetable shop in the check post area and quickly spread to a nearby shop. Immediately information was given to Bhakti Nagar police station and fire department.On receiving the information, two fire brigade vehicles immediately reached the spot and after much effort the fire was brought under control.Fire department personnel said that as soon as they…

22 May

Deepinder Goyal shares his struggle in building his startup world

editorIndia

Deepinder Goyal the CEO of Zomato which was started in 2008. During a recent event organised by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Deepinder shared about his journey to building his own empire. Deepinder recalled when he was about to start Zomato, his father reacted saying, "Janta hai tera baap kaun hai?"(Do you know who is your father) which means they can't afford for a startup company, due to their humble background. He further added, "But it was this government and their initiatives enabled a small town boy like me to build something like Zomato, which employs lakhs of people today!"…

21 May

Spices Board inspecting MDH, Everest plants; Efforts underway to growth compliance

editorBusiness, Economy, News

Data shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday showed that the maximum residue level (MRL) for EtO in Singapore was 50 mg/kg, while in the EU it was 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg and in Japan it was 0.01.The Spices Board of India is carrying out inspections at several MDH and Everest processing plants in the country to ensure that spice exports meet the requirements of the respective export destination, senior government officials said on Monday, adding that they have also suggested corrective action such as the use of steam sterilization, Also added actions. The focus is on…

21 May

Assam CM tweets a post on International Tea Day

editorAssam

May 21, the world celebrates International Tea Day. As Assam has been a huge contribution in supplying tea world wide, with larger number of production within the countries and maximum number of workers. Assam CM on supporting those hands wishes everyone 'International Tea Day' through his social media handle. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting its contribution on social media posted saying, "Wherever you are in the world, when you sip your cup of tea in the morning, it's most likely from the lush tea gardens of Assam." Happy International Tea Day!

20 May

Aditi Rao reacts on the love from her fans she has been receiving for the viral walk

editorEntertainment

Since Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has release their has been number of videos from the series surfacing over the internet. A video of Aditi Rao from the series where she did a 'Gajagamini walk' while performing a mujra dance has gone viral. The actress has recently reacted on reaching heights for her performance. Aditi confessed about her viral walk, "I want to ask somebody, Sanjay sir, my dance teacher, what is it? Is it the Gajagamini walk, the swan walk? What walk is that I don’t know! I’ll say it was what Sanjay sir…

20 May

In Siliguri, a person has been arrested for having physical relations with a false promise of marriage

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 19: Bhakti Nagar police has arrested a youth named Arpan Chand, a resident of Falakata, for having a fraudulent relationship with a girl on the pretext of showing her dreams of marriage.The incident came to light when a girl from East Medinipur, who lives in Siliguri for work, accused Arpan Chand of tricking her into a relationship under the false promise of marriage. Reportedly, the two got acquainted initially during work-related conversations which gradually turned into a romantic relationship.However, it has been alleged that the accused Arpan Chand refused to marry the girl after tricking her into having…

18 May

Three additional detained arrested in case of theft due to drug addiction in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th May (Retd.). Matigara police have arrested three additional suspects in connection with the theft of advertisement banners and hoardings from traffic signal posts due to drug addiction. The arrested persons have been identified as MD Karim, Appu Siddiqui and Awadh Kishore, who owns a scrap shop.According to reports, a gang of criminals stole hoardings and banners put up in front of a mall in Matigara to support their drug habits. A private company lodged a formal complaint regarding the theft at Matigara police station on May 14. Acting on the complaint, Matigara police swiftly arrested an initial suspect…

18 May

Arbind Kejriwal gets arrested again on money laundering case

editorCrime

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arbind Kejriwal in money laundering case, making it first ever case to get registered against any political party. According to the sources, the ED has filed eighth charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 before a court on Friday. A sources informed saying, “A detailed prosecution complaint (or charge sheet) has been filed based on irrefutable evidence that shows that Kejriwal is the key conspirator who used his position as the CM of Delhi to facilitate the offence of money laundering punishable u/s 4 of PMLA (prevention of money laundering…

17 May

Truck laden with ice cream and truck laden with onion bump into in Kharibari

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

According to reports, the incident occurred after a truck loaded with onions suddenly stopped. Meanwhile, the ice cream truck driving behind could not pull the brakes in time. As a result, the vehicle lost control and collided with the rear of the onion truck. The front part of the ice cream truck was significantly damaged. At the time of the accident the ice cream truck was going from Lucknow towards Siliguri. However, soon after the collision, the truck loaded with onions fled from the spot. luckily, there were no sufferers in the incident.

16 May

Crude oil prices rise due to slow US inflation, strong demand

editorBusiness

Oil prices enlarged from the precedent session on Thursday on signs of stronger demand in the US, where data showed affectation slower than markets expected, and bolstering arguments for interest rate cuts that could lead to further consumption.Brent futures enlarge 32, or0.4, to$83.07 a barrel at 0620 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude( WTI) increase 31, or0.4, to$78.94.IG Markets strategist Yep Jun Rong said that" the more subdued reading for US April inflation and the weaker- than- expected reading in US retail sales provide way for the Fed to consider an earlier rate cut, raising market prospects and “…