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22 Sep

Multiple disease cases are increasing every day

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsCovid-19, HealthCoronavirus, Covid-19, Health, INDIA

According to the latest report of the Union Health Ministry, the country has reported more than 30,627 cases of dengue and 12 deaths this year till the end of August. on the other hand, Over 1,455 cases of swine flu have been reported in India this year and 30 have died. Maharashtra has the highest number (512 cases, 16 deaths), followed by Karnataka (283), Gujarat (205), Rajasthan (125), West Bengal (81), Goa (61), Telangana (38) and Delhi (12). . The Union Health Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to take surveillance measures to report cases, provide timely treatment…

22 Sep

BSNL officer caught napping in meeting, Telecom Minister forced to take VRS

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India, North EastBusiness, INDIA

A senior BSNL official fell asleep in a meeting with Telecom Minister Ashwani Vaishnab after the cabinet approved a Rs 1.64 lakh crore package for the public sector enterprise. After this incident, he has taken voluntary retirement from service, as per the official source.At the pan-India Chief General Manager (CGM) level meeting in the first week of August, the minister sternly asked BSNL employees to perform and turn around the loss- and debt-ridden telecom company within 24 months with their best efforts. Opt for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). According to the report, In the meeting, the minister had caught a…

21 Sep

After a long fight comedy king Raju Srivastava passes away at 58

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsNorth EastComedian, INDIA, Raju Srivastava

Comedian Raju Srivastava died on Wednesday at the age of 58, 41 days after being admitted to AIIMS in Delhi. His family member confirmed the news. On August 10 Raju Srivastava was working out on the treadmill when he felt chest pain and collapsed. He suffered a heart attack while exercising at the gym. His trainer brought him to AIIMS Delhi and he was given CPR twice to revive his heart. After a long fight of 41 days, the comedian king died today. Raju Srivastava's family members are currently at AIIMS. The family will decide whether to take him to…

21 Sep

SCs and STs ‘loaded with benefits’, EWS quota does not erode their right

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndiaCaste System, EWS, INDIA, ST, SUPREME COURT

The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections among the general category population is a "positive step" and is different from, and does not impinge on, the 50 percent reservation given to SC, ST, and OBC communities. SC has earlier restricted reservations to 50 percent. The top law officer rejected the petitioners' argument that exclusion of backward classes from EWS quota amounts to discrimination. Mr. Venugopal submitted that as far as SCs and STs are concerned, sc and st are loaded with benefits through affirmative action. They are in a…

20 Sep

Bengal Governor slammed for pushing Sunil Chhetri aside

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, North East, SportsINDIA, west bengal

West Bengal Governor La Ganesh has faced the wrath of netizens online after a video of him pushing aside Sunil Chhetri during a presentation ceremony went viral on social media. Sunil Chhetri was reportedly pushed aside by Governor for a photo opportunity at the Durand Cup award ceremony, the video of which went viral on social media. Sunil Chhetri is the captain of both Bengaluru FC and the Indian national football team, who created history after winning the Durand Cup 2022 Trophy in the final by beating Mumbai City FC 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Stadium in Kolkata on…

20 Sep

Women mow down by a car in Kolkata

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsAccidental, West BengalINDIA, west bengal

A middle-aged woman(45years) was thrown from a car on Red Road here on Sunday night. The incident took place at around 11:30 pm on Kolkata's Red Road. According to reports, some locals said they saw the woman arguing with a man around 10:45 p.m. The police believe that the woman may have committed suicide. Police searched on local CCTV footage and found a verbal altercation between the man and the woman who were passing by on Red Road. Police said, "At one point, she was seen sitting on the road even as the man looked on. She then ran towards…

19 Sep

Doctor G is going to release on Oct 14

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment

Campus comedy-drama Dr. G will hit the theaters on October 14, the makers announced on Monday. Starring Rakul Preet Singh and main protagonist Ayushmann Khurrana, the film marks the directorial debut of Anubhuti Kashyap. Talking about the role of a gynecologist in Doctor G, Ayushmann had earlier said in a statement, “The subject of Doctor G is very close to me. Considering the lockdown restrictions, we all have been waiting for the film to start and we are glad that the day has finally arrived. It is an honor to portray a doctor on screen for the first time. I…

19 Sep

West Bengal reports 267 new COVID-19 cases

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, West BengalCovid-19, Health, INDIA, west bengal

As per the report of the health department bulletin, west Bengal recorded 267 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, 16 less than the earlier day, taking the tally to 21,11,057. One more person died of the disease, taking the death toll from COVID-19 to 21,489, it said. The bulletin said active COVID-19 cases in west Bengal is 2,283, Where in a day 20,87,285 people recovered from the disease including 188 people. The recovery rate for COVID-19 is now 98.87 percent. 283 new COVID-19 cases and one death were reported in the state on Saturday.

17 Sep

Kangana Ranaut wishes PM Modi on his birthday

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Entertainment, IndiaINDIA, PM Modi

Actress Kangana Ranaut wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 72nd birthday. She shared a picture and wrote a note for him praising him as a leader and saying that nothing can erase Namo's legacy. Kangana took to her Instagram story where she shared a picture where she is shaking hands with the Prime Minister. Alongside the picture, she wrote:"From selling tea on railway platforms as a child to becoming the most powerful man on this planet, What an incredible journey we wish you a long long life but like Rama like Krishna like Gandhi you are immortal now etched…

17 Sep

Anubrata Mondal’s daughter Sukanya questioned by CBI

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsPolitical, West BengalINDIA, west bengal

Anubrata Mandal's daughter Sukanya was interrogated for more than an hour by the Central Intelligence Agency (CBI) in the cow smuggling case. According to sources, Sukanya Mandal has been questioned on several property-related matters.Her statement will be scrutinized and further action will be taken. Birbhum Trinamool (TMC) president and Mamata Banerjee's 'Baahubali' leader Anubrata has already been arrested in the cow smuggling case. Both he and his bodyguard Saigal Hossain are in jail. Anubrata's daughter Sukanya has also been questioned. CBI interrogated him for about 1 hour and 10 minutes on Friday. According to sources, the CBI interrogated him on…