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23 Sep

Forest Minister formed Monitoring committee

editor0 CommentsNorth EastFORESTDEPARTMENT, Monitoring committee, westbengal

Elephant deaths due to electrocution, accidents, and blade fencing are on the rise across entire North Bengal. Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee expressed concern over the issue today at an event in Siliguri’s Bengal Safari Park. A meeting with the administrative officials was also held in this regard. The meeting was attended by officials of the National Highways Department, members of the Tea Association, power department as well as the railway department officials. During the meeting, the forest minister issued instructions to immediately remove blade fencing from the tea gardens. He also asked to install rubber speed breakers in national highways.…

23 Sep

Massive Landslide Cuts Off Road Communication

editor0 CommentsNorth EastLandslide, SEVAK, westbengal

Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal and neighbouring state Sikkim are under red alert after the India Meteorological Department forecasted the regions to experience heavy rainfall starting September 21. Following this, heavy downpour lashed over the hills, as well as the plains, since last night causing a flood-like situation in several areas.Reportedly, the incessant rainfall led to several landslides between a large area between Sevoke police station and Sevokeshwari Kali Bari. No vehicles were allowed to ply in NH-10 and NH-31. Road repair work was also hampered.As a result, road communication was completely cut off between Sikkim, Kalimpong, and…

22 Sep

The hanging body of a 9th class student was recovered from Jalpaiguri

editor0 CommentsNorth Easthanging body found, jalpaiguri

A 9th grader was found hanging from a noose in the Pilkhana Colony area under Ward No. 09 of the Jalpaiguri Municipality. The deceased has been identified as Priyanka Das, a student at the Jalpaiguri Sonali Girls High School. According to local sources, the deceased’s mother found Priyanka's body when she returned home in the evening. Following which, the incident was reported to the police. The police reached the spot shortly after and recovered the body. The Police handed over the body to the family members on Tuesday after an autopsy was carried out. The police have launched an investigation…

22 Sep

GIGAnet – the new-age network from Vi

editor0 CommentsBusinessGIGAnet, vi

India’s strongest 4G network GIGAnet has been launched by Vi, the new brand born through the integration of two of India’s most loved telecom brands - Vodafone and Idea. Vodafone Idea Limited has set up a world-class network with largest spectrum portfolio, huge capacity, and built on many principles of 5G architecture that help in delivering a superior network experience. GIGAnet from Vi is being introduced to mobile phone users in India through a high decibel creative campaign on TV and Digital. The campaign portrays GIGAnet as the network that is in tune with the needs of the customers in…

22 Sep

‘Leaders Award’ goes to HCCB factory

editor0 CommentsBusinessHCCB FACTORY

One of India’s top 5 FMCG companies, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has been conferred with the ‘Leaders Award’ by Frost & Sullivan and TERI for its sustainability practices for 2020. Presented for the Medium Business category under FMCG Sector of Sustainability 4.0 Awards, the recognition acknowledges HCCB’s efforts to adopt green manufacturing practices in a consistent and structured fashion. HCCB’s factory in Jalpaiguri secured the maximum out of the total score of 1200 covering more than 125 touch-points in its category to win the award. The assessment was based on four major parameters; Purpose, Partnership, Planet and People and 13…

22 Sep

Dolby launches educational program for IPRS

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Dolby Laboratories (a leader in immersive audio and video entertainment) launched an educational program for members of The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS). The program will provide members with the opportunity to attend Dolby Atmos Music Webinar Series covering technology & workflows, Dolby Atmos Tutorial Series, Dolby Institute Masterclass and a free trial to Dolby Atmos Production Suite among other activities. Noteworthy, IPRS is India’s sole performing rights organization representing over 6000 prominent music authors, composers and publishers. Mr Javed Akhtar Chairman, IPRS said, “IPRS is looking forward to partner with Dolby to offer its members the opportunity to learn…

22 Sep

ICICI Pru Life partners with NSDL Payments Bank

editor0 CommentsBusinessicici pru life, NSDL, payments bank

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has entered into a corporate agency agreement with NSDL Payments Bank. Under the agreement, ICICI Prudential Life will provide its customer-centric protection and savings products to customers of NSDL Payments Bank. These insurance products will enable NSDL Payments Bank customers to provide financial security to their families and help them achieve their financial goals. This is also an effort by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to cover the uninsured population of the country by offering its innovative and easy to understand life insurance POS products on NSDL Payment Bank's exhaustive point of sale (POS) network. POS life…

22 Sep

‘Watch Me Now’ – Avon’s new campaign

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Healthavon

Beauty company Avon has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Watch Me Now’ calling on people to reconsider their views of the iconic company. Avon, which has been transforming women’s lives by doing beauty differently, has evolved its positioning to better reflect the Avon of today – an innovative, bold and inclusive beauty brand. Launched to coincide with Avon’s 135th birthday, ‘Watch Me Now’ is a testimony to Avon’s heritage as a purpose-driven company – using the power of beauty to create opportunities for people to earn on their own terms. It celebrates the success of the Avon brand, its people,…

22 Sep

Wild elephant destroyed houses in Kharibari

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastelephant, Kharibari, westbengal

Sensation prevailed after a wild elephant damaged some houses as well as destroyed crops in the Manjoyjote area under the Kharibari block. According to the information received, a wild elephant entered the aforementioned area yesterday and damaged some houses. Crops were also destroyed in the incident. The wild animal then returned to the woods.

22 Sep

Two men arrested by chopra police along with firearms

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalChopra, firearms, westbengal

The Chopra police arrested two men along with firearms. The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Jabir Alam and Dabir Alam. Reportedly, the police at first arrested Mohammad Jabir Alam along with firearms. Following which, he was taken into police custody. Upon learning regarding Dabir Alam’s whereabouts, the police launched operations at the Chopra Jharagachh area and got hold of him. One round of ammunition and a firearm was recovered from his possession.