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Police arrested one person on charges of robbery

Police arrested one person on charges of 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…
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Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

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…
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Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

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…
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After a long period Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened

After a long period Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened

After a long period of 6 months, Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened yesterday following all government protocols and safety measures. The public relations officer of Iskcon Mandir, Namkrishna Das, stated that from now on, the temple will remain open from 4 pm to 7 pm every day. However, only 10-15 visitors will be allowed to enter the temple at a time and must leave the premises within the specified time. No one will be allowed to roam around the temple premises unnecessarily.
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HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

The Border Security Force, Ftr HQ Shillong organized ‘Hindi Diwas’ on 14th Sept 2020 upon culmination of Hindi-Pakhwara(Fortnight) from 1st Sept  onwards. On the occasion, the importance of Hindi was deliberated upon by various speakers. During `Hindi Pakhwada’, Quiz, Noting/Drafting, Essay writing and Typing Competitions in Hindi were organized by BSF from 1st Sept onwards as per the directions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Shri D Haokip, DIG(PSO)/President of Rajbhasha (Hindi) Committee,   distributed Commendation Card to the BSF personnel who obtained first, second and third positions in various competitions and congratulated…
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For high-risk groups, the government thinks to fast-track vaccine

For high-risk groups, the government thinks to fast-track vaccine

Human clinical trials for a vaccine for Covid-19 have been initiated in the country with approximately 1,000 volunteers participating in the exercise for each of the two indigenously developed vaccine candidates, the ICMR said on Tuesday. Since India is one of the largest vaccine producers in the world, it is the country's "moral responsibility" to fast-track vaccine development process to break the chain of coronavirus transmission, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said, referring to the two vaccine candidates developed indigenously. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has permitted two vaccines - one developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited in collaboration with the Indian…
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District Congress protest against harassment  and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty

District Congress protest against harassment  and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri against the harassment and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty.It is to be noted that ever since the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, several people have raised voices on social media platforms demanding strict punishment for Chakraborty. Upon proper investigation, several pieces of information were revealed following which, Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on the charge of being involved in several illegal incidents. after the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty, the Darjeeling District Congress took to the streets in Siliguri today.
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Kkiran Foundation’s 5th Anniversary celebrated

Kkiran Foundation’s 5th Anniversary celebrated

Kkiran Foundation has celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Guwahati Press Club, on September 12. On this occasion, ‘A Deadman’s Cellphone’- a short film, being produced by Mrs Kiran Boro in the banner of Kkiran Foundation, was also screened. B. Palkee, the CCRT Scholarship holder in the field of Kathak for the year 2018-19 and a Radio and theatre actor was felicitated on the occasion, along with Sweety Goyary, the MIHM Miss India Queen of Queens 2019; Deepjyoti Bharali, the Fashion Photographer; fashion designers Abhijit Das, Pallabi Baishya and Sangeeta Talukdar; jewelry designer Beauty Dutta Mazumdaqr and few others who…
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Maruti Suzuki Eeco celebrates completion of 10 years

Maruti Suzuki Eeco celebrates completion of 10 years

Eeco, Maruti Suzuki’s iconic versatile van, celebrates completion of 10 glorious years. Owing to its practical and spacious design, along with powerful performance, Maruti Suzuki Eeco has dominated the country’s Van segment for over a decade.  With a successful run for over a decade, the versatile van has crossed 7-lakh unit cumulative sales and enjoys an undisputed leadership with 90% market share in the van segment. Eeco has earned the distinction of being ideal for family travel, while simultaneously being a dependable business vehicle. The multipurpose van has established a strong foothold with its excellent mileage, best-in-segment comfort, space, power…
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The real super woman of Siliguri

The real super woman of Siliguri

At that time when ambulance drivers refusing to carry Covid-19 patients and charging exorbitant rates from families are common, a 48-year-old woman who is an e-rickshaw driver in north Bengal has been braving all odds and ferrying such patients to hospitals for no-cost . Munmun Sarkar, the first woman e-rickshaw driver of Siliguri in Darjeeling district, who is now head of the association of women e-rickshaw drivers in the town. She is lovingly called ‘Muniya Didi’ by all.She said ,Initially when she started ferrying Covid-19 patients, even the local councillor asked her to stop while neighbours tried to ostracize her…
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