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10 May

Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, accused of abduction and murder

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Delhi Police has issued a Look-out-Circular (LoC) against the two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar who is absconding after a 23-year-old former junior national champion, Sagar Rana, was beaten to death during a brawl at the Chhatrasal Stadium parking area. After the incident, an FIR of murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy was registered against Kumar. Additional DCP (North-West district) Dr Guriqbal Singh Sidhu has confirmed that they have issued LoC against Sushil Kumar. “We have recorded statements of all the victims and they all made allegations against Sushil Kumar. We are conducting raids to nab Sushil Kumar,” Sidhu said. The victims…

10 May

A dead body was found at the Hasimara MES area

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengalalipurduar, dead body, hasimara

A blood-soaked body of a youth was recovered from the side of a bush at the Hasimara MES area on 9th May in Hasimara of Alipurduar district. According to sources, on Sunday afternoon, the local people informed the police after seeing the dead body of a young man in the bushes along the railway line in the Hasimara MES area. The dead body has traces of trauma with a sharp weapon. Hasimara Out Post Police, Jaigaon SDPO, RPF, GRP have reached the spot and started investigating the incident. The body has been sent to Alipurduar District Hospital for postmortem. An…

09 May

Happy Mother’s Day

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Mother's Day is a celebration honouring the Mother of every family, along with the motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in our society. It is celebrated all over the world on various dates, mostly in the months of March or May. Happy Mother’s Day to the women in the world who take every initiative to tolerate the pain for giving birth to the next generation and nurturing them from their infancy to beautiful ladies and gentlemen who would look after the world and make it a better place. The bond of a mother and child is so that of…

09 May

Bandhan Bank’s Business Grows in FY2020-21

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Financial results of Bandhan Bank for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2021 have been announced. The Bank’s total business (deposits and advances) grew 28% year-on-year to reach Rs.1.65 lakh crore at the end of FY2020-21. Bandhan Bank’s deposit book grew 37% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The total deposits now stand at Rs.77,972-crore. The current account + savings account (CASA) book grew by 61% year-on-year, and the CASA ratio now stands at 43.4% of the overall deposit book. With respect to advances, the bank saw 21% growth over the corresponding quarter of the previous…

08 May

Rabindranath Jayanti 2021: Here are his top works that are a must read

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The Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, was not only a great literary scholar but also a polymath, musician and artist. He is best known for writing the national anthem of India and Bangladesh. The poems and quotes written by him are still stands as an inspiration to people across the world. Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Bard of Bengal, reshaped Bengali literature and music. He has written many poems about society and suffering.The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, also known as 'Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti', is celebrated on May 7. Remembering him on the eve of his birth anniversary, here are some…

08 May

Pakistan declares eight-day partial lockdown ahead of Eid celebrations

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Non-essential businesses and tourism sites must close and travel across the country is restricted from 8-16 May. The country is currently battling a third wave of coronavirus infections, recording more than 140,000 cases and 3,000 deaths in April. Officials had warned restrictions could be necessary given neighbouring India's devastating surge in cases. Pakistan recorded an additional 4,109 positive cases on Saturday, according to the health ministry. The actual number of infections is likely to be higher because of under-reporting. Under Pakistan's partial lockdown, all but essential shops, businesses and markets will close until 16 May. Transport in and between regions…

08 May

Thousands of pilgrims riot at Jerusalem mosque

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At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa mosque, where Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades as Palestinians threw stones and bottles. Tensions have been rising over the potential eviction of Palestinians from land claimed by Jewish settlers. The Red Crescent has opened a field hospital to treat the wounded. The Al-Aqsa mosque complex in Jerusalem's Old City is one of Islam's most revered locations, but its location is also the holiest site in Judaism, known as the…

08 May

Kangana Ranaut tests positive for coronavirus: ‘Had no idea virus is having a party in my body’

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut confirmed on Saturday that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. She shared her diagnosis on Instagram. The 'Fashion' star, who was permanently banned from Twitter on Tuesday for repeated violations of rules, is currently in self-isolation at home. She said she had been feeling tired and weak for past few days, and was experiencing slight burning sensation in her eyes. Terming COVID-19 a "small time flu", Ranaut said she is determined to "destroy" the virus from her body. Kangana also urged people to not be scared of coronavirus and not let it overpower them. She…

08 May

To Vaccinate Entire Delhi In 3 Months, Arvind Kejriwal Does The Math

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said this afternoon that his government can vaccinate the entire national capital in three months if he gets nearly 85 lakh doses a month.About 1 lakh vaccine doses are being administered in the city every day presently, the Chief Minister said, and the daily figure needs to be increased to 3 lakh. "A lot of people from neighbouring cities - Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, Gurgaon, Noida - are coming to Delhi to get their Covid shots because they're liking the arrangements here. But we do not have enough vaccines. If we get doses in the right…

08 May

Total Lockdown In Tamil Nadu For 2 Weeks From Monday Amid Covid Crisis

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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a two week "total lockdown" from May 10 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. The order was issued a day after the state recorded its biggest day spike of over 26,000 new Covid infections.Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a statement, said that the lockdown was being enforced due to "unavoidable reasons". The decision, Mr Stalin added, was taken based on inputs received at a review meeting he had with district collectors on Friday, besides consultations with medical experts. "The total lockdown will be enforced from 4 am on May 10 to 4 am on…