Blog

NFR takes steps for better customer interface Easier freight transportation to boost local economy
16 Sep

NFR takes steps for better customer interface Easier freight transportation to boost local economy

editor0 CommentsNorth East, ,
In order to improve transportation of freight traffic, NFR has opened new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic. Few more railway stations have been opened for freight traffic during last month enabling easier transportation of various goods by customers.To boost outward freight traffic Udalguri station under Rangiya division has been opened for handling of outward goods booking facility for stone chips & boulder traffic for a period of three months w.e.f. 03.08.2020.Rangapani station under Katihar division has also been opened for outward booking of Fertilizer traffic w.e.f. 12.08.2020 until further advice.Bagdogra station under Katihar division has been notified…
Read More
McDowell’s No 1 renovates its brand portfolio
16 Sep

McDowell’s No 1 renovates its brand portfolio

editor0 CommentsBusiness
The country’s largest selling whisky, McDowell’s No1 announced a complete brand renovation. The new approach will incorporate a new logo unit, a better-balanced whisky and a sustainable packaging- the biggest change for the brand since its launch in 1968. The new campaign #TheNewNo1 & #ChangedWithYou pushes all the boundaries with its communications by becoming progressive, inclusive, confident, young and aspirational. The brand will also for the first-time feature women in all its communications - offline & online. The new pack is aimed at modernizing the brand McDowell’s No1. The pack design retains elements that are distinctively McDowell’s including the recognizable…
Read More
Flipkart to upskill all new employees with training
15 Sep

Flipkart to upskill all new employees with training

editor0 CommentsBusiness, , ,
Flipkart is undertaking training programs for its direct hires in various aspects of the supply chain. The training will help impart future-ready skills for the participating workforce. For lakhs of seller partners, MSMEs and artisans etc., who also start preparing for the festive season months in advance, Flipkart provides separate training. Flipkart will help generate over 70,000 direct and lakhs of indirect seasonal jobs for the upcoming festive season and Flipkart's Big Billion Days (BBD).  While creating direct job opportunities across Flipkart's supply chain, there will also be additional indirect jobs created at Flipkart's seller partner locations and kiranas. This…
Read More
Police arrested one person on charges of robbery
15 Sep

Police arrested one person on charges of robbery

editor0 CommentsNorth East,
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…
Read More
Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter
15 Sep

Father accused of attempting to rape his own daughter

editor0 CommentsNorth East,
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…
Read More
Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar
15 Sep

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

editor0 CommentsNorth East, ,
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…
Read More
After a long period Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened
15 Sep

After a long period Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened

editor0 CommentsNorth East, , ,
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.
Read More
HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE
14 Sep

HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

editor0 CommentsNorth East,
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…
Read More
For high-risk groups, the government thinks to fast-track vaccine
14 Sep

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

editor0 CommentsHealth,
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…
Read More
District Congress protest against harassment  and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty
14 Sep

District Congress protest against harassment  and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty

editor0 CommentsNorth East, , ,
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.
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us