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10 Jan

Uttar Pradesh: 6-yr-old boy falls into borewell while playing in Hapur district, rescued safely

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndiaUttar Pradesh

A 6-year-old boy-child fell into a 60-feet-deep bore-well while playing in UP’s Hapur district. Villagers ran to the spot after hearing the cries of the boy from inside the borewell. The bore-well belongs to the Hapur municipality. According to basic reports, a team of NDRF has rushed to the spot and efforts are underway to rescue the infant. The boy was successfully carried out by the rescue team with no major injuries.

09 Jan

Arjun admitted he became an actor to be a director

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

In a chat with Free Press Journal, Arjun declared, “I became an actor, so I can be a director. I always wanted to be a director and never had the inclination to be an actor." The Gunday actor also hinted at what he will do after turning director. "Behind the camera, the directors put so much pressure on me, which will help me in my direction," he said. “They gave me such big crocs and let me fly. I learned one important thing: whatever you do, you have to do it with conviction." Returning to Kuttey, the directorial debut of…

09 Jan

Reasons why Farhan Akhtar is Known as Man of Many Hats on his birthday

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Farhan Akhtar is a person who wears many hats. Since his directorial debut in 2001 with the film 'Dil Chahta Hai', audiences have seen him in various forms. Let's take a look at his multiple talents as he turns a year older on Monday. Not only with his filmmaking, but Farhan also impressed the audience with his amazing acting skills and fantastic songs. He appeared in the 2008 musical drama film 'Rock On!!' He made his acting debut with Where he also showcased his singing talent and lent his voice to the super hit tracks of the film like 'Socha…

08 Jan

Uttarakhand’s Joshimath Listed in Sinking Zone, Over 60 Families Evacuated: Report

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Joshimath has been listed in a landslide-subsidence zone and more than 60 families residing in destroyed houses in the sinking town have been shifted safely to temporary relief centres, a senior official told on Sunday. Ninety more families are left to be evacuated. The local administration has established relief centres at four-five places in the Himalayan town, Sushil Kumar, Garhwal Commissioner told . Meanwhile, Chamoli DM Himanshu Khurana reached door to door in the affected area to evaluate the expanse of damage and pleased to people residing in damage houses that have developed cracks to move to the relief centres.

05 Jan

‘Kantara’ actor Kishore Kumar G’s Twitter account has been suspended

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

'Kantara' actor Kishore Kumar G's Twitter account has been suspended due to violating the social media platform rules. Known to be vocal about social issues in real life, the actor's handle on Twitter is '@actorkishore' which when searched shows "Account suspended. Twitter suspends accounts that violate Twitter rules". The actor is also active on other platforms including Instagram and Facebook. He has more than 43,000 followers on Instagram and 66,000+ followers on Facebook. Both accounts are not verified. Just before his account was suspended, he posted on Instagram calling December 30 a "black day" for a free press and Indian…

04 Jan

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inspects preparations for Gangasagar Mela

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, West BengalINDIA, west bengal

Gangasagar Fair will start in somedays. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will reach to Gangesagar today to check all the preparations for the fair. After inspecting the preparations for the fair, she will hold a high-level meeting. Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the new helipad on this occation. Also, will hold preparatory meetings with ministers and administrative officers of various departments. Later, Mamata Banerjee will owrship at Kapilmuni Ashram. Already starting from Kapil Muni's ashram, the entire fairgrounds have been surrounded by tight security. The ministers in charge are already checking all the details of the fair premises. On January…

04 Jan

Stone pelting at Vande Bharat Express in Bengal, 2nd time in 2 days

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, West BengalINDIA, PM Modi

Vande Bharat Hypersonic Superfast Express has been attacked again. Allegedly stones were pelted at two rooms in Vande Bharat after leaving New Jalpaiguri. In this incident, it is alleged that the windows of the C-3 and C-6 rooms of the superfast train were cracked. The railway authorities were serious after the incident. It is to be noted that miscreants allegedly broke the glass of the gate by pelting stones in the Kumarganj area of Maldar Harishchandrapur police station of Down Vande Bharat Express on Monday. It is alleged that bricks and stones were thrown on the hypersonic superfast train leaving…

03 Jan

India’s first underwater metro to become operation by December 2023

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India’s initial underwater railway system service, The Kolkata railway system Rail Corporation (KMRC) said that the East-West railway system passageway project, is anticipated to be completed by December 2023. With this, another feather is being supplemental to the crown of Kolkata railway system, the primary railway system railway within the country. Kolkata railway system, that started its journey in 1984, is being expanded to hide the entire town and its outskirts. The underwater railway system, which is able to be running through the Hoogly stream will connect the dual cities of Howrah and Kolkata.Kolkata railway system Railway Corporation has obsessed…

03 Jan

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathan has sold record-breaking advance tickets in Germany

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Siddharth Anand's upcoming film, 'Pathaan' has been in the news of late due to various controversies. However, despite everything, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer is still one of the most expected films of the year. While the fate of the film seems uncertain in India, it is a completely different scenario in the foraign. According to a report by a news portal, the bookings for 'Paathaan' opened in Germany on December 28 and the figures are record-breaking. It is reported that the first-day show of 'Pathan' is now a house full almost a month before its release. The report also…

02 Jan

Don’t step outside unnecessarily, expert alerts people about Covid XBB.1.5 variant

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsCovid-19, IndiaCovid-19

India need not worry about the new Covid variant of XBB.1.5 as 90% of its eligible population has been vaccinated with 30-40% given a booster dose, said Dr M Wali, a physician at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. However, at the same time, Dr Wali asked people to "be vigilant" and isolate their elderly and children while advising against stepping outside unnecessarily. He advised people to "follow Covid-appropriate behavior and most importantly wear masks". Dr. Wali emphasized the importance of immunity in fighting the virus, saying that a booster dose, strong immunity, primary infection and immunization combine to reduce…