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15 Nov

Near Bagdogra, an elephant attack on Asian Highway II claimed two lives

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Late on Wednesday night, an elephant assault in the Siliguri subdivision near Bagdogra claimed the lives of two people. The pair perished after being crushed by a tusker on Asian Highway II, according to officials from the Kurseong forest division. The deceased Sanjay Oraon, age 41, and Ajay Oraon, age 44, lived in Srilankabusty, Hatighisha, which is part of the Naxalbari block. Around 10.30 p.m., a wild tusker that had wandered from the Bagdogra jungle attacked them as they were riding their motorcycle home from Matigara. Ajay Oraon passed away instantly. According to a source, Sanjay, the second individual, was…

13 Nov

Four family members including a 7-year-old perished in a traffic accident on the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia Bypass

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On the intervening night of Tuesday, a four-wheeler that a family was riding on went into a wayside water body on the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia bypass, killing four of them, including a toddler. The van also included a mother and a little daughter who were injured and are receiving medical attention. The victims include Artha Gupta and Rajesh Gupta from Bihar, and Mohan Shah and Montu Shah from Bordubi, Assam. For autopsies, the bodies have been sent to Tinsukia Civil Hospital. In preparation for Mohan's daughter's November 16 wedding, the Bihar family had traveled to Assam. According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police…

31 Oct

On Siliguri’s Eastern Bypass 12-year-old boy hit by oil tanker

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Recently a 12-year-old boy, Suraj Das, sustained serious injuries in a road accident while delivering food to his father. Actually the incident occurred in the Jaleswari area of Siliguri’s Eastern Bypass. In fact reports indicate that Suraj’s father, Lakshman Das, works at a local shop. On this particular day, Suraj was actually cycling along Jaleshwari Road to bring food to his father when he was struck by an oil tanker while crossing the street. Actually the speeding vehicle struck the boy and fled the scene, leaving him critically injured. Local residents quickly rushed Suraj to Siliguri District Hospital for initial…

30 Oct

Recently truck collides with high-tension electricity pole in Fulbari

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Recently a truck loaded with rice collided with a high-tension electricity pole, causing it to collapse. Actually the incident occurred on National Highway 27, along the Ghoshpukur-Fulbari bypass. According to reports, early Wednesday morning, the rice-laden truck actually lost control while traveling from Ghoshpukur towards Fulbari and struck the high-voltage electricity pole. In fact the pole fell and landed in a nearby waterbody, along with the truck. In fact following the accident, the truck driver fled the scene. Subsequently, the Phansidewa police and also employees from the electricity department quickly arrived at the location. The incident resulted in a traffic…

07 Oct

Many sick at the ‘air show’ at Chennai’s Marina beach

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On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the Air Force, the 'Air Show' was organized at the Marina Beach in Chennai. But due to overcrowding and excessive heat, many fell ill there. It was reported on Sunday that three people fell ill and died. The death toll rose to five on Sunday. More than two hundred people are still under treatment in the hospital. The opposition BJP and ADMK have blamed Tamil Nadu's DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin for the entire incident. Annamalai, BJP president of that state, blamed the DMK on social media and wrote, "The…

27 Sep

After a long struggle, Hilsa of Bangladesh arrived in Howrah

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After a long struggle, the Hilsa of Bangladesh arrived in Howrah. Bangladesh's 'Rupoli grain' is being sold in the wholesale market of Howrah since Friday morning. Wholesalers said that a total of 10 metric tons of Hilsa has arrived in Howrah. They said that the fish will reach all the retail markets of the district by Friday. The price of Hilsa has fluctuated between Rs 1,450 and Rs 1,600 per kg in the Howrah wholesale market since Friday morning. However, this price may fluctuate based on supply and demand, traders said. A total of 40 metric tons of Hilsa have…

02 Sep

Launched an survey to assess the vulnerability of glacial lakes

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Lachen-Mangan legislator Samdup Lepcha formally launched on August 31 an expedition to assess the vulnerability of six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim. On September 2, a group of representatives, scientists, and hikers from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation arrived at Tenchungkha Lake, which is situated in Lachung at a height of 15,700 feet. A few programs of customary prayer services led by the local Lachen monk body in accordance with long-standing tradition preceded the start of the Lachung Dzumsa. These occurrences, which took place in four separate locales, are distinguished by a high degree of spiritual depth and emotional intensity. Prior…

31 Aug

In the name of playing, a 10-year-old boy was sexually molested

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RG Kar Medical College rape and murder of doctors in the state. Protests are going on along the way. Among them, the shocking incident happened in the New Jalpaiguri Khana area. A ten-year-old minor was molested by three neighbors. After this incident came to light on Saturday, commotion started in the area. Police have already arrested the accused. However, all three accused are minors. On the other hand, the minor is undergoing treatment at North Bengal Medical College in critical condition. The victim's family alleged that three teenagers of the grandfather's age had been sexually assaulting him by calling him…

20 Aug

Surveillance at airports as well as Pakistan, Bangladesh land ports to prevent monkey pox

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The Narendra Modi government has become alarmed after receiving reports of M-pox infection in two neighboring countries. On Monday, the Union Health Ministry issued a warning to all airports and authorities. Besides, strict surveillance has been ordered on the passengers arriving at the border ports of Bangladesh and Pakistan, whether they have symptoms of M-pox or not. The Health Ministry has identified Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital as 'nodal centres' for isolation and treatment of M-pox patients, PTI reported. Incidentally, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency about M-pox last week after…

17 Aug

While the entire state is in turmoil over the RG Kar Hospital incident, a girl is gang-raped in Siliguri

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When the entire state was in turmoil due to the RG Kar Hospital incident, an allegation of gang rape of a girl in Siliguri surfaced. It is alleged that the incident of gang rape took place on Independence Day, i.e., Thursday afternoon. The girl returns home and informs her family. The family filed a complaint at the New Jalpaiguri police station at night. After receiving the complaint, the police arrested a total of four people, including three minors, that night. The girl was medically examined. Four accused were produced in the court under the POCSO section. According to police sources,…