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21 Nov

PM Modi received the greatest honor from Guyana

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During his visit to the South American country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the Order of Excellence, Guyana's highest national honor. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the president of Guyana, presented Modi with the honor, which acknowledges his outstanding contributions to the international community, his leadership, and his attempts to improve India-Guyana relations. "I dedicate the honor bestowed upon me to these very historical relations between India and Giuayana and our unbreakable friendship," said Prime Minister Modi in an expression of gratitude. Modi, who recently received the Dominica Award of Honour from the Commonwealth of Dominica for his leadership during…

15 Nov

In Rajganj on Thursday night a house fire broke out

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On Thursday night a house fire broke out in Rajganj’s Gathiyaganj Village, near Fatapukur. Actually the incident occurred at the residence of Tariqul Mohammad, who was not at home with his wife at the time. In fact upon hearing the news, the couple rushed back, but two houses had already been destroyed in the blaze. Reportedly, while attempting to extinguish the fire, Tariqul actually sustained injuries. During these incident local residents initially tried to control the flames before a fire engine from Fulbari arrived to fully contain the fire. In fact following the incident, Tariqul was taken to Rajganj Rural…

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…