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16 May

At a local biriyani restaurant in the Haider Para area of Siliguri a massive fire broke out causing two cooking gas cylinders to explode

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Recently in a horrifying incident, a massive fire broke out causing two cooking gas cylinders to explode at a local biriyani restaurant in the Haider Para area of Siliguri. The incident created widespread panic among local residents. According to reports, the fire followed by the blast caused substantial damage to the surrounding area. The local residents immediately informed the fire department and the officials of the Bhakti Nagar police station about the incident. Subsequently, two fire brigade vehicles actually arrived at the scene shortly after being alerted. The fire-fighters faced significant challenges but managed to bring the fire under control.…

08 May

In Fulbari a vehicle collides with electric pole

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Recently a chaotic incident unfolded in Fulbari where a vehicle lost control and collided with a roadside electric pole leading to disruption of electricity services in the area. Luckily, there were no reported casualties in the incident. As per reports, the incident occurred in the Amaidighi area of Fulbari along the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway. Actually the vehicle, travelling from Jalpaiguri towards Siliguri, veered out of control near Fulbari and crashed into the roadside electric pole. As a result, the electrical pole broke halting electricity supply to the area temporarily. Meanwhile, upon receiving the information, the Fulbari Highway Traffic Guard police…

07 May

Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador, speaks on rights of children

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UNICEF India on Saturday announced Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador. The "Crew" actress, who has been in connection with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child's right to early childhood development, health, education and gender equality, a press release said. The actress had earlier served as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. "There are few things as important as the rights of children, the future generation of this world. I am honoured to continue my association with UNICEF now as India's National Ambassador," the 43-year-old actor said in a…

04 May

Gaya Accident: Loco Pilot Dies After Getting Hit by New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express

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A loco pilot named Pankaj Kumar Singh, age 40, died after being hit by the Rajdhani Express at Gajandi station of Gaya-Koderma Valley railway section. The deceased was identified to be a resident of village Jankinagar, police station Naya Rampur, district Munger, reports jagran.com. The loco pilot was working at Gomo Railway Headquarters. The tragedy took place at 4.30 a.m. on Saturday(4, May) morning. Sharing information about the tragedy, RPF Inspector Koderma Jawahar Lal told that in the morning, loco pilot Pankaj Kumar Singh from Gajandi station limit point number P 72B, between kilometer 403/28(02)-403/28(01), light engine from Gomo in…

02 May

Condition of two people condemning after eating chicken rice in Namakkal

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A 67 year-old father and his 41 year-old daughter are undergoing treatment in critical condition after eating chicken rice. The hotel providing rice was sealed by the district administration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. On Tuesday night, Bhagavathi (20), a Devarayapuram resident and engineering student, had dinner at a hotel run by Jeevanandam (32) near Namakkal bus stand. He also buys chicken rice for his family members and gave it to them. 7 members of his family ate chicken rice, including his mother Nathiya (41) and grandfather Shanmugam (67). Soon after eating the rice, Nathiya and Shanmugam fell ill and…

02 May

The death toll in China’s highway accidents has risen to 36

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A shiny four-lane road. A huge ditch has been created across one side of it! Under which there is a row of cars. South China's Guangdong province witnessed such a terrible incident. China's state media reported that a section of the connecting highway between Meizhou and Dapu in Guangdong province suddenly collapsed around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday. A deep ditch, about 58 feet long, is formed in the middle of the road. The death toll was initially estimated at 19. Later, according to news agency Associated Press, the death toll has risen to 24. At least 30 injured people are…

30 Apr

Girl has become ‘nymphomaniac’ due to repeated rape, says HC; refuses bail to accused

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The Bombay High Court has refused bail to a man found guilty of usually raping a girl since she was 10 years old, observing the victim has developed the symptoms of a "nymphomaniac" due to the ordeal of the horrendous crime. A single bench of Justice Prithviraj Chavan in the judgment on Monday(29, April) while refusing the bail plea filed by the accused, said the crime is not only shocking to the conscience of a prudent man but also obnoxious. The high court in its order verbatim quoted the 27-page diary written by the victim describing her ordeal and stated"words…

29 Apr

PM Modi is taking catalyst from Goebbels: Congress

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Congress General Secretary Jairam Rames said that Goebbels had said that "If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually start believing it." Mr. Ramesh said he had also written in 1941 that "the British follow the principle that when one tells a lie, one must tell a big lie and stick to it." The Congress, while speaking about the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on April 29, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking inspiration from Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "For a full-fledged MA in…

27 Apr

New Jalpaiguri police arrested 4 people in theft case at Phulbari Bypass Truck Terminal

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Fulbari, April 27: In a recent development, the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) police station has arrested four people in connection with the theft of parts worth lakhs of rupees from several trucks at the Fulbari Bypass Truck Terminal. The arrested accused have been identified as Zariful Ali, Jamshed Ali, Alimul Haq and Hasan Ali, all residents of different areas of Phulbari. A few days ago, an incident of theft was reported from the said terminal where parts of several trucks were allegedly stolen. After the incident, the terminal management lodged a written complaint at the NJP police station. Based on the…

25 Apr

Stoinis played an unbeaten innings of 124 runs off 63 balls against Chennai on Tuesday.

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Marcus Stoinis played a pivotal role for Lucknow Super Giants in defeating Chennai Super Kings. The hero of Lokesh Rahul's team's victory said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has achieved the feat by keeping in mind the mantra given by him.Stoinis said, "Dhoni told me one thing. Keep that in mind. Everyone expects something extra from me in big matches. Everyone thinks I will do something different from others. Dhoni said, he talks to himself. Try to stay within himself. Listen to outsiders. Even when others try to change their game, Yoni never does. Always tries to play his normal game.…