North East - The Purbottar

23 Sep

Forest Minister formed Monitoring committee

editor0 CommentsNorth EastFORESTDEPARTMENT, Monitoring committee, westbengal

Elephant deaths due to electrocution, accidents, and blade fencing are on the rise across entire North Bengal. Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee expressed concern over the issue today at an event in Siliguri’s Bengal Safari Park. A meeting with the administrative officials was also held in this regard. The meeting was attended by officials of the National Highways Department, members of the Tea Association, power department as well as the railway department officials. During the meeting, the forest minister issued instructions to immediately remove blade fencing from the tea gardens. He also asked to install rubber speed breakers in national highways.…

23 Sep

Massive Landslide Cuts Off Road Communication

editor0 CommentsNorth EastLandslide, SEVAK, westbengal

Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal and neighbouring state Sikkim are under red alert after the India Meteorological Department forecasted the regions to experience heavy rainfall starting September 21. Following this, heavy downpour lashed over the hills, as well as the plains, since last night causing a flood-like situation in several areas.Reportedly, the incessant rainfall led to several landslides between a large area between Sevoke police station and Sevokeshwari Kali Bari. No vehicles were allowed to ply in NH-10 and NH-31. Road repair work was also hampered.As a result, road communication was completely cut off between Sikkim, Kalimpong, and…

22 Sep

The hanging body of a 9th class student was recovered from Jalpaiguri

editor0 CommentsNorth Easthanging body found, jalpaiguri

A 9th grader was found hanging from a noose in the Pilkhana Colony area under Ward No. 09 of the Jalpaiguri Municipality. The deceased has been identified as Priyanka Das, a student at the Jalpaiguri Sonali Girls High School. According to local sources, the deceased’s mother found Priyanka's body when she returned home in the evening. Following which, the incident was reported to the police. The police reached the spot shortly after and recovered the body. The Police handed over the body to the family members on Tuesday after an autopsy was carried out. The police have launched an investigation…

22 Sep

Dolby launches educational program for IPRS

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Dolby Laboratories (a leader in immersive audio and video entertainment) launched an educational program for members of The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS). The program will provide members with the opportunity to attend Dolby Atmos Music Webinar Series covering technology & workflows, Dolby Atmos Tutorial Series, Dolby Institute Masterclass and a free trial to Dolby Atmos Production Suite among other activities. Noteworthy, IPRS is India’s sole performing rights organization representing over 6000 prominent music authors, composers and publishers. Mr Javed Akhtar Chairman, IPRS said, “IPRS is looking forward to partner with Dolby to offer its members the opportunity to learn…

22 Sep

Wild elephant destroyed houses in Kharibari

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastelephant, Kharibari, westbengal

Sensation prevailed after a wild elephant damaged some houses as well as destroyed crops in the Manjoyjote area under the Kharibari block. According to the information received, a wild elephant entered the aforementioned area yesterday and damaged some houses. Crops were also destroyed in the incident. The wild animal then returned to the woods.

22 Sep

A voluntary blood donation camp and a free eye check-up camp are organized by Bharatiya Yuva Morcha

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBharatiya Yuva Morcha, Islampur, westbengal

The Bharatiya Yuva Morcha organized a voluntary blood donation camp and a free eye check-up camp at the Islampur bus terminus, on Monday. The camp was inaugurated by Gautam Biswas, North Dinajpur District President of Bharatiya Yuva Morcha, and Soumarup Mandal, Observer of Islampur Vidhan Sabha. Gautam Biswas also donated blood during the camp. BJP Mandal president Sandeep Bhattacharya stated that the collected blood will be sent to the blood bank of Islampur Sub-Divisional Hospital Blood Bank.

22 Sep

Passing out parade of newly recruited RPF constable held

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastconstable, INDIA, rpf

The grand “Passing out parade of 196 RPF constable recruits” was held today (21.09.2020) at RPF Training Centre, Domohani, N.F. Railway.Sri Sanjive Roy, General Manager/ N.F. Railway graced the occasion with his presence as Chief Guest and inspected the Guard of Honour. Pr. Chief Security Commissioner/RPF/NFR, Divisional Railway Manager/Rangiya apart from other senior RPF & Railway officials were also present during the occasion.Total 196 Constable Recruits (Northern Railway - 120, East Central Railway - 29, North Central Railway - 24, Eastern Railway - 20, North Eastern Railway - 02 and Northeast Frontier Railway -1) participated in the Passing out parade…

21 Sep

HDFC Bank ranked India’s No. 1 brand for 7th consecutive year

editor0 CommentsNorth EastHDFC Bank, ranked India’s No. 1 brand

HDFC Bank has been ranked India’s Most Valuable Brand for the 7th consecutive year. Known as the ‘2020 BrandZ™ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands,’ the survey values the HDFC Bank brand at $20.3 billion. HDFC Bank’s brand value over the past 7 years, has grown from $9.4 billion in 2014 to $20.3 billion in 2020. This year, the study covered 1,140 Indian brands across 89 categories with insights from 3.8 million consumers. “HDFC Bank has been consistent in its financial performance and customer experience, the bank was also ranked no. 59 in the 2020 BrandZTM Top 100 Most…

21 Sep

BSF GUWAHATI FRONTIER OBSERVES “FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN”.

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastbsf, Fit India Freedom Run, INDIA

To promote fitness, the Border Security Force Guwahati Frontier conducted 05 Km “Fit India Freedom Run” at Patgaon, Guwahati on 19 Sept’ 2020 under the Fit India Movement to make India a healthy nation.On 19 th Sept 2020, Frontier HQ Border Security Force Patgaon Guwahati conducted a “Fit India Freedom Run” started from Frontier HQ BSF Patgaon to Rani Sajanpara road covering a distance of 05 Km under overall supervision of Shri Rajesh Kumar, IPS, Inspector General BSF Guwahati Frontier. The Run was flagged off by Shri K K Gulia, Deputy Inspector General (PSO) Border Security Force, Guwahati Frontier. 150…

21 Sep

GM / NFR reviews performance of Katihar division

editor0 CommentsNorth EastGm, INDIA, nfr

GM/NFR Shri Sanjive Roy yesterday (18.09.2020) reviewed the performance of Katihar division during an interaction with the Divisional Railway Manager and other senior officials from different department at Katihar. He also inspected the Katihar station and enquired about the works being done for improvement of various passenger amenities.During the review meeting GM appreciated the performance of the division during the pandemic situation. He complemented all officers and staff of the division for their splendid performance in regard to mobility and other issues in spite of various COVID-19 related restrictions in place. He asked all officials to continue with their good…