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14 Sep

HINDI DIWAS CELEBRATED BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE

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The Border Security Force, Ftr HQ Shillong organized ‘Hindi Diwas’ on 14th Sept 2020 upon culmination of Hindi-Pakhwara(Fortnight) from 1st Sept onwards. On the occasion, the importance of Hindi was deliberated upon by various speakers. During `Hindi Pakhwada’, Quiz, Noting/Drafting, Essay writing and Typing Competitions in Hindi were organized by BSF from 1st Sept onwards as per the directions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Shri D Haokip, DIG(PSO)/President of Rajbhasha (Hindi) Committee, distributed Commendation Card to the BSF personnel who obtained first, second and third positions in various competitions and congratulated…

14 Sep

District Congress protest against harassment and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastcongress, INDIA, Rhea Chakraborty, SILIGURI

The Darjeeling District Congress staged demonstrations in Siliguri against the harassment and arrest of Rhea Chakraborty.It is to be noted that ever since the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, several people have raised voices on social media platforms demanding strict punishment for Chakraborty. Upon proper investigation, several pieces of information were revealed following which, Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on the charge of being involved in several illegal incidents. after the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty, the Darjeeling District Congress took to the streets in Siliguri today.

14 Sep

The real super woman of Siliguri

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCoronavirus, Covid-19, driver, toto

At that time when ambulance drivers refusing to carry Covid-19 patients and charging exorbitant rates from families are common, a 48-year-old woman who is an e-rickshaw driver in north Bengal has been braving all odds and ferrying such patients to hospitals for no-cost . Munmun Sarkar, the first woman e-rickshaw driver of Siliguri in Darjeeling district, who is now head of the association of women e-rickshaw drivers in the town. She is lovingly called ‘Muniya Didi’ by all.She said ,Initially when she started ferrying Covid-19 patients, even the local councillor asked her to stop while neighbours tried to ostracize her…

13 Sep

Pakistan blocks Tinder, other dating apps over ‘Immoral’ content

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBAN, datingapp, tinder

Pakistan has blocked Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps for not adhering to local laws, its latest move to curb online platforms deemed to be disseminating "immoral content". Pakistan, the second-largest Muslim-majority country in the world after Indonesia, is an Islamic nation where extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal. On Tuesday, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority said it has sent notices to the management of the five apps, "keeping in view the negative effects of immoral/indecent content streaming".

13 Sep

Austria sees second coronavirus wave

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastaustria, Covid19, secondwave

India cases climb to 4.75 million; AstraZeneca resumes trials of vaccine; Austria is experiencing the start of the second wave of coronavirus infections, its chancellor has said, as cases spike upwards in line with other EU countries. From Friday to Saturday, the Alpine nation of nearly nine million people reported 869 new cases - more than half of those in the capital Vienna. "What we are experiencing is the beginning of the second wave," Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said in a statement, appealing to the population to stick to anti-virus measures and reduce social contacts.

12 Sep

Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee protest against the increasing rate of unemployment in the country

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Siliguri Vidhan Sabha Youth Congress Committee took to the streets to protest against the increasing rate of unemployment in the country. The Youth Congress Committee held a protest at Siliguri's Hashmi Chowk at 12 noon for 12 minutes today. During the protest, the Youth Congress activists also protested against the Modi government by banging on steel plates. Several activists were also spotted holding placards displaying the failures of the Centre.

12 Sep

OVER 70 BSF PERSONNEL DONATED PLASMA AFTER BEATING COVID-19.

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastbsf, Coronavirus, Covid-19, INDIA

The COVID-19 pandemic is a well defined global health crisis of this era and it is the greatest challenge we are facing today. BSF too is not left untouched by the its ambit but despite it BSF has come forward with the spirit of serving the Nation and humanity, BSF has undertaken a drive to motivate its personnel recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma showing that they are real ‘first line of defence’ in every sense. Giving practical shape to the campaign, a Plasma Donation Camp is organized on 11 September by the BSF Meghalaya Frontier in collaboration with…

11 Sep

Sonowal takes stock of solid waste management project in Dibrugarh

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAssam, wate management

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today took stock of the progress of the solid waste management project being constructed at Lekai in Dibrugarh district today. It may be noted that the waste management project is being constructed under Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme involving a financial outlay of Rs. 75 crore. The project with an installed capacity of 100 metric tonne will produce 40 tonne bio fertilizer as an bi-product. During his inspection to the stie, Chief Minister Sonowal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of making India a clean, green and an ideal country. To reach…

10 Sep

Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. launch first contract farming project to make people atmonirbhor in Assam

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAssam, atmanirbhar bharat

The flag off cum launching ceremony of Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. was held at a city hotel in Guwahati today. The program was attended byShyam Jagannathan (IAS) , Commissioner & Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Assam as Chief Guest besides other distinguished personalities. The fleet of vehicles dedicated to the services of the company was flagged off by the chief guest followed by a brief launching ceremony.Shyam Jagannathan in his inaugural speech had appreciated the mission of the company, it’s efforts towards self-reliance of the rural youth and all round rural development…

10 Sep

“CHECK & FILL” campaign launched by IndianOil to increase customer awareness on Quality & Quantity (Q & Q) in Petrol Pumps

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, IndianOil

In order to reassure its customers about Quality & Quantity (Q & Q) of fuels being sold at IndianOil Petrol Pumps, IndianOil today launched the “Check & Fill” campaign at all Automated Petrol Pumps across the country. Shri G. Ramesh, Chief General Manager & State Head, IndianOil AOD State Office formally launched the Q&Q Campaign on 9th September 2020 at M/s GRECS petrol pump at Noonmati, adjacent to Guwahati Refinery. Shri. T. Palanikumar, GM I/C (Retail Sales), IndianOil AOD State Office, Shri Mrinal Talukdar, CDRSM, Guwahati DO, IndianOil, other IndianOil officials, customers and RO staff were also present at the…