North Bengal - The Purbottar

27 Jan

Social Worker from Malda, Kamali Soren, receiving Padma Shri

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalKamali Soren, Padma Shri, Social Work

The central government is going to award Padma Shri to Kamali Saran (50) of Gazol block, Malda district. It is learned that this award is being given to her for the social work she was doing in the area. Kamali Devi is happy to receive the award. She said that this award will give her more encouragement in the coming days towards her work. The whole area is inhabited by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. There is an ashram of Kamali Devi in this village. There are temples of various gods and goddesses. She has been doing various kinds of…

19 Jan

Bird Festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalBird Festival, Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary

A bird festival is to be organised at Mahananda wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal. The festival is first of its kind set to be organised by Darjeeling Wildlife Division in Sukna on the outskirts of Siliguri from February 20. The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary has been identified as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area. According to forest officials, 50 bird enthusiasts will be shortlisted to attend the festivity. The three-day long festivity is aimed to provide an opportunity for bird enthusiast to explore the forest of Mahananda and sight different birds.“Bird enthusiasts can apply from January 19 till February 2. From…

22 Sep

Two men arrested by chopra police along with firearms

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalChopra, firearms, westbengal

The Chopra police arrested two men along with firearms. The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Jabir Alam and Dabir Alam. Reportedly, the police at first arrested Mohammad Jabir Alam along with firearms. Following which, he was taken into police custody. Upon learning regarding Dabir Alam’s whereabouts, the police launched operations at the Chopra Jharagachh area and got hold of him. One round of ammunition and a firearm was recovered from his possession.

16 Sep

A man arrested along with a 9mm pistol

editor0 CommentsNorth BengalINDIA, westbengal

The Siliguri police, on Tuesday night, launched operations and arrested a man along with a 9mm pistol. The arrested accused has been identified as Debananda Joshi (52). In this context, East Zone ACP Swapan Sarkar stated that the accused is a resident of the Siliguri Ward No. 05 Ganganagar area. A 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession, which was planned to be transported to Nepal.The arrested accused was produced before the Siliguri court today. The police will start an investigation after taking him into police custody

01 Sep

Plasma therapy commences in NBMCH, Dr Anirban Roy becomes first donor

editor0 CommentsHealth, North Bengal, SikkimCoronavirus, Covid-19, nbmch, westbengal

As per the instructions of state government, Plasma Donate Campcommenced in the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital(NBMCH) from today.While Dr Anirban Roy became the first plasma donor in NorthBengal, Siliguri Subdivision Council opposition leader, KajalGhosh also donated his plasma.According to the doctors, the plasma collected needs to have highlevels of antibodies to be suitable for use as a treatment. Tovolunteer as a plasma donor one must be fit and healthy, be aged17 or over and have a large enough blood volume. Reportedly,a person who had recovered can donate plasma around 30 to40 days after testing positive as they would…

30 Jul

Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier seized 20 Kg Ganja and 187 bottles Phensedyl

editor0 CommentsAssam, North Bengal, North Eastassambsf, ganjasoiledbsf

In two different operations, troops of Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier seized 20 Kg Ganja and 187 bottles Phensedyl in the bordering areas of village Nagar Singimari and village Kaiterbari, PS-Sitalkuchi and Sitai, District Coohbehar (WB), while these contraband items were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh. Acting on tip-off, on of 28 th July 2020troops of Border Out Post Fulbari, of 47 Bn BSF, under Guwahati Frontier, carried out a special operation in general area of village Nagar Singimari, PS- Sitalkuchi, Distt- Coochbehar (WB) and seized 04 Packets of Ganja (Total 20 Kgs) which were wrapped in…

17 Jul

Parts Of North Bengal Affected By Floods,

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Heavy rains lashed the districts of north Bengal, leading to flooding in low lying areas of Jalpaiguri and other places on Saturday, even as the MeT department forecast heavy to very heavy showers in the region for the next two days. Several places in Mainaguri block were inundated owing to heavy rains, officials said. People in the low-lying areas are being removed to safer places, they said. Several areas of Siliguri also saw water-logging due to the incessant rains.

15 Jul

siliguri girl’s Rinkini Ghatak secures 6th position in WB Madhyamik

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Rinkini Ghatak, a resident of aurobindapally , made the entire citizens of Siliguri proud by clinching the sixth place on the state’s merit list of Madhyamik examinations 2020. As per the information, the Siliguri Girls High School's student scored an impressive 687 marks out of 700. Her teachers and family members are extremely happy with her performance. Besides academics, Rinkini has an interest in recitation, quiz, and painting and aims to become a Research Scholar in the future.

11 Jul

Diana Bridge fully damaged due to heavy rainfal:Dooars

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengal, North Eastheavyrainfallindooars

Kuji Diana Bridge which is located in Dooars is fully damaged due to heavy rainfall.the bridge which is connectsLooksan with Chengmari.locals says this bridge is above hundred years old

08 Jul

Complete lockdown in parts of Siliguri

editor0 CommentsNorth Bengal

With Covid-19 cases on the rise in north Bengal, the administration in Darjeeling district on Wednesday banned the entry of tourists to the hills till July 31. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) on Wednesday withdrew its earlier decision to allow hotels and tourist spots in Darjeeling and adjoining Kalimpong to operate from July 1. Some hotels have also received guests. Anit Thapa, chairman of board of administrators of GTA, said, “We have decided not to allow tourists in the GTA area from Thursday to July 31 in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases across the country.”