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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.

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.

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

16 Sep

GUWAHATI FRONTIER BSF APPREHENDED 03 INDIAN CATTLE SMUGGLERS AND RESCUED 107 NOS CATTLE HEADS

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, westbengal

In operations, troops of Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier apprehended 03 Indian cattle smugglers and rescued 107 cattle heads from the bordering areas of District Coochbehar (West Bengal) , Dhubri & South Salamat (Assam) On intervening night of 14/15 Sept’ 2020.Acting on tip off, on intervening night of 14/15 Sept’ 2020, troops of BSF BOP NDA of 41 Bn BSF under Guwahati Frontier carried out a special operation in general area of village Nepuralga, PS- Sukhchar, Distt- South Salamara (Assam) and apprehended 03 Indian cattle smugglers along with cattle heads, while these were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh.…

16 Sep

NFR takes steps for better customer interface Easier freight transportation to boost local economy

editor0 CommentsNorth EastINDIA, nfr, westbengal

In order to improve transportation of freight traffic, NFR has opened new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic. Few more railway stations have been opened for freight traffic during last month enabling easier transportation of various goods by customers.To boost outward freight traffic Udalguri station under Rangiya division has been opened for handling of outward goods booking facility for stone chips & boulder traffic for a period of three months w.e.f. 03.08.2020.Rangapani station under Katihar division has also been opened for outward booking of Fertilizer traffic w.e.f. 12.08.2020 until further advice.Bagdogra station under Katihar division has been notified…

15 Sep

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAssam, INDIA, westbengal

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi during his one day visit to Kokrajhar on Monday held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other senior officers of different departments and called upon the officers to work with the spirit of ‘Team BTAD’ and pursue a ‘common cause’ to boost the welfare of the people.He also asked them to work unrelentingly to meet the targets of the implementation of the government schemes.Holding separate meetings with the district functionaries of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri at BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar today, Governor said that since the government is committed to…

15 Sep

After a long period Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastiskcon, mandir, SILIGURI, westbengal

After a long period of 6 months, Siliguri Iskcon Mandir reopened yesterday following all government protocols and safety measures. The public relations officer of Iskcon Mandir, Namkrishna Das, stated that from now on, the temple will remain open from 4 pm to 7 pm every day. However, only 10-15 visitors will be allowed to enter the temple at a time and must leave the premises within the specified time. No one will be allowed to roam around the temple premises unnecessarily.

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…