India

23 Sep

Bhutan reopens with new tourism strategy

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, India, international, North Bengal, North East, Travel, West Bengal, worldBhutan, Bhutan Border, india, Tourism

Taking a positive view on the appeal of tourism organizations and businessmen of North Bengal, Bhutan has banned the Baggage Allowance ie 'Luggage Allowance' for Indians for the time being. However, for the overnight stay of Indians in Bhutan, the Sustainable Development Fee will be applicable. The Government of Bhutan has informed Jaigaon Merchant Association and Jaigaon Development Authority through a circular. Significantly, a large quantity of dolomite, cement, vegetables and potatoes are imported from Bhutan to India. Not only Jaigaon but many businessmen of Siliguri are associated with business relations with Bhutan.In such a situation, an additional 'baggage allowance'…

22 Sep

Multiple disease cases are increasing every day

Priyanka BhowmickCovid19, Health, Indiaindia

According to the latest report of the Union Health Ministry, the country has reported more than 30,627 cases of dengue and 12 deaths this year till the end of August. on the other hand, Over 1,455 cases of swine flu have been reported in India this year and 30 have died. Maharashtra has the highest number (512 cases, 16 deaths), followed by Karnataka (283), Gujarat (205), Rajasthan (125), West Bengal (81), Goa (61), Telangana (38) and Delhi (12). . The Union Health Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to take surveillance measures to report cases, provide timely treatment…

21 Sep

After a long fight comedy king Raju Srivastava passes away at 58

Priyanka BhowmickIndiaComedian, india, Raju Srivastava

Comedian Raju Srivastava died on Wednesday at the age of 58, 41 days after being admitted to AIIMS in Delhi. His family member confirmed the news. On August 10 Raju Srivastava was working out on the treadmill when he felt chest pain and collapsed. He suffered a heart attack while exercising at the gym. His trainer brought him to AIIMS Delhi and he was given CPR twice to revive his heart. After a long fight of 41 days, the comedian king died today. Raju Srivastava's family members are currently at AIIMS. The family will decide whether to take him to…

21 Sep

SCs and STs ‘loaded with benefits’, EWS quota does not erode their right

Priyanka BhowmickIndiaCaste System, Delhi, EWS, india, SC, Supreme court

The Central government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections among the general category population is a "positive step" and is different from, and does not impinge on, the 50 percent reservation given to SC, ST, and OBC communities. SC has earlier restricted reservations to 50 percent. The top law officer rejected the petitioners' argument that exclusion of backward classes from EWS quota amounts to discrimination. Mr. Venugopal submitted that as far as SCs and STs are concerned, sc and st are loaded with benefits through affirmative action. They are in a…

20 Sep

Women mow down by a car in Kolkata

Priyanka Bhowmickaccident, India, West Bengalindia, Kolkata

A middle-aged woman(45years) was thrown from a car on Red Road here on Sunday night. The incident took place at around 11:30 pm on Kolkata's Red Road. According to reports, some locals said they saw the woman arguing with a man around 10:45 p.m. The police believe that the woman may have committed suicide. Police searched on local CCTV footage and found a verbal altercation between the man and the woman who were passing by on Red Road. Police said, "At one point, she was seen sitting on the road even as the man looked on. She then ran towards…

16 Sep

Before the rural election, Bengal govt. has launched eight public service portal

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Political, Politics

Ahead of panchayat elections next year, the West Bengal government has launched eight public service portals for the benefit of people living in rural areas. Becharam Manna, Minister for State, Panchayat and Rural Development Department, said while launching the portals on Thursday that the aim of the government is to bring transparency and speed to the services of the department. The department revamped its website and introduced a 24/7 Panchayat Public Grievance Redressal System, an online building plan approval portal, and online booking of guest houses in rural areas to encourage tourism.It has also launched a single-window portal to get…

14 Sep

West Bengal reports 229 new Covid-19 infections, One fresh fatality

Priyanka BhowmickCovid19, Health, India

West Bengal on Tuesday recorded 229 new Covid-19 cases taking the tally to 21,09,677, the state health department informed in its bulletin. One more death due to the virus infection was reported during the day as the total death toll reached 21,484, the bulletin said. As per the bulletin, the state now has 1,885 active coronavirus cases, with 86 of them hospitalized. 7,548 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The bulletin said the state now has 1,885 active coronavirus cases, with 86 of them hospitalized. 7,548 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The rate of positivity…

11 Sep

Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away at 99

editorIndia

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati breathed his last at the age of 99 in Madhya Pradesh`s Narsinghpur on Sunday. He died of a minor coronary heart attack at 3:50 in the ashram. Shankaracharyaji’s last rites will be completed on Monday. Swami Swarupananda, who was Shankaracharya of Dwarka, Sharda, and Jyotish Peetha, was not retaining well for more than a year, he said. Shankaracharya was born in 1924 in Dighori village in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh as Pathiram Upadhyay. At the age of 9 e left his home in pursuit of God. He was imprisoned during the freedom struggle. He…

10 Sep

19 dead in Maharashtra during immersion of Lord Ganesha idols

editorIndiaMaharashtra

At least 19 people lost their life, 14 of them due to drowning, in the extraordinary incidents that took place during the immersion of Ganesh idols in different parts of Maharashtra, police said on September 10. He said two men and a woman drowned in the pond while burying idols in the Yavatmal district. In Ahmednagar district, two people died in separate incidents of drowning in Supa and Belvandi, he said, while two others died in north Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.He also said One person each died in rural areas of Pune, Dhule, Satara and Solapur cities. Four men and women…

10 Sep

Those who feed street dogs could be held liable if canines attack people, says Supreme Court

editorIndia

The Supreme Court has found that those who feed stray dogs could be held in charge if the canines attack people. The apex court docket also stated that such human beings should be made accountable for the vaccination of stray dogs. The court similarly stated that the stray dog feeders ought to additionally be dependable to endure the fee for the therapy if strays bite people. The court docket additionally emphasised a want to find a solution to the stray dogs' menace. The court's remark comes whilst hearing a petition related to stray puppies threat in Kerala. The rely is…