Siliguri

Bright Academy organized a free health check-up camp with Maharaja Agrasen Hospital

Bright Academy organized a free health check-up camp with Maharaja Agrasen Hospital

“Stay fit and healthy, that’s the ultimate goal”. Bright Academy has always been a front runner in providing a helping hand to any community service. Continuing this tradition Bright Academy organized a Free Health Checkup Camp on 20th May, 2023 in association with Maharaja Agrasen Hospital. The Camp included free medical consultation. The team of professionals included Mr. Neeraj Choudhary, Secretary (Maharaja Agrasen Hospital),Dr. B.P. Rudra, MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Dr. Vineet Kr. Prasad, MBBS, MD, MACP (USA)(Internal House) and Dr. Nupur Sinha, MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatric), FIAP (Neonatology). Around 100 patients were assessed, advised and counselled. The…
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Saurabh Roy Chowdhury died in avalanche in Sikkim

Saurabh Roy Chowdhury died in avalanche in Sikkim

28-year-old Saurabh Roy Chowdhury, a resident of Shaktigarh, Ward No. 31, Siliguri Purnigam, died on Tuesday after being hit by an avalanche in Sikkim. It is reported that Sourav went to Sikkim along with three others for office work. Heard the news of snow falling there and went to see it. At that time they got stuck in heavy snow. While the other three returned alive with injuries, Sourav died after being buried in the snow. His cousin Runu Roy Chowdhury said that Sourav's dead body was found after a long time after the army's rescue operation. Siliguri Mayor Gautam…
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Chief Secretary Harikrishna Dwivedi held a meeting with industrialists and businessmen

Chief Secretary Harikrishna Dwivedi held a meeting with industrialists and businessmen

Chief Secretary Harikrishna Dwivedi held a meeting with industrialists and businessmen in Siliguri. Industrialists from various districts of North Bengal were present in this meeting organized at a private hotel in Mallaguri, Siliguri on Wednesday. In this meeting, they presented various issues related to the industry in front of the Chief Secretary. At the same time, they discussed about their various problems in front of everyone. The chief secretary assured that all these matters were recorded on this day and work would be done on them. It is known that an industrial corridor will be made in North Bengal.
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Siliguri civic body to set up dengue cells in all wards

Siliguri civic body to set up dengue cells in all wards

The Trinamool-run Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to set up monitoring cells in all its 47 wards to keep a tab on vector-borne diseases and take necessary steps to prevent the spread of such diseases. Mayor Gautam Dev said: “It has been decided to form a separate monitoring cell in all wards of SMC. It will monitor preventive measures taken by civic bodies to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases.” Each cell, SMC sources said, will comprise representatives of the respective ward committees, solid waste management committees, NGOs, local clubs and social welfare organizations. Over the past few months,…
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Kalas Yatra organizes on the occasion of Chhath Puja

Kalas Yatra organizes on the occasion of Chhath Puja

On the occasion of Chhath Puja, a colorful Kalas Yatra was organized in Jalpaiguri. Chhath Puja started on Friday with the Kalas Yatra. Devotees have started preparations for Chhata Puja on the occasion of Kali Puja. Kamarpara Chhath Puja Committee of Jalpaiguri town takes out a grand procession through Kalas Yatra. Chhath Puja Committee members started this Kalas Yatra. A group of devotees cleaned the road with a broom and, another group of devotees washed the road. After that, a group of women set off with pitchers on their heads. The procession thus circumambulates the entire town of Jalpaiguri. Prominent…
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Yellow alert issued for north Bengal, 2164.34 cumec water released from Teesta barrage

Yellow alert issued for north Bengal, 2164.34 cumec water released from Teesta barrage

Small and big rivers are in spate due to incessant rains in the Jalpaiguri district. Meanwhile, yellow signal has been issued in Teesta river. According to the Irrigation Department, 2164.34 cumecs of water were released from the Teesta barrage at 8 am on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, there have been recorded rain in Malbazar. The amount of rain is being reported as 102.70 mm. At the same time, the people of the nearby villages are worried due to the rise in the water level of Teesta river. Due to heavy rains in Sikkim, the water level of other…
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Tiger cubs released in Bengal safari

Tiger cubs released in Bengal safari

On Monday, four tiger cubs were released into an open tiger enclosure at the Bengal Safari Park near Siliguri. On March 22 this year, a tigress named Sheela gave birth to these four cubs. Four babies are aged six to seven months and they are released into the open area at their proper age. Vehicle travelers can enjoy seeing these cubs on tiger safari. ANI reports that the Tiger Safari plan has been tested to understand the mindset of the tigers and achieved effective results. At this time the number of female tigresses in Tiger Safari Park is five. Their…
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Darjeeling toy train has started its journey with new facilities

Darjeeling toy train has started its journey with new facilities

AC toy train service started on Monday just before Durga Puja. Many MPs, MLAs, and district presidents of the BJP were present on this special occasion. Vistadome Troy train service with AC coach from New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling started from today. GM Ansu Gupta, DRM SK Chaudhary along with BJP MP and state president Sukant Majumdar were present at the inauguration ceremony. Today, all of them flagged off the toy train in a brief inauguration ceremony at NJP station. According to railway sources AC Troy train left for Darjeeling today with about 50 passengers. On this occasion, Darjeeling MP…
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Waiting is over, toy train will run again from September 26

Waiting is over, toy train will run again from September 26

Just two days and then the waiting is over. From September 26, just before Durga Puja, the sound of the historic toy train will resonate in the mountains. According to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway sources, this time the journey of the toy train will be special as AC coach is also being added to the toy train. The toy train service on the Siliguri-Darjeeling route was suspended from September 3 due to landslides in the 17 Mile area. The Siliguri-Darjeeling toy train is restarting after 23 days from 26 September. The tourism business had to face a lot of problems due…
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Bangladesh visa centre opens in Siliguri

Bangladesh visa centre opens in Siliguri

A centre for Bangladeshi visas is now in Siliguri. It was inaugurated on Wednesday, for the North Bengal residents who have been demanding such a facility since a long time. This centre is located at the International Market on Sevoke Road near Panitanki More of the city and will be run by Du Digital BD Private Limited, which is a Calcutta-based company.  A source informed, “It is the only outsourced agency of the Bangladesh deputy high commission of Calcutta for accepting Bangladeshi visa applications from Indians and other foreign nationals.” Officials said people seeking visa for travelling to Bangladesh could…
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