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India joined Brazil and South Africa and send message to China
23 Sep

India joined Brazil and South Africa and send message to China

Priyanka Bhowmickinternational, world, , ,
India joined Brazil and South Africa in expressing serious concern over the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the need to immediately end hostilities and pursue the path of diplomacy and dialogue. In a joint statement after the 10th IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) Tripartite Ministerial Meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing UNGA session, the three countries stressed that the current global system is "anchored on international law, the UN Charter of States, sovereignty and territorial integrity". External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Brazilian counterpart Carlos Alberto Franco Franca and South African Health Minister Joe Fahla for the…
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23 Sep

Bhutan reopens with new tourism strategy

Priyanka BhowmickBUSINESS, India, international, North Bengal, North East, Travel, West Bengal, world, , ,
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'…
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Multiple disease cases are increasing every day
22 Sep

Multiple disease cases are increasing every day

Priyanka BhowmickCovid19, Health, India
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…
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BSNL officer caught napping in meeting, Telecom Minister forced to take VRS
22 Sep

BSNL officer caught napping in meeting, Telecom Minister forced to take VRS

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, Economy
A senior BSNL official fell asleep in a meeting with Telecom Minister Ashwani Vaishnab after the cabinet approved a Rs 1.64 lakh crore package for the public sector enterprise. After this incident, he has taken voluntary retirement from service, as per the official source.At the pan-India Chief General Manager (CGM) level meeting in the first week of August, the minister sternly asked BSNL employees to perform and turn around the loss- and debt-ridden telecom company within 24 months with their best efforts. Opt for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). According to the report, In the meeting, the minister had caught a…
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After a long fight comedy king Raju Srivastava passes away at 58
21 Sep

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

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, ,
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…
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SCs and STs ‘loaded with benefits’, EWS quota does not erode their right
21 Sep

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

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, , , , ,
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…
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Women mow down by a car in Kolkata
20 Sep

Women mow down by a car in Kolkata

Priyanka Bhowmickaccident, India, West Bengal,
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…
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West Bengal logs 267 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
19 Sep

West Bengal logs 267 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Priyanka BhowmickCovid19, Health, West Bengal
As per the report of the health department bulletin, west Bengal recorded 267 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, 16 less than the earlier day, taking the tally to 21,11,057. One more person died of the disease, taking the death toll from COVID-19 to 21,489, it said. The bulletin said active COVID-19 cases in west Bengal is 2,283, Where in a day 20,87,285 people recovered from the disease including 188 people. The recovery rate for COVID-19 is now 98.87 percent. 283 new COVID-19 cases and one death were reported in the state on Saturday.
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SSC Scam: Ex-Bengal state board chief produced before CBI court
16 Sep

SSC Scam: Ex-Bengal state board chief produced before CBI court

Priyanka BhowmickPolitical, West Bengal
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)produced West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) former president Kalyanmoy Ganguly before a special court of the agency in connection with the Group-C recruitment scam in government schools on Friday, officials informed. Ganguly was called by the agency's Kolkata office for questioning on Thursday and was arrested after finding evidence of non-cooperation. He did not speak to reporters during the day when he entered the court premises. The agency had on May 20 booked five people, including Ganguly, in connection with the case. It is alleged that the accused extended undue benefits to unqualified…
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India-Bhutan border gates are reopening after a long time
15 Sep

India-Bhutan border gates are reopening after a long time

Priyanka BhowmickNorth East, West Bengal, world
The Assam border along the India-Bhutan border gates at Samdrup Dzhongkhar and Gelphu will be reopened for tourists on September 23 for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak. After a gap of two and a half years, a Bhutanese delegation led by Tashi Penjor, Himalayan State Director (Law and Order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs held a meeting with Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) officials here on Wednesday and announced that the gates would be reopened. Panjore said, As the Covid-19 situation improves, the Bhutanese government has announced from September 23, the reopening of its borders for…
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