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Two arrested with firearm and two cartridges in Siliguri

5Jul

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News, North bengal, Siliguri

Two arrested with firearm and two cartridges in Siliguri

Siliguri, 05 July (Retd.). NJP police have arrested two people with firearms and two cartridges. The accused have been identified as Narayan Mandal and Sanath Barman, residents of Kamranguri and West Dhantala in Phulbari. Police sources have revealed that both of them had reached Kashmir Colony area adjacent to NJP on a scooter to exchange weapons. Meanwhile, a law enforcement team from NJP police station, acting on a tip-off, raided the area on Thursday night. Upon searching the two-wheeler, officials recovered a firearm with two rounds of ammunition, leading to his arrest. After this, the scooter involved in the incident was also confiscated. Both the arrested were presented in Jalpaiguri court on Friday. At present the police is inquiring the entire matter.

Indian shares hit record high a day: S&P BSE Sensex rise 0.29% at 80,214.56

4Jul

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Indian shares hit record high a day: S&P BSE Sensex rise 0.29% at 80,214.56

The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.27% at 24,354.1 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.29% at 80,214.56, hitting a record high by 9:26 am IST. Indian shares opened higher on Thursday in line with Asian peers,led by IT stocks after soft US data boosted hopes of a rate cut in September. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.27% at 24,354.1 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.29% at 80,214.56, hitting a record high by 9:26 am IST. Asian shares rose on new estimates that the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates in September after stoft labor data in the world's largest economy. Nine out of 13 major sectors in India recorded gains. US rate-sensitive IT stocks rose 1%. Non-bank lender L&T Finance rose nearly 3% after strong loan growth and disbursement numbers in the June qua...

Illegal tea cultivation on government land devastate on orders of High Court in Siliguri

3Jul

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News, North bengal, Siliguri

Illegal tea cultivation on government land devastate on orders of High Court in Siliguri

Siliguri, 3rd July . Following the order of the High Court, tea plantations planted illegally on Forest Department land in Siliguri have been destroyed. Reports show that a person was doing business by planting a tea garden on several bighas of government land in Farbari Nepali Basti area under Dabgram-Phulbari. Despite the man's claims of ownership, the forest department had earlier directed him to remove the tea plantation, but he did not comply. The case was taken to the High Court and after a long legal battle the court ordered the release of the land. On Wednesday, as per the court's direction, a large contingent of police and forest officials supervised the destruction of the entire tea garden.

Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of NH-10

2Jul

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News, North bengal

Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of NH-10

Siliguri, July 02: Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of National Highway 10 (NH-10) connecting Bengal and Sikkim. During a press conference at Siliguri Journalist Club on Tuesday, HHTDN members stressed the need for expert analysis of the hilly terrain along NH-10. The organization highlighted that since the recent disaster in Sikkim, the course of the Teesta River has changed significantly, causing frequent damage to the highway. The disruption has severely affected not only the tourism industry but also the overall connectivity between Bengal and Sikkim. To address these issues, HHTDN is seeking a comprehensive survey of the affected area by geological experts. The organization has already begun efforts to ...

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Payal Malik evicted from the show

1Jul

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Bigg Boss OTT 3: Payal Malik evicted from the show

As the first week of Bigg Boss OTT 3 ended, Armaan Malik's wife Payal had to be evicted from the show due to less votes from the audience.As the first week of Bigg Boss OTT 3 ended, the contestants got an unfiltered response from host Anil Kapoor. Notably, Luvkesh Kataria and Vishal Pandey went for some schooling, and Weekend Ka Vaar ended on a sad note for the trio of Armaan Malik and his two wives Payal and Kritika. Payal Malik has been eliminated from the show after not getting enough votes from the audience. For those who don't know, let us tell you that this is the second eviction in the first week.Earlier in the week, boxer Neeraj Goyat was out of the show. Although he was quite unhappy with it, he also slammed the producers for not giving enough votes from fans. As far as Payal is ...

Lavish lunch at cabinet meeting draws ire from Assam CM

1Jul

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Lavish lunch at cabinet meeting draws ire from Assam CM

Cabinet meeting held at Nalbari district presided by Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has admonished the administrative head of the district for providing too many foods which were more than 30 items. In a letter to the District Commissioner, Varnali Deka, the Assam CM instructed, "This office had repeatedly instructed for a simple vegetarian meal during the Cabinet meeting at Nalbari. Unfortunately, this instruction was not adhered to, and instead, an elaborate lunch with multiple items was arranged. I express my extreme displeasure over this action."

Coal laden truck overturns on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri NH in Rajganj; driver injured

29Jun

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Coal laden truck overturns on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri NH in Rajganj; driver injured

Rajganj, June 29: A truck carrying Bhutan coal from Rajasthan overturned at Jyotiakali intersection on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway (NH) late on Friday night. The accident happened around 11 pm. at night due to bad condition of the road. Reportedly, the driver who was injured in the incident was rescued and taken to a private hospital in Phulbari. After receiving information about the accident, local officials including New Jalpaiguri police reached the spot. Eyewitnesses and local drivers attributed the accident to the poor condition of the 4 km long highway between Jyotiyakali and Phulbari, which has been in a dilapidated condition for a long time. He emphasized that such accidents happen frequently and demanded immediate repairs to ensure road safety.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Armaan Malik livid after Sana Maqbul asks if he would accept first wife Payal having ‘another man in the house’?

28Jun

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Bigg Boss OTT 3: Armaan Malik livid after Sana Maqbul asks if he would accept first wife Payal having ‘another man in the house’?

Bigg Boss OTT 3 has been released just a week ago and it has already become a topic of discussion. In the latest episode of the Anil Kapoor-hosted web reality show, one of the contestants, Sana Maqbul, confronted her co-contestant Armaan Malik over polygamy and entering the Bigg Boss house with his two wives. Armaan is married to Payal and Kritika and all three have participated together in this season of Bigg Boss OTT. Sana, who is an actress by profession, asked YouTuber Armaan if he would have any problem if Payal (Armaan's first wife) also decides to get married again. She asked him, “Bhumika ko ulta karo, Payal ji agar kisi aadmi ko laati, toh aap aap ish aahegaon hogi (Let’s reverse the roles. Would you have any objection if Payal also gets another man in the house)?” The inci...

Zomato growth its ‘Restaurant Service Centers’ across India

27Jun

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Zomato growth its ‘Restaurant Service Centers’ across India

Online food ordering and delivery platform Zomato on Thursday said it is expanding its 'Restaurant Service Centre', a one-stop solution to help restaurants expand across the country. Through its Restaurant Services Centre, Zomato currently provides services related to staffing and licensing in restaurants. Over the past six months, the Restaurant Service Center has already served over 3,200 restaurants and will be extended to all restaurants across India, irrespective of their arrangement with Zomato, the company said in a statement. The company seeks to provide assistance in overcoming the complexities of running a restaurant, from locating the ideal location and finding the ideal suppliers, to obtaining the necessary licenses and hiring the right staff. Rakesh Ranjan, CEO, F...

Reliance Industries shares inflation 4%; Market valuation increased by Rs 80,359.48 crore

26Jun

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Reliance Industries shares inflation 4%; Market valuation increased by Rs 80,359.48 crore

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at a new closing peak of 78,674.25, up 620.73 points or 0.80 percent.Shares of Reliance Industries surged 4 percent on Wednesday, taking its market valuation above Rs 20 lakh crore and helping benchmark indices close at record highs.The market bellwether stock closed 4.09 percent higher at Rs 3,027.40 on BSE. During the day, it rose 4.41 percent to hit a record high of Rs 3,037. It rose 3.87 percent to Rs 3,021.10 on NSE.The market valuation of the company increased by Rs 80,359.48 crore to Rs 20,48,282.28 crore. Reliance Industries is the most valuable company in the country in terms of market capitalization (MCAP). The sharp rise in the stock played a key role in lifting the equity markets.The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at a new closing peak of 78,674.25, ...