timesofnorth February 2016

UNSEASONAL FLOOD AT RAIKATPARA JALPAIGURI TODAY

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Webdesk, TNI Jalpaiguri, 26th February, 2016: In a sudden incident at Jalpaiguri Town, today at around 2:30 pm a valve of an underground water supply pipeline busted leading to flooding of water in Raikatpara Shani mandir area. Some of the houses and shops located near the road were submerged. People stood mute spectators for this unseasonal water flood. The water valve busted when repair work was carried out in the pipeline by the workers of Jalpaiguri Municipality. The affected residents of the area said that the work was carried out without any notice from the authorities. The residents also claimed that the furniture, equipment, food etc were submerged in no time and those were damaged. The residents later blocked the Raikatpara road near Jalpaiguri Sports Complex in demand of compensation. Later the blockade was withdrawn after assurances from the authorities.

CURRAE EYE CARE INITIATES BENEFICIARIES SCHEME FOR PENSIONERS

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 26th February, 2016: India’s premier eye care facility – Currae Eye Care Hospital launched the much awaited “Currae Eye Care Pensioner’s Club today at Kolkata. The chief guest at the launch ceremony was Mr. Saumitra Chattopadhyay – the legendary film and theatre actor. The Currae Eye Care Pensioner’s Club aims at providing eye care facilities to the pensioners at a much-reduced cost. The pensioners can include free consultations with top eye specialists. Pensioners will benefit by receiving 50% concession on charges for Cataract Surgery, of which, expenses on medicines and consumables will be charged on actual. While the registration process will be open every day, the pensioners can get the benefits of the scheme during 7 to 15th of each month until December 2016. In this occasion, Mr. Suhas Aradhye, MD & CEO, of Currae Eye Hospital said during the launch of the initiative, “This is our part in paying tribute to the pension holders in the society for their contribution and effort to the society and government during their active career in a govt. or private organization.” He also added, “We have initiated this scheme as part of our social responsibility to reduce their out of pocket expenditure towards their healthcare” Mr. Aradhye also confirmed their commitment to extend this scheme to any bonafide pension holder from any part of Eastern India. Through this initiative, regular free check-up camps will be organized throughout the year to reach out to as many pensioners as possible. The scheme will be also made available to various govt. departments who provide medical facilities to their retired employees and thus reduce the cost to the govt. The Veteran Actor, Mr. Soumitra Chattopadhyay said, “I get inspired by witnessing such acts of humanity demonstrated by institutes like Currae, especially when dealing with requirements of senior citizens and pensioners. The burden of meeting the healthcare expenses for elderly people is immense. Some of them are covered by some kind of medical insurance but a majority have to bear the expenses on their own. I applaud the efforts of Currae Eyecare Hospital for their thought and execution of a scheme of this kind.”

Edited By: Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

A NEW CIRCUIT BENCH IN SILIGURI VERY SOON

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Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 25th February, 2016: There are more things to cheer for Siliguri. A new circuit bench of Consumer Protection Court will be set up at Siliguri soon. The circuit bench will be established by West Bengal State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. All the 7 districts will come under the Jurisdiction of Consumer Protection Circuit Bench proposed for Siliguri. This has been declared by the NBDD MIC Mr. Gautam Deb in a press conference at SJDA today.

HOYA SURGICAL OPTICS IS GRADUALLY GROWING IN INDIA

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 25th February, 2016: Keeping in mind to elevate the healthcare scenario, HOYA Surgical Optics from the house of Hoya Group, discussed about the latest range of Intra-Ocular Lenses and highlighted the journey and growing presence in India. Mr. John Goltermann Lassen, CEO, HOYA Surgical Optics, Mr. Mads Bjerre Andersen, Vice President, Global Sales, HOYA Surgical Optics and Mr. Mukesh Sinha, Managing Director, HOYA Medical India Pvt. Ltd. were present to address the media today at Gateway Hotel near Ruby Golpark, Kolkata. Mr. John Goltermann Lassen, CEO, HOYA Surgical Optics said, “HOYA Surgical Optics was established close to 30 years ago as a high quality, innovative provider of intra-ocular lenses. We are today the fastest growing IOL Company in the world and will, by 2020, be the globally leading IOL-focused company in the world.  The decision to set up a commercial office in India back in 2011 was made based on the huge potential in the Indian market. With a growing middle class and high market penetration rate for cataract surgeries, India is a strategically important market for HSO. In November 2011, HOYA Medical India was officially incorporated and commercial operations began within a year. Today, we are one of the fastest growing IOL companies in India with an average growth of 25% year on year. Hoya continues to commit significant investments in IOLs. Earlier this year, we announced our plan to invest SGD 45 million to develop our 2nd manufacturing plant in Thailand. These new manufacturing facilities, after completion tentatively by 2019, will double our overall capacity. We will also continue to invest in the development of new optical, mechanical and material features all aimed at making our IOLs and IOL delivery systems the preferred choice for cataract surgeons.”

Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

PASSPORT APPLICATION CENTRE IN SILIGURI TO START AT MATIGARA

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Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 25th February, 2016: The hurdles of starting the Passport Application Centre is now over. This is now learnt from dependable sources at SJDA. The Passport Application Centre will be located at Himachal Vihar of Matigara. The Foreign Ministry of Central Government will provide Rs. 98 lakhs to SJDA for building the Centre. This has been informed by the NBDD MIC Mr. Gautam Deb to the press today. However, he further said that since the order has come late probably the tender process will be completed as of now but the main work order will be provided after the Assembly Elections.

WOMAN TEA WORKER FIGHTS WITH WILD LEOPARD AT MALBAZAR

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Malbazar, 25th February, 2016: In a mighty heroic act a woman tea worker named Sangeeta Oraon (26) drove away a leopard from the tea garden. The incident happened at Hope Division’s No 78 section of Leesh River Tea Estate at Malbazar Subdivision. During the assault by the leopard, the woman was plucking tea leaves from the bushes. The leopard had severely injured the tea worker. Though she was injured she continuously banged the animal with bare hands. At last, the big cat let off the fight and fled the spot. Sangeeta is now being treated in the hospital. The work in the section is now closed. From the garden sources, it is known that many leopards have already been caught but 2-3 animals are out there in some sections. The Forest Department has already laid some trap cages are already laid to catch the animals but till then the workers might have to stay terrorized in the garden.

TEA WORKER’S BODY FOUND AT GATIA TEA ESTATE OF DOOARS

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 25th February, 2016: A missing tea worker’s body was recovered in buried condition. The incident happened at Gatia Tea Estate at Nagrakata. On Monday, the man was missing after he went to attend a marriage party. The name of the deceased is Ujjal Oraon (34). Today his body was found in a drain near a football ground just 500 meters away from his house. Police have detained some people in this connection for interrogation. Police sources told that the body was sent to Jalpaiguri for Postmortem. Primary investigations revealed that probably the death has occurred by smashing the head with a heavy stone.

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ATHEROKHAI WINS IN SMKP SUPER DIVISION CRICKET LEAGUE MATCH TODAY

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 25th February, 2016: Today in the super division league, the game was between ASS vs SKS, which was played at Chandmoni Open Cricket Stadium. The toss was won by ASS, who elected to bat first. ASS scored a total of 178 runs losing 6 wickets in just 36 overs. The highest scorer was the ex Agragami wicket keeper (Now plays for ASS), who scored 41 runs. SKS could not topple the score and was bundled out in 102 runs. The highest scorer for them was the opener Md Faiz Ahmed with 36 runs. Sujit Paswan and Kaushik Ghosh got 3 wickets each for ASS. Thus, ASS won the match by 76 runs. Subhrajyoti Mitra was declared the Man of the Match.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI)

6 BEST THINGS ABOUT JALPAIGURI

HERITAGE TOWN OF NORTH BENGAL: Jalpaiguri is known as a heritage town of North Bengal. Though the history of North Bengal is ignored for long in historical research as well as in traditional education. However, the locals and the septuagenarians of North Bengal will definitely agree till today that Jalpaiguri is one of the best heritage towns of North Bengal. The historical architectures in the town like Rajbari Dighi, Raikatpara Palace Gate, Jogomaya Kali Mandir, Devi Chaudhurani Mandir etc reveals the fact.

ARTS & CULTURE: Arts and Culture is one of the important things to boast about this old town of North Bengal. From the time when it was under the administrative of Nawabs, Jalpaiguri had a tradition of art and culture. Many mainstream writers like Shaktipada Rajguru, Samaresh Majumdar etc. was based in Jalpaiguri during their struggling years in the literary career. It is said that after Kolkata in the state, Jalpaiguri is the place in North Bengal which follows the same bonding with Bengali culture.

EDUCATION: Jalpaiguri is the fore runners in education providing. With Government schools like Jalpaigur Zilla School, Government Girls and on the otherhand, Fanindra Dev Institution, Sunitibala Sadar Girls etc. were built during the British Period has a long history of education especially the state run education. Of late the town is losing its importance in the education arena due to the advent of missionary schools and English medium schools in other cities of North Bengal. However, when we lament about education in North Bengal, its the name of Jalpaiguri, which comes in the forefront.

NATURAL BEAUTY: When we talk about a town with Natural Beauty in the state, we definitely will like to mention the name of Jalpaiguri in the forefront. It’s a town surrounded by two rivers like the mighty Teesta and calm and quiet Karala passing through it. The natural park like Jubilee Park on the bank of Jalpaiguri adds extra impetus in Jalpaiguri’s natural beauty. On the other hand, Teesta Uddan showcases it modern approach towards nature. There are water bodies like Rajbari Dighi, Teesta Spur etc. contributes to the town’s grandeur.

JALPAIGURI ENGINEERING COLLEGE: Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College or better known as JGEC, is one of the branding spots of the town. Its the first engineering college of entire North Bengal established in the year 1961. Recently it has become an autonomous institution. Students from far off places within the state and pan India come here to study in the college and go back to their respective places to tell about Jalpaiguri. This is one of the reasons why Jalpaiguri is known to the world. Many top-ranked officials of Big Incorporations and Government Bodies are the alumnus of this institution.

BEST RESIDENTIAL TOWN: Ask any person who has spent in all the towns and cities of North Bengal about the best places to live in North Bengal!!! He will at one shot tell you Jalpaiguri. Well, of course, the town has some drawbacks in its facilities but still the town is a very quiet place and allows one to rejuvenate in the calmness of nature. It’s far away from the madding crowds. However, its loosing this feature, thanks to the engulfing of the construction companies, property promoting establishments etc. Maybe in the days to come we might see a different Jalpaiguri, which we have never dreamt about.

NORTH BENGAL’S FIRST POSTAL ATM LAUNCHED IN SILIGURI HPO

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: North Bengal’s first ATM was inaugurated at Siliguri today. The inauguration function was held at Siliguri HPO. This is the first in North Bengal and 5th in the State. In this occasion, the PMG of North Bengal and Sikkim Mr. Lalitendu Pradhan was present with the Superintendant of Post Mr. Subhash Darnal. The chief guest was the former ace TT player of Siliguri Smt. Arjun Mantu Ghosh. The PMG also said that the Department is also going to launch an Android & IOS mobile App very soon for the easier user interface of the Post Office services to the customers. He also said that more ATM will also be launched in various other Post Offices of North Bengal within 3 months.

EIRC’S FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN FROM SILIGURI IS CA MANISH GOYAL

By Rita Das (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: Yet another milestone for Mr. Manish Goyal of Siliguri. He has been elected as Vice Chairman of Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today at Kolkata. This is a matter of pride for Siliguri as for the first time someone from Siliguri has been elected to this post.  The jurisdiction of EIRC spreads to the states of Assam, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, West Bengal, Manipur, Mizoram and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and has around 23000 Chartered Accountants. Members of Siliguri Branch are delighted at this achievement. Mr. Anirban Datta of Kolkata has been elected as the Chairman of EIRC. Further at a colorful function organized at R. Singhi Hall, ICAI Bhawan, Kolkata, Siliguri Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India received the Best Branch & Best Students Association Award for Eastern India. This was awarded from the hands of Mr. Satish Garg, Accountant General, Comptroller & Auditor General, West Bengal. Siliguri Branch has already received the Award on All India level as well.

Photo: Rita Das (TNI)

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: Siliguri Institute of Technology celebrated “Days with Books” from 20th February 2016 to 22nd February 2016 at institute campus. This year the institute is organized their 3rd-year book fair on the theme “International Mother Language Day”. The inauguration of the book fair was done by Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury, Managing Director of Techno India Group, and other dignitaries. Booksellers and publishers from different corners of the country gave their stalls in this book fair which will not only include technical books but they covered a different variety of  popular books for the kids, best sellers, travelogues, novels, biographies etc.

Cultural Program at Bookfair of Siliguri Institute of Technology

The Campus launching of a new travelogue “Duniyadari’ by Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury’s was done at this book fair. Cultural program by the students of SIT and TIGPS entertained the audiences. Art workshop by an eminent artist from various parts of the state was another major attraction of this “Days with Books” where budding artists got the opportunity to learn from the famous painters and artists. An exhibition of projects designed and developed by the students of Siliguri Institute of Technology and Techno India Group Public School was organized to showcase their innovative ideas in the field of science & technology. An exclusive food court by Hotel Management & Catering Technology students was also organized.

Photo Courtesy: Pradiptamay Saha (TNI), Debayan Nandy & Arijit Dutta (Siliguri Institute of Technology)

“SANGABORA,” BULAN’S MAIDEN FILM SEEMS TO HAVE PROMISING STORY

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 23rd February, 2016: When two documentary film makers go missing while investigating an ancient stone is found in a village far away from Kolkata, a series of mysterious events unfolds where the protagonist, a college boy named Arka comes across the same piece whereupon he is left with the burden to solve the mystery surrounding it. Arka finds some ancient inscription carved upon the stone and is determined to unravel the mystery behind it with the help of his paternal uncle and a linguist named Barsha. They embark upon a mission to find the missing filmmaker which takes them to the far flung village of Gorang . Their journey takes a new turn when they realize that not only they are being hunted by another unknown group of people for the metal piece but the metal piece itself is a treasure map. What happens next forms the climax of the film. Director Bulan Bhattacharya comes up with his maiden film venture with ‘SANGABORA’. This first watch is really interesting with big box stars of Tollygunj.

• Director: Bulan Bhattacharjee
• Distribution: Shiv Shakti Production
• Cast: Kaushik Sen, Samadarshi Dutta, Soumitra Chatterjee, Sampurna Lahiri, Bidita Bag, Priyangshu Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee.

 Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (TNI)

TRADE LICENSES FOR HAWKERS PROVIDED AT CHAMPASARI BY SMC

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: 133 hawkers from Siliguri Champasari bazar were provided with trade licenses by Siliguri Municipal Corporation. It was a long-standing demand by the hawkers of Siliguri of having trade licenses. The trade licenses were handed over by the Mayor of SMC Mr. Asok Bhattacharya. In the program, the mayor claimed that this is for the first time in the state that trade licenses were being provided to the street hawkers in the state. He also further said that more trade licenses will be issued to the hawkers in Siliguri. Earlier on March 14, 2015, the Chief Minister has announced that trade licenses will be provided to the street hawkers in the state by the civic bodies before April 2016. Most of the trade licenses provided were of thatched stalls in the bazaar. However, it’s now interesting to see that how do the business association and bodies react to the move by SMC in Siliguri and other cities and towns of West Bengal.

‘MISS INDIA BEAUTY 2016’ PAGEANT HELD AT KOLKATA

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 23rd February, 2016: Silver Dream Entertainment has started off with a new platform for the aspiring models who cannot make their way upto the top brass pageants and beauty contests. “Miss India Beauty is a initiative to give a chance to the girl next door without much focus on their height and superficial beauty but concentrating on beauty with brains” said Mr. Krishnendu Mukherjee, MD of Silver Entertainment. The grand finale for the Eastern zone of the ‘Miss India Beauty 2016’ was held on 21st of February, 2016 at 21st Century Studio in Kolkata. There were a total of 20 finalists competing for the title. A total of four rounds were conducted, namely Swimwear, Ethnic, Western and Gown rounds following which there was also a questionnaire session based on which the top three finalists were chosen. Judges present were noted designer Abhishek Dutta and popular model Satarupa Pyne and Anandadin magazine’s photographer Baban Mukherjee. The winner for the title, Miss India Beauty 2016 Eastern India was Krishnamoni Hazarika from Guwahati. The 1st Runner Up was Upasana Maitra from Hooghly. The 2nd Runner Up was Payel Mondol from Kolkata.

Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: North Bengal Development Department launches a website in the lines of TRAI for getting feedback from the citizens of Siliguri about their viewpoint regarding the development of Siliguri Traffic System. Sources from NBDD cited that based on the citizen survey and other feedback from various quarters a comprehensive traffic development project will be taken for the city very soon. It is to be noted that already there is a buzz in the railway department about a probable project of Monorail or Metro-rail in Siliguri as a way out for relief to the traffic problems. The Congress councilor Mr. Sujay Ghatak has already sent a letter to the Department of Railways for a comprehensive survey in this regard.

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LACKLUSTER CRICKET CONTINUES AT SMKP CRICKET LEAGUE AT SILIGURI

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 23rd February, 2016: In the Super Division Cricket League of Siliguri yesterday DBSC clashed with SSU at 9:30 am. In the first innings, DBSC scored 112 runs at the cost of all wickets in 40.2 overs. Openers and the middle order failed to garner runs. Interestingly, the 9th down Sukumar scored 25 runs not out, which was the highest individual score of the match. Rupam Roy and Mohit from SSU got 3 wickets each. In the second innings, SSU was bundled out for 85 runs with only two batsmen crossing just the double figure mark. Thus, DBSC won the match by 27 runs. From all the matches, it’s clear that the quality cricket is missing from Siliguri. The SMKP needs to ponder on the games development in the Subdivision, which is witnessing a downfall in the quality of the cricket played in the cricket leagues in Siliguri.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI)

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION ON LANGUAGE DAY AT SILIGURI

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 22nd February, 2016: On the eve of International mother language day, a photographic exhibition titled on “Kobitay Banga Bandhu” was exhibited at the library hall of Modella Care Taker Center & School, Church Road Siliguri. A total of 41 photographs along  with some associated verses that were composed by Eminent poets  about Bongo Bandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, the father of the nation of Bangladesh. The photographs were captured by S. Massoud Hossain, the chief photographer of Information Ministry, Republic of Bangladesh. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Nikhilesh Roy, NBU. Photographer Massoud Hossain informed that in the last ten years he exhibited his rare photographic presentation on “Kobitay Banga Bandhu” in more than 35 places. He also clarified that through this exhibition he want to spread this message towards the New Generation that Bongo Bandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman was the true friend of India. After the exhibition a colorful dance program on International Mother Language Day i.e. 21st February was performed by Uttarayan Cultural Institute, Jalpaiguri. A recitation program in various languages (Hindi, English, Bangla, Nepali, Rajbangshi) was also organized. The dignitaries present were Smt. Sangjukta Basu, Secretary, MCCS, Smt. Abhaya Basu, Principal MCCS, Smt. Latika Joshi, Mr. Karan Jain, Smt. Sunanda Basu, Mr. Debendra Singh, Mr. Premananda Roy, Smt. Sangita Roy, Smt. Banani Roy, Smt. Tejaswini  Neopane, Smt. Nirmala Neopane etc. The program was conducted by Mr. Arun Kumar from Jalpaiguri.

Photo: MCCS

CHARITABLE AMBULANCE GIVEN TO ANANDAMOYEE KALIBARI, SILIGURI

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 22nd February, 2016: In the occasion of Bard Poet Mukunda Das birth anniversary a Blood donation camp was organized at the playhouse of Siliguri Aanandamoyee Kalibari Premises located at Mahabirstan, Siliguri. The program started from 11 am today. The main organizer of the program was Aanandamoyee Kalibari Samiti and Samaj Kalyan Upasamiti. Both men and women participated in the blood donation camp. In this occasion Dr. Rudranath Bhattacharya MLA Siliguri, Mr. Madan Bhattacharya, Member of Regional Transport Board, Mr. Bhaskar Biswas, the secretary of Aanandamoyee Kalibari Samiti and others. Apart from this, an ambulance was also handed over to the Aanandamoyee Kalibari Samity, which was funded from the MLA area development fund. Dr. Bhattacharya inaugurated the ambulance by driving the vehicle himself.

28TH IITF IS GOING ON AT BIDHANNAGAR, KOLKATA

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 21st February, 2016: The largest fair among Eastern & North- Eastern India, The Industrial India Trade Fair organized by BNCC (Bengal National Chamber Of Commerce) is taking place in the fairground of central park, Bidhannagar from 12 to 22nd February 2016. This 28th IITF is themed on a ‘Buy Swadeshi’ base. Apart from the acknowledged fact, the fair this year is mainly projecting the industrial progress of the region and other states. The organizers have come up with the idea of empowering micro and small scale industries. International companies like Singapore, Hongkong, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Egypt, Ghana and Turkey took part in the trade carnival. “The previous year’s IITF was a rattling successful one. Hoping to be this year too” said one of the sales team.

Photo: Puja Sahni (INT – Kolkata)

EMOTIONAL RAIGUNJ CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY

By Partha Chatterjee (TNI Raigunj) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Raigunj, 21st February, 2016: If also the people of Bengal are divided with their political ideologies but for the Golden Bengal of the Bengalis, they are one by heart, when the question of mother tongue Bengali is concerned. The frontier fences may have distanced the Bengalis from their fences but it failed in separating the hearts of the people in both ends. In the year 1952, on 21st February when West Pakistan Administration tried to introduce Urdu as the official language at Bangladesh (Under West Pakistan’s control), then there was revolution throughout whole Bangladesh. There were Martyrs like Salam, Barkat, and many other Language activists. The Bengali language thus became the official language of Independent Bangladesh. Today along with the two Bengal’s Raigunj also celebrated International Language Day. The entire town was awakened with the tune of songs, verses of the Bengal’s Mother tongue. Today with the initiative of ‘Bhasha Bhawna’ a rally was organized at Raigunj from Ghari More to Railway Maidan after traversing the entire town. On the other hand, with the initiative of Raigunj Municipality another rally was also organized. Here, the chairman of the Raigunj Municipality Mr. Mohit Sengupta and many writers, news personnel, poets and intellectuals participated. In the era of globalization when all the regional dialects and languages are on the verge of becoming extinct, in that juncture 21st February always brings in a ray of hope and love for the mother tongue. The sky and air is filled with the emotional lines in Bengali “আমি বাংলায় গান গাই, আমি আমার আমিকে চিরদিন এই বাংলায় খুঁজে পাই” (I sing in Bengali, I find myself every time in my language Bengali).The tune has caught the equilibrium on both the sides of frontier fences. The entire land in both sides seemed like One Bengal with the enchantment of “আমার সোনার বাংলা, আমি তোমায় ভালোবাসি” (My Golden Bengal, I love you very much). Later in the evening, a literateur felicitation ceremony was also organised jointly by Raiganj Municipality and Nikhil Bharat Bongo Sahitya Sammelon (Raiganj Unit).

Photo: Amit Pal (Raigunj)

‘MANOB PREMI’ PRIZES GIVEN TO THE MARGINALIZED WORKERS AT SILIGURI

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 21st February, 2016: They are working for the society but they are not paid respect for their work or sacrifice. They work 24 hours a day but most of the time get unnoticed. However, this time, in Siliguri these workers got some respect with the initiative from the Siliguri MLA Dr. Rudranath Bhattacharya with the help of the MLA Fund. 26 people were selected from the lower strata of the society involved in works like scavenger, cleaners, watermen, labourer, etc. All the 26 people were given “Manob Premi’ prize. Apart from these 150 Self Help groups were also provided with sewing machines free of cost. The program was organized at Siliguri Margaret School Premises. The dignitaries who were present on the occasion were Swami Atmabodhananda Maharaj from Ramkrishna Mission, SMC opposition leader Mr. Nantu Paul etc.

ZEE TV CHAIRMAN SUBHASH CHANDRA TO BE IN SILIGURI FOR HOSPITAL INAUGURATION

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 21st February, 2016: Siliguri is going to witness another feather in the crown and in the way to becoming the healthcare hub of North Bengal, when the most awaited Maharaja Agrasen Hospital ground floor is going to be inaugurated on 3rd April 2016 at Fulbari, Siliguri. According to the press release issued by the MARSF, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital (MAH) is a 250 bedded multi-speciality charitable hospital targeted to the needy people of the region. In this connection, the secretary of the foundation Mr. Jittendra Mittal said “More than 1000 charity oriented people have contributed to the project, not only from this region but across the country as well. The Hospital will be fully functional by the end of 2016″. On 3rd April, the inauguration will be on the ground floor of the Hospital. Mr. Ramabtar Berlia, Chairman MARSF has urged all the people of the society especially the affluent class to contribute to the building of the hospital. The inauguration program is titled “Badhte Kadam”. The basic program is divided into two phases i.e. Ground Floor Inauguration (to be done by Smt. Manju Devi Moth and Mr. Ashok Moth from Siliguri) the Idol of Maharaja Agrasen inauguration (to be done by Smt. Sobha Devi Agarwal and Mr. Ashok Kr Agarwal from Jaigaon). According to Mr. Narendra Agarwal, coordinator, Badhte Kadam, the main centre of attraction of the inauguration is the auspicious presence of the Media Mogul, Motivational speaker and Philanthropist, Dr. Subhash Chandra (Goel), Chairman of Essel Group and Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited as a chief guest. Along with him Dr. Sushil Gupta, President of Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi will be the guest of honor.

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ANOTHER LOW SCORING MATCH AT SUPER DIVISION CRICKET LEAGUE IN SILIGURI

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 16th February, 2016: In the second day of the Super Division Cricket league of Siliguri the match was between DSU and Desh Bandhu sporting Club. DSU scored 124 runs losing all wickets in 37 over. No batsman got to score beyond 20. It may seem like DSU has lost the game here. But wait…. Desh Bandhu Sporting Club lost the match by scoring 62 runs losing all the wickets. They survived only 110 minutes on the crease. Manish Roy of DSU got the highest wickets of 3 from the bowling side in the second innings.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI)

SUDDEN FOREST FIRE NEAR UTTORAYON, SILIGURI

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 16th February, 2016: ‪There was a sudden forest fire happened at Uttorayon, Siliguri today evening. One may be astonished, but it came as a surprise to the people around who were passing by the National Highway 34 next to Chandmoni. The spot was exactly opposite to the Police Commissionerate. Local people, who were watching the fire, said that nobody has seen the source of the fire. People were also unsure about, whether the fire was ignited by someone or it has sprung up naturally. During this season especially, the passing away of Winter and incoming of Spring, such kind of forest fire may take a devastating shape in a high vegetation area like that of Chandmoni, where the trees are in a dried state now. This part of Chandmoni is thickly surrounded with trees due to the afforestation measures taken by Luxmi Township and the forest department years ago. It is seen that the fire was engulfing the area exactly like a forest fire. However, the fatality was ruled out from the nature of the fire.

Photo: R. Subrata (TNI)

DESUN: ANOTHER STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL COMING UP IN SILIGURI

TNI News Service (TNS)

Webdesk, TNI Kolkata & Siliguri, 16th February, 2016: In a nation where 65 lakh people live below the poverty line of medical treatment Desun Hospital is coming with a light of hope for those people of North Bengal. Desun Hospital, a multi-speciality hospital very soon is going to open its doors at Kawakhali, Siliguri near Asian Highway 2 (AH – 2). In Kolkata, Desun is standing strong with its first venture at E M Bypass, Kolkata which has already made its mark in Bengal’s finest state of the art infrastructure and services. Now, Desun Hospital is all set to serve North Bengal. The land owned by P. N. Memorial Neuro Centre & Research Institute Ltd. is in the process of constructing an 8 storied building with an infrastructure of providing 304 patient beds including 67 beds in its specialize Critical Care Unit. The emergency services are going to be the main focus of the new hospital at Siliguri. Desun Hospital, Siliguri is going to focus immensely on the Emergency Services. With this maiden North Bengal venture, Desun Hospitals is going to spread out in its pan Bengal mission even catering to the adjoining states of East Bihar, Sikkim, North East etc. Strategically it’s going to catch up with the huge rush from the North Bengal and North East India towards South India for medical treatment.  Mr. J. P. Sarma, Director (Strategy and Growth) – Desun Hospital spoke to TNI. He said “This upcoming new hospital in Siliguri has nearly 304-bed capacity & there will be a trauma care centre also for the patients. The number of department functional and specialized treatments will be finalized later as per requirement”. The hospital is going to meet all the NBC mandatory norms for rescue in case of a sudden mishap at the hospital premises like the clearing of exits, alarm systems, high drains, water sprinklers etc are going to add the safety and security measures for the patients. Mr. Sarma also added “I am expecting more patients more from the North Bengal in our North Bengal unit. The operations will start at the end of this year”.

Edited By: R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: R. Subrata (TNI)
Info Inputs: Puja Sahni (INT – Kolkata)

SILIGURI SUPER DIVISION CRICKET STARTS AT UTTORAYON CRICKET STADIUM

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 15th February, 2016: From today the super division cricket league of SMKP started at picturesque at Uttarayon Open Cricket Stadium, Siliguri. The first match today was played by Subhash Sporting Club and Suryanagar Friends Union. In the first innings, Subhash Sporting club scored 177 runs in 45 overs losing just 2 wickets. The top scorer was Dhruv Sahariar, who scored 80 runs. Suryanagar could not fight back in the second innings and lost the match by 53 runs. They scored a total of 124 runs in 32.2 overs and were all out in just 142 minutes. Aritra Dakua from Subhash Sporting got 3 wickets. Top scorer of the match Dhruv Sahariar was declared man of the match.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI)

ELEPHANT ELECTROCUTED AT DHUPGURI’S POTATO FIELD

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 15th February, 2016: In the last 24 hours the untimely death of two big tuskers has brought in a tension in Dooars region. On Sunday, a big elephant was found dead and today another was found in Moraghat range of Dhupguri block. The area where the elephant was found is known as Duramari village. According to the primary reports, the cause of death is electrocution. Today morning, the villagers informed the forest department about the dead elephant when they saw it lying nears the potato field of some Dhojen Roy in the area. An electric wire was also found touching the trunk of the dead elephant. It is said that Dhojen Roy has illegally fenced his potato field with the live electric wire connected with the street electricity poles. The poor elephant probably has died due to that electrocution. Wild Life warden Smt. Sima Choudhury said the forest department was advised to lodge a case against the absconding Dhojen Roy based on the circumstantial evidence. A hunt of finding the accused has already been initiated.

Photo: Supriyo Basak (TNI)

PERMANENT FLOWER MARKET DEMAND RISES AT SILIGURI FLOWER SHOW

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 15th February, 2016: Siliguri immediately needs a permanent flower market. This has been a long-pending demand for the flower sellers of the city. This has been again echoed on the closing day of Siliguri Flower show at Kanchenjungha Mela Ground today. The Flower farmers from Siliguri Sub-Division is producing a huge quantity of flowers every year but is not getting the right price because of the absence of a permanent flower market and marketing infrastructure. According to them the flower sellers have approached to every nook and corner of the administration but all in vain. The flower sellers said to the press that the sellers of North Bengal sell the flowers and the saplings at a very cheap rate than Kolkata market because of the low cost of production but is losing out to the competition due to the absence of the marketing facilities. Mr. Prasanta Sen of Siliguri Horticultural Society also is hopeful that the administration will surely be looking into the matter seriously.

Photo: D. Prasun (TNI)

WRONG CENTRE INFORMATION LED TO HS EXAMINEES HARASSMENT AT DHUPGURI

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 15th February, 2016: In a miscommunication by the school authorities of Dhupguri, made the students of Gadong High School of Dhupguri run hither and thither in search of their exact examination centre. It is alleged that initially the school authorities told the HS Examinees that their exam centre is the same as before i.e. Salbari High School. However, today when they came to the centre 15 minutes before, they learnt that their centre has been changed in this year and it is now at Dhupguri High School. The students rushed to the centre, which is 7 km away from Salbari High School. Expectedly, they arrived late. 7 of them even could not reach the concerned centre at all. It is not known, whether the affected students were allowed to get an extra time for their exams or not. After the exam, the students and guardians protested. The administrative representative Mr. Dilip Basak informed that the matter has been reported to the HS Council. On the other hand, the Headmaster of Gadong High School declined to comment on this matter to the press.

ART SCHOOL CELEBRATED SARASWATI PUJA WITH SIT & DRAW COMPETITION IN SILIGURI

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 14th February, 2016: A sit and draw competition was organized by Chitrankan Art School yesterday on account of Saraswati Puja. Many participants mostly the young students of the art school, as well as others, participated in the competition. It was a great gesture by the school that the art school authorities have chosen the Saraswati Puja day as the competition day, remarked on of the guardian of the student from Chitrankan. Siliguri MLA Dr. Rudranath Bhattacharya was invited to hand over the prizes to the participants at the end of the day. Dr. Bhattacharya spent quite some time with the children in the school.

MINI INDOOR TO COME UP AT RATHKHOLA, SILIGURI

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 14th February, 2016: A Mini Indoor Stadium is going to come up at Rathkhola Nabin Sangha in Siliguri. The foundation stone ceremony was held today. The foundation stone was laid by the Siliguri MLA Dr. Rudranath Bhattacharya. It is known the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, GOWB has sanctioned a sum of Rs. 20 lakhs for the project. In the first phase the sanctioned amount is Rs. 10 lakhs. Interacting with the press at the end of the programme Dr. Bhattacharya told that the main emphasis of the Government in such kind of projects is to uplift the sports and sporting skills among the children and youths of this area. He also said that efforts will be made to complete the project as early as possible.

DEBI SARASWATI WORSHIPPED BY PT. AJAY CHAKRABORTY HIMSELF AT ‘SRUTINANDAN’, KOLKATA

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited by R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 14th February, 2016: As we know that Goddess of Wisdom Debi Saraswati gives us the knowledge on every aspect of life. However, it became doubly immense when an erudite person worships her himself. We are talking about Kolkata’s renowned music institution called “Shrutinandan (A Musical Kingndom)’, which is being established under the supervision of the modern day music legend Pandit Ajay Chakraborty. As the tradition goes by, the institution organises the Saraswati Puja every year. This year too was of no exception. It became special this year when the founder of the institution Pandit Ajay Chakraborty conducted the priesthood in the Annual Saraswati Puja. Every teacher of the institution and near about 1200 students along with their guardians were present in the Puja premises for participating in puja and offer the holy ‘Anjali’. The Guruji, along with his four disciples, his son Ananjan Chakraborty and the teachers of the institution, and worshiped the Devi of Wisdom along with musical performances. Many guests from various part of the country were present in the occasion. Panditji spoke in the occasion “Every woman should be respected because of her hidden talent, which is invoked by Goddess Saraswati. We must lead our life in full transparency like the duck of the Debi, which is a cult-creature because the duck can separate milk from water”. The entire puja was conducted under the guidance of the Principal of the Institution Smt. Chandana Chakraborty, who is also known as the Guruma with her disciples.

Photo: Swarnali Goswami (TNI)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kaushik Chatterjee

If the question is raised which is the day of love for a Bengalian? Then in one word it can be guessed its Saraswati Puja. In the vanishing winter tinge and the spring fall period Goddess of wisdom has turned into a Goddess of Love for the Bengalians. During this westernization period when Valentine Day is peeping into the traditional Bong Culture then suddenly like a revolution there are thousands of romantic couples are to be seen in Bengal like the epic Uttam-Suchitra duo. In the annual screenplay of the Saraswati Puja, we find many teenage love pairs created and vanished with emotional love offers and rejections. This is the love day. From the boundaries prohibition in this day, these young love bees come out in swarms, the non-practiced wearing of sarees and roaming, meeting the most important person suddenly, flashback, saying the world with just a smile, speaking with gestures etc. reminds them about that the Spring has come. In uniformity throughout Bengal, Raigunj also experiences the premature Valentine’s Day. The parks in Raigunj like Raigunj Municipal Park, Karnojora Park, Ecopark etc is packed with newly graduated Romeo and Juliet in a premature love rain. This year, it’s more special with premiums. The unofficial and official love days are all together. Saraswati Puja and Valentine’s Day fell back to back. Saraswati Puja this year was celebrated in two days. So, 3 consecutive love days means an extra day of love. So, not look behind, the love birds are not to going to let this love opportunity go away without any outcome. After getting a special valentine makeover, and with an 800cc KTM Bike modern day couples jump in Raigunj streets like Shahrukh and Kajol. There are Love Tsunami waves smashing the streets. Then happens the most expected ‘Love is in the air, eyes full of love addiction’. Everywhere, there is rose, Cadburys, pizza, ice-cream, peat cigar along with Kabir Suman’s special lines ‘Flower blossoms or not, but its spring’.

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THE KIRITI SAGA “KALO BHROMOR” COMING UP NEXT FROM TOLLYGUNJ

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 13th February, 2016: The new age actors of Tollywood Indraneil Sengupta, Samadarshi Dutta has come up with a bracing piece of renowned and iconic thriller ‘Kalo Bhromor’ which is directed by Anindya Bikas Dutta. The other cast includes Arunima Ghosh and Kaushik Sen. The film’s script has been edited by the Bollywood scriptwriter Arijit Biswas. Kalo Bhromor is the first novel of noted Bengali Kiriti series and the mature characters will be introduced in the Bengali literature Kalo Bhromor. “No one has pictures any film from Kiriti series till now and this thriller movie is something different from Feluda & Byomkesh” said the director Biswas. The film is based on Nihar Ranjan Gupta’s ‘Kalo Bhromor’ is a story of Kolkata about five years back. The city then lies under a panic of moonlight killer along with peril of an International drug lord and mafia. Indraneil said, “I have also done thriller movie previously but Kalo Bhromor will be my first as a lead character.

Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AID TO HS EXAMINEES OF PANIGHATTA T. E.

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Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 12th February, 2016: ‪ A Bangalore-based non-profit educational assessment organization Minerva today distributed aid to school students in the closed Panighatta Tea Estate who are appearing in their Higher Secondary Examinations that begins from 15th February this year. The organization came up with the idea after it learnt that most of the 103 students appearing for the exams this year and their families were in dire straits, especially as the tea garden remains closed, rendering hundreds of people without work. Nitin Hingmang, representing the organization said the aid included some packets of dry foods, exam materials like boards and pen for all the students, and cash amounting to Rs 18,000.

Photo: Minerva

AIR MARSHAL SBP SINHA VISITS RANCHI TO MONITOR ANTI NAXAL TASK FORCE

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Webdesk, TNI Ranchi, 12th February, 2016: Air Marshal SBP Sinha AVSM VM Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Central Air Command visited the Anti-Naxal Task Force Detachment of the Indian Air Force at Ranchi on 11 February 2016. After taking over command of the Allahabad-based Central Air Command recently in January this year, this was Air Marshal Sinha’s first visit to Ranchi. He was received at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Airport by Air Commodore Ajay Shukla VM, Task Force Commander and Group Captain Ashok Pande VM. He was briefed by Air Commodore Ajay Shukla on all aspects of IAF’s operations in support of Jharkhand Police and other Paramilitary forces. The Air Marshal visited the various locations of the detachment and took a comprehensive overview of all security aspects. While addressing the Air Warriors, Air Marshal Sinha commended the gallant role played by IAF personnel in helping the Central and State authorities combat the menace of Naxalism. It may be recalled that on 27 January this year, Indian Air Force helicopter pilots of this Task Force had volunteered to undertake a casualty evacuation mission at night to extricate the six jawans of Jharkhand police who were seriously injured in the Naxal landmine blast at Palamu. Air Marshal Sinha complimented all involved personnel for this ‘first ever’ night casualty evacuation mission from a non-established airstrip in Jharkhand. Air Marshal Sinha later visited the Police Headquarters for a meeting with DG Jharkhand Police Mr DK Pandey and ADG Mr SN Pradhan. The DG too conveyed his profound appreciation of the stellar role played by the Anti-Naxal Task Force, including the gallant action in saving the lives of the injured personnel during the Palamu attack. Air Marshal Sinha assured the DGP that the IAF would leave no stone unturned in meeting all the requirements of the ground forces involved in Anti-Naxal Operations, be it day or night. The Air Marshal subsequently left for Air Force Station Varanasi en-route to Allahabad.

FREE HEALTH CHECK UP CAMP BY MATRI SANGH JANAKALYAN ASHRAM

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 11th February, 2016: Matri Sangha Janakalyan Ashram of Malbazar today organised a Health Check Up Camp at Red Bank Tea Estate. According to the Secretary of the Ashram Smt. Gouri Ghosh and Assitant Secretary Mr. Raju Chakraborty, the ashram is regularly organising such camps two times a month for the last 8 months in the tea gardens like Red Bank, Dhoronipur, Kilkott, Nageshwari etc. Today in this camp Health check up was done along with the distribution of Medicines. Today Dr. Asish Das was present in the camp along with other medical officials. According to Matri Sangh Jana Kalyan Ashram, after going through the health check up camps, it is found that most of the people visited in the camp was suffering from nutritional problems. Today at least 130 tea workers came here for health check up.

Photo: Atish Sen (TNI)

STUDENT’S AGITATION FOR HINDI TEACHERS IN ISLAMPUR BOYS

By A. Moitra (TNI) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Islampur, 11th February, 2016: Today at Islampur Boys High School students set to fire some furniture in front of the school. According to them, they are continuing their agitation for many days. One of the students said that for many years the teaching language of the school was done with 3 languages till date i.e. Bengali, Hindi and Urdu. However, recently only two languages were used Bengali and Urdu. Students are now demanding for immediate recruitment of Hindi teachers in the school. The Head Master Mr. Tridip Ganguly said that he has already referred the matter to the higher authorities but today he was surprised to see such kind of agitation. The matter was immediately reported to the Police. The police forces came with RAF and at the end of the day the agitation by the students were lifted.

SARADA SISHU TIRTHA CELEBRATES ANNUAL DAY AT BANARHAT

By Atish Sen (Banarhat) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 11th February, 2016: Today at Banarhat ‘Bidya Bharati North Bengal’ organized the 8th Annual Function for Sarada Sishu Tirtha school. A total of 103 students from 4th to 8th standard from the school participated in the event. Many parents and guardians were present in the occasion. The head of the institution Smt. Simi Dey Sarkar and Secretary Mr. Sudarshan Das was present in the occasion. Smt. Dey Sarkar said that the prime objective of the school is to develop kids in totality. In this mission, the school ensures learning along with games and cultures.

Photo: Atish Sen (TNI)

BROTHERS ATTACKED WITH BOW & ARROW IN DHUPGURI

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 11th February, 2016: One person was killed and another seriously injured in an arrow attack on them by their neighbor today. It is learnt that the clash was associated with a land related problem. The incident happened at Niranjan Paat area of Dhupguri Block when two cousins Ganesh Roy and Biswajit Roy were preparing the land for building a temple. Suddenly, Nikhil Roy, the accused neighbor attacked them with bow and arrow. Both the brothers were injured in the attack. Villagers came rushing and caught Nikhil and thrashed him indiscriminately. Nikhil is now fighting for his life in the hospital. Ganesh and Biswajit were rushed to Dhupguri Rural Hospital and were immediately referred to Jalpaiguri District Hospital. In the way to hospital Biwajit died, while Ganesh is now under treatment. According to the police, since Nikhil is now under treatment he will immediately be arrested once he regains his consciousness.

Photo: Supriyo Basak (TNI)

SILIGURI UNDER JUMBO SIEGE: TRANQUILIZED LATER

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited by R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Malbazar, 10th February, 2016: A wild tusker today smashed at least 100 residential houses on the outskirts of Siliguri in the area of Ektiasal under SMC i.e. Ward No. 41 and 42. According to the forest department, the Jumbo strayed from Baikunthapur forest area and entered the city. It was first spotted in the early morning around 5 am at eastern bypass areas within ward numbers 30 and 40 of Siliguri Municipal Corporation which comes under the Jalpaiguri district. Residents of the area got panicked and started running helter-skelter and forest personnel rushed to the spot to drive away the pachyderm to the forest but failed several times. The most disturbing were the mob of around 40000 – 50000 people, who were found chasing the confused wild tusker and clicking selfies in their mobile phones. It ran in the Siliguri streets like Eastern Bypass, Sevoke Road, Iskcon Mandir Road etc. Later, in front of Payel Cinema Hall, the pachyderm surrendered to the tranquilizer dart stuck by the forest officials. Two huge Escorts Hydra Cranes were later brought to carry the jumbo on to a truck. Policemen tried to control the mob and asked the people not to panic however later had to lathi charge because the mod didn’t pay attention to their advice. Several people sustained minor injuries in the melee. The tusker rampage left several houses, properties, vehicles smashed to rubbles.

WORSE BATTING DISPLAY CONTINUES IN 1ST DIVISION SILIGURI CRICKET LEAGUE

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 10th February, 2016: In the First Division Siliguri Cricket League today in the Super Six knockout tournament conducted by SMKP at Kanchenjungha Krirangan of Siliguri, Bidhan Sporting Club and Vivekananda Club clashed with each other. In the first innings, Bidhan Sporting scored 68 runs losing 8 wickets in 17.5 overs. The top scorer Abir Bhattacharya of Bidhan sporting could only manage 15 runs. Chanchal Sarkar got 4 wickets for Vivekananda Club. In the second innings also, there was no great batting show by VNC. However, VNC managed a win by 4 wickets. The winning shot came in 27th over. For VNC, the top scorer was Chanchal Sarkar with 12 runs. Overall, a very poor batting display by two teams in the tournament.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI)

CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA ORGANIZED FINANCIAL AWARENESS CAMP AT JATESHWAR

By Arunangshu Maitra (TNI Falakata) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Falakata, 10th February, 2016: Central Bank of India today organized a Financial Literacy and Debt Counselling Camp at Jateshwar of Falakata. The Regional Manager of Central Bank Mr. A. K. Senapati was present in the occasion. Apart from this, there was the auspicious presence of General Manager Mr. Umesh Kumar Singh, Project In charge Mr. Tapash Pal, Field Manager Mr. Sumit Kumar Jha and other. In the program 5 cheques for a sum of Rs. 1 lakh 25 thousand was handed over to SHGCC Self Help groups. Along with this 8 cheques of with a starting sum Rs. 45000 to Rs. 1 lakh were also handed over to the Farmers Group i.e. KCCs. A free medical check-up camp was also organized. An advisory camp was also conducted where the pitfalls of saving in chit funds were also explained to the people. A bank account opening centre was also opened during the program.

Photo: Arunangshu Maitra (TNI)

27% OBC RESERVATION IN PRIVATE JOBS RECOMMENDED

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Webdesk, TNI New Delhi, 10th February, 2016: A Statutory Government panel has recommended 27% OBC quotas in the private sectors. NCBC or the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has advised the Central Government for a legislation that will make compulsory for the private companies operating in India implement 27% reservation to the OBC category people. This will also include cooperatives and other philanthropic organizations. An NCBC member Shakeel Uz Zamaan told the press that “It has been a long-pending demand. Job opportunities in government and public sector are shrinking and it is the duty of the private sector to provide reservation to marginalized sections of the society. He also said that NCBC had forwarded the recommendation to the department of personnel and training (DoPT) and the social justice ministry.

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WORKER AGITATION STARTS AGAIN AT MANABARI TEA GARDEN

By S. Basak (TNI) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Malbazar, 10th February, 2016: The tea garden workers today agitated in front of the tea garden office. The incident has happened at Manabari tea Garden. From the morning, the tea garden workers started their agitation by stopping the work. Malbazar police reached the spot and stayed for preventing any untoward incident. Manabari tea estate was already in the news in the earlier worker agitation, when the tea garden workers went on a 3-month long strike soon after that the garden was closed. After a long drawn tripartite meeting at Siliguri, the management agreed to the point to open the garden by gradually clearing the arrears. In accordance to that, the workers resumed their duties. However, according to the workers till today i.e. 10th February 2016 nothing was paid. The manager has already left the garden. According to a worker Lakshmi Minj, the workers are in a very poor state of a situation due to the long pending dues from the company. Now the arrears has also been stopped. The agitation is because of this fallout.

BISON CREATE NUISANCE AT NAGRAKATA RAILWAY TRACKS

By S. Basak (TNI) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Nagrakata, 10th February, 2016: When the Big Tusker was creating havoc in Siliguri, at a distance i.e. at Nagrakata block’s Chapramari area, a bison created a tensed situation among the residents here. A full grown bison stood still on the railway line connecting Chalsa station and Nagrakata. The bison later climbed down the track but again stood over the track. This continued for quiet sometimes creating a stoppage of the trains in the respective stations. The Kanchan Kanya express faced the maximum problem which had to stop unnecessarily in various stations due to this problem. Later the bison left the tracks but stood over the road creating a similar problem. Later the forest officials forced the bison to go to the north range of the forest with the help of the trained Kunki elephants. This was informed by Ranger of Gorumara North Range Forest Mr. Dilip Das Choudhury.

FREE 4G WIFI INAUGURATED AT NORTH BENGAL MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited by D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 10th February, 2016: From today North Bengal Medical College and Hospital have launched its own free 4G WiFi Services on its campus. NBMC&H thus becomes the first medical college in West Bengal to start the 4G Wifi service on its campus. The MIC of NBDD inaugurated the Free WiFi service at North Bengal Medical College. The service provider offering the 4G Wifi services here is Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd., formerly known as Infotel Broadband Services Limited. In this occasion, the MIC also inaugurated the New Automated Compound Gate at NBMC&H today. This is the first of its kind in this region. Apart from this, the minister also inaugurated the 50 seat patient’s waiting centre and a Sulabh Toilet in the campus. The gate and the waiting hall were made with the financial assistance from the Rajya sabha MP Quota and the Government of West Bengal.

Photo: R. Subrata (TNI)

10 YEAR OLD CHILD FROM REDBANK GOT HIS LIFE BACK

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 9th February, 2016: A 10-year-old child from Redbank Tea Estate got his life back with the help of some humanitarian act of the trade Union leaders. Aniket Lakra (10) has lost his father long ago and now he lives with his brother and mother in poverty. He has been diagnosed with having Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) commonly called the hole in the heart. The family which is already suffering from poverty was not in a position for treatment. The Trade Union of the tea estate stood beside the family and helped them undergo a surgery at Kolkata’s AMRI hospital. All the cost was borne by the unions’ fund. Today Aniket came to his house completely cured. A small but by this humanitarian act Aniket has got his life back.

Photo: Atish Sen (TNI)

POULTRY FARMING WORKSHOP BY SSB AT CHAMURCHI

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Chamurchi, 9th February, 2016: SSB 17th Battallion of Chamurchi today organized a 6 six days long Poultry Farming Workshop at the local Chamurchi Bharatiya Pathshala. A total 34 trainees from Chamurchi and the adjoining areas joined the workshop. The workshop was inaugurated by the Second Commandant of SSB Mr. Amarendra Kumar Pande. Apart from that the doctor of SSB Dr. Sushant Parekar, Social Activist Reza Karim, Kailash Agarwal, Md. Farid and the Headmaster of the school Mr. Bijay Thakur were also present on the occasion. SSB officials also reported that after the training, the trainees will be provided with poultry hatchlings and other necessary materials so that they can become self-reliant.

Photo: Atish Sen (TNI)

BANARHAT TENSED AFTER A FAILED CHILD THEFT ATTEMPT

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 9th February, 2016: Banarhat town today became terrorized when an incident of failed child theft came to the limelight. It is learnt that on Monday night at around 8 pm, the town experienced some frequent power cuts. A man by taking advantage of the situation tried to steal away a girl child of 8 months from the house of Palash Mandal of Khudirampally. Mr. Mandal told TNI that he was not there during the incident and his wife was alone in his house. Suddenly, she heard her child cry and saw that a man ran away with the child. She immediately raised an alarm and when the neighbors came in the man fled away without the child. Mr. Mandal was so terrified that he even didn’t report the matter to the police.

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MADHYAMIK STUDENT ATTACKED FOR MARRIAGE REJECTION AT DHUPGURI

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 9th February, 2016: A Madhyamik Pariksha student was assaulted by some miscreants. It is later known that the girl was assaulted because she had probably rejected a marriage offer from a local youth. The girl today was going to appear for the final day exam of Madhyamik Pariksha at Raja Mohun High School Centre. During that time suddenly some youth led by Anukul Mandal attacked her by bamboo sticks. She had injuries in her head and abdomen. Somehow the girl managed to reach the exam centre but she fainted. Seeing her deteriorating condition she was transferred to Dhupguri Hospital. The police also arrived by then. Later after feeling better she gave her exam in her hospital bed. Jalpaiguri Police Super Mr. Akash Magharia said to the press that Police action will be taken against the culprits.

WILD LEOPARD ENTERS POSH BENGALURU SCHOOL INJURING 3

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Webdesk, TNI Bengaluru, 7th February, 2016: Man is gulping the forest cover and its resultant is witnessed by a posh Bengaluru school today. Vibgyor School considered as one of the elite schools of Bengaluru witnessed an early morning saga when a young leopard ventured its premises in the dawn. The security of the school alerted but that could not deter the leopard to enter the premises. The forest officials immediately reached the spot with tranquillizers however, the leopard played hide and seek with them before they caught it in a 14-hour battle. Before getting caught, it had injured 3 people including a veterinarian. All of them were shifted to a nearby hospital according to the police sources. CCTV footages had shown that the big cat was moving in the school corridors.

HOWRAH WINS SUB JUNIOR CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP IN SILIGURI

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Jalpaiguri, 7th February, 2016: Today at Dadabhai Grounds of Siliguri the Prakash Chandra Saha Memorial Day and Night Sub Junior knockout Cricket Tournament came to an end. Over the last 7 days, people of Siliguri witnessed a fantastic show of cricket played by the youngsters. In the final match today, which was between Santi Devi CCC of Asansol and Badal Bose Memorial CCC from Howrah? The Asansol team batted first and scored 102 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 25 Overs. Not a single player crossed the 20 runs individual score. In the second half, Badal Bose CCC from Howrah wrapped the score by losing 6 wickets in 24.1 overs. Thus, the Howrah team won the match and the championship by 4 wickets. Deepak Sharma missed his fifty by 3 runs and was the highest scorer of the match by scoring 47 runs. In the closing ceremony, the distinguished guests present were the Mayor of SMC Mr.  Ashok Bhattacharya, Matigara MLA Mr. Sankar Malakar, Siliguri MLA Dr. Rudhranath Bhattacharya, The Leader in Opposition in SMC Mr. Nantu Paul, SMC Counselor Smt. Manjusree Paul, Member of State Transport Authority Mr. Madan Bhattacharya and MIC of SMC Mr. Shankar Ghosh.

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FREE EYE SCREENING CAMP ORGANIZED AT JALPAIGURI BY ANANDAM

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Webdesk, TNI Jalpaiguri, 7th February, 2016: Siliguri Anandam Foundation today organized a Free Eye Screening Camp at Jalpaiguri Collegepara in association with Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital. According to the secretary of the foundation Mr. Arijit Biswas, the program is a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of the society, which is being run under the aegis of Anandam Group of Companies. The main venue of the camp was at the Anandam Kinder Days Playschool located in Collegepara of Jalpaiguri. According to Mr. Biswas, the total turnout of the camp was around 202 which were expected by the society before the start of the camp. According to the Mr. Biswas, the society will continue to do such kind of humanitarian works in Jalpaiguri in the days to come.

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SEMINAR ON NETAJI SUBHASH ORGANISED AT BANKURA TOWN

By Kaushik Ghosh (TNI Bankura) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Bankura, 7th February, 2016: Today a Seminar was organized by a media house called Samaj O Rajniti Patrika at Bankura town. The venue of the seminar was Anila Devi Bhawan in the heart of the town. The theme of the seminar was “Netaji Subash Chandra Bose and Communist Movement”. The main speaker in the seminar was Prof. Sobhanlal Dattagupta, Former Surendranath Banerjee Chair Professor of Political Science, University of Calcutta. Prof Dattagupta spoke about some untouched aspects of Netaji Subhash Chandra during his lifetime in India and abroad. In accordance with Prof. Dattagupta’s speech, the entire deliberation was divided into three phases. In the first phase, his discussion was about the time period from 1919-1929 when Netaji Subhash Bose had a very good relation with the communist movement in India i.e. in the pre-independence time. The second phase of his discussion hovered around the time period i.e. 1930-1939 when according to the speaker Netaji had certain differences in opinion with the communist parties. Lastly, Prof. Dattagupta spoke about time from 1940 till Netaji’s disappearance. During this time Netaji probably had some hostile relations with the then communist leadership in India. Professor Dattagupta also spoke about Netaji’s passport was being made in the name of Ziauddin Khan Lalpure with the help of Soviet Russia’s High Commission at Kabul. He further said that during his journey after his ‘The Great Escape’ from Kabul to Moscow then Berlin, Netaji Subhash ordered Azad Hind radio (A propaganda Radio Service) of Berlin not to broadcast anything against Soviet Russia. In the entire speech, Prof. Dattagupta tried to highlight some aspects which were not highlighted by the media or the Governmental sources. It was a discussion where many listeners attended in the afternoon of this Sunday of Bankura town. 

MAKE IN INDIA 1ST ‘DRIVER-LESS VEHICLE’ EXHIBITED IN AUTO EXPO 2016

By S. Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI New Delhi, 7th February, 2016: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari witnessed the driverless operation of Novus-Drive at the Auto Expo, Greater Noida. He lauded the Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Ltd team for developing the Driverless vehicle and wished them luck for future endeavors. This was declared by the manufacturers through a press release issued by them. The home-grown Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) manufactured by THRSL ferried visitors from one pavilion to other in the Expo. Novus-Drive is the first driverless shuttle in the country. According to the release, the vehicle has the capacity to seat 14 people; it can autonomously navigate on its own with its high fidelity sensors and robust algorithms for path planning and navigation. The vehicle is indigenously manufactured at the THRSL’s Gurgaon facility.

It’s a complete made in India product with all its research and development having taken place in Gurgaon. The vehicle is a first of its kind manufactured in India.  A visibly pleased Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways said, “I am delighted to witness this driverless vehicle. This vehicle is not only a made in India vehicle but it also addresses the environmental concerns. It gives me immense pleasure to see that the young generation is involved in the R&D of this project; I wish them luck for their future endeavor”. Mr. Anuj Kapuria, Director & CEO, The Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Limited (THRSL) said, ‘I left my Ph.D. midway to form this company in India, Robotics and automation were my passion and I chose them to be my profession. The AGV we have brought out is the first driver-less vehicle made in India and would revolutionize the transport in large campuses and townships. Its success will pave for more driver-less vehicles from us.”

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WOMAN TRIFFICKER CAUGHT RED HANDED AT HEMTABAD

By Partha Chatterjee (TNI Raiganj) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Hemtabad, 7th February, 2016: Three woman traffickers were caught red handed when they were trafficking two minor girls from Bishnupur village under Hemtabad Police Station. For quite some time, the girls were lured by the traffickers to provide jobs in the film world somewhere outside. The youths who were caught are Abdul Jabbar (40) from Bihar, Rafikul Mohammad (35) and Renuka Burman (34) from Hemtabad. Yesterday they were caught by Hemtabad police when they were trying to traffic the girls elsewhere. Police informed TNI that the rescued minor girls were handed over to the Childline.

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‘SUFI SUTRA’ MESMERIZED AUDIENCES IN THE INAUGURATION AT RABINDRA SADAN, KOLKATA

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 6th February, 2016: 6th World Peace Music Festival ‘Sufi Sutra’ started at Rabindra Sadan Kolkata with its marvelous inaugural programme on yesterday i.e. 5th Feb. In the next three days schedule, there will be programs like the collaborative workshop of music and a handicrafts exhibition on 6th and 7th Feb (11 am to 3 pm) at Rabindra Sadan and Mohar Kunj respectively. A musical show called ‘Music for All and Music for Peace’ Sufi Sutra was presented by banglanatok.com here in Rabindra Sadan yesterday in collaboration with Rural Craft Hubs of West Bengal. Sanatan, Arjun Baul from West Bengal, Debolina Bhowmik from East-West India, Monica Grand Mariana from Scotland, Benjamin from Brazil, Elvis Logo Tonches from Goa, Damn from the USA, Mamadiu from Burkina Faso, Hugo from Portugal, etc. are participating in this festival from various countries. In the Inaugural speech a guest of Netherland, in solidarity vision said that India is similar with Netherland because both have something in common i.e. ‘love for hockey’, ‘love for flower’ and ‘love for music’. The inaugural musical concert witnessed the participation of all teams with their excellent and mind blowing performances. The performances which stole the heart of the audiences were the ‘Bangla Baul-Kawali’ and Scotland’s ‘Band Cherry Grove’s performance yesterday. Internal sources said that from the next year Sufi Sutra will be coming up with a new name ‘Munshiana’.

Photo: Swarnali Goswami (TNI)

MTV ROADIES CREW MET WITH AN ACCIDENT AT KALIMPONG

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 6th February, 2016: An accident occurred to the MTV Roadies crew members who were in a shoot at Kalimpong. The main spot was near Pesok near Kalimpong. The members were severely injured however, no casualties were reported till now. The locals immediately ran to the spot and helped the injured men by putting them out of the bus. Mr. Ravi Rai a localite told the press that “It seems that the bus has gone out of control and overturned on the road. However, God saved them as it didn’t happen near the gorge.” The SP of Darjeeling told TNI “As many as 12 were seriously injured in the incident and have suffered injuries to the arms and legs. They were given primary treatment and have been taken to the Kalimpong and Siliguri hospital.” The injured crew members were Ashis Ansari (24), Magen Basu Matary (36), Surendra Pradhan (35), Akash Patel (25), Sidarth Soni (24), Sandeep Bamkar (29), John Britto (33), Gawrab Pazoz (32), Bijoy Kumar Panday (32), Rabi Rajan Kumar (24), and Santosh Jaiswal (35).

KENNILWORTH ORGANIZES ‘FOOD FESTIVAL’ AT ITS PLACE IN KOLKATA

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 5th February, 2016: The craving for new & different cuisines keep piling up when the city continues holding such mouth-watering food festival. The Kennilworth Hotel of Little Russel Street hosted a food carnival ‘Andaaz-e-Lucknow’ from 4th Feb. The fete is happening at the marble room of the hotel where all other food carnival takes places usually. The menu contains each & every Shahi and authentic recipes from the kitchen of Lucknow & Awadh. To glorify the event, the renowned master chef from UP Anjum Hasan ushered in yesterday. Meanwhile, the director of food & beverage and also the organizer of the food festival Mr. Jograj Singh confirmed that there will be a Rajasthani food festival in the upcoming days. The food carnival will continue till 14th February accompanying by pre-valentines night on 13th February, which will be only for the couples.

Photo: Puja Sahni (INT – Kolkata)

THE SELF DETERMINED MADHYAMIK STORY OF RAJESH FROM TAHERPUR

By Partha Chatterjee (TNI Raiganj)

Webdesk, TNI Raiganj, 5th February, 2016: While his father’s body was being cremated, his son Rajesh was taking his Madhyamik history paper. The black letters swam before his eyes and historical events threatened to create chaos. In his history question paper, Rajesh could only see the loving memories of his father, Subrata Roy. His pen denied forming words on the blank answer sheet. All he could think was about the time his father was well and of the emotional moments of his struggle for survival. Just a few days ago, with the approaching exams, his father had asked him not to accompany him to the fields. He wanted Rajesh to study well and get a decent job. Notwithstanding their poverty, dreams of a better life pervaded their existence. Subrata Roy worked as hired help on other people’s farm so that he could send his only son Rajesh to school. Rajesh is a student of Taherpur high School. He is taking his board exam at the Kailash Chandra Radharani Vidyapith. Today was his history paper. His mother, Kalyani Roy, informed Rajesh’s father died suddenly of cardiac arrest early Friday. After performing the last rites of his father, Rajesh went to sit for his history paper. Subrata was the sole breadwinner of the family. The premature death of her husband has put their economic conditions into disarray. But she is hopeful that with a little government aid, Rajesh would be able to continue his education. The headmaster of Kailash Chandra Radharani Vidyapith, Utpal Dutta, was immensely taken in by Rajesh’s presence at the examination hall. In consideration of his frail condition, the school arranged for electrolyte water and provided all kinds of possible aid. After writing the paper, Rajesh told that he had never dreamt of being in such testing circumstance.  It was too much trouble to take the test. It was his father’s dream to see Rajesh get a proper education and this was the only reason why he appeared for his paper in spite of such a mishap. With his father’s demise, his family is his responsibility. He would have to work and would be able to continue his studies only if he receives some aid.

Edited By: Jonali Karmakar (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Partha Chatterjee (TNI)

‘TOGETHER WE CAN’ WALKATHON ON WORLD CANCER DAY

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 4th February, 2016: DS Research Centre with a pledge to prevent and treat cancer by providing path-breaking Ancient Ayurveda based Nutrient Energy Treatment of International standard on World Cancer Day on 4th February 2016 organized a Walkathon for the Cancer Survivors in Kolkata. The walkathon started from D.S Bhawan till ESI Hospital and back to D.S Bhawan. The motto of this initiative was “Together We Can”. The day also witnessed a special motivational session for the cancer patients highlighting the importance of ‘Togetherness” to fight with cancer and win over it, creating awareness about the role of the different types of treatments at DS Research Centre. Aiming to spread knowledge about cancer, ‘Together We Can’ was an initiative with the objective to save the world from cancer with the assistance of treatments based on the science of nutrient energy. Walkathon started with the active participation of more than 500 students including cancer survivors, doctors, students and D.S.R.C. staff followed by a prize distribution ceremony for the Art competition done by the children. The event also witnessed a “pledge board” placed at the front of the clinic for common people and patients to sign up with nice, motivational messages and share their feelings. Mr. Haider Aziz Safwi, Hon’ble MIC, Department of Correctional Administration, Mr. Ravi Ranjan Chattopadhyay, Technical Education Minister, Mr. Paresh Pal, MLA, TMC & Smt. Sunanda Guha, Councillor was present to flag off the walk & support the cause. Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya, Ayurved Acharya & Pharma Director along with Dr. Shibangi Das, Ayurved acharya, D.S.R.C. Kolkata was present to address the media.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

GOOD NEWS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE PATIENTS WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW OIL

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 4th February, 2016: In India, heart ailments have replaced communicable diseases as the biggest killer. According to recent data, approximately 30 percent of the urban population and 15 percent of the population living in rural areas suffer from high blood pressure and heart attacks. The cost of India’s heart disease epidemic is over $2 trillion. The only way to reduce the onslaught of cardiovascular diseases is through information, education, medication and delivering superior oil quality. To make the homemakers happy and tension free of blood pressure Vinayak Oil Pvt. Ltd introduced ‘Sathi Heart’ on 1st February ’16 at Kala Kunj, Kala Mandir, Kolkata too. Speaking on the Launch program Mr.Bijay Agarwal, Managing Director Edible Group said, “Sathi Heart has the right ratio of Fatty Acids & Omegas, close to WHO and AHA’s recommendations that reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and promotes a Healthy Heart, builds immunity and offers good nutrition.”

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‘VAIDYAA’ PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SUPPORT TO THE KOLKATANS WITH EASE

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 4th February, 2016: Finding the right doctor immediately for the emergency patients is one of the biggest challenges for the near and dear once of the patients especially in a city like Kolkata. Long waiting hours, fatigue of the journey are some additional heckles which common. Vaidyaa, a healthcare support service organization from the city is offering basic healthcare support to the people of Kolkata at the click of the mouse or a phone call. According to the officials of Vaidyaa, it has a convenient solution, which brings good doctors to people’s doorsteps at affordable prices to people of all ages. Vaidyaa was conceptualized by an experienced HR professional Ms. Nandini Basu Phookan supported by a strong team. Her idea was to do something to address the growing challenges of quality healthcare, both for those who need it and those who provide it. The benefits of vaidyaa are likely as ease of booking, ease of payment, reliable doctors etc. and above all quality of service with convenience. A total of 106 doctors is in the team of Vidyaa’s healthcare. In a recent press meet at Press Club of Kolkata, the founder of Vaidyaa, Ms. Nandini Basu Phookan said “We started our operations in November and have a team of 106 doctors with us so far. We officially announced a little late because we wanted to see how Kolkata is responding to it and are happy to say that there has been a huge interest in our services. Our services empower the patients as well as doctors, and the healthcare system, and for us, it’s a step back to the good old days when doctors or “vaidyaas” were welcomed into homes with all respect and patients were treated seamlessly”.

Edited By: R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT Kolkata)

EMINENT NAMES GRACE THE 24TH ANNUAL KALAKAR AWARDS, KOLKATA

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 4th February, 2016: The 24th edition of the Annual Kalakar Awards was held recently at Science City, Kolkata. Renowned Bollywood celebrities along with a host of Tollywood celebrities, eminent personalities and dignitaries were present to raise a toast to the achievers of the 24th Annual Kalakar Awards 2016. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on to the Veteran Bollywood Actor Raza Murad for his contributions to the Indian cinema & television. Hon’ble Shri Purna Chandra Das (Baul) was conferred on by the prestigious Living Legend Award for his iconic contribution to the Indian music. The gala award ceremony also witnessed the musical recital by veteran singer Anuradha Paudwal, Bappi Lahiri & Arman Malik. The evening was also graced by Renowned Celebrities & Dignitaries like Madhur Bhandarkar, Arindam Sil, Karan Mehra (Naitik of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai), Radhika Madan (Ishani of Meri Ashiqui Tum Se Hi) to name a few. The previous 23 Editions witnessed the prestigious awardees which runs into hundreds, some of the prominent stars include: Anupam Kher, Sadhana Sargam, Dharmendra, Shammi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Manoj Bajpai, Amrish Puri, Raj Babbar, Prakash Mehra, Asha Parekh, Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta, Ila Arun, Jagjit Singh, Jaya Prada, Pankaj Udhas, Kailash Kher, Raveena Tandon, Aparna Sen, Ranjit Mallick, Rupa Ganguly, Rituparna Sengupta, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tapas Paul, Usha Uthup, Gulam Ali. Started its journey in the year 1993, Kalakar Awards has emerged as the premium award ceremony of eastern India amongst the entertainment fraternity across Bengal. Kalakar Awards is recognized as one of the leading awards ceremonies of Eastern India. The brand Kalakar is all about a vision and the relentless pursuit towards its success.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 04th February, 2016: In 2007 a few individuals came together to invent a revolutionary device which would allow people to read entire collections of novels while in the midst of their daily fast track lives. Devices fed the need of the people to keep at their reading habits which real books were not able to. Has the habit of reading books increased or fallen low- the argument still continues. Avid readers and bibliophiles still find their way into their never ending search for enlightening literature, the same child-like thrill and adventure along with the cultural integration through words that rarely any other form of media provides. ‘Ekush e-book’ is a collection of the entire works of three eminent writers all set to fit into the pockets of readers that is launched in Kolkata Book Fair 2016 on 2nd February. Bangla Academy Award winner Imdadul Hak Milan is a popular storyteller whose hundreds of tales have multitudinous facets in form and content. Afzal Hossain is a name known in almost every house in Bangladesh. An insightful writer, actor, director and painter, Hossain is also considered the sole architect of the modern advertisement industry in the country. Popular film producer Faridur Reza Sagar who is the recipient of several international awards including the Bangla Academy Awards, is also a popular children’s storyteller. “In today’s age you see everyone with mobile phones and tabs with so many features that will make your head go crazy. They play games; watch films; so much want of so many things. We also think that any booklover will find a way to read the books he wants. We strongly believe that this initiative in the direction of making Bangladesh’s Bengali literature reaches out to the masses and youth will be received well”, said Asaduzzaman Noor, Cultural Minister, Bangladesh. “In primary stage, the e-book will showcase the works of Imdadul Haque Milan, Faridur Reza Sagar and Afzal Hossain. Later other works will also be included in the book,” said Kazi Zashimul Islam, CEO OK Mobiles.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

LIGHTEST REVOLVER OF INDIA MADE IN ICHAPORE GUN FACTORY

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 02nd February, 2016: The Rifle Factory Ichapore, near Kolkata, has brought a new feather in its cap yet again by becoming the first gun factory in developing the indigenously built lightest revolver named ‘Nidar”.  It is just weighing 250gms only. The earlier lighter revolver in India was ‘Nirbheek’ which was made especially for the women. Nirbheek was weighing 500 gms. The revolver can be obtained by men and women at one-third the price of Nirbheek which currently cost around Rs. 1.22 lakh. According to Mr. P. K. Aggarwal, the new revolver is the lightest one ever made in the country. He also further clarified that Nidar is having a capacity of firing 8 rounds and is made of a different alloy called ‘DTD5124’. According to the manufacturers, the main target of the weapon is to arm the women and men for saving them from the goons. In other words, it’s a domesticated version of a revolver.

BIG BAZAR UNVEILS TEAM BENGAL WARRIORS OF PRO KABBADI LEAGUE SEASON 3

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 02nd February, 2016: Big Bazaar, India’s largest retail chain and promoter of Kolkata franchise team of Pro Kabaddi League recently unveiled the “Bengal Warriors” team for the third season with Nilesh Shinde returning as skipper. The Kolkata Pro-Kabaddi team won many hearts in the last season, and this time around, they aim to win the tournament. Mr. Sandip Tarkas, CEO, Bengal Warriors; Mr. Nilesh Shinde, Captain, Bengal Warriors and   Mr. Pratap Shetty, Coach, Bengal Warriors graced the occasion. With the success of Pro-Kabaddi League last year, this time, the drive is even more to get the coveted title home.  The team has brought in players to strengthen the squad. Girish Maruti Ernak (Patna Pirates), Nitin More (Puneri Paltan), Srikanth Jhadhav (Jaipur Pink Panthers) and Felix Odhiambo Opnana (Nigeria) are the additions to the squad. To promote the spirit of Kabaddi, Big Bazaar will undertake a series of programmes across the state. A series of promotional programmes including the mall and school activities will be undertaken to popularize the team.  The Pro-Kabaddi League, third season, will be played by 8 teams in a caravan format and see the home matches of Bengal Warriors between February 7 and 10.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

ASANSOL WINS CRICKET MATCH AT SILIGURI

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 02nd February, 2016: ‪In the Prakash Chandra Saha Memorial Day Night Sub-Junior Knockout Cricket tournament conducted by Dadabhai Sporting Club, at the Dada Bhai ground, today’s game i.e. second of the tournament took place between Shanti Devi Cricket Coaching Centre of Asansol and Bikas Chowdhury Memorial Cricket Coaching Centre of Balurghat. The Balurghat’s Cricket Coaching Centre made 124 runs after losing 6 wickets in 25 overs. Batting second the Asansol’s Cricket club reached the target by scoring 125 in 19.1 overs losing only 3 wickets. Saheed Marandi of Asansol made 46 runs in 42 balls and was declared man of the match.

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KOLKATA GETS READY FOR THE RUBI’S BIG BURGER CHALLENGE

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 02nd February, 2016: Rubi’s Grill located at Dover Lane, Gariahat is organising a Burger Eating Competition called “Rubi’s Big Burger Challenge”. The competition started from last week of January and will continue till 6th February 2016. The participants have to finish 2 extra large size meat/veg burgers within 10 minutes and three fastest contestants would be eligible to go for the next round where again three burgers have to be finished within 10 minutes. Each group will comprise of 6 participants. The winners in the 2nd round will qualify for the final round. The grand finale of the Burger Challenge Contest will be held on 7th February 2016. The winner of the first round is Debayan Purakayestho, who completed two Chicken Burgers within 4.17 minutes. The fastest two to finish the huge burgers would be declared winners. It is really Man/Woman V/s Food. The one-time entry fee is Rs. 300/- only for the first round as registration and the subsequent rounds for the qualifying contestants would be free. The winners will be given attractive prizes and citation. A special Hall of Fame wall would be put up to display the winner’s name and pictures in the restaurant.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES DISTRIBUTED FOOD ITEMS AT DOOARS TEA GARDENS

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat) ~ Edited by R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 02nd February, 2016: Now the central government employees came up for providing relief materials for the support of Red Bank and Surendranagar Tea Estate. Two relief camps were organized here on Sunday. On behalf of the Central Government employees, Smt. Nanda Sen said that the rice, wheat and other food items were distributed but for cooking no extra materials are given. So, they have decided to supply them with a kit containing mustard oil, sugar, salt, masur daal, smashed rice, soyabean, milk etc. A total of food item kit valuation of Rs. 3.5 lakhs were distributed to 1050 families of these two gardens.

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VNC WON THEIR FIRST ENCOUNTER AT SUPER SIX OF SILIGURI CRICKET LEAGUE

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited by D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 02nd February, 2016: ‪ From today the Super Six round started at the Siliguri 1st Division Cricket league of SMKP here at Kanchenjungha Stadium. The 1st match of super six round was played between Vivekananda Club (VNC) and Siliguri Ulka Club (SUC). SUC won the toss and elected to bat and scored 167 runs in 45 overs after losing 9 wickets. For reaching the target, VNC toppled the score and ended at 171 runs losing just 2 wickets in 38.5 overs. Pradip Sarkar was the man of the match who scored 93 runs in 107 balls. Thus, VNC made their position strong in the Super Six round at the end of the day. However, the main attraction lies for tomorrow when Bidhan Sporting will be playing against Sarojini Sangha of Shivmandir.

Photo: Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri)

POLICE SUB INSPECTOR MYSTERIOUSLY DIES IN BANARHAT

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat)

Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 02nd February, 2016: There is an unrest in Banarhat, associated with the unusual death of a Sub Inspector of Banarhat Police Station. It is reported that the deceased SI is Uttam Kumar Das (51). Yesterday afternoon Kumar was found unconscious in his rented house by the police and rushed to Banarhat primary health centre where the attending doctor declared him dead. The preliminary cause has been ascertained as some heart condition. Allegedly, Kumar is from Raiganj. He lived alone in a rented house in Banarhat. The local people and the police are mourning the untimely death of this affable SI.

Edited by: Jonali Karmakar (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Atish Sen (TNI)

‘SPRING FEST 2016’ IN ITS 57TH YEAR STOOD EVERGREEN AS EVER

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 02nd February, 2016: One of the biggest cultural festivals in East India, the Spring Fest is organized by IIT Kharagpur came to an end with lots of colleges participating throughout the country. The 4-day long extravaganza started from 29thJanuary 2016 and continued till yesterday. It is reported that the festival was first organized in the year 1960 and this year it was the 57th year of its celebrations. Programs like music, dance, theater, photography, literature, fine arts, debating etc. attracted the young and the old like the previous years. The celebrity performers this year were Papon, Amit Trivedi and Underground Authority (Indian Band). Apart from this, the ‘Spring Fest’ remained as one of the important platforms for the college goers of Kolkata to showcase their talent. This year too was of no exception.

Edited By: R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Puja Sahni (INT – Kolkata)

HARROW MUSIC FESTIVAL GOES GLOBAL

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Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 01st February, 2016: What began as a modest music festival five years back under the aegis of Harrow’s first Bengali Mayor Mrinal Chowdhury, and Kaushik Moulik, CEO, Brandnext, the brains behind the idea, will become a global platform from 2016. This time the entire Bengali community settled in Britain will be able to audition for a spot in Harrow Musical Festival in May. The focal point of this audition is Rupankar in the musical journey SROTA RUPANKAR. The only criterion is to be a Bengali. “NRIs, Bangladeshis, ex-patriots and Indians can all participate in this audition”, said Kaushik Moulik, CEO Brandnext. Started in 2012, by the then Mayor of Harrow, Mrinal Choudhury, Harrow Music Festival has established as one of the most popular cultural events amongst the Bengali’s in UK. The high point of the festival is the inclusive nature of its participation, not just from Harrow, but from the neighbouring Boroughs as well as Croydon, Essex to as far as Cardiff! The 5th Year of the Harrow Music Festival is poised for a major shift in participation- the purpose is to make it completely global. The idea is, there will be a real-time talent hunt contest starting from February 2016 till May and the winners will perform live at the 5th HMF, with Rupankar and the songs will be cut into an Album- for the winners it will be a huge privilege to have a duet recorded with Rupankar. The Harrow Music Festival has already been adopted by the Government of India through its Cultural Arm in UK, called the Nehru Centre, as part of its Outreach Program. Support has also come from the State of West Bengal, India where HMF is expected to be considered as part of the Biswa Banga initiative, which aims at showcasing Bengal Talent at a global level.

Edited By: T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri)
Photo: Priyanka Ghosh Dastidar (INT – Kolkata)