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North Bengal faced a catastrophic situation due to 12 hours of relentless rainfall, triggering devastating floods and landslides that claimed numerous lives. The calamity hit on October 5, 2025, affecting areas like Mirik, Sukhiapokhri, Jorebunglow, and Nagrakata. Many people lost their houses their IDs. The death toll has risen to 36, with several people still missing. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Army teams are working tirelessly to rescue stranded tourists and locals. Several bridges collapsed, including an iron bridge over the Balasan River at Dudhia, isolating nearby communities. Roads and railways were also severely damaged. Over 1,000 tourists were rescued, and efforts are underway to bring the remaining stranded tourists to safety. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited flood-affected areas in North Bengal on October 7, 2025, to assess the situation and provide relief to those affected. During her visit, she announced a compensation pa...

Kolkata: The web series 'Jaisalmer Jomjomat' is a recent release from KLIKK, directed by Ringo Banerjee and produced by Ohendrila Banerjee under Ring a Bell Films. This series draws inspiration from Satyajit Ray's iconic movie Sonar Kella. For Bengalis, Satyajit Ray stands as a symbol of nostalgia. Satyajit Ray was not only an Indian filmmaker but also a source of pride for us. He has contributed numerous iconic films to the Bengali film industry, one of which is 'Sonar Kella' (The Golden Fortress), for which he is widely known. Released in 1974, 'Sonar Kella' is an adventurous and mysterious story set in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, featuring the iconic Jaisalmer Fort. The film's release further popularized the fort as a tourist destination among Bengalis. 'Sonar Kella' holds a special place in Bengali cinema and is beloved by many. The film introduced the iconic detective character Feluda, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, and his youn...

Kolkata : On 20th May, the grand trailer launch of KLIKK's new web series 'Jaisalmer Jomjomat' took place. The series was directed by Ringo Banerjee and produced by Ohendrila Banerjee, under Ring a Bell Films. This series was inspired by Satyajit Ray's iconic movie Sonar Kella. For Bengalis, Satyajit Ray stands as a symbol of nostalgia. Satyajit Ray was not only an Indian filmmaker but also a source of pride for us. He has contributed numerous iconic films to the Bengali film industry, one of which is 'Sonar Kella' (The Golden Fortress), for which he is widely known. Released in 1974, 'Sonar Kella' is an adventurous and mysterious story set in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, featuring the iconic Jaisalmer Fort. The film's release further popularized the fort as a tourist destination among Bengalis. 'Sonar Kella' holds a special place in Bengali cinema and is beloved by many. The film introduced the iconic detective character Feluda, ...

Virat Kohli has told the Indian cricket board (BCCI) that he wishes to retire from Test cricket, but top officials have asked him to reconsider the decision . Our trusted sources said, “He has made up his mind and has informed the board that he is moving on from Test cricket. The BCCI has urged him to rethink as the crucial England tour is coming up. He is yet to revert on the request,” Kohli’s decision comes on the back of Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement a couple of days ago. India’s selectors are set to meet in a few days to pick the team for the five-Test series in England next month. It is learnt that Kohli has been contemplating his Test future since the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia earlier this year, when he went through a lean run after scoring a century in the first Test. Kohli doesn’t change his mind, and with Rohit out of the picture, it will leave India with a largely inexperienced middle-order to join forces with KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal...

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) may reject the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and request to host the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). If this becomes true, it will be a major setback for the PCB. As they have already announced, that the second half of their popular T20 league will be held in the UAE. According to the report of PTI, the UAE Cricket Board has expressed security concerns due to the rising political tensions between India and Pakistan. The report states, that the UAE board is concerned about being seen as an ally of the PCB. The UAE's long-standing relationship with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plays a significant role in this stance. The report states, "The UAE has maintained a close relationship with the BCCI in recent years. They have hosted the Indian edition of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, multiple editions of the IPL and India's matches in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy." The U...

May 12- Bill Gates announced on Thursday, May 8, that he will donate $200 billion through his foundation by 2045. He also took a dig at Elon Musk, saying that poor children around the world are dying because of America's foreign aid budget cuts, and Musk has a big role behind this. The agency's closure has resulted in life-saving food and medicines expiring in warehouses, potentially leading to a resurgence of diseases like measles, HIV, and polio. Specifically, Gates highlighted the crucial role USAID plays in global health initiatives, including vaccine distribution and nutrition programs, which his foundation partners with.   Gates, a 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder, said that he would donate most of his wealth quickly and close his foundation by December 31, 2045—much earlier than previously planned. He believes that this donation will help to achieve goals, such as eradicating diseases such as polio and malaria, reducing maternal and child mortality, and red...