A deadly cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. JGMCH Medical Superintendent said that as many as 49 are admitted and over 170 patients reported in emergency department. Taking to ‘X’, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured supporting affected families and compensation to them. She visited Jalpaiguri to take stock of the situation and also met the victims at the hospital. WB Governor CV Ananda Bose also set up an emergency cell at Raj Bhavan to deal with storm in Jalpaiguri
01 April,2024 11:17 AM IST
The war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group continues to spiral with no ceasefire in sight. Israel geared up for a possible all-out ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas conflict . Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with Israeli troops stationed near Gaza in the town of Mavkiim on Oct 19. Speaking to the media Gallant said, “The battle will be an extensive one, it will be precise, sharp and deadly”.
20 October,2023 11:52 AM IST
The Indian Air Force recently inducted its latest Heron Mark 2 drones, which have strike capability and can carry out surveillance along the borders with both China and Pakistan in a single sortie itself. The four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems, have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector. The drones with satellite communication capability have given a long desired capability to the Indian Air Force, as its drones can operate at very long distances for close to 36 hours at a stretch and can also laser illuminate enemy targets from very long ranges to help fighter aircraft destroy them using their long-range weapons.
13 August,2023 12:50 PM IST
An RPF constable allegedly opened fire inside moving Jaipur Express train after it crossed Palghar Station on July 31. An RPF ASI and three other passengers were shot dead and the accused jumped from the train after committing the crime. The accused RPF constable has been arrested by the police. The firing incident happened inside the Jaipur Express Train (12956). The reason for the firing is yet to be ascertained and an investigation into the matter is underway.
31 July,2023 11:55 AM IST
CCTV cameras in the Turkish city of Van captured dramatic footage of Wednesday's 5.7-magnitude earthquake. The footage of the violently shaking cameras shows people running out of buildings, lights going out and thick clouds of smoke enveloping streets in the provincial capital. Video courtesy: NDTV
11 November,2011 03:05 PM IST
Millions of people faced epic flooding and lengthy power outages on Tuesday after the massive storm Sandy wreaked havoc in much of the eastern United States with high winds and heavy rains. Video courtesy: NDTV
31 October,2012 10:19 AM IST
Dashcam footage shows the moment a truck hurtling the wrong way down a motorway is involved in a head-on crash which left two people dead
25 April,2014 02:38 PM IST
Two vehicles drowned in Jammu while the workers narrowly escaped after a flash flood hit the state early morning on Thursday (June 25). The workers, who were loading concrete on the trucks by the river Tawi, could narrowly escape when the flash flood hit the region.
25 June,2015 05:12 PM IST
A brave customer saves a physically challenged shopkeeper from a sword wielding assaulter. Story by: Shiva Devnath, mid-day
13 August,2015 02:50 PM IST
These horrific stories of gruesome acts of cold-blooded Indian serial killers that will send shivers down your spine. Watch video to know how 'psychos' like Raman Raghav committed their heinous acts
22 May,2017 06:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
