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23/09/2025

Bagdogra lit up with lights before the puja

23/09/2025

Siliguri's Puja Guide Map launched; Commissioner C Sudhakar held a press conference to give the information.

23/09/2025

Well known Nephrologist Dr Vivek Gaurav speaks on expansion of Netron Centre in Bagdogra's Galaxy Hospital.

Patients can now avail health card facilities in all his centre's including Bagdogra.

23/09/2025

If the youth of India remains healthy today, then India will once again become a world leader: Raju Bisht

23/09/2025

MP Raju Bisht was seen running in the Namo Yuva Run along with thousands of people

7 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga PujaSeven people have died in rain-related incidents in Kolkata as heavy r...
23/09/2025

7 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja

Seven people have died in rain-related incidents in Kolkata as heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several parts of the city.

The deaths in separate incidents have occurred in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, and Ekbalpur, NDTV reported. A 60-year-old was rushed to the hospital after he got electrocuted at Hossain Shah Road, but was declared dead, Kolkata Police said.

Zubeen's funeral becomes 4th largest gathering in world, enters Limca Book of Records
23/09/2025

Zubeen's funeral becomes 4th largest gathering in world, enters Limca Book of Records

Afghan Teenager Survives Perilous Flight Hiding in Plane's Landing GearNew Delhi , Sep 23 : In a stunning and rare aviat...
23/09/2025

Afghan Teenager Survives Perilous Flight Hiding in Plane's Landing Gear

New Delhi , Sep 23 : In a stunning and rare aviation incident, a 13-year-old Afghan boy was discovered alive in the landing gear bay of a commercial flight that arrived in Delhi from Kabul on Sunday. The discovery at Indira Gandhi International Airport has exposed a serious security lapse and highlights the extreme dangers of this desperate form of travel.

The young boy, a resident of Kunduz, was found wandering near the Kam Air flight (RQ-4401) shortly after it landed. Airport security officials, alerted by airline staff, took the visibly shaken teenager into custody. During questioning, he revealed he had stowed away in the aircraft's unpressurized landing gear compartment for the duration of the two-hour flight.

The Dangers of "Wheel-Well Stowaways"
Traveling in a plane's wheel well is a perilous journey with an extremely low survival rate. At cruising altitudes, temperatures can plummet to below -40°C, and the lack of oxygen can quickly lead to unconsciousness and death. The movement of the landing gear during retraction and extension also poses a severe risk of fatal injury. It's considered nothing short of a miracle that the boy survived the journey.

A post-flight inspection of the aircraft's landing gear bay by airline security and engineering teams revealed a small red audio speaker, believed to have been carried by the boy. The plane was subsequently cleared for its return trip after a thorough safety and anti-sabotage check.

Swift Deportation to Kabul
Following a brief interrogation by security agencies, the boy's short-lived and dangerous attempt to enter India came to an end. He was immediately deported and sent back to Kabul on the same airline's return flight, RQ-4402, just hours after his arrival.

This remarkable incident has raised significant questions about security protocols at Kabul's airport and the desperate measures individuals are willing to take in hopes of a better life.

23/09/2025

Gangtok : Two policemen suspended for misbehaving with a truck driver at Ranipool

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista joins thousands of enthusiastic citizens from Darjeeling Hills and Terai region in "Namo Yuva R...
23/09/2025

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista joins thousands of enthusiastic citizens from Darjeeling Hills and Terai region in "Namo Yuva Run"

A timeless tribute to the legend. Zubeen Garg's feet will be preserved as a symbol of the profound love, respect, and de...
23/09/2025

A timeless tribute to the legend. Zubeen Garg's feet will be preserved as a symbol of the profound love, respect, and devotion he inspired in millions.

22/09/2025

With the implementation of GST reforms, the MP visited various areas of Siliguri.

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