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“F**k You, Bomb All” — Chilling Lavatory Message Forces Air India Emergency LandingThailand 13-06-25: An Air India fligh...
14/06/2025

“F**k You, Bomb All” — Chilling Lavatory Message Forces Air India Emergency Landing

Thailand 13-06-25: An Air India flight (AI 379) en route from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on June 13, 2025, after a threatening note was found in the aircraft's lavatory. The message, reportedly reading “F*** you all bomb,” triggered immediate security protocols. The aircraft, carrying 156 passengers and 8 crew members, returned safely to Phuket after circling to burn fuel. All passengers were evacuated and the plane was thoroughly searched; no explosives were found, and authorities declared the threat a hoax. The flight resumed its journey later that afternoon.

1. Breaking: Air India flight AI 379 from Phuket to Delhi forced to turn back after a bomb threat was found scribbled in the lavatory.
🔴 Message read: "F** you all. Bomb."*
Thankfully, no explosives were found. All passengers safe.

2. ✈️ A terrifying moment in the skies.
An Air India flight received a bomb threat mid-air via a chilling bathroom message:

> "F U. Bomb all."
The threat turned out to be a hoax—but the fear was very real.

3. 🚨 Another shocker for Indian aviation.
Just a day after the AI171 tragedy, Air India flight AI379 was forced to make an emergency landing in Phuket due to a bomb threat.
No bomb found—but questions remain.

🚨 241 passengers out of 242, 12 crew, feared dead/ Dozens Injured as Air India Jet Crashes in Ahmedabad, 1 survives by a...
12/06/2025

🚨 241 passengers out of 242, 12 crew, feared dead/ Dozens Injured as Air India Jet Crashes in Ahmedabad, 1 survives by apparently jumping out of plane.

Air India Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787-8, flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing over 200 people.

The plane sent a Mayday call moments after liftoff.

It crashed into a residential area near a medical college; smoke and debris scattered widely.

At least 204 bodies have been recovered. Only one survivor has been reported so far.

60 medical students nearby were injured.

The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, was nearly 11 years old.

This is the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Investigations are ongoing; Boeing and GE are cooperating.

Boeing’s stock fell nearly 8% in early trading following the news.

🛑 BREAKING: Tragedy in Ahmedabad 🛑

A devastating crash of an Air India Dreamliner has claimed over 200 lives just moments after takeoff.

📍 Ahmedabad Airport
✈️ Flight AI171 to London Gatwick
🧍 241 passengers + 12 crew on board
🏥 60 medical students injured nearby

Let us hold space for the victims and their families in this moment of grief.

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📢 Stay updated. Stay informed.

07/06/2025

As the rains lash the hills…
roads crumble, landslides threaten, and rivers rage —

👉 Are we truly offering "travel experiences"...
or simply peddling risk in the name of profit?

🎒 To everyone in the tourism trade — this is a wake-up call.
Think before you sell.
No package, no commission is worth risking human lives.
Let’s protect the honour of these beautiful — but fragile — mountains.

An Earnest Appeal from Sampurna Pahadwasi



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06/06/2025

🎻 Strings of Love | A Father-Son Folk Song from Kalimpong

Deep in the heart of Kalimpong, a father and son share the language of music.

With the soulful sarangi and their voices, they breathe life into a timeless folk love song.

These melodies carry the whispers of our hills, the stories of our people, the romance of a culture, a Gorkha heritage. 🌄

❤️ If this touched your heart, tag a friend who should hear this. Share and help keep our heritage alive.

"The Earth whispers in roots and rivers — when we listen, we heal her, and in doing so, we heal ourselves."-- Beautiful ...
05/06/2025

"The Earth whispers in roots and rivers — when we listen, we heal her, and in doing so, we heal ourselves."
-- Beautiful Earth, Beautiful People













👉 Himalayan Disaster in the Making?Is Sikkim the Next Uttarakhand?Over the last 30 years, the fragile Himalayan regions ...
02/06/2025

👉 Himalayan Disaster in the Making?
Is Sikkim the Next Uttarakhand?

Over the last 30 years, the fragile Himalayan regions of Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and parts of North Bengal have witnessed an aggressive push for infrastructure — hydropower dams, highways, tunnels and unregulated urban expansion.

But at what cost?

A detailed study reveals a clear pattern:
✅ Increasing landslides, flash floods and GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods)
✅ Worsening riverbank erosion and fragile slope failures
✅ Major loss of lives and livelihoods — directly linked to unchecked development

Key Takeaways from the Research:

📌 Uttarakhand:
👉 2013 Kedarnath Cloudburst & Floods
👉 2021 Chamoli GLOF-triggered flood
👉 ~4,400 lives lost in floods & landslides (1985-2025)
👉 3,665 MW hydropower installed — but at severe environmental cost

📌 Sikkim:
👉 2023 South Lhonak GLOF & flash floods destroyed Teesta III Dam
👉 Multiple landslides post-2010
👉 ~1,000 lives lost (1985-2025)
👉 ~570 MW hydropower installed — with fragile terrain destabilization

📌 Darjeeling & Kalimpong region (West Bengal):
👉 Recurring monsoon-induced landslides, flash floods
👉 ~2,600 lives lost
👉 Key issues: deforestation, poor drainage, vulnerable hill settlements

The Pattern is Clear:
👉 Over-ambitious hydropower & infrastructure projects
👉 Inadequate environmental impact assessments
👉 Ignoring climate change trends — GLOFs are on the rise
👉 Lack of community-based disaster planning

Why This Matters Now:

👉 Sikkim faces an impending crisis — with more dams planned, and fragile slopes already destabilized.
👉 Uttarakhand remains on edge — Char Dham road, tunnels, dams continue despite clear risks.
👉 Darjeeling & Kalimpong face growing landslide threats — made worse by unregulated construction.

What Needs To Be Done (Urgently):

✅ Halt further high-risk construction in ecologically sensitive zones
✅ Strengthen early warning systems for GLOFs, landslides
✅ Conduct rigorous scientific environmental assessments before approving new projects
✅ Engage local communities in resilience planning
✅ Restore forest cover and stabilize slopes

Conclusion:

👉 The Himalayan landscape is telling us something — if we do not listen now, we are heading towards bigger disasters.
👉 Sikkim’s recent GLOF event is a wake-up call — one that Uttarakhand and North Bengal should also heed.
👉 It’s time for responsible, climate-aware, community-driven development — before it’s too late.

💬 What do you think?
Should governments pause risky projects and adopt a more sustainable path in these fragile mountain regions?
👉 Comment below 👇
👉 Share this post — let more people know!

👉 If this resonates, SHARE this post. The more voices we raise, the more pressure for responsible action. Our hills, our rivers, our communities deserve better. 🌏
💬 Join the conversation below — what steps should be taken NOW to prevent the next disaster? 👇

📢 West Bengal SSC Recruitment 2025 — 35,726 Teacher Vacancies! | Full Guide To Apply 📢👉 The West Bengal Central School S...
30/05/2025

📢 West Bengal SSC Recruitment 2025 — 35,726 Teacher Vacancies! | Full Guide To Apply 📢
👉 The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has announced 35,726 Assistant Teacher posts in Secondary & Higher Secondary government-aided schools!

📝 Vacancies:
✅ Classes IX–X: 23,212
✅ Classes XI–XII: 12,514

🗓️ Important Dates:
✔️ Apply online: June 16 to July 14, 2025
✔️ Exam: 1st week of Sept 2025
✔️ Results: Oct 2025
✔️ Interviews & Demo Classes: Nov 2025

✅ Eligibility:
✔️ Graduation / Post-Graduation with 50% + B.Ed.
✔️ Age: 21–40 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH)

🎯 Selection Process:
1️⃣ Written Exam
2️⃣ Academic Marks
3️⃣ Experience (if any)
4️⃣ Interview
5️⃣ Demo Class

💻 How to Apply:
👉 Visit: www.westbengalssc.com
👉 Fill online form, upload docs & pay fee.

📜 Official Notification:
👉 Click to Download PDF

🚨 LAST DATE: July 14, 2025!

🔥 SHARE this post to help friends & family who are eligible! 🙏










 # # # 📢 **PM Modi Addresses Sikkim Virtually After Weather Cancels Visit**🗓️ *May 29, 2025***Bad weather grounded the P...
29/05/2025

# # # 📢 **PM Modi Addresses Sikkim Virtually After Weather Cancels Visit**

🗓️ *May 29, 2025*

**Bad weather grounded the PM’s visit to Sikkim—but not his message.**

🇮🇳 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to attend **Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day** celebrations at Paljor Stadium, but his trip was canceled due to poor flying conditions. Speaking virtually from Bagdogra, he assured the people of Sikkim that he would visit soon.

🗣️ “Sikkim is a symbol of harmony between nature and development,” said PM Modi, praising the state's achievements in organic farming and environmental leadership.

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# # # 🔑 **Major Announcements from PM Modi’s Virtual Address**

🏥 **₹750 Cr, 500-Bed District Hospital** in Namchi
🚠 **Ropeway Project** at Sangachoeling, Pelling
🗿 **Statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee** in Gangtok
💰 **Commemorative Coin, Stamp & Souvenir** released to mark Sikkim’s golden jubilee

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# # # 🎯 **PM’s Message to Sikkim**

🌱 A model of sustainable development
🤝 Integral to India’s national unity
🛡️ Crucial for India’s border security

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📍 *Even the clouds couldn't stop the vision for a stronger Sikkim.*

🛑 “This Weight Is Not Just Weight — It’s a Warning.”How Fast Food, GM Diets & Our Couch-Loving Habits Are Eating Us Aliv...
28/05/2025

🛑 “This Weight Is Not Just Weight — It’s a Warning.”
How Fast Food, GM Diets & Our Couch-Loving Habits Are Eating Us Alive (Literally)
Hey, let’s talk. Not lecture. Not shame. Just one real conversation.
Because if you’re reading this, maybe you’ve felt it too — the shortness of breath after a flight of stairs, the tight jeans that used to fit, or the quiet dread of a blood report that doesn’t come back normal anymore.

You're not alone. But here's the truth we rarely say out loud:
👉 The weight we gain over the years doesn’t just sit there.
It grows roots. And those roots are the early signs of disease.

🍔 What’s Really Happening Inside Us?
Fast food isn’t just food.
It’s chemistry — processed oils, hidden sugars, hormone-pumped meat, and GM ingredients that confuse our gut and metabolism.

Pair that with a sedentary life (screens, sitting, skipping movement), and the result is:

Fat cells that store toxins

Insulin resistance that leads to type 2 diabetes

Plaque buildup → artery narrowing → higher heart attack risk

Joint pressure → chronic pain in knees, ankles, and back

Liver fat buildup → early signs of fatty liver disease

Imbalanced hormones → PCOS, infertility, even depression

⏳ Timeline of a Body in Decline Due to Obesity:
Years of Unchecked Obesity What Happens Inside
Year 1-2 Insulin resistance begins. Fatigue after meals.
Year 3-4 Blood pressure starts creeping. Belly fat increases.
Year 5-6 Fatty liver sets in. Joint pain, breathlessness begin.
Year 7-8 Pre-diabetic or diabetic. Cholesterol shoots up.
Year 9-10 Risk of heart attack, stroke, and early-onset dementia.

Scary? Yes.
But here’s the best part: You can reverse it. One step at a time. 👇

✅ A Simple, Manageable Weight-Loss & Healing Plan:
Daily Habit What to Do
🥗 Morning Meal (8–9 AM) 1 cup warm water + lemon, 1 boiled egg + 1 fruit OR oats
🚶‍♂️ Walk (10 mins) Post-meal walk for digestion
💧 Hydration 2–3 litres of water throughout the day
🍛 Lunch (1–2 PM) Rice (small portion) + dal/sabzi + salad
🧘‍♀️ Evening Light yoga or walk (15–20 mins)
🍲 Dinner (7–8 PM) Light (soup, khichdi, salad, boiled veg)
😴 Sleep (10–11 PM) Digital detox 1 hour before bed. No sugar or screens late.

Goal: Lose 3–5 kg in 2 months. Improve energy, breath, sleep & mood.

❤️ You can do this.
Small steps. Real change. Lifelong rewards.



*Original Post -- The JRE Companion

“Body Positivity” Shouldn’t Ignore the Medical Reality

This is a real X-ray showing the stark contrast between the human skeleton and excess body mass in severe obesity.

The bones are the same as anyone else's, but they are under immense strain.

This isn't just about appearance
• The spine is crushed under pressure
• The hips and knees deform over time
• The heart is pushed beyond its limits
• Organs like the liver and pancreas become overwhelmed
• The risk for cancer, stroke, and diabetes climbs rapidly

Fat isn't just 'extra'... It is dangerous.
It isn't beautiful. It is deadly.

Obesity is a chronic and complex disease, not a body type. And while it is serious, it is also treatable and preventable.

Topic Discussed On
The Joe Rogan Experience

🦶💥 **Struggling With Ankle or Joint Pain? Read This!** 💥🦶Especially for women over 40 (and those on the heavier side), a...
28/05/2025

🦶💥 **Struggling With Ankle or Joint Pain? Read This!** 💥🦶

Especially for women over 40 (and those on the heavier side), ankle pain is **real, constant, and frustrating** 😩
But here’s the good news — there’s **relief**, and you can take the first step today! 🌈✨

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# # # ✅ **Immediate Pain Relief Tips:**

🛌 Rest the ankle
🧊 Ice it 15-20 mins every few hours
🧦 Use compression socks or bandages
🪷 Elevate your ankle using pillows

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# # # 🧘‍♀️ **Gentle Movement > Total Immobility**

Avoid total inactivity — go for:
🚶‍♀️ Short, slow walks
🚴‍♀️ Stationary cycling
🏊‍♀️ Pool exercises

💡 *Even light movement improves blood flow & healing!*

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# # # 👟 **Footwear Matters!**

Say goodbye to:
❌ Flat slippers
❌ Unsupportive sandals

Say hello to:
✅ Cushioned sneakers
✅ Arch-support shoes
✅ Custom orthotic insoles

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# # # 🥗 **Lose Weight, Gain Relief**

💡 Just 5-10 kg of weight loss can dramatically ease ankle stress.
Start small — even a 20-minute daily walk + simple diet changes make a difference!

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# # # 💊 **Supplements That Help:**

🦴 **Vitamin D3 + Calcium** – Bone strength
🐟 **Omega-3 Fish Oil** – Reduces inflammation
🥣 **Collagen** – Keeps joints cushioned and mobile

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# # # 🧘‍♀️ **Stretching & Strengthening Tips:**

👣 Ankle circles (10 reps each side)
⛰️ Heel raises (2 sets of 10–15)
🧘‍♀️ Calf stretches (Hold 30 secs x 3)

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# # # 🩺 **When to See a Doctor:**

❗ Pain persists more than 2 weeks
❗ Swelling increases
❗ You feel numbness or sharp pinching pain

Ask your doctor about:
💉 Steroid injections
🩻 Physiotherapy
🧪 Blood tests (for gout, arthritis, etc.)

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# # # 💬 Final Thoughts:

Taking care of your ankles = taking care of your freedom 💃
Start today. Your body will thank you tomorrow ❤️‍🩹

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