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DARKNESS OF THE LIGHTMAKERS FROM DHUPGURI

Posted on October 19, 2016 by tni

By Supriyo Basak There is a deep darkness under the lamp. Or else it can be said that under the darkness there is the celebration of Lights i.e. Dipabali. Yes, it’s the people who work day and night for the festival of lights stays behind the lights in Dipabali. This is the picture is seen everywhere and Dhupguri is also no exception. The place is known as Thakurpat area under Dhupguri. It can be seen…

HINDU TAZIA MAKER FROM ISLAMPUR

Posted on October 12, 2016 by tni

By Dipankar Dey We have seen Muslims involve in Hindu Pujas, We have seen Muslims making Hindu goddesses idols we have seen Muslims decorating in Hindu puja festival. However, very less is written down about Hindus are also involved in same for the Muslims. One of the examples is that of a Hindu family from Islampur’s Matikunda area for the last 15 years is involved building Muharram Tazia for the Holy Muslim Festival of Muharram….

ALOE VERA THE MAGICAL HERB

Posted on July 3, 2016 by tni

By Arunangshu Maitra Aloe Vera is a green cactus looking plant that happens now a day to be in the garden not because of its unusual looks but for various other positive reasons as such. Its importance is now a million dollar industry that extends from beauty creams to healthy juices and diet supplements. Today Aloe Vera is being inducted into everything we use. What’s the secret within Aloe Vera? It’s a plant having a…

ICOD ULUBERIA, A TRUE ‘WORLD OF JOY’ NEAR KOLKATA

Posted on January 22, 2016 by tni

Swarnali Goswami “The World of Joy”- as defined by them, the member of ICOD family happily has been staying under one roof since 12 years. Inter-religious Centre of Development situated on the bank of the river Damodar at around 70 km south-west of Kolkata, 20 km on the left of Uluberia town, and 3 km from Athanno (58) Gate Bus stop, in a large 32 bigha eco-biological land expressing environmental respect, communion and harmony with…

SAJAL’S CHICKEN POKORA CHANGED SILIGURI’S STREET FOOD TASTE

Posted on December 26, 2015 by tni

R. Subrata The chilling winter of Siliguri, the fog in the evening and hey, look through the mist …. What’s blinking!! Oh yeah! That’s what we were looking for. The LED’s of Sajal’s Chicken Pokora counter. The Gorom Gorom Chicken Pakora and additional thick grayish chicken soup are here. Wow, the restaurant flavor or may be more than that straight in the street. Yes, if anyone from Siliguri reaches the hotspot of Siliguri i.e. Baghajatin…

CREATING ‘DEVI DURGA’ IS LOOSING ITS LAND GRADUALLY

Posted on September 12, 2015 by tni

Partha Chatterjee Clay artist Bhanu Pal from Raiganj Kumartuli is worried for the last few years. For the last 40 years, he has developed his world of creative clay idol making especially for religious and other decorative purposes. However, he fears that this will end with him. The younger generation is not at all attracted to these traditional masterpiece creations. Bhanu babu has developed his art by watching his ancestors give life to the lifeless…

SAPTANA POLLUTION IN FALAKATA: AN ALARM BELL RINGING

Posted on September 10, 2015 by tni

Arunangshu Maitra Due to the non presence of the dumping ground in Falakata, the pollution related to garbage is increasing every day. Along with this, illegal rearing of pigs in the town alongside the river Mujhnai, river Saptana and River Jampui has also led to river pollution. Not only this due to the continuous dumping of waste materials in those rivers, the river base is also raising creating blockage in the river flow. The most…

KOLKATA KUMATULI: THE SHINE & DARKNESS STORY EVERY YEAR

Posted on September 3, 2015 by tni

Swarnali Goswami Kolkata’s Kumartuli (Potter’s Place), can be described as the Durga capital of the World. The place Kumartuli originated by the British, for the then Kolkata potters with the name ‘Komortolla’ (Potter’s Quarters). It has over the years have survived and transformed into the present Kumartuli. Though Kolkata’s Kumartuli is being replicated in various other places in Bengal like Siliguri, Malda, Coochbehar etc. However, the legacy and quality of Kolkata’s Kumartuli remain unquestionable. This year too,…

A TRUE “RAKSHA BANDHAN” STORY FROM JALPAIGURI CORRECTIONAL HOME

Posted on August 30, 2015 by tni

Gargi Deb Last day spent 1.5 hours in Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home witnessing the Raksha Bandhan celebration. Yes, celebration in the Jail to be precise. The sentenced and non sentenced inmate’s celebration reminded me of my Raksha Bandhan festival. I can recount those while among the convicts. A local social organization called Jalpaiguri Social and River Saving committee (Jalpaiguri Samaj O Nodi Banchao Committee) organized the Raksha Bandhan festival among the inmates of the Jalpaiguri…

A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM: FEW FACTS & FEW INCIDENTS WE SHOULD KNOW

Posted on July 18, 2015 by tni

Compiled By: Pradiptamay Saha (TNI Siliguri) We know about his contribution to the missile technology of our country. We know about his extraordinary books and quotes. We know his popularity as The President of India. But still, there are so many things to know about this genius. TimesOfNorth salutes this visionary personality and presents you few facts and few incidents. These small incidents will surely let us understand him. FEW LESSER KNOWN FACTS 01. Born on…

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