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31/01/2025

Indian museums Kolkata, The world of invertebrates animals gallery

31/01/2025

Indian museums Kolkata, The world of invertebrates animals gallery

28/01/2025

Insects gallery, which is a key draw for all entomophilous, is a treasure trove of knowledge and is home to specimens of a wide variety of insects and invertebrates, including crustaceans, terrestrial invertebrates, protozoa, porifera, and cnidaria. The gallery’s walls are covered with lifelike representations of the same

28/01/2025

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27/01/2025

Insects gallery, which is a key draw for all entomophilous, is a treasure trove of knowledge and is home to specimens of a wide variety of insects and invertebrates, including crustaceans, terrestrial invertebrates, protozoa, porifera, and cnidaria. The gallery’s walls are covered with lifelike representations of the same

Insects gallery, which is a key draw for all entomophilous, is a treasure trove of knowledge and is home to specimens of a wide variety of insects and invert...

27/01/2025

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26/01/2025

Blood Donation camp Dankuni Municipality, Inauguration by Sri Rampur Vidhansabha MLA

25/01/2025

Due to essential maintenance work involving the replacement of a 95-year-old rail overbridge between Bally Ghat and Bally Halt, local train services between Sealdah and Dankuni have been suspended from January 23 to January 27, 2025.

24/01/2025

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24/01/2025

Due to essential maintenance work involving the replacement of a 95-year-old rail overbridge between Bally Ghat and Bally Halt, local train services between Sealdah and Dankuni have been suspended from January 23 to January 27, 2025. This suspension includes the cancellation of 22 pairs of EMU local trains operating on this route.

Dankuni to Howrah local very crowd, many of the passenger does not take train due to heavy crowd

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

Due to essential maintenance work involving the replacement of a 95-year-old rail overbridge between Bally Ghat and Bally Halt, local train services between Sealdah and Dankuni have been suspended from January 23 to January 27, 2025. This suspension includes the cancellation of 22 pairs of EMU local trains operating on this route.

Dankuni to Howrah local very crowd, many of the passenger does not take train due to heavy crowd

23/01/2025

On January 22, 2025, a tragic incident occurred near Pardhade railway station in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 passengers and injuries to several others. The accident involved the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express, which had halted after passengers pulled the emergency chain due to panic over a suspected fire. Fearing for their safety, some passengers disembarked onto an adjacent track, where they were struck by the oncoming Karnataka Express traveling at high speed.
Preliminary investigations suggest that sparks from either a 'hot axle' or 'brake-binding' in one of the coaches of the Pushpak Express caused the panic among passengers. However, the Executive Director of the Railway Board denied that any spark or fire inside the coach led to the alarm being pulled. Passengers reported seeing sparks flying from the wheels of the train due to the brakes.
In response to the incident, the Railway Ministry announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹1.5 lakh to the families of the deceased, ₹50,000 for those with grievous injuries, and ₹5,000 for individuals with minor injuries. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced an additional ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for the kin of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his condolences and assured that authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
This tragedy highlights ongoing safety challenges within India's extensive railway network. The Indian government has been actively working on modernizing the railway system to prevent such accidents, with Prime Minister Modi prioritizing improvements to the legacy infrastructure.

23/01/2025

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22/01/2025

After the Mahakumbh end, pontoon bridges that are temporarily constructed over the Ganga River to facilitate the movement of millions of pilgrims are typically dismantled. Here’s what usually happens:
1. Dismantling: The bridges are taken apart once the event concludes, as they are not designed for permanent use. This process begins promptly after the end of the Mahakumbh to restore the natural flow of the river and ensure navigation for boats.
2. Material Reuse: The materials used in the pontoon bridges, such as metal pontoons, wooden planks, and railings, are often reused for future events or other temporary infrastructure needs.
3. Environmental Restoration: Efforts are made to minimize the environmental impact of the temporary structures. The riverbanks and surrounding areas are cleaned to remove debris and restore them to their natural state.
4. Local Impact: With the dismantling of the bridges, transportation routes that were temporarily enhanced return to their usual state, often causing some inconvenience to the locals who might have benefited from the easier connectivity during the event.
This systematic approach ensures that the temporary infrastructure serves its purpose during the Mahakumbh while preserving the ecological balance of the river afterward.

22/01/2025

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21/01/2025

The United States announced its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) during the Trump administration in July 2020. However, the decision was later reversed by the Biden administration in January 2021. Here's a summary of why the withdrawal was initiated and subsequently revoked:
Reasons for the Withdrawal:
1. Criticism of WHO's Response to COVID-19:
The Trump administration criticized the WHO for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly its alleged delay in declaring the virus a global health emergency and perceived favoritism toward China.
2. Accusations of Bias:
The U.S. government accused the WHO of being overly deferential to China, failing to hold the country accountable for its early handling of the virus outbreak.
3. Financial Disparities:
The U.S. was the largest financial contributor to the WHO, and the administration argued that the organization was not delivering results proportional to the U.S. investment.
4. Focus on Reform:
President Trump argued that reforms were necessary for the WHO to function effectively, and claimed the organization was resistant to change.
Reversal of the Decision:
In January 2021, President Joe Biden rejoined the WHO, stating that global health requires international cooperation, particularly in addressing a global pandemic like COVID-19. The reversal emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership in global health initiatives and the necessity of working with international organizations.

21/01/2025

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