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Oscars: The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima Filmmaker and DP on Radiated Boars and Paying Homage to Japanese Cinema
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Radiation exposure was at the forefront of cinematographer Simon Niblett’s mind as he spent time filming Otto Bell’s “The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima.” Bell, who was trying for a baby at the time, was also concerned – they carried radiation monitors.
Bell’s documentary Oscar contender, “The Toxic Pigs of Fukushima,” follows a group of local hunters who have been enlisted to dispose of radiated wild boars that now roam the abandoned streets and buildings of Fukushima, Japan after a 2011 earthquake caused a nuclear meltdown.
Minister Parimal Suklabaidya took measures to boost fish production
State Fishery Minister Parimal Suklabaidya took a number of measures on Saturday for boosting the fishery sector in the State.
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GUWAHATI: State Fishery Minister Parimal Suklabaidya took a number of measures on Saturday for boosting the fishery sector in the State.
The day s programmes included the distribution of KCC (Kishan Credit Cards) among fish farmers, launching a mobile App named Fishfed Mart, inauguration of a renovated Fishfed office and an AC outlet for selling fish.
Distributing KCC cards amounting to Rs 3 crore among 539 fish farmers, in collaboration with APART and Canara Bank, the Minister said, KCC cards are good sources of financial support to fish farmers. The Fishfed has seen a revolutionary growth since the Sarbananda Sonowal-led BJP government coming to power in the State. Now we re self-reliant on fish production. We ve sent proposals worth Rs 1,000 crore for the Prime Mi
Upset BCCI affiliates question choice of venues for England tour
Not all the State associations seem to be happy with the venues chosen for England’s upcoming tour of India, and some aggrieved cricket administrators in the state associations are linking it to this month’s elections of the Indian cricket board.
| 13 Dec 2020 2:16 AM GMT
NEW DELHI: Not all the State associations seem to be happy with the venues chosen for England s upcoming tour of India, and some aggrieved cricket administrators in the state associations are linking it to this month s elections of the Indian cricket board. Even Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly s home State, Bengal, has questioned him on why it wasn t allotted any of the 12 matches that will be played in February-March.
SBI car & home loan mela underway in Guwahati
State Bank of India is organizing a 2-day car and home loan mela on 12.12.2020 and 13.12.2020 (Saturday & Sunday) at Ganesh Mandir Indoor Stadium Ground, GS Road, Khanapara, Guwahati.
| 13 Dec 2020 3:33 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: State Bank of India is organizing a 2-day car and home loan mela on 12.12.2020 and 13.12.2020 (Saturday & Sunday) at Ganesh Mandir Indoor Stadium Ground, GS Road, Khanapara, Guwahati.
Altogether 15 builders and 17 car dealers of Guwahati are participating in the 2-day event. The Mela was inaugurated by R S Ramesh, Chief General Manager of SBI North Eastern Circle and attended by Jayateertha V Jainapur General Manager (NW-II); Suranjana Dutta, General Manager (NW I); Pranab Kumar Sarma, president AREIDA; and other senior officials of the Bank. The event has been organized by the Bank to bring the major car dealers and builders under one roof for the benefit of citizens of Guwahati. Stalls have been set up for the