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Friday 10 February 2017

The fly over on Jessore Road

The fly over on Jessore Road

So here's a new news. I think you've heard it before. Yes its about the Jessore Road, the NH 34. Previously it was said by the officials that the Jessore road will be broaden, but no assured date. So people were curious about the details, that how will it happen, how the shops alongside the road will be shifted to a different place, how many people will get affected what will be the benefits bla bla etc.

 So I'm gonna try to cover all those questions here in this article.

 The Fly-over bridge which was proposed to be made on the Jessore road will be started shortly. The bridge will be 1115 meters long and 10 meters wide. It will be made from the Yogendra Nath High School to Hiralal Murti. The state Government has announced that no one should be shifted forcefully. And if so then they would be provided resettlement.

But I've come to known from a local news source (Sthal Bandar) that over 500 businesses have to move from their place but the Municipality has no clue where to resettle them till date. But the affected are not showing any aggression toward the decision as they want the bridge to be made and they know that this is necessary for further progress of their own town. But to secure their business they had given a deputation to the SDO and he accepted that. But could not give any guarantee that their demand will be full filled. And if full filled; there is no count how many of them will get the resettlement.

 There are lots of benefits alongside all these affects. And thats why the decision was taken. Bongaon is a border city. Petrapole is a very active border and plays a major role in the import export business of the two countries, India and Bangladesh. This makes the roads very congested due to the transporting trucks and other heavy vehicles. And causes the roads to be accident prone. Every year numerous lives are gone on the Jessore road. Not only Accidents but the traffic jam too. Locals people face this problems in their daily lives. So if the bridge once made these problems will be lessen. So we can hope for the best.

Wednesday 28 December 2016

Saat Bhai Kalitola

Saat Bhai Kalitola (সাত ভাই কালীতলা)


The original temple on the other side of the river


Hey everyone, today I'll be writing about one of the famous places in Bongaon, "The Saat Bhai Kalitola Temple (সাত ভাই কালীতলা)". This temple has a huge history behind it. some are true some are baseless rumors. So today I'll write every story I know till now.

"The Saat Bhai Kalitola (সাত ভাই কালীতলা) or Saat Bheye Kalitola (সাত ভেয়ে কালীতলা) or Dakatey Kali (ডাকাতে কালী) or simply Kalitola (কালীতলা)  are the same places."

History
During the British Rule in India Bongaon was merely a wild area. The forest alongside the famous Ichhamati River was so deep and spread within a large area. Many Tantriks was fond of this place. They loved the loneliness of this place as so ideal for worshiping the Hindu Goddess Kali. They built several Ashrams and Temples. The Tantriks were so active in sacrificing animals to hail the Goddess. But not only animals; sometimes they also sacrificed humans as well. They ran their expenses by robbing nearby places. So this place was known to normal people as a dangerous place.
Though some say that the Tantriks were not so bad actually. They used to rob only the bad people and gave away the money to the poor living people.
The Tanriks were seven brothers; so that's where the name of the temple came from.

During The Poush Mela


Rumors
There are a lots of Rumors about this place. Long after the Tanriks are gone, the temple become famous as people recognize the Goddess of this temple is so active. So they starts worshiping there. One famous rumor is that during the British rule the railway wanted to built a bridge over the Ichhamati river to the Jessore(now in Bangladesh). So an European Christian officer ordered to cut down the Banyan tree where the Kali Idol was situated. But when the men hit the tree with an axe, it started bleeding like a human being and the British railway officer later died due to vomiting blood. After that the railway department made the bridge in a different place and started worshiping the temple every year during the December(-january).

The bridge over the Ichhamati River


In These Days
Nowadays this place is famous as a place of worship. The new temple is situated centering the banyan tree. and the other temple is situated on the other side of the river.  People go there every day specially Tuesdays and Saturdays to worship Goddess Kali.
Every year during the December there happen an annual fair known as the Poush Mela. The mela happen throughout the whole month. During this season the crowd increase so highly. Some people also select this place as a picnic spot due to the scenic beauty of the Ichhamati River and the bridge nearby.


Check out my video of this temple during the fair (Poush Mela)
And please don't hesitate to comment if I wrote anything wrong.

Thank You For Reading

A fuchka stall on the railway track

Boats (Nouka) waiting for passengers
The bridge
A view of the temple from the bridge

Monday 5 December 2016

Thakurnagar

Thakurnagar

  "Thakurnagar is a town in West Bengal, India, located some 70 km northeast of Kolkata. Thakurnagar is located at the latitude of 22.92N and the longitude of 88.77E. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes from Sealdah by train to cover a distance of 63 km." - Wikipedia

Few days ago I visited Thakurnagar, a small town just 20mins away from my home town Bongaon. Thakurnagar is a well known place for the famous Thakur Family. Every year hundred of thousands of disciples visit here during the "Thakurnagar Mela."

Saturday 24 September 2016

How to get a driving license in Bongaon

How to get a Driving License in Bongaon

Do you know it's now more easy to get a Driving License in Bongaon. Few years ago there was no RTO in Bongaon area. So if you would need a Driving License or register your Vehicle, you'd have to go to Barasat RTO. That was very struggling for people in and around Bongaon. But now you don't have to worry, cause new RTO is now opened in Bongaon. Just in the SDO building in Bongaon Court area. I'll try to briefly describe the processe that how one can get a Driving License in Bongaon. Step by step...
So let's start...

Step 1: Know before apply

One must be at least 18+ to get a Driving License. But it is also possible being less than 18+. In that case you'll need to be at least 14+ and permission from your Parents. In this article, I'll only describe for 18+'s.

Required Documents- In my case I've used these documents:
A. Birth certificate,
B. Voter ID card,
C. PAN card,
D. Admit card of the Madhyamik Examination,
E. Madhyamik Pass Certificate
F. AADHAR card.

Fees Structure- 1st part: Form 10/-, Learner License fee 70/-, Lamination fee 20/-.
2nd part: Driving test fee 290/- (you'll have to pay 90/- again if you fail in the driving test, for giving the test again), Final fee (Card Fees) 50/-. And you're all done.
#Update: Fee Structure has changed recently (2018)

1st Part

Download This Image And Learn These Signals.

 Step 2: Collect and fill the Forms

A. Collect the Driving License form from any xerox shop like 'Mondal type' in Bongaon Bichalihata. The form price is 10/- only.

B. Now fill the form. You don't have to fill all the details. Just fill the main fields.

C. And staple the xerox copy of the required documents with the form. Now self attest all the xerox copies. 

Step 3: Pay the  fee and Oral test for Learner License

A. Now take those forms with you and go to the RTO then show the form to the authority and pay the fee of 70/- for the learner. The counter is open only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

B. After paying the fee, Now go to the RTO at least one week later to give an Oral test. Take all the original documents that you've stapled along with the application form. Then they will verify your application form. And then in the test the Officer will ask you few questions about traffic signals. If you pass then you'll have to go to the RTO office one week later to take the Learner license. But if you fail then you'll have to give the oral test again in the next week.

C. If you pass then you'll get the Learner license. You will have to pay the Lamination fee of 20/- this time.

D. Once you get the L license, it is valid for 6 months. You're eligible to give a driving test after 1 month and  within the validity time. If the L license expires then you'll have to do all from the beginning.

2nd Part
Step 4: Applying for driving test

 A. After getting the L license. You can give the driving test at least one month later and within the validity period. 

 B. So now go to the RTO with all the payment receipt and other documents and the L license . And pay the fee of 290/- for a driving test.

 C. After paying that fee now go to the Bio-Metric office just beside the RTO, to give your signature and photo. 

 Step 5: The Driving test


A. Go to Kalitala Parking with your Vehicle at around 2pm- 2:30pm.

 B. The vehicle should be in good condition. And a 'L' should be written infront and behind of that vehicle.

 C. Give the driving test. And If you pass you will have to pay the final fee or Card fees of 50/- in the next week.

 Now wait for your Driving License. It takes at least 3 - 4 months. And don't forget to comment if I missed something.

Wednesday 24 August 2016

Pillar no. 39/11

Pillar no. 39/11


 If I ask you ‘What is your Nationality?’ You may answer easily ‘I’m Indian’ or any other country in which one you live. But today I’m gonna meet you with someone who has a nationality called ‘Citizen of the Pillar no. 39/11’. Yeah that is unbelievable but true!

Rejaul Islam

There lives  a family in Boyra area of  Bagdah Block of North 24PGS in WestBengal. The bedroom of this family is in Bangladesh and the kitchen is in India. Amazing! Isn’t it? As far I know, the 68 years old Rejaul Islam and his family is the only family that lives in this area. They have both Indian and Bangladeshi Nationality.

Due to confusion, The family has two addresses, one in Bangladesh( Gadadharpur area in Jessore district) and one in India(Boyra area of  Bagdah Block of North 24PGS in WestBengal).
He is known as the ‘Citizen of the Pillar no. 39/11’ to the Border Security Forces of the two Countries.

During the Partition of the Country in 1947 the Border went through his courtyard and that created all this.

So he now lives there within the security of both BSF and BGB. He cooks in Indian soil and then eats in Bangladesh. It is his daily simple routine. And a rare scene to us! 

Friday 12 August 2016

Places to Visit in Bongaon

Places to Visit in Bongaon


 As anyother famous places, Bongaon doesn't has a lot of famous places but it has some places that I would have to say you must visit once if you're in Bongaon. You would love to know those places. And as a Bongaonian I think I must let you know about those places. So let start!
1. The Petrapole Border: I don't know if you're familiar about this border but you should know that this is the Asia's Largest Landport. And this also connect India and Bangladesh. Benapole which is in the Bangladesh is the other end of this pass. So what you can see here? The government just launched a new parad program. So you can have that as bonus beside just watching the International Border. The program starts from 3:30PM everyday (but try to avoid Friday).



2. Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary (Parmadan): Is another attraction here. The sanctuary is situated on the banks of river Ichhamati covering an area of 68km2 and it has more than 200 of deers. And it also has a children's par, tourists lodge of the forest department. It is just 25km from Bongaon. to reach there just catch a bus of Bongaon-Helencha-Duttafulia(BUS-92) route. The nearest bus stop is Naldugari. The entry fees could be about 60 rupees and above.



3. Bibhutibhusan Ghat: The Bibhutibhusan Ghat is another famous place in Bongaon, This ghat is situated on the banks of river Ichhamati. It has a nice bridge and a statue of the great writer Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay.
    This place is also famous as a picnic spot. During the winter season, it remains crowded. You can also hangout with your friends, mates...it's perfect for hangout near Bongaon.



4. Vivekananda Sisu Udyan: This park was created few years ago and became another attraction in Bongaon. It is mainly a children's park but nicely inaugurated and you should visit once if your'e in Bongaon. It has few rides for children. You can sit by the Ichhamati river side to enjoy the evening. And a good option to hangout with friends.
        BTW it remains open only from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

5. Triangular Park area: Well, it's not a tourist spot but worth a visit. The new Town Hall Auditorium is really nice. This area is also known as the "Trikon Park". Perfect for a evening hangout with friends. This place is always feels like festiveness. 



6. The Lokenath Temple: A great place to visit in Bongaon. This temple become so popular in few days. It is the biggest Loknath Temple in Bongaon. You can visit there in evening with your family. During the Loknath Janmasthmi this place remains overcrowded.The mandir authority also offer packed prasad but in that case you must pay some charge for the packaging etc.

Thursday 4 August 2016

Town Hall Auditorium


Hello Everyone, I just uploaded a new Video of Bongaon.
Have you seen the new Auditorium(Town Hall) in Bongaon yet?  A new feather in Bongaon's cap. This video is exploring the inside and outside of the new Auditorium on it's opening day. Watch this till the end.

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