A Guide to Report Writing

 WRITING REPORTS, REPORTING EVENTS

 Writing reports or reporting events like accidents, games and sports, meetings, festivals is done essentially in the same technique. Some broad points are given and students are asked to write a report on them. The best and easiest way to write a report based on the given point is to connect the different points in a logical way with suitable connectors or phrases so to make a meaningful passage. A report should be written in simple language to enable it to be easily understood. The basic rule of writing a report is that the sentences should be written in the passive voice as far as possible. (Report লেখার সময় verb গুলি অধিকাংশ সময়ে passive voice - এ করা হয়।)

NEWSPAPER REPORTING

REPORTING ANY NEWS IN THE NEWSPAPER NEEDS

 

 A newspaper reporting requires a special register i.e. wording or expressions used by a reporter of the newspaper.

          Ø While writing Newspaper Report avoids articles in the heading.

Ø A heading-Very short and informative to catch the attention of the reader.

Ø Write (By a Staff Reporter) or (From Our Correspondent) or Statesman News Service.

Ø Place, date of reporting at the start, viz Kolkata, Jan. 2

Ø Include facts. You can do this by answering the 5 Ws: what, when, who, where, why?

Ø Use the past form of the verbs (because the events have already happened).

Ø Use third-person pronouns (he, she, it, they)

Ø Use indirect speech.

Ø Use paragraphs to help the reader clearly understand the information.

Ø Provide quotes to show people’s opinions about the event.

Last but not least “practice makes a man perfect”, read the daily newspaper as much as possible to build your vocabulary and its application to master the art of report writing.

 

A few examples are given below:

 

 

HEMA HURT IN CAR CRASH

OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

 

Jaipur, July 2: A child died and Hema Malini suffered gashes on her forehead when the Mercedes-Benz the actress MP was travelling in and an Alto collided in Rajasthan tonight. Hema, 66, was rushed to Jaipur's Fortis Hospital, where a police officer said she was out of danger and that doctors had not spoken of any grievous injuries. The child, who died, a passenger of the Alto, was later identified as Sonam, aged 4. Her brother Shyanu and mother Seema were also in the car beside the driver and his wife. All four were injured.

Hema received a stitch on her head but was doing fine, according to an aide.

Sources said the BJP MP from Mathura was on her way to Jaipur from her constituency when the accident took place in Dausa, around 60km from Jaipur, on National High way 11.

It was near Dausa that Rajesh Pilot, the Congress leader, was killed at 55 in an accident in 2000. Pilot was then representing Dausa in the Lok-Sabha.

TV footage showed Hema-whose cheeks had once prompted Lalu Prasad to say that he wanted to make Bihar's roads as smooth as them-bleeding from the forehead above the right eye.

A doctor, who was passing by in another car, drove Hema to the hospital. Dr Shiv Sharma said the actress was in pain and had suffered injuries to her eyes, back and legs. "She was constantly saying, Please drive faster," he recalled.

The Alto was coming from the opposite direction and was taking a turn when it collided with Hema's car around 8.50pm, a Dausa district official said.

Another eyewitness said the Alto was entering the highway from a side road when the collision occurred.

 

A. Reports on Accidents and Mishaps

 

[1] Write a newspaper report on the street accident in about 100 words:

 

Hints:

News: A bus accident

Cause: High speed-skidded near a curve

Location: Diamond Harbour Hospital

Date/Time: 25th feb. at 5 p.m. After effect: Agitated people-vehicles on the fire- lathi charge-traffic jam.

 

BUS SKIDS-20 KILLED AND 30 INJURED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Diamond Harbour Feb. 25: A serious bus accident took place near Diamond Harbour Hospital at 5 p.m. yesterday. It is reported that an overloaded private bus from Kolkata was running at a high speed when it was drizzling. While negotiating the curve in front of the Hospital More, the bus suddenly skidded off the road and overturned killing 20 people and leaving 30 injured. The injured persons were removed to the Diamond Harbour Sadar Hospital. Though five were let off after giving first aid, the conditions of eight women are serious. The angry mob set fire to the passing vehicles. The police arrived without delay. The police had to resort to lathi charge to disperse the agitated mob. The movement of traffic in the area was disrupted, resulting from traffic jams for about two hours.

 

[2] Write a report on a railway accident taking place near Delhi in a collision between the Rajdhani Express and an empty goods train.

 

Hints:

40 passengers killed over 1100 injured near Delhi the last night-Howrah bound Rajdhani Express collided with empty goods train-some of the victims may still lie buried under the overturned bogies-the Governor expressed grief- the Railway Minister ordered a high-level enquiry.

 

40 KILLED IN TRAIN ACCIDENT

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Delhi, Sept.14: At least 40 passengers including children and women were killed and over 100 injured when the Howrah-bound (1) Rajdhani Express and an empty goods train collided head-on (মুখোমুখি) near Delhi late last night It is feared, some of the victims may still lie buried under the overturned bogies of the train. The cause of the accident is yet not known. The accident may either be a maintenance lapse (রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ সংক্রান্ত ত্রুটি ) or an act of sabotage ( অন্তর্ঘাত). The rescue operation has started promptly. A team of thirty doctors carrying necessary medical supplies has been rushed on the spot. The injured passengers have been removed to the nearest hospitals. The Governor of Delhi has expressed profound grief (গভীর শোক) over the incident and announced adequate compensations to the bereaved families and injured passengers. The Railway minister has ordered a high-level enquiry into the causes and circumstances. Train service was suspended immediately.

 

[3] Study the following points to make a news report:

 

Hints:

Event: Boat capsized

Place: Nayachar island in Haldia

Date and time: February 11, 2014 at 6 a.m.

Nature: A boat carrying passengers beyond capacity

Causalities: 50 dead, 14 bodies recovered, some swam ashore, rest not found.

 

BOAT CAPSIZED: THIRTY MISSING

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Haldia, February 11: A ferry boat carrying passengers beyond its capacity, capsized near Nayachar island in Haldia. Yesterday at about 6 a.m. according to police sources, the overcrowded boat had left the Manihari Ghat and was crossing the Ganga. As it was passing the Nayachar Island, it tilted to one side due to overcrowding and overturned staking the lives of its passengers. Though some swam ashore safely, it is feared that at least fifty passengers have been drowned including women and children. So far 14 bodies have been recovered by the local fishermen. According to the commuters, the boats have to carry passengers beyond their capacity regularly due to the shortage of boats. The local people vented their anger against this boat disaster. They blocked the Haldia Highway in protest against the infrequency of boats for passengers. The launch patrols down the stream to trace bodies. After five hours, the boat was salvaged ( নৌকা উদ্ধার) by the river police.

 

 

[4] Write a report on stampede taking place at Satragachi Railway Station of South Eastern Railway near Howrah.

 

Hints: 2 passengers were killed, over 14 injured in a stampede on Tuesday evening-a great rush due to the arrival of two express trains and two EMU locals at the same time at around 6.30 p.m. -injured taken to Howrah State General Hospital State Chief Minister visited the spot and announced a compensation of Rs. 5 lakh for the deceased and Rs. 1 lakh for injured-the railway authority conducts an enquiry.

 

TWO DEAD, 14 INJURED IN STAMPED AT SATRAGACHI

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, Oct. 23: Two passengers were killed and at least 14 persons including two women, were injured in a 'stampede like situation on a narrow foot over bridge at Satragachi railway station on Tuesday evening, State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to the spot along with the chief secretary and senior officers. The accident occurred when two Express trains and two EMU locals arrived at the station at around 6.30 p.m. and passengers rushed to the platform to board the trains. Fourteen injured persons were taken to Howrah General Hospital for treatment. The Chief Minister said that it was due to the management on the part of the railways that the accident happened. She announced a compensation of Rs. 5 lakh for the family of each deceased and Rs. 1 lakh for each of the injured. The railway authority ordered a high-level inquiry into the causes and circumstances.

 

[5] Write a newspaper report on the Majerhat Bridge Collapse in South Kolkata.

 

Hints: A portion of 40-year-old Majerhat bridge collapse on 3, September-three persons dead-dozens of people trapped under the debris-vehicles affected-traffic suspended-rescue operation is on in full swing-question of maintenance agency's sincerity-order of high-level enquiry by Chief Minister.

 

BUSY BRIDGE CAVES IN DURING RUSH HOUR

 

Kolkata 4, September: A portion of the 40-year-old Majerhat bridge in South Kolkata collapsed this evening causing death to three, while over a score of people were injured. Dozens of people were believed to have been trapped under the debris and many vehicles moving along the affected portion were crushed. There was chaos all around the area. City Police Commissioner, along with the Mayor and other officials monitored the situation. Traffic movement through Majerhat had been suspended temporarily. The rescue operation is in full swing. The collapse of the Majerhat bridge has brought its maintenance agency's sincerity in performing the task in question. West Bengal Chief Minister has ordered a high-level enquiry into the causes and circumstances.

 

[6] Write a report on the collapse of a multi-storeyed building under construction.

 

Hints:

Collapse of five-storeyed building on Metropolitan Bypass on Sept. 9, 2007-more than 10 workers are still trapped under the rubble-low quality materials, improper soil testing-the promoters and the building contractor arrested - an enquiry the committee set up by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

 

BUILDING COLLAPSES: CONTRACTOR ARRESTED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, sept. 8: Seven persons died when a multi-storeyed building still under construction on the Metropolitan Bypass, collapsed this morning. The bodies of the men, all labourers, were recovered from the wreckage (ধ্বংস) nearly five hours after the tragedy. It is feared that more than 10 workers are still trapped under the rubble (ধ্বংসস্তূপ). It is suspected that the poor quality of construction materials, improper soil testing before the construction are the probable causes of the collapse of the building. Both the promoter and the contractor have been arrested soon after the accident took place. The Mayor and the Minister in charge of the Housing Board visited the site to have a first-hand report of the incident. An enquiry committee has been formed to conduct an investigation.

 

[7] Write out a newspaper report on 'Fire in a plastic factory' on the following hints;

Hints: Time: Friday at night

Place: Plastic factory in central Kolkata

Causes not known Result Factory destroyed and go down gutted, no: casualties, fire controlled by eight engines.

 

PLASTIC FACTORY GUTTED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, January. 8: At the dead of night a devastating fire broke out in a plastic factory at Burrabazar. The entire building was gutted. Though its exact cause is not yet known it is suspected that electrical short-circuit may be at the root of such disaster (ধ্বংস). Eight fire engines fought the blaze for about an hour to bring it under control. Fire-brigade sources said the fire spread rapidly because of the highly flammable ( দাহ্য ) materials stored in the factory. Nobody is reported either injured or killed. The total amount of loss, according to primary estimation, figures around Rs.1 crore. The Mayor of Kolkata visited the spot this morning accompanied by other higher officials. The fire has made the future of its hundred workers quite uncertain.

 

 

B. Natural Calamities

 

[8] Write a newspaper report on landslide at Kalimpong in Darjeeling district.

 

Points: 1 July Kalimpong and Kurseong in Darjeeling district-41 people dead or missing-worst affected area Singbuli tea garden's Tingling-torrential overnight rain Superintendent of police left for the spot-rescue and relief operation-Prime Minister's announcement of Rs.2 lakh to the victim's families.

 

DEATH ROLLS DOWNHILL, BURIES MANY DARJEELING

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Darjeeling, July 2: Torrential overnight rain has triggered. The worst landslide in Darjeeling district leaving at least 41 people dead or missing in Kurseong and Kalimpong. The worst-affected division is Singbuli tea garden's Tingling, 7 km. away from Mirik. By evening 20 bodies were found in the debris. Chandrakala Thapa, a 55-year-old resident of  Limbu Gaon, said, 'I think it was around 2 a.m. I heard a deafening sound and could faintly make out that there was a landslide'. Relief and rescue operations have been started on a war-footing (যুদ্ধকালীন  তৎপরতা) basis. A team headed by the Superintendent of Police has been rushed to the affected areas. The landslide has washed away roads making the areas inaccessible. The Prime Minister has announced an aid of Rs.2 Lakh to the victims' families from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

 

[9] Use the information given in the wing chart to write a report for the newspaper in about 120 words

 

[Madhyamik 1992]

 

 

Hints :

Incident: Severe Earthquake

Where: Wide area in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttar Pradesh.

Date of Time: Early hours-20th Oct. 91.

Result: 415 people died-1,200, injured-2,000, houses

damaged-5,000, houses destroyed-200 pilgrims stranded. Relief work done : 30 medical teams (doctors + medicines) - Air force plane(food + necessary articles) - Govt. grants sanctioned Rs. 55.50 lakhs for Uttarkashi -Rs. 13.60 lakhs for Garhwal.

 

QUAKE ROCKS GARHWAL AND KUMAON REGIONS

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Lucknow, Oct. 21: A massive earthquake struck the wide areas in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttar Pradesh, killing 415 people and leaving 1200 injured. This devastating natural calamity which occurred in the early hours of October 20, reportedly destroyed 5000 houses and damaged a further 2000. Supply of water and power to the areas has been badly affected. About 200 pilgrims to Uttarkashi have been reportedly stranded due to the collapse of transport and communication systems.

A team of thirty doctors carrying essential medical supplies has been rushed to the areas. Air Force planes have been deployed to drop food and other necessities for the affected people. For relief operations, the Government has sanctioned Rs.55.50 lakhs for Uttarkashi and Rs.13.60 lakhs for Garhwal.

 

[10] As a reporter of an English daily, write a report (in about 120words), using the following information:

[Madhyamik 2008]

 

Hints:

Incident: Severe Cyclone (80 km per hour)

Date: 12 August Time: 6.45 p.m.

Where Coastal areas of Orissa (Puri, Baleswar and Paradwip)

Result: Huge tidal waves, damage to life and property, more than 10,000 people rendered homeless, train services disrupted, immediate relief provided by the state government

 

A DEVASTATING CYCLONE IN ORISSA

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Odisha, Sept 14: More than 10,000 people were rendered helpless and homeless when a severe cyclone at the speed of 80 km per hour hit the coastal areas of Orissa at around 6.45 in the evening turning the areas into crematorium ( শ্মশান ). Five metre high tidal waves swept over the coast destroying everything-towns, villages, farms etc. like an angry giant. The coastal towns of Puri, Baleswar and Paradwip were badly affected. Train services were disrupted, power supply and telephone links to the affected areas have been suspended leaving people stranded without basic amenities. The district officials have camped in these areas. Relief workers and Government agencies carrying essential medical supplies and other necessities came forward to help the cyclone-hit people.

 

[11] Write a newspaper report in about 150 words on the destruction in Digha on account of the huge tidal waves. You will base your report on the following points:

 

Hints: Cyclonic wind and extreme tidal waves of 8 to 10 ft height flooding the sea-beach-the of Digha flooded, the main road under 6 feet water-major hotels under water and the tourists left, electricity and water-supply disrupted hundreds of boulders (or big stones) washed away by water, a one-km wall protecting the the beach also destroyed - plan to repair the damage on an urgent basis is drawn up by the government though it may take time.

 

TIDAL WAVES LASHED DIGHA

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Digha, Aug. 21: Cyclonic wind and huge tidal waves of 8 to 10ft. height swept the large areas of Digha this morning. The main road in Digha is under six ft. of water. The tourists have left the lodges and hotels in panic for safety to the nearest town, Contai. The supply of water and power to the area has been severely affected. The once buzzing tourist resort now wears a deserted look. Hundreds of big boulders that are used to protect the erosion of the sea-beach have been washed away by the tidal waves. One kilometre long protecting wall of the beach has also been destroyed by the high waves. Sensing that tourism in that area may be affected, the government of West Bengal has drawn up a plan to repair the damages on an urgent basis, but sources admitted that it might take time.

 

[12] Write a report on recent floods in Malda on the basis of the following hints:

 

Hints:

Date: July 23,2006

Affected areas: Kaliachak, Manickchak, Ratua and Harischandrapur

Damage: House collapse, crop lands damage

 

MALDA CUT OFF FROM STATE

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Malda, July, 24: Over 2000 families have been washed away due to severe flooding of the Ganga and Fulohar rivers in Kaliachak, Manickchak, Ratua and Harischandrapur blocks of Malda, till this morning. Continuous rainfall for the last few days and the breach of the weak embankment ( বাঁধ ) are the cause of this natural calamity. Several houses have collapsed and the crop lands measuring nearly 1,55,000, hectares have totally been damaged. The National High Way has been flooded, cutting off Malda Town from the rest of the state. The supply of water and electricity has been affected leaving the villagers stranded without basic amenities. The Chief Minister has made an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas. A team of thirty doctors carrying essential medical supplies has been rushed to the flood-hit areas. Steps are being taken to prevent epidemics in flood-stricken areas.

 

C. Reports on Public Happenings

 

[13] Write a Report using the following points:

Hints:

Event: Inauguration of a health centre

Place Amta, Howrah-55km away from Kolkata

Date and time: 22 December, at 4 p.m. Inaugurated By Health Minister a long standing demand-no health centre around-helpless in emergency cases-dream realized.

 

AMTA HEALTH CENTRE INAUGURATION

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Amta, Nov. 23: The Hon'ble Health Minister of the state inaugurated the 25-bed health centre at Amta, Howrah, 55 km. away from Kolkata, on 22 December at 4 p.m. The establishment of a health centre had been a long-standing demand of the local people. Amta and its neighbourhood suffered for long the absence of a proper treatment centre in miles around. The only Sardar Hospital being at Howrah is about 42 km away from here. In a time of emergency, the locals find it difficult to remove the seriously ill or injured patients either to Kolkata or to Sardar Hospital. The health centre will surely remove a lot of inconveniences and will be of immense help to them. Their dream has now been realized.

 

[14] Suppose you are Aloke Roy working for The Statesman. Last week, you attended a seminar on the 'Joy of Eye Donations' organized by the Lions Club of Entally. Write a report on this seminar for publication in The Statesman.

 

Hints:

A seminar on the Joy of Eye Donation at Ramkrishna Mission Golpark- organized by the Lions club of Entally eminent doctors and social workers were invited to speak the importance of eye donation.

 

SEMINAR ON EYE DONATION

FROM ALOKE ROY

 

Kolkata, July 7: The seminar on "The Joy of Eye Donation" was held at Ramkrishna Mission, Golpark on 5th July' 15. It was organized by the Lions club of Entally. Many eminent doctors and social workers were invited to speak on the need and importance of eye donation. Following are the highlights of the discussion :

1. After death eyes are of no use but they would brighten the world of the blind.

2. The donor would be blessed by one whom he has given the power to see. The seminar stimulated the audience to donate their eyes and a new awareness of an individual's social responsibility. People in the audience also participated in the discussion.

 

[15] Write a report on a Free Health Checkup Camp, sponsored by Rotary Club for the benefit of slum children.

 

FREE HEALTH CHECK-UPS FOR SLUM CHILDREN

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, April 15: A charitable organization sponsored by Rotary Club held a free health check-up camp for poor slum children in our school compound, last Monday. Students of class XII of the school worked as volunteers. They were given the responsibility of informing and motivating the parents of the slum and helping the doctors in disturbing medicines to the children.

Most of the children were found to be suffering from anaemia and malnutrition ( অপুষ্টি ). Mothers were taught the importance of hygiene and cleanliness. Deworming (কৃমিনাশক) tablets were distributed. The suffering of the children evoked in everyone presents a deep sense of responsibility towards them.

 

[16] Write a report for an English daily on Doctors' day:

 

Hints:

Day: July 1, Doctors' Day observed in India since 1962 the year Dr B.C. Roy passed away.

Seminar: 'Hale and Hearty at Ramkrishna Mission Golpark.

Doctors Dr A.K. Maity, professor of S.S.K.M. and Dr Kunal Sarkar, cardiac surgeon laid emphasis on a balanced diet and regular exercise. Above 35 checkings of blood pressure, blood tests, an echo and E.C.G. at least once a year- seminar stimulated a new awareness.

 

DOCTOR'S DAY OBSERVED AT RAMKRISHNA MISSION

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, July 2: Remembering legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr Bidhan Chandra  Roy's Roy's contribution to the field of medical science, doctors India celebrate July as 'Doctors Day' every year since 1962 the year Dr B.C. Roy passed away. The seminar on 'Hale and Hearty' held at Ramkrishna Mission, Golpark on 1^st July to celebrate Doctors' Day. The renowned and competent doctors laid emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet and regular check-ups. According to Dr A.K. Maity, the professor the S.S.K.M. Hospital, two important pillars of healthy living are a balanced diet and regular exercise. Dr Kunal sarkar, senior consultant cardiac surgeon spoke about vigilance sensible lifestyle which is the best form of prevention. Above the age of 35 checking blood pressure once in two years is essential for a health-conscious person. The seminar stimulated in general people a new awareness of health and body.

 

D. Disturbance in and order

 

[17] Write a report for the newspaper on the following. The body of the report should contain than words: [Madhyamik 2002]

 

Hints:

Five hundred passengers blocked railway tracks near Uttarpara-reasons: One of boy was some weapon when there was a clash between the passengers of Howrah bound Amritsar Mail and services resumed after several hours following a police intervention.

 

RAIL BLOCKADE AT UTTARPARA

BY STAFF REPORTER

 

Uttarpara, July 21: Train Services in South-Eastern railway were disrupted yesterday about 11.30 am nearly five hundred daily passengers blocked railway track near Uttarpara railway station. It alleged that one of the local boys was injured badly by some weapon during clash between the passengers of a Howrah bound Amritsar Mail and the daily commuters. The injured boy was taken to Uttarpara Hospital. The angry commuters sat down on the track disrupting the services on the line. The police arrived and dispersed the violent mob. Train services on that section resumed after several hours.

 

 

[18] Write a report on Bank robbery at Nager Bazar.

Hints:

Name: State-Bank of India at Nager Bazar. Amount of Money looted: 10 lakh

Description: Four men with a jeep

Arrested: None

 

MONEY WORTH RS. 10 LAKH LOOTED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, March 3: In broad daylight a daring robbery took place at about 2 p.m. in Nager Bazar Branch of the State Bank of India yesterday. According to the report of the security guards on duty at the gate, four persons armed with rifles and bombs parked a jeep at the main gate and rushed in and snatched the rifles from them and threatened the cashier, the branch manager and the other staff to hand over the cash and gold. The looted amount is said to be about rupees ten lakh. The cashier was shot when he tried to resist the robber, who snatched the cash. The violent drama was over within twenty minutes and the four robbers escaped in their jeep. The police were immediately informed of the incident. They reached the spot within fifteen minutes and started the investigation by interrogating all the employees of the bank and the customers present at that time. No one has been arrested so far.

 

[19] Write a report for the newspaper in about 120 words on the basis of the following information:

 

Hints:

A college girl Roma Jhawar was kidnapped by some miscreants while going to college-they demanded a ransom of rupees sixteen lakh-the police tried to pinpoint the motive for kidnapping the investigation was on.

 

A COLLEGE GIRL KIDNAPPED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, February 5: In a daring and sensational manner, a college girl, Roma Jhawar, was kidnapped yesterday morning by four young men. When she was going to college, she was picked up from her car near the CA island of Saltlake. Other occupants of the car, Roma's friend and a child, were asked to go away. The kidnapers packed Roma into their car and drove away towards Kankurgachhi. The whole operation was done within three minutes. This incident has made all the people of Saltlake particularly, businessmen, absolutely panicky. Later in the evening, a phone came to the Jhawars. Roma's parents heard her sad voice from the other end, requesting them to help her. The kidnappers, it is learnt have demanded an amount of Rs. Sixteen lakh. The police are trying to pinpoint the motive for the kidnapping, it may be business rivalry, or love intrigue or retaliation by some sacked employees. Shadows of anxiety have fallen among Roma's fellow students of J.D. Birla College. Nobody in connection with the incident has yet been arrested.

 

E. Miscellaneous

 

[20] Study the information and write a newspaper rep in about 120 words:

 

Hints:

Date and place: Dec-13, 5 terrorists attack Parliament at 11.40 a.m. -2 persons killed-30 wounded including security men-sent to hospital in critical condition-terrorists entered in gate No.1 in ambassador(car) - ultras were in army dress with rifle-two shooting himself, another killed- army deployed P.M.'s house other building-the world condemned.

 

INDIA’S HEART ATTACKED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

New Delhi, Dec.13: Five terrorists attacked the Parliament House, the heart of India, 11.30am people including the ultras have been killed and thirty injured the cross fire.The injured were removed to the hospital, some of them are in critical condition, according to hospital sources. Five members of the suicidal squad of the terrorists entered the Parliament house through gate No.1 in white ambassador. The terrorists dressed army and Black Cat Commando, armed AK-47with rifles. At least two of the terrorists had explosives on their bodies. Attack went on for 30 minutes. At first security personnel were puzzled by the suddenness of the incident. Later they put up a brave fight and killed all of them although we our 7 brave fighters too. The ambassador has been seized. All-state Governments have been alerted and security guards have been deployed in the important buildings of New Delhi and other states. Within hours of the terrorist attack on the Parliament Complex, the world has condemned the outrage.

 

[21] Write a report for the newspaper based on the information given below

 

Event: Hijacking of Indian Airlines plane- C-814 flying from Kathmandu

December, 1999 Time around 4-50 p.m.

Numbers of hijackers: Pakistanis, Nepalese, Identity of others not known. The plane was flown to Kandahar in Afganisthan and stayed for 7 days. The Hijackers demanded the release of 3 notorious criminals in exchange for the lives of 160 hostages. They also killed one person on board.

Action taken: The government of India bowed before their demands and released the prisoners on 31st December. All the passengers and crew on board returned safely to New Delhi around 9 p.m. on 31st December.

 

INDIAN AIRLINES HIJACKED

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

New Delhi, 1st January: Terror had loomed large throughout the country when an Indian airlines plane C-814 flying from Kathmandu to New Delhi had been hijacked yesterday around 4.50 p.m. reports PTI.

It is reported that there are five hijackers. Three of them are Pakistanis, one Nepalese and the identity of the other is not known. The plane was flown to Kandahar in Afghanistan and stayed for seven days. The hijackers demanded the release of three notorious criminals in exchange for the lives of 160 passengers.

They also killed one person on board. The Government of  India bowed before their demands and released the prisoners on 31st December 1999. All the passengers and crew on board returned safely to New Delhi around 9 p.m. on 31st December 1999.

 

HONESTY OF A TAXI-DRIVER

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, Nov.15: Yesterday, the city of Kolkata witnessed rare evidence to the honesty of a taxi driver who returned ornaments of a passenger, mistakenly left in the taxi. According to the taxi driver, a 55-year-old man got into his taxi from Ultadanga for his destination, DumDum, carrying a bag in his hand. On reaching Dum Dum, the man as usual paid the exact amount of taxi- fare and walked hurriedly towards his home leaving his bag in the taxi. After a while, the taxi driver, suddenly found a bag lying on the back seat of his car. As soon as he opened the bag, to his surprise, saw that the bag contained two earrings made of gold in the casket. He also found in the bag, a visiting card in which the name and phone number of the owner were written. He immediately informed the man of the matter over the telephone, asking him to come to the Dum Dum Police Station to collect his lost articles. The taxi-driver handed over the ornaments to the man in presence of the Officer-in-charge of Police, Dum Dum Police Station. The man thanked him and wanted to give some money as a token of reward which the driver refused to take.

 

[25] Write a report for an English newspaper :

 

Hints:

October 16-cut fruits and artificial coloured drinks health hazards-enteric diseases-2 persons died-nine children suffering - Health Dept. officials directed to stop the sale of cut fruits.

 

CUT FRUITS AND COLOURED DRINKS HARMFUL TO HEALTH

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, October 17: Cut fruits and coloured drinks which are being sold on the open streets and beside some well-known schools in our state, create a lot of health hazards, enteric disease, jaundice etc. The cut fruits are kept open air uncovered and covered with the dust of the road. The drinks are often coloured with unhygienic chemicals. It may break out in an epidemic form at any time. In Kolkata, two persons have already died and nine children are suffering from the enteric disease. To prevent these health hazards the Mayor has issued an order to the Health Dept. Officials to see that the sale of cut fruits on the open city pavements is stopped with immediate effect.

 

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Dengue - the three affected in Kolkata-S.Das of Garia

Ujasi Sarkar of Dover Lane-KMC employee-other affected areas-200 fresh cases were also reported - Mayor said the situation was under control.

 

DENGUE SCARES IN CITY

BY A STAFF REPORTER

 

Kolkata, Oct. 14: It's back. The city again grapples with life-threatening diseases like dengue and malaria. Ten-year-old S.DAS of Garia was admitted to a city hospital where officers pronounced him a victim of a "dengue fever". Three-year-old Ujasi Sarkar of Dover Lane was taken to a nursing home after a doctor had suspected dengue. The third person is a KMC employee. On Thursday 200 fresh cases were reported across the country. The Mayor of Kolkata said, "The situation is under control and there is no need for alarm or panic it is not an epidemic". The State Health Department will extend all help to KMC to tackle dengue. Dengue returns to the city after two months. Till July, some 30 people had been diagnosed with the disease, one of them a resident of Regent park-died. Hospital sources said that the KMC employee is out of danger. The condition of the other two patients is also improving.