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Breach in embankment submerges villages in Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar, Aug 28 (ANI): Breach of embankment of river Kalyani submerged several villages in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal forcing people to leave for safer places as flood water streamed through hearth and home. The incessant rainfall and flood resulted in loss of property in the villages of Natabari, Chilakhana and Bhuchumari. The overflow of river water also damaged acres of farmland. Similar conditions prevailed in Siliguri town in Darjeeling district of the state which received 150mm rainfall on August 26 which triggered a flood-like situation disrupting normal life. Aug 28, 2014
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Celebrity News - 27/8/2014

VENICE, ITALY Emma Stone arrived by water taxi at the 71st Venice Film Festival, as did her co-stars Edward Norton and Michael Keaton. Along with director Alejandro González Iñárritu the trio talked up their new film “Birdman” which centers around a fading movie star staging a Broadway comeback. Michael Keaton 454365964 48:”the hardest job I’ve ever had as an actor…:56 is really exciting.” Emma Stone 454365954 :18 “obviously, there’s that quality of…:30 in so many ways.” Edward Norton 454365962 :36 I came up in the New York Theater…:46 It’s all in there.” Birdman hits theaters in mid-October. NEW YORK CITY In New York City, Megan Hilty showed off her baby bump at the Wendy Bellisimo for Departure Maternity launch. The “Smash” actress tells us she was delighted to find pregnancy fashion that’s both pretty and practical. Megan Hilty 454353744 :05 “It’s so comfortable and everything is so soft…:13 transition pieces, too. That’s the scoop. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity sightings. Aug 28, 2014
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Flood in Assam inundates wildlife in Kaziranga National Park

Golaghat, Aug 27 (ANI): Flood water from river Brahmaputra inundated major parts of a wildlife sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and rose to danger level in many areas of Golaghat district of Assam. The park authorities have strengthened security as poachers take advantage of the floods to kill animals, particularly one-horned rhinos which, during the floods, stray outside the park. The rhinos and other animals normally go towards the Karbi Anglong Hills looking for dry, higher grounds. The water level has almost inundated the entire parkland causing most of the wild animals to stray over Karbi Hills, making their lives vulnerable to poachers and speeding vehicles. Aug 27, 2014
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