UAE24x7
  • UAE
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Drink
  • Expo 2021
No Result
View All Result
  • UAE
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Drink
  • Expo 2021
No Result
View All Result
UAE24x7
No Result
View All Result
Home Uncategorized

Asia’s Biggest Book Market Damaged Beyond Belief!

Muhnis Beeran by Muhnis Beeran
May 27, 2020
in Uncategorized
0
Is classroom education a distant dream now?
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The country is grappling with the effects of the deadly coronavirus and it was struck by the devastating super cyclone, Amphan. Though it was more localized, but the after-effects of the cyclone has left many totally shattered dues to loss of human lives, property, and resources. The state of West Bengal is one of the worst-hit locations and there has been widespread damage.

One area which has been thoroughly destroyed is College Street in Kolkata, which is considered as the biggest book market in Asia. First, they faced the brunt of the lockdown when there were hardly any purchasers, and now there is massive damage of books due the heavy rainfall.

College Street has a humongous collection of books from different eras, genres, authors and even from all across the globe. It is like a haven for book lovers, publishers and for anyone who loves to read and write. But, the place has been totally ravaged by the recent cyclone.

The Publishers and Booksellers Guild have given out heartbreaking details of the overall damage. Books that were kept in the storerooms have been totally soiled and needs to be simply discarded. Small book stalls have been almost uprooted and sellers have incurred losses in lakhs. It might run into crores if the water starts seeping into book bindings, kept in volumes. Water has also seeped through closed shutters of the shops, damaging the goods inside. Many booksellers have lost their sole source of income and wondering how to revive from the situation. The stock in their closed shops is totally nonreusable.

Established way back in 1867, this place has an enriched past and historic importance in the cultural and literary scenario of Bengal. Many are left teary-eyed looking at the fate of this place. Hopefully this place will revive from this devastation over a period of time. But, people are in two minds as to whether it will regain its past glory and charm all over again.

This is not the only devastating sight in Bengal, the aftermath of Amphan has been acute in many places. Though there was an evacuation done when the warning of the cyclone surfaced, a lot of property has been damaged. For example, the hotels in coastal areas have been completely ruined and many parts of the city have faced the wrath of Nature. Thousands of trees have been uprooted, ceilings of establishments blown off, areas have been flooded with no electricity and mobile network coverage. The State has estimated a loss of around 13.2 billion dollars. The Government has sent aids to the state, but some damages and losses are irreversible. The adjoining state of Odisha has also been affected by the cyclone.

The cycle and its intensity have weakened as it has started moving towards Bhutan. It is saddening to see the people of the State facing the onslaught of another a natural calamity amidst the dangers of coronavirus. We hope that the victims and affected people keep their spirits high and revive from the situation.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
How to check UAE visa status & validity using only passport

How to check UAE visa status & validity using only passport

September 10, 2021
The most important advice that every tourist should take into account when visiting Dubai

The most important advice that every tourist should take into account when visiting Dubai

July 25, 2020
Procedures for Renewing the Driving License in Abu Dhabi [3 Simple Steps]

Procedures for Renewing the Driving License in Abu Dhabi [3 Simple Steps]

September 21, 2021
The Top & Most Popular Seafood Bucket Restaurants in Dubai for you [Never Miss]

The Top & Most Popular Seafood Bucket Restaurants in Dubai for you [Never Miss]

September 23, 2021
Is classroom education a distant dream now?

Is classroom education a distant dream now?

0
Is classroom education a distant dream now?

Asia’s Biggest Book Market Damaged Beyond Belief!

0

Is earth’s magnetic field weakening creating another nightmare on planet earth?

0

UK’s new twin Nuclear Power Plant is catastrophic: Environmentalists

0
5 Best UAE day trips to escape the city

5 Best UAE day trips to escape the city

September 28, 2022
UAE travellers alert: Passengers must declare cash and items worth more than Dh58,000 when visiting Saudi Arabia

UAE travellers alert: Passengers must declare cash and items worth more than Dh58,000 when visiting Saudi Arabia

September 27, 2022
Saudi Arabia plans to send a female astronaut to space in 2023

Saudi Arabia plans to send a female astronaut to space in 2023

September 23, 2022
Get your medical fitness results for visas in under 30 minutes

Get your medical fitness results for visas in under 30 minutes

September 23, 2022
UAE24x7

Menus

  • UAE
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Drink
  • Expo 2021

Recent News

5 Best UAE day trips to escape the city

5 Best UAE day trips to escape the city

September 28, 2022
UAE travellers alert: Passengers must declare cash and items worth more than Dh58,000 when visiting Saudi Arabia

UAE travellers alert: Passengers must declare cash and items worth more than Dh58,000 when visiting Saudi Arabia

September 27, 2022
No Result
View All Result
  • UAE
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Drink
  • Expo 2021

© 2021 UAE24X7