Kolkata, 01st October: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made it clear she would not intervene in the current dispute over the payment of bonuses to tea garden workers in Darjeeling, where a 12-hour general strike is in progress. Speaking to reporters in Siliguri before her return to Kolkata, Banerjee suggested that the impasse was … Read more
Siliguri, 12th August: In the wake of a horrific assault and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, doctors across West Bengal have launched a widespread strike, with North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) in Siliguri joining the protest. Junior doctors at NBMCH began their strike on … Read more
Jalpaiguri, 09th August: The Irrigation Department has announced plans to construct a dam on the Karala River to address the persistent flooding in Jalpaiguri’s municipal areas. The project, which will span from Shantipara to Paresh Mitra Colony in Ward 25, has been allocated a budget of Rs 1.15 crore. The existing dam has proven insufficient, … Read more
Siliguri, 08th August: Biraj Kumar, previously arrested for motorcycle theft, has been apprehended once more for a similar offense in Siliguri. The incident traces back to July 18th, when a motorcycle was stolen from outside Biswadeep Cinema Hall. The bike’s owner promptly filed a complaint at Pradhan Nagar Police Station. During the investigation, police linked … Read more
Siliguri, 07th August: An anti-encroachment drive by the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) at Jalpai More faced strong opposition on Wednesday. The operation aimed to remove shops constructed on a high drainage system, but the Jalpai More Byabsayee Samiti, representing local business owners, halted the proceedings. The committee insisted on prior discussions and the provision of … Read more