Kalimpong 27th August: Kalimpong is witnessing heightened tensions following a disturbing incident involving an attempted sexual assault on a minor girl. The incident occurred when the girl went to purchase chips and was allegedly targeted by Mohammad Irfan Azharuddin, who reportedly tried to close the shutter of his shop to trap the victim. Fortunately, she … Read more
Kalimpong, 17th August: In a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of Kalimpong residents, including students, politicians, shop vendors, medical professionals, and people from all walks of life, took to the streets on Saturday, demanding justice for a young doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last Thursday. The rally, … Read more
Gorubathan, 11th August: On acting on a tip-off, the Gorubathan Police conducted a raid at the Pandara Naka Checking Point. The operation led to the arrest of Md. Sakil Ahmed, a 23-year-old resident of Raj Basti, Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur. Ahmed, the son of Md. Jahangir was found in possession of approximately 100 grams of brown … Read more
Restoration work on the NH10 near Birik Dhara is progressing rapidly, with teams working tirelessly to clear a path through the mountain. The ongoing project involves cutting through the mountainous terrain to pave the way for a new road. Workers, assisted by JCB machines, are operating at full capacity to complete the task. The initiative … Read more
KALIMPONG, 07th August: The West Bengal Forest Department has issued an ultimatum to over 40+ roadside shops from 2nd Mile to Tista in the Kalimpong district, demanding their dismantling within seven days. This eviction order, aimed at preventing encroachment on government land, has caused widespread concern in Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Shopkeepers, facing the loss of … Read more
Heavy rainfall on Monday triggered fresh landslides, blocking National Highway 10 near the 29-mile marker in Kalimpong, West Bengal. The closure has disrupted traffic between Kalimpong to Siliguri and Sikkim to Siliguri, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and affecting essential supplies to Sikkim. The situation in northern Bengal remains critical, with ongoing heavy rains exacerbating … Read more
04th August: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted significant rainfall across West Bengal due to intensified monsoon rains, exacerbated by a cyclone and a low-pressure system. On Monday, residents can expect slight relief, but heavy to very heavy rains are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday in both southern and northern Bengal. Specific districts in … Read more
03rd August: The Kalimpong district magistrate has issued fresh instructions for traffic management on NH 10. These new directives aim to streamline traffic flow and enhance safety measures along the highway. Detailed guidelines and procedures from the Kalimpong administrative have been attached below.
Kalimpong, 02nd August: For the past two days, Pemling, near Kalimpong, has been grappling with severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The ongoing bad weather has resulted in a power outage, significantly affecting daily life. Local sources report property damage, adding to the community’s distress. Residents are hoping for prompt administrative action to restore normalcy and … Read more
Amitava Banerjee, MP, 2 Aug 2024, Darjeeling: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) area will soon have four new fire stations to enhance fire safety in the region. Two stations will be established in the Kalimpong district at Algarah and Gorubathan, while the remaining two will be located in the Darjeeling district at Sonada and Sukhipokhari. … Read more