Extended Power Outage Hits Ghoom, Jorebunglow, and Sonada in Darjeeling

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Darjeeling, 03rd August: Residents of Ghoom, Jorebunglow, and Sonada in Darjeeling have been without electricity for the past two days. This prolonged outage has caused significant disruption in daily activities and raised concerns among locals. The affected areas are urging the administration to address the issue promptly and restore power. The power outage has impacted … Read more

Thunderstorms and Rain Batter Pemling: Residents Struggle Without Power

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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

Teesta River Threat: Over 300 Families Evacuated as Buildings Collapse in Sikkim’s Mangan District

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Sikkim, 02nd August: PTI reported on Friday that 300 families have been evacuated in Sikkim’s Mangan district following the collapse of several buildings in the border region, PTI reported on Friday. The land in the village is gradually subsiding towards the Teesta River, causing significant concern and fear among local residents. Nim Tshering Lepcha, a … Read more

Massive Landslide Blocks NH10 at 29th Mile, Traffic Diverted

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01st August : A massive landslide struck NH10 at the 29th Mile, blocking the road from both directions. This incident has forced the diversion of vehicles through the Mungpoo route. The landslide occurred unexpectedly, disrupting the usual flow of traffic and causing significant delays. Restoration efforts are underway with full intensity, as workers and JCB … Read more

Parents Block Highway Over Critical Teacher Shortage at Phansidewa School

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Phansidewa, 01st August: On Thursday, parents of students at the Phansidewa Government Model School staged a protest and blocked the state highway, demanding an increase in teaching staff. The parents expressed frustration over the school’s designation as a ‘model school’ while operating with only one permanent teacher. Until recently, three guest teachers were assisting, but … Read more

Siliguri’s E-Rickshaws to Follow Assigned Paths: Unregistered Vehicles Banned

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Siliguri, 01st August: The Siliguri Metropolitan Police and Siliguri Municipal Corporation have introduced measures to regulate e-rickshaw operations in the city. Effective today, August 1, unregistered e-rickshaws are banned, and registered e-rickshaws must adhere to new route assignments. The traffic police will oversee approximately 5,000 registered e-rickshaws, each assigned a specific path within Siliguri. To … Read more

Unregistered E-Rickshaws Barred from Siliguri’s Main Roads to Reduce Congestion

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Siliguri, 01st August: In a decisive move to alleviate traffic congestion, the Siliguri Metropolitan Police has banned unregistered e-rickshaws from operating on the city’s main roads. The directive came after a critical meeting involving Mayor Gautam Deb, senior police officials, including the Police Commissioner and the DCP of Traffic, addressing the growing issue of e-rickshaws. … Read more