Yesterday, two SpiceJet flights, SH8842 and SG8199, failed to take off from Bagdogra Airport. Delays began in the morning and continued throughout the day. Eventually, frustrated passengers were left with no choice but to sleep on the floor of the airport. The prolonged delays have prompted authorities to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the incident….
Once again, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a stern warning regarding the Teesta River water distribution. Her recent comments have left everyone astonished. West Bengal has been heated for several days due to the issue of the North Bengal division. Recently, Union Minister Sukanta Bhattacharya approached the Prime Minister, demanding the unification of…
Siliguri, 31st July: A daring theft has shaken the Ashighar area near Siliguri Eastern Bypass. In a disturbing incident, burglars struck a house while its lone resident was away at work. The victim, a woman living alone, had secured her house on Tuesday before heading to work. When she returned around 9 p.m., she discovered…
Siliguri, 31st July: An oil tanker train derailed in the Rangapani area, adding to the recent series of railway incidents in the region. The train, heading to an oil depot in Siliguri, experienced the derailment when two of its tanker cars went off the tracks upon arrival in Rangapani. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported…
KALIMPONG: The National Highway 10 (NH 10), a crucial route linking Sikkim and Kalimpong to Siliguri, will reopen for light motor vehicles on Wednesday after being closed for over a month. Kalimpong District Magistrate Balasubramanian T. issued an official order today, following recommendations from the Public Works Department (Roads), NH Circle No. III. The order…
Siliguri, 30th July: Councilors in various wards of Siliguri have become targets of a scam involving fraudulent messages demanding money, falsely using the photo of Mayor Gautam Deb. Complaints have been filed with both the cybercrime unit and local police. Reports indicate that the fraudsters are using a WhatsApp number to send messages to councilors…
Siliguri, 30th July: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) encountered significant resistance during its anti-encroachment drive aimed at clearing roads and drains on Nivedita Road in Champasari. The drive began earlier on Tuesday at the vegetable market in Champasari More. Upon hearing about the eviction, MMIC member and Ward Councillor Dilip Barman arrived at the scene…
Siliguri, 30th July: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive on Nivedita Road, demolishing unauthorized structures in the area. The operation, which began on Tuesday, targeted shops encroaching on the roadside near Margaret School in Ward No. 02. Municipal officials and workers faced opposition from local businessmen before starting the demolition. The…
In a significant development from Sikkim, fresh landslides have been reported along National Highway 10 near Melli. This crucial roadway, linking Gangtok and Darjeeling, has been closed for 34 days, causing severe disruption. The Gangtok-Jorthang Road also remains impassable. Ongoing inclement weather and heavy rains continue to exacerbate the situation, causing frequent landslides that block…
DARJEELING: The civic authorities in Darjeeling initiated a significant eviction drive to decongest the town, dismantling temporary stalls set up by hawkers at Mahakal Market, below Chowrasta. This follows an announcement by GTA chief executive Anit Thapa, declaring Chowrasta a vendor-free zone starting August 15. “For years, hawkers have encroached on this route, causing congestion…
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