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…
10th August: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista made a compelling case in Parliament on Friday, demanding recognition of land rights (parja patta) for the people of his constituency. He highlighted a critical issue: the West Bengal Forest Department’s claim over lands historically used for tea and cinchona cultivation, dating back to the mid-1800s—long before the department’s…
Kharibari, 10th August: Jagdish Barman, a 72-year-old resident of Prasadu Jote, Kharibari, was found dead in his home on Saturday morning, hanging from a noose. The incident has deeply troubled the local community. Reports indicate that Barman, who had been unwell for some time, was last seen by his wife after dinner on Friday night….
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,…
Alipurduar, 09th August: A 65-year-old man, Abdul Jalil Mia, was arrested in connection with the attempted sexual assault of an eleven-year-old girl in the Khoardanga area under Kumargram Police Station. The incident came to light when the minor disclosed the details to her family, leading to a formal complaint being lodged at Kamakhyaguri Police Station….
RANGPO, AUGUST 8, 2024: The Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project reached a critical milestone on Thursday as Tunnel T6 was successfully completed, marking a significant advancement in connecting Sikkim to the national railway network. The 3.94 km tunnel, which includes a 600-meter audit passage, was constructed by ITD Cementation, a firm renowned for handling complex infrastructure projects….
Jalpaiguri, 08th August: The Border Security Force (BSF) halted hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter India at the international border in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district. The group, fleeing what they described as “attacks” in their home country, was stopped near Dakshin Berubari village, close to the Jhaportala border outpost. A BSF official confirmed that…
Siliguri, 08th August: The Darjeeling District Left Front organized a condolence rally in Siliguri to pay tribute to former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya. The procession began on Thursday from Anil Biswas Bhawan, drawing significant participation from CPI(M) leaders, including Ashok Bhattacharya and Jibesh Sarkar, alongside party activists. The rally proceeded through key routes—Hill…
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…
Kolkata, 08th August: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 at his Kolkata residence. The news was confirmed by CPI(M) state secretary Mohd Salim to PTI. Bhattacharjee had been battling age-related ailments, with a prolonged struggle against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Despite multiple hospitalizations, his…
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