Gangtok, Aug 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang presented the budget for the financial year 2024-25 to the House on the inaugural day of the Budget Session today, outlining his government’s progressive schemes, achievements, and developmental goals. Tamang emphasized the need for sustainable development policies, ensuring the prosperity and well-being of the people of…
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…
A Volo bus caught fire on the Kishanganj flyover this afternoon. The bus traveling from Siliguri to Purnia suddenly caught on fire, causing thick smoke and visible flames. Passengers, reacting swiftly, escaped by jumping out of the windows, saving their lives. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene, working to extinguish the flames and ensure safety….
Naxalbari, 05th August: Sensation spread through Shanti Nagar in Naxalbari on Monday after residents discovered an unidentified body on a service road footpath. Local residents promptly alerted the police, leading officers from the Naxalbari police station to recover the body. The deceased was sent to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for a post-mortem…
Rajganj, 05th August: A goods-laden vehicle overturned on the Karatoya bridge near Hati More on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway due to a burst tyre. The incident took place on Sunday night, causing a significant disruption in traffic. The small goods carrier was en route to Jalpaiguri when the tyre burst, leading to the vehicle abruptly…
Naxalbari, 05th August: In an unexpected discovery, workers at Pahargoomiah Tea Estate in Naxalbari found two leopard cubs in the drainage system, prompting swift action from the forest department. The workers, who were picking tea leaves, immediately notified authorities upon spotting the cubs. In response, the Bagdogra Range workers, accompanied by the Elephant Squad and…
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…
Siliguri, 04th August: Mayor Gautam Deb has issued a stern warning to realtors in Siliguri regarding the improper sale of designated residential parking areas for commercial purposes. Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the “Urban Landscape in North Bengal” on Friday, Deb highlighted the growing issue of traffic…
Gangtok, Aug 4: In a significant move, the Sikkim Science Centre has been officially included in the state’s tourist itinerary, according to Sikkim’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary, Sandeep Tambe. This inclusion aims to enhance the centre’s prominence and offer tourists a unique educational experience. “Incorporating the Sikkim Science Centre into the tourist…
Gangtok, Aug 4: Sikkim police have detained a man in Gyalshing district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 69-year-old woman at her home. The incident reportedly took place on July 30 at around 9:30 a.m. when the suspect visited the victim’s house. The victim’s family filed an official complaint on August 2 at approximately 4:50 p.m.,…
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