Jalpaiguri, Sept. 24 -- Hundreds of tea garden workers blocked National Highway 17 from noon on Wednesday, demanding pending wages and the state-mandated Puja bonus, severely disrupting road communica... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 23 -- No government or private resorts within the eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary are being evicted at present. However, a joint... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 22 -- Preparations are in full swing in Shikarpur for the 100th Durga Puja at the Devi Chaudhurani Temple. This year, the celebrations will take place in a newly constructed Durga Ma... Read More
JALPAIGURI, Sept. 21 -- At the Khayer Khal Gosani Devi Temple in Jalpaiguri, a seven-inch-tall gold Durga idol, kept under strict security throughout the year, is brought out and worshipped for a sing... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 19 -- After nearly six years, the historic temples of Debi Chaudhurani and Bhavani Pathak (Sannyasi Thakur) in Shikarpur have been restored completely with the return of six ancient ... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 18 -- Tourists at Gorumara National Park will once again be able to witness the bathing of elephants at Dhupjhora Elephant Camp. The popular attraction, halted by the forest departme... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 17 -- In a cherished tradition, the Kumki elephants of the Bengal Forest department were honoured at Gorumara National Park on Vishwakarma Puja, as elephants are considered the sacre... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 16 -- A major disaster was averted in Jiti Tea Garden of Nagrakata block after floodwaters breached the Bhutan border embankment and inundated workers' quarters, leaving dozens trapp... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 15 -- Hidden deep within the Baikunthapur Forest Range, in the remote Mechpara area of Bodaganj, stands the Shaleshwari Bon Durga Temple-an ancient shrine steeped in mystery, heritag... Read More
Jalpaiguri, Sept. 14 -- Vast areas of Jalpaiguri district have been left inundated as the Teesta River swelled following heavy rainfall and the release of water from the barrage. Unofficial estimates... Read More