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Floods, dolomite flow from Bhutan hit North Bengal tourism; losses pegged at over Rs 500 cr

Alipurduar, Oct. 8 -- North Bengal's tourism industry has suffered a severe blow as heavy rains in Sikkim, coupled with an inflow of water and dolomite deposits from Bhutan, wreaked havoc across the r... Read More


Unchecked growth, fragile hills: Making of a Himalayan crisis

DARJEELING, Oct. 8 -- As North Bengal struggles to recover from the devastating floods and landslides of October 4 - which have claimed over 35 lives and left many missing - questions are being raised... Read More


Over 30,000 affected as floods ravage Jalpaiguri dist

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 8 -- Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri district, affecting all eight blocks to varying degrees, with over 30,000 people impacted. The worst-hit areas include Nagrakata, ... Read More


Abducted 3-yr-old rescued in 25 mins

Malda, Oct. 8 -- In a remarkable display of prompt police action, a three-year-old girl was rescued within 25 minutes of being abducted from Kotol village under Harishchandrapur Police Station in Mald... Read More


MALDA: Dengue cases surge amid festive season; admin on high alert

MALDA, Oct. 8 -- Even as the festive spirit grips Malda, a fresh surge in dengue cases has set off alarm bells across the district. According to the district Health department, as many as 49 new cases... Read More


Taruya Basti's charm washed away: 60 families homeless after flood

Siliguri, Oct. 8 -- Once known for its scenic riverside views and bustling picnic spots, Taruya Basti in Dudhiya now lies in ruins. The tranquil village, nestled between the Balasan River and the surr... Read More


Autopsy backlog mounts at Dakshin Dinajpur Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 8 -- Post-mortem examinations at Dakshin Dinajpur District Hospital have been stalled for weeks following the prolonged absence of its sole forensic expert, leaving nearly a hundred au... Read More


Sonamoti Kumbha Rani Durga Puja begins in Singerdaha village

Raiganj, Oct. 8 -- Five days after Vijayadashami, another grand Durga Puja popular as Sonamoti Kumbha Rani Durga Puja commenced on Tuesday at Singerdaha village under Karandighi Police Station in Nort... Read More


Wild boar kills man in Cooch Behar after flash floods

Cooch Behar, Oct. 8 -- In a tragic incident on Tuesday, Kashi Kant Barman, father of Trinamool Congress Panchayat member Swapan Barman, was killed in a wild boar attack in the Belkopa area of Ghoksada... Read More


'1 GB data cheaper than a cup of tea in India'

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- One GB of wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he showcased the country's rapid digital growth to renew his pitch... Read More