In a curious twist of timing on 21 April, the tea industry saw a strong brew of concern and caution pour into government corridors.
Vehicular movement on the Teesta Barrage at Gajoldoba in Jalpaiguri will be suspended for 140 days starting 27 April, following a joint decision taken by the district administration and engineers of the Teesta Barrage Project.
The year 2025 will be a moment of immense pride and joy for the people of Jalpaiguri, marking 125 years since Swami Vivekananda briefly stopped at the Jalpaiguri Town railway station during his final journey to Darjeeling in August 1901.
A fresh bout of factionalism has rocked the Trinamul Congress in Cooch Behar after a section of senior party leaders launched a new outreach programme without consulting the district leadership.
The Malda Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MMCCI) has written to the chief secretary of West Bengal, urging the inclusion of Malda in the state’s upcoming industrial policy.
The BSF today apprehended one Md Shakeel, resident of Panchagarh district in Bangladesh and seized four cattle from him.
Significantly, the SSSJC is now demanding that the pay scale for monthly rated staffs and sub-staff through bipartite agreement.
Darjeeling MP , vehemently protesting against the incident, claimed that the goons were backed by Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).
Officials said the intruders wanted to move to Siliguri for livelihood.
More than 12 wards were under water due to congestion in drainage systems.
