Nestled in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas, Kurseong, once a quaint hill town, is now emerging as a vibrant tourism hotspot in West Bengal, attracting travelers with its serene beauty and rich cultural tapestry.
After the fifth round of tripartite talks on the bonus issue ended without an agreement, the labour department has issued an advisory for tea garden workers in Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong hills.
The male Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan Satyra) is one of the most beautiful birds in India and also of the rarest
Talking to reporters in Kurseong today, the Assistant Superintendent of the Sub Divisional Hospital, Dr Krishna Ghosh, said that nine of the 13 children had been referred to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri, while the remaining four were sent in home isolation under the request of the parents, as the children did not have any major complication.
To raise the funds, Pradhan took part in a 21-km half walk marathon--'London Summer Walk Challenge 2021'. "I felt the need of doing something for my hometown during the Covid pandemic and took this initiative to collect funds by organising a walk. With the funds collected, my team back in Kurseong bought some medical equipment and other stuff for two medical facilities there,"
The sudden hailstorm accompanied by rain, brought intense cold in Tindharia as well as in and around Kurseong region.
Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms was witnessed in Haldia and Kalimpong with 24 mm and 15 mm of rainfall respectively.
"A total of 6000 aspirants from across the country had appeared in the auditions for this contest, among whom the judges had to select only 16," says Miss Pradhan.
Three joy ride services in Darjeeling and Ghoom have been unaffected by the rains, it is learnt.
“I had constructed my house with assistance from the West Bengal Newar Development Board. My pet dog is still trapped or buried under the debris of the protection wall.”
