The Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers’ Association (JDSTGA) has escalated its appeal to the state government, requesting that two state ministers and Jalpaiguri's Member of Parliament urge the Tea Board of India (TBI) to reconsider its decision on tea plucking deadlines.
The protest was fuelled by allegations of systemic corruption, malpractices in medical examinations, and an environment of threats, which have gripped the institution for months.
Following directives from chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamul Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) students across north Bengal took to the streets demanding justice for the R G Kar incident.
North Bengal is the only part of India that shares land borders with three countries—Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and in close proximity to Tibet—and three Indian states as well—Bihar, Sikkim and Assam.
In response to directives from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leaders and supporters of the Trinamul Congress (TMC) took to the streets across various parts of North Bengal today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, claimed that the renewal of the Indo-Bangladesh Farakka Treaty (1996) - which is set to expire in 2026 - will not only impact West Bengal but also the neighbouring statement of Bihar.
Charkhole is a village that has been abundantly blessed by nature. On one side, you get to enjoy the majestic view of the Kanchenjunga, and on the other, you get to witness the magical, extensive stretch of the valleys.
People of three parliamentary constituencies in north Bengal will exercise their franchise in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha polls on 26 April.
The BJP, which has demanded repoll in some seats had lodged as many as 303 complaints.
As chief minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Border Security Force (BSF) works for the BJP on poll day, residents living ahead of the Indo-Bangladesh fence in Jalpaiguri today have expressed their satisfaction and happiness over the role of the BSF after casting their votes.
