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'Teachers' job loss to have a domino effect on Dooars tourism industry'

Jalpaiguri, April 11 -- The recent Supreme Court directive cancelling the jobs of 26,000 teachers and non-teaching staff has triggered deep concerns among tourism stakeholders in the Dooars region. T... Read More


'Bhutan's activities linked to Dooars flooding': State to submit field study report to Centre

Jalpaiguri, April 10 -- A high-level field study conducted by the Irrigation department in the Bhutan-bordering areas of Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri is nearing completion. Preliminary findings indicate ... Read More


Jalpaiguri admin plans spiritual tourism circuit in Maynaguri and Sadar blocks

Jalpaiguri, April 9 -- The Jalpaiguri Sadar Subdivision administration has initiated steps to develop a spiritual tourism circuit connecting key religious and historical sites across the Maynaguri and... Read More


Flood control project in Angrabhasa puts 28 traders at risk

Jalpaiguri, April 8 -- The construction of a canal and dam in Angrabhasa under Nagrakata Block, aimed at preventing recurring floods, has triggered anxiety among local traders who now face eviction. T... Read More


'Bengal to become self-reliant in potato seed production within 5 yrs'

Jalpaiguri, April 7 -- In a major step towards agricultural self-sufficiency, the Bengal Agriculture department has announced plans to stop relying on Punjab for potato seeds. Over the next five years... Read More


Teesta sand dredging to begin after quality report confirms grade-one deposits

Jalpaiguri, April 6 -- Before the start of dredging in the Teesta River, a report on the quality of sand and gravel has been submitted to the Irrigation department, which confirms the presence of grad... Read More


Man sentenced to 20 years jail for sexual assault of minor in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, April 3 -- The Jalpaiguri District Special POCSO Court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50... Read More


State shifts Panchayat operations to digital portal 'Sahaj Saral'

Jalpaiguri, April 2 -- The state government has digitised operations in the three-tier Panchayat system, discontinuing manual work from April 1. To ensure transparency and prevent revenue evasion, al... Read More


Man assaulted at arbitration meeting

Jalpaiguri, April 1 -- A dispute between two friends turned violent at Chengmari Tea Garden under Nagrakata Police Station, leaving one critically injured. The accused was later tied to a tree and bea... Read More


Jalpaiguri: Karala River rain gauge alerts under review

Jalpaiguri, March 31 -- The rain gauge system installed in the Karala River has caused confusion due to the river's shallow depth, leading to inaccurate flood warnings. To resolve this, the Irrigation... Read More