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Shikarpur Temple restored as six ancient tiger statues return

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 19 -- After nearly six years, the historic temples of Debi Chaudhurani and Bhavani Pathak (Sannyasi Thakur) in Shikarpur have been restored completely with the return of six ancient ... Read More


Elephant bathing back in Dhupjhora with restrictions

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 18 -- Tourists at Gorumara National Park will once again be able to witness the bathing of elephants at Dhupjhora Elephant Camp. The popular attraction, halted by the forest departme... Read More


Elephants of Forest dept honoured on Vishwakarma Puja at Gorumara

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 17 -- In a cherished tradition, the Kumki elephants of the Bengal Forest department were honoured at Gorumara National Park on Vishwakarma Puja, as elephants are considered the sacre... Read More


Jiti Tea Garden: 32 rescued after floodwaters breach embankment

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 16 -- A major disaster was averted in Jiti Tea Garden of Nagrakata block after floodwaters breached the Bhutan border embankment and inundated workers' quarters, leaving dozens trapp... Read More


Shaleshwari Bon Durga: Forgotten shrine in heart of Baikunthapur Forest

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 15 -- Hidden deep within the Baikunthapur Forest Range, in the remote Mechpara area of Bodaganj, stands the Shaleshwari Bon Durga Temple-an ancient shrine steeped in mystery, heritag... Read More


Teesta floods submerge villages in Jalpaiguri, nearly 25,000 affected

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 14 -- Vast areas of Jalpaiguri district have been left inundated as the Teesta River swelled following heavy rainfall and the release of water from the barrage. Unofficial estimates... Read More


Closure of 3 Dooars tea gardens leaves over 2K workers in crisis

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 12 -- On the eve of Durga Puja, around 2,500 workers of Chamurchi, Redbank and Surendranagar tea gardens in the Dooars are facing an unprecedented crisis. Without prior notice, the t... Read More


Jhapartala border gate to stay open till midnight for 4 days during Puja

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 11 -- Responding to the appeal of around 150 minority residents of Sakati Chhit, an Indian enclave village in South Berubari, the Border Security Force (BSF) has extended the opening... Read More


North Bengal: Mamata distributes over 11K pattas, launches Rs 400-cr projects

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 10 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday executed what political observers are calling a strategic masterstroke in North Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, by dist... Read More


'Devi Chaudhurani': From literary heroine to living goddess in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 9 -- For nearly three centuries, the people of Rajganj block in Jalpaiguri have upheld a rare tradition-worshipping "Devi Chaudhurani, as Manthani Mata," the literary heroine created... Read More