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Villagers build their own approach roads to MP-funded bridge

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 10 -- A concrete bridge built more than a decade ago with funds from an MP's development scheme remains disconnected due to the absence of approach roads on either side. Taking matter... Read More


Labour department announces Rs 1,500 financial relief for tea garden workers

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 9 -- More than a month after the devastating floods brought work to a standstill in several tea gardens, the Labour department has announced financial assistance for affected workers ... Read More


'Political conspiracy': Rajganj BDO responds to allegations

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 7 -- From the alleged abduction to the murder of a gold trader, Rajganj's Block Development Officer (BDO) Prasanta Barman-now at the centre of a storm-has dismissed all charges and ca... Read More


Pile of old voter cards found behind Rajganj BDO office

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 6 -- Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process across Bengal, things took an unexpected turn in Jalpaiguri's Rajganj block when a heap of epic cards was found lying in... Read More


PAC chairman questions lapses in Teesta Barrage compensation

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 5 -- The rightful landowners are yet to receive compensation for plots acquired for the Teesta Barrage irrigation canal - an issue that drew sharp criticism from Alipurduar MLA and Pu... Read More


'No breakthrough in talks' over reopening of Debpara Tea Estate in Banarhat area

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 3 -- No resolution was reached in Monday's tripartite meeting over the reopening of Debpara Tea Estate in the Banarhat area of the Dooars. The meeting, held at the office of the Deput... Read More


'Unpaid wage, bonus': Police complaint filed against Debpara Tea Estatemgmt

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 2 -- The Trinamool Cha Bagan Sramik Union has lodged a formal complaint against the management of Debpara Tea Estate in the Dooars, accusing it of failing to pay workers' wages and Pu... Read More


Tourism push to uplift Rava community in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 31 -- The Jalpaiguri district administration has taken new steps to promote the socio-economic development of the Rava tribal community through tourism. Along with setting up homestay... Read More


Jalpaiguri: Flood control rooms to stay operational amid heavy rain forecast

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 30 -- With the Meteorological Department forecasting renewed heavy rainfall across North Bengal, including Jalpaiguri district, the district administration and the Irrigation departme... Read More


Assembly polls: Trinamool leads BLA preparation in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 28 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken a clear lead in appointing Booth Level Agents (BLAs) across Jalpaiguri district, outpacing all other political parties. While Trinamool h... Read More