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Man arrested for illegal electric connection that killed elephant

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 5 -- A man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly installing an illegal electric connection to protect crops, which led to the death of an elephant last year. The accused, Babulal Mand... Read More


Search continues for injured elephant in Targhera Range

JALPAIGURI, Feb. 4 -- A search operation is underway to locate the injured elephant that was struck by an earthmover (JCB) and injured while charging at a concrete watchtower. Despite efforts by fores... Read More


Mass death of fishes in Teesta River sparks concern

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 4 -- The mass death of fishes in the Teesta River caused a stir on Tuesday morning, as locals discovered dead fish floating near Saradapally, adjacent to Jubilee Park. Species such a... Read More


Jalpaiguri: Court sentences man to death for killing wife and daughter

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 4 -- The Jalpaiguri Additional Sessions Court has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife and daughter. On Tuesday, Third Court Judge Biplab Roy delivered the sentence, nearl... Read More


Malbazar: Bulldozer driver held for harassing wild tusker

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 3 -- The Forest department has arrested bulldozer driver Aman Ekka and seized an earthmover, with which he allegedly chased a wild elephant in Malbazar. The arrest was made based on ... Read More


Stray tusker harassed by locals in Dooars; authorities take action

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 2 -- An elephant that strayed from the Apalchand forest into a locality on Saturday was subjected to severe harassment by locals. The elephant was dragged by its tail, pelted with sto... Read More


India-Bhutan Border coordination meeting focuses on flood control, cross-border issues

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 31 -- The two-day long 26th India-Bhutan Border Coordination Meeting (IBCM) concluded with extensive discussions on flood control in Dooars, the setting up of automatic rain gauge sta... Read More


India-Bhutan BDCC meeting tackles border flooding, smuggling, connectivity

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 30 -- The 26th Border District Coordination Committee (BDCC) meeting between India and Bhutan commenced on Thursday at a private resort in Chalsa in Jalpaiguri district. The two-day m... Read More


Elephant enters resort in Matiali block, tourists escape unharmed

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 29 -- Tourists at a private resort near Mangalbari Basti in Matiali block had a narrow escape on Wednesday morning when an elephant strayed from the forest and entered the premises. ... Read More