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Alipurduar: 'Monsoon woes likely to end soon'

Alipurduar, May 27 -- The persistent waterlogging problem faced by residents of Alipurduar town during the monsoon season would soon become a thing of the past. For the first time, a comprehensive dr... Read More


New Jalpaiguri: Minor 'raped' inside empty train compartment

Siliguri, May 27 -- A 14-year-old minor was allegedly raped inside an empty train compartment that was parked at the railway yard in New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station surrounding area. The accused,... Read More


Parliamentary Standing Committee discusses means to strengthen GI for Darjeeling tea

Darjeeling, May 27 -- Tea packs meant for export could soon have the 'Made in India' tag along with the region-specific reference (Darjeeling or Assam). This is on the lines of tea exports from other ... Read More


Kawakhali: SJDA razes 15 'illegal' structures

Siliguri, May 27 -- The Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA) demolished 15 "illegally" constructed structures, including houses and shops, on government land in the Kawakhali area of Silig... Read More


Nagrakata: Tea garden workers protest over water woes

Jalpaiguri, May 27 -- Workers at the Hope Tea Garden in Nagrakata protested on Tuesday morning, demanding immediate supply of clean drinking water at their residential quarters. The protest lasted fo... Read More


Leopard captured at Juranti Tea Garden

Jalpaiguri, May 27 -- A full-grown leopard was captured on Tuesday morning at Juranti Tea Garden in Matiali block. The Forest department had set up a cage with a goat as bait in Section 19, following... Read More


Mathabhanga: 'Illegal concrete houses built on Sutunga River embankment'

Cooch Behar, May 27 -- Allegations have surfaced regarding "illegal" construction of concrete houses on the embankment of the Sutunga River in ward no. 5 of Mathabhanga town. The Block Land and Land ... Read More


'Mysterious' light streaks over Balurghat trigger panic, curiosity

BALURGHAT, May 27 -- A regular Monday evening in Balurghat took a dramatic turn as residents witnessed a series of 'mysterious' bright lights in the sky, triggering widespread curiosity and concern. ... Read More


Malda: Toto driver's son heads to Israel for post-doctoral research

Malda, May 27 -- In an inspiring tale of determination and grit, the son of a toto (e-rickshaw) driver from a small village in Malda is set to fly to Israel to pursue post-doctoral research after earn... Read More


'Oppn MPs conveying India's stand more effectively than counterparts in govt'

New Delhi, May 27 -- With India's diplomatic delegations fanning across the globe, the Congress claimed on Tuesday that Opposition MPs are conveying the country's stand much more effectively than thei... Read More