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Sikkim landslides trigger disruption in Siliguri drinking water supply; political protest erupts at municipal office

Siliguri, June 3 -- In the wake of rise in water levels in the Teesta along with landslides in neighbouring Sikkim, the Teesta River has been choked with excessive silt, uprooted trees and floating ga... Read More


State finalises monitoring committees for Gorumara and Chapramari eco-sensitive zones

Jalpaiguri, June 3 -- The Bengal government has finalised the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) monitoring committees for Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, clearing the way for implemen... Read More


Teachers' convention on value education held in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, June 3 -- A one-day teachers' convention on value education was held in Darjeeling on Monday, drawing together scholars, educators and spiritual leaders to explore the relevance of Swami V... Read More


Cops arrest 16 B'deshi nat'ls while attempting to return home

Cooch Behar, June 3 -- Acting on a tip-off, Dinhata police arrested 16 Bangladeshi nationals near the Foli-Mari Station area on Monday. The group, which includes six men, four women and six children, ... Read More


Balurghat citizens document ecological heritage in new biodiversity initiative

BALURGHAT, June 3 -- In a spirited display of environmental awareness, residents of Balurghat have embarked on documenting their region's ecological heritage through a Community Biodiversity Register ... Read More


Fragile Truce

New Delhi, June 3 -- The second round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this week, held in Istanbul, has exposed the deep chasm that still divides the two countries after more than thre... Read More


ED conducts raids in Siliguri

Siliguri, June 3 -- A wave of tension gripped the city early Tuesday morning as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at multiple locations in Siliguri in connection with an alleged money... Read More


Minor boy given electric shocks over 'false accusation of stealing mobile'

Raiganj, June 3 -- In a harrowing case of alleged child abuse, a 14-year-old from Chhagharia village under Islampur Police Station in North Dinajpur district was reportedly subjected to severe torture... Read More


Buxa Tiger Reserve to equip jumbo squad vehicles with sirens; to prevent human-elephant conflicts

Alipurduar, June 3 -- To minimise casualties during elephant intrusions in forest-adjacent villages, the Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) has launched a new initiative by equipping its elephant squad vehicles... Read More


BJP's Satya Sharma wins MCD Standing Committee seat

New Delhi, June 3 -- In an election held during the house meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Tuesday, BJP's Satya Sharma emerged victorious for the vacant seat on the MCD's Standin... Read More