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Nor'westers wreak havoc in North Bengal; one dead in lightning strike

Siliguri, April 10 -- A wave of Nor'westers has battered the districts of North Bengal leaving one dead. The weather office has issued an 'Orange' thunderstorm alert for the next three days. In a tra... Read More


Rain brings relief to over 300 tea gardens in North Bengal

Alipurduar, April 10 -- Widespread rainfall across North Bengal from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon has brought much-needed relief to over 300 tea gardens, rekindling hopes for a stronger secon... Read More


Youth held in Siliguri for 'money fraud'

Siliguri, April 10 -- The police of the Panitanki Outpost have arrested a youth for allegedly duping people out of crores of rupees by promising high interest returns. The accused has been identified ... Read More


Changrabandha Land Port: Slot booking scam uncovered, cops begin investigation

Cooch Behar, April 10 -- Allegations of fraudulent activities involving the 'Suvidha' portal have surfaced at the Changrabandha Land Port, where some unscrupulous traders are accused of manipulating t... Read More


Bhutan nat'l held in Siliguri for murder

Siliguri, April 10 -- Bongaigaon Police in Assam, with the assistance of Bhaktinagar Police, arrested a Bhutan national identified as Thenrup Lepcha, in connection with the murder of a driver and thef... Read More


Irrigation dept to begin temporary repairs of Atreyee River embankment before monsoon

BALURGHAT, April 10 -- Ahead of the upcoming monsoon, the Irrigation department is set to begin temporary repair work on the embankment of the Atreyee River. A tender worth Rs 87 lakh has been floated... Read More


Several Bihar undertrials at Raiganj Correctional Home reluctant to seek bail

Raiganj, April 10 -- A significant number of undertrial prisoners from Bihar, currently housed in the Raiganj District Correctional Home of North Dinajpur district after having committed crimes in Ben... Read More


Relief: Rent slashed for local theatre groups at Balurghat Rabindra Bhavan

BALURGHAT, April 10 -- In a move that brings welcome relief to local theatre groups, the district administration has announced a significant reduction in the rent for staging plays at the Balurghat Ra... Read More


'Bhutan's activities linked to Dooars flooding': State to submit field study report to Centre

Jalpaiguri, April 10 -- A high-level field study conducted by the Irrigation department in the Bhutan-bordering areas of Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri is nearing completion. Preliminary findings indicate ... Read More


Mamata extends Mahavir Jayanti greetings, urges 'unity & peace...'

Kolkata, April 10 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, greeted people on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti and wished that his teachings of non-violence inspire all. The Chief Minister on he... Read More