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Advanced med care: North Bengal to get state-of-the-art wildlife hospitals

Jalpaiguri, July 7 -- In a major step toward wildlife conservation, the Bengal government has initiated plans to set up modern wildlife hospitals in the forests of Jaldapara, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorum... Read More


'Narrow escape': Landslide disrupts traffic on NH 10

Darjeeling, July 7 -- A landslide disrupted traffic on National Highway (NH) 10 to Sikkim on Monday morning. A vehicle was crushed with rocks falling on it. The passengers of the vehicle had a narrow ... Read More


Allegations of illegal construction on forest land sparks controversy

Cooch Behar, July 7 -- Allegations have surfaced regarding illegal construction activities on Forest department land in the Nagurhat area under Tufanganj-II Block. Multiple under-construction multi-st... Read More


Rape accused threatening to withdraw charges after release on bail, says victim

Raiganj, July 7 -- A 30-year-old woman from a village in Raiganj has lodged a fresh complaint accusing a rape suspect, recently released on bail, of issuing threatening calls and harassing her to with... Read More


Jaldapara forms 21-member special committee to combat plastic pollution

Alipurduar, July 7 -- In a proactive measure to combat rampant plastic pollution in Jaldapara National Park, the Forest department has formed a 21-member Special Committee aimed at raising awareness a... Read More


Anowarul Hoque murder case: Four accused arrested from Gujarat

Raiganj, July 7 -- In a breakthrough, the Goalpokhar Police have arrested four accused-two men and two women-in connection with the May 18 murder of Anowarul Hoque. The suspects, identified as Md.&#82... Read More


Malda Muharram procession: Shops vandalised, 4 arrested

Malda, July 7 -- Tension erupted in the Bazarpara area of Lakkhipur, under Norhatta Gram Panchayat in English Bazar Police Station, following alleged violence during a Muharram Tazia procession on Sat... Read More


Kolkata to Siliguri: 18 new animals arrive at Bengal Safari Park

Darjeeling, July 7 -- 18 new animals have arrived at the Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri keeping in line with the decision to augment the animal population and variety. If everything goes according to ... Read More


'Relief': Electricity reaches border villages for first time in 78 years

Cooch Behar, July 7 -- For the first time since India's Independence, 57 families living in the border area of Gitaldaha-I Gram Panchayat in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, finally have access to elect... Read More


Elephants gatecrash wedding in Alipurduar

Alipurduar, July 7 -- It was elephants that decided to gatecrash a wedding ceremony in Suripara village near Jaldapara National Park on Sunday night. The uninvited guests, however, triggered panic sen... Read More