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Mamata's appeal for aid as north Bengal drowns, rivers rage

September 29, 2024, 04:22 PM - 2 min read

CM Banerjee warned that Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar are severely affected, with Bihar, Malda, and Dakshin Dinajpur also at risk due to rising Koshi River levels.

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Vehicles stuck in mud and silt following landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, in North Sikkim (L). A temporary bamboo bridge being set up at Chungthang, where the Teesta III dam was swept away in October last year (R).

Tourism in Sikkim, Bengal hits ₹500 cr loss due to disasters

September 26, 2024, 05:32 PM - 3 min read

The tourism industry in North Bengal and Sikkim has suffered losses of ₹500 crore, following a glacial lake outburst flood and recurring landslides along NH10, devastating key tourist regions.

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Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised the TMC for obstructing north Bengal's development, denying any plans to divide West Bengal and urging the public to recognise divisive political tactics.

Ghosh censures TMC, denies plans to divide West Bengal

August 1, 2024, 04:51 PM - 2 min read

Ghosh's remarks came in response to TMC's decision to introduce a resolution and motion in the state assembly aimed at opposing any alleged attempts to split the state.

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TMC to move resolution on Aug 5 against division of Bengal

TMC to move resolution on Aug 5 against division of Bengal

July 30, 2024, 06:51 PM - 2 min read

The development comes a day after TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee lambasted the BJP in the assembly over making North Bengal a part of the northeast.

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Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari (L), West Bengal BJP president Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (M) submitted the proposal of merging north Bengal with the northeast region to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R).

Bengal division: A risky gamble for BJP's future in Bengal?

July 26, 2024, 06:03 PM - 2 min read

The move has raised eyebrows and sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, reinforcing longstanding sentiments of neglect among residents of north Bengal regarding development and infrastructure.

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A map depicting the geographic boundaries of North Bengal, highlighting its eight districts: Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Malda, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. The region shares borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

BJP pushes for north Bengal's inclusion in Northeast

July 25, 2024, 02:29 PM - 2 min read

The move has ignited fierce debates and sharp reactions across the political spectrum.

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Mamata takes stock of monsoon preparedness after heavy rains in N. Bengal

Rain prompts Mamata to take stock of monsoon preparedness

July 9, 2024, 05:06 PM - 2 min read

From flood shelters to community kitchens and measures to address waterlogging, CM Banerjee instructs a slew of measures to restrict flood-like situation,

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Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, near Teesta Bazar area in Sikkim on June 20, 2024.

West Bengal plans to dredge Teesta riverbed

June 24, 2024, 07:21 PM - 2 min read

Officials from the Irrigation Department have indicated that dredging the Teesta basin is crucial to address breaches in the river spurs—extensions of embankments designed to protect vulnerable riverbanks.

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Locals gather after the Kanchanjungha Express was hit by a goods train near New Jalpaiguri station in Darjeeling district of West Bengal on June 17, 2024.

Kanchanjungha Exp hit by goods train, many dead

June 17, 2024, 11:31 AM - 2 min read

The service, which operates between Sealdah in West Bengal and Tripura's Agartala, was particularly crowded due to the peak tourist season.

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The residents living along the banks of the Teesta River in Darjeeling district are facing severe difficulties. The swelling river, fueled by relentless rainfall, has caused significant flooding and disruptions.

Teesta swells, north Bengal faces flood fury

June 13, 2024, 02:30 PM - 2 min read

The deluge, exacerbated by incessant rain on Wednesday night, has led to severe disruption in regions such as Teesta Bazar and Geil Khola, with roads submerged and houses at the riverbank in peril.

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TMC makes inroads in north Bengal

June 6, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read

In 2019, the BJP won Jhargram, Bankura, Bishnupur, and Purulia. But this time it could retain only Bishnupur.

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North Bengal's 500 tea gardens, spanning Darjeeling, Terai, and Dooars, employ over 400,000 people directly and indirectly.

North Bengal producers push tea as national drink on international tea day

May 21, 2024, 04:51 PM - 2 min read

To promote the habit of tea drinking, the association distributed around 5,000 cups of free tea to residents of Siliguri, aiming to attract younger generations who have increasingly turned to trendy beverages.

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