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Aftermath of Cyclone Montha that battered North Bengal and Sikkim, prompting evacuations and widespread travel restrictions.

Cyclone Montha batters North Bengal, Sikkim on alert

October 31, 2025, 04:12 PM - 4 min read

Cyclone Montha is lashing North Bengal and Sikkim, prompting the suspension of Sandakphu permits and a trekking ban from Manebhanjan as authorities deploy earth movers and evacuate vulnerable riverbank settlements.

The newly built vented causeway at Dudhia restores vital connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik after three weeks of disruption caused by the October 4 hill disaster.

Siliguri-Mirik route reopens 3 weeks after hill floods

October 28, 2025, 10:17 AM - 3 min read

After three weeks of disruption caused by the October 4 hill disaster, normal transport between Siliguri and Mirik via Dudhia will resume from Monday with the completion of a 468-metre-long alternative bridge built in record time, bringing much-needed relief to residents and tourists alike.

Relief materials being distributed to flood-affected residents in Alipurduar.

Mamata orders swift repair of flood-hit schools in North Bengal

October 22, 2025, 02:10 PM - 3 min read

Floods and landslides have destroyed over 170 schools across North Bengal, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to order urgent reconstruction before the Puja holidays.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata flags ‘outsiders’ issue in Bhawanipur constituency

October 15, 2025, 05:23 PM - 3 min read

The Chief Minister, who is currently in North Bengal overseeing the flood situation after Durga Puja, could not attend the event in person and addressed it through an audio message.

GTA pegs North Bengal disaster loss at ₹950 crore

October 14, 2025, 06:49 PM - 3 min read

According to GTA sources, the semi-autonomous body has also formed an 11-member committee to coordinate relief and rehabilitation efforts with both the state and central governments.

A goods train passes over a temporary rail bridge built after the original structure was washed away during the recent floods in North Bengal, as restoration work continues.

North Bengal returns to normalcy after floods and landslides

October 13, 2025, 09:42 PM - 3 min read

North Bengal is slowly recovering from floods and landslides, as bridge reconstruction and railway repairs restore connectivity, reviving tourism and daily life.

The collapsed Dudhia Iron Bridge over the Balason River after torrential rains in Darjeeling on October 5, 2025. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later visited the site.

Mamata blames Bhutan for N Bengal floods, seeks compensation

October 13, 2025, 02:36 PM - 5 min read

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed the water released from Bhutan for devastating floods in north Bengal that killed over 30, displaced thousands, and caused massive losses to homes, tea gardens, and wildlife.

A rhino navigates floodwaters in Gorumara National Park.

Mass animal deaths reported as floods devastate Gorumara

October 10, 2025, 02:39 PM - 5 min read

Severe floods in Gorumara National Park have killed scores of wild animals, including rhinos and bison, while displaced wildlife entering villages has sparked panic in North Bengal.

North Bengal tea industry hit hard by rains, landslides

October 7, 2025, 04:29 PM - 3 min read

According to initial estimates, the damage amounts to nearly more than ₹100 crore, though tea traders fear the figure may rise.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met BJP MP Khagen Murmu. After speaking to doctors, she said, “I have met the MP. His condition is stable now. He is a patient of diabetes and doctors are trying to control his sugar-level parameter.”

Mamata visits injured MP, BJP seeks NIA probe

October 7, 2025, 04:10 PM - 3 min read

The Chief Minister’s hospital visit came amid mounting political tension in the state following the violent attack. The BJP state leadership has lashed out at the government for its failure to make any arrests even 24 hours after the incident.

CM Mamata Banerjee visited Mirik on Tuesday and met families who have suffered losses. She assured them that no one will be left without support.

Mamata visits landslide-hit Mirik, interacts with locals

October 7, 2025, 03:02 PM - 2 min read

Amid intermittent drizzle, Banerjee travelled by road to Mirik in Darjeeling district, where she interacted with survivors and local residents, who recounted their harrowing experiences since the calamity struck.

BJP MP Khagen Murmu, MLA Shankar Ghosh injured in stone-pelting incident.

BJP MP Khagen Murmu in CCU after attack in North Bengal

October 7, 2025, 01:14 PM - 2 min read

Murmu, along with Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh, was assaulted by a mob while inspecting flood-hit areas in Nagrakata. A video that surfaced after the incident showed Murmu bleeding profusely from his nose and mouth, his handkerchief and towel soaked in blood, while MLA Ghosh appeared injured beside him.