Siliguri, 09th December: Carrying a strong message against crimes against women and demanding exemplary punishment in the ‘Abhaya’ case, the ‘Angikar Yatra’ was launched from Siliguri on Tuesday under the initiative of ‘Jago Nari Jago Bohnishikha’. The march aims to spread awareness about women’s safety, dignity, and rights across the state. Members of the organisation

Alipurduar, 18th April: In a major breakthrough, forest officials from the Buxa Tiger Project seized Burma teak wood worth crores of rupees that was being smuggled under the guise of glass bottles. The smuggling attempt was foiled following a tip-off. According to reports, on Friday morning, officials and personnel from the Nimati Range of the

Alipurduar, 18th April: Two drivers sustained injuries in a road accident involving a head-on collision between two container trucks on the Birpara stretch of Asian Highway 48 (AH-48). According to reports, both trucks collided directly with each other, resulting in significant damage to the front portions of the vehicles. The drivers of both trucks were

Alipurduar, 17th April: A person was injured in a bison attack in the Chuakhola area of Falakata. The injured individual, identified as Biswajit Biswas, was attacked while working in a field on Thursday morning. According to reports, two bison entered the area, under Ward No. 01 and 02, and began creating havoc. During this time,

Alipurduar, 16th April: A private passenger bus travelling from Siliguri to Alipurduar overturned below the road near Sonapur Baburhat in Alipurduar. According to reports, around 15 passengers sustained injuries in the incident. Following the accident, the injured individuals were rescued and rushed to Alipurduar District Hospital for treatment. Sources stated that six women were also

Alipurduar, 16th April: A herd of elephants wreaked havoc on several bighas of farmland in the Paschim Madarihat area under the Madarihat block of Alipurduar district. Reports indicate that approximately four bighas of maize and paddy fields were destroyed in the attack. The affected farmers, identified as Moin Islam, Sirajul Haque, Bhanu Chhetri, and Alimul

Alipurduar, 16th April: A woman tea worker was injured in a leopard attack at Rajabhat Tea Estate in Alipurduar district. The injured woman, identified as Sakila Ansari, was working in Section No. 09 of the garden on Wednesday morning when the leopard suddenly attacked her. Reportedly, the woman struggled with the animal for some time

Alipurduar, 15th April: Thieves broke into a house in Kalchini block and looted valuables while the family was asleep. The burglars fled with gold earrings, ₹35,000 in cash, and a mobile phone. In a strange turn, the thieves also consumed ‘prasad’ kept in the house. The incident occurred in the Hamiltonganj Netaji Pally area of

Alipurduar, 10th April: The situation at Mairardanga Goppu Memorial High School in Falakata has become increasingly concerning in recent days. In this school, the headmaster is now doing not only academic work, but also administrative and other duties. He opens the school lock in the morning, rings the bell, handles documents, and also manages other

Alipurduar, 05th April: Fear of wild elephants continues to grip the tea garden areas of Kalchini block. Workers of Mechpara Tea Estate are reportedly living in constant fear due to repeated elephant intrusions. Late Friday night, a wild elephant strayed out of the Buxa Tiger Reserve forest and entered the Mechpara Tea Estate, causing destruction