Naxalbari, 07th June: Panic gripped residents of Ketugabur Jote in Naxalbari after an elephant calf, separated from its herd, was found roaming in the locality on Sunday morning. According to local sources, a herd of around 60 to 70 elephants had entered the area on Saturday night in search of food. While the herd later

Naxalbari, 05th June: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a tree plantation programme was organised in Naxalbari under the theme ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, jointly conducted by the Kurseong Forest Department and the Naxalbari Block Administration. State MoS Anandamay Barman participated in the programme and planted saplings, calling for collective efforts towards environmental

Naxalbari, 05th June: Police arrested two youths and seized 26 bottles of banned cough syrup during an anti-drug operation in Naxalbari. According to police sources, local residents noticed two youths leaving a suspected drug den in Naxalbari late at night and alerted Naxalbari Police Station. Acting on the information, police launched an operation and intercepted

Naxalbari, 04th June: A youth was arrested with brown sugar during a police operation in Naxalbari after officers received information about suspected drug trafficking activities in the area. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, personnel from Naxalbari Police Station conducted a raid near the cremation ground at Kotiajote. During the operation, a youth

Naxalbari, 03rd June: A monkey that had created panic across several parts of Naxalbari over the past four days was finally captured, bringing relief to local residents. The animal had reportedly attacked and injured people in the Rathkhola, Railgate, Station, and Taltala areas. According to Forest Department sources, a total of 11 people were injured

Naxalbari, 02nd June: Panic has gripped the Rathkhola and Railgate areas of Naxalbari following repeated attacks by a monkey, which has reportedly injured at least seven people in the past three days. According to local sources, the situation escalated further on Tuesday morning when three more people were reportedly bitten, increasing fear among residents. Locals

Naxalbari, 28th May: Tension prevailed throughout Wednesday night at Naxalbari Rural Hospital following the death of a newborn, with the family alleging serious negligence in treatment. The situation escalated as relatives of the mother staged protests inside the hospital premises, prompting police intervention to restore order. According to family sources, a woman from Station Para

Naxalbari, 27th May: A meeting was held at the Naxalbari Block Development Office building with officials from health, education, public health, police, land, forest, and excise departments regarding development in the Naxalbari block. The meeting was conducted by MLA Ananadamay Barman, who collected details from the concerned departments on work status, existing problems, and progress

Naxalbari, 21st May: The Naxalbari Police have foiled a major drug smuggling attempt and arrested a youth with a large quantity of brown sugar near Khalpara More on the Asian Highway. According to police sources, the accused had arrived in Naxalbari from Murshidabad district carrying narcotics with the intention of delivery in the area. Acting

Naxalbari, 18th May: A shopkeeper was arrested by Naxalbari Police following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl in an incident reported from an area adjacent to Naxalbari police station. According to police sources, the minor girl had gone to a shop to purchase goods when the accused allegedly took advantage of her being