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Two bridges collapsed, roads damaged, swathes of land inundated: CM Mamata
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
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NDRF rushes teams to rain-ravaged Darjeeling as landslides kill seven, cut
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohsen Shahedi, three teams have already been mobilised from Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Alipurduar, while two more teams, one each from Malda and Kolkata, are en route to the affected sites.
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in North Bengal: 7 dead, roads blocked, bri
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The landslide occurred at Dilaram on the Kurseong road, blocking the route to Darjeeling. Other roads, including Rohini Road, have also been affected, while Tindharia Road remains operational.
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at IUCN Conservation Congress 2
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will represent India at the IUCN Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi from October 9.
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MoS Margherita lays foundation for textile exports, discusses jobs for Ind
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On an official three-day visit to Russia this week, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, underlined India's intent to deepen engagement with the Russian textile industry across trade, technology, and manpower, among others.
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Govt launches probe into e-commerce platforms over extra charges classifie
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has received several complaints against e-commerce platforms for charging extra fees under various names, a practice that the government has classified as a "dark pattern" that misleads and exploits consumers.
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Multiple landslides in Kalimpong as heavy rains wreak havoc in Bengal
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Kalimpong SP, Shrihari Pandey, rainfall across the district eased. NH10 has been affected by multiple landslides, and traffic on NH10 is currently closed. NH717A, an alternative highway to Sikkim, has also been affected by landslides near the Reshi border, and traffic movemen
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MoS Margherita interacts with Indian textile workers in Russia
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Margehrita appreciated their work and their mobility through legal means.
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Over 2,000 volunteers join Ministry of Heavy Industries in nationwide 'Swa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) engaged in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign, which was conducted from September 17 to October 2. This initiative was organised collaboratively by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and U
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Rajkumar Hirani calls himself "huge fan" of Satyajit Ray
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Critically acclaimed director Rajkumar Hirani expressed his deep affection for the legendary late director Satyajit Ray, saying that he would watch Ray's films for "weeks and months" during his time at film school.
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Pakistani forces shut Afghan refugee camps in Balochistan, 13,500 expelled
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Camps in Loralai, Gardi Jungle, Saranan, Zhob, Qala-e-Saifullah, Pishin, and Muslim Bagh have been affected.
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"Definitely heartening news that Hamas has agreed but...": Foreign Affairs
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The peace plan, unveiled by the White House on Monday following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to bring an end to the two-year-old Gaza conflict.
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