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Kiren Rijiju visits landslide-hit Darjeeling, assures central govt's suppo
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Mirik in Darjeeling to assess damage caused by devastating landslides, saying aid for affected families is a priority. He highlighted the loss of lives and property, urging coordination between central and state governments, local administrations, and f
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Darjeeling rains: Every area of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration cut
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Following heavy rain and landslides in Darjeeling, Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), Anit Thapa, said that every area of GTA had been cut off, there was no road connectivity, and a report would be submitted to the government.
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Darjeeling landslide: Over 40 villagers take shelter in relief camp; CM Ma
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rajan Chhetri, one of the affected villagers, shared the harrowing experience of losing family members and his home. "Everything has been destroyed in my house... We were 18 people, four people lost their lives in the incident... We told the BDO (Block Development Office) to make a drain.
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West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house, family of 3 dies under d
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the incident took place on Sunday (October 5) early morning, and the deceased have been identified as Bijendra Rai(62), Usha Rai(62) and Satma Lama(35).
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BJP's Dilip Ghosh hits out at West Bengal CM Banerjee over Darjeeling land
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He further mocked the CM, stating that she only got her photos clicked and kept demanding money from the Central government without taking up responsibilities.
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"Learned nothing from Amphan": BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya slams WB CM Mamat
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bhattacharya accused Banerjee of lacking sensitivity and prioritising festivities over governance during a natural disaster. He described the state government as incompetent, claiming that it learned nothing from the Amphan cyclone and lacks an effective disaster management team.
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"Relief, rescue underway...": TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on Darjeeling landsl
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Banerjee said relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with the State Disaster Management Department, the Darjeeling district administration, and local volunteers working tirelessly on the ground.
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Congress Chief Kharge expresses deep concern over floods in Bengal, Sikkim
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.
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Darjeeling: West Bengal Police, NDRF on war footing as heavy rain triggers
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the West Bengal Police said, "Due to heavy rainfall last night, landslides have occurred on some roads in Darjeeling, affecting traffic movement. Our teams are working to clear the roads, and normal traffic is expected to resume shortly. Tourists who are stranded or requir
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NDRF rushes teams to rain-ravaged Darjeeling as landslides kill seven, cut
Updated : 7 months, 4 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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