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"TMC goons targeted him...": Suvendu Adhikari condemns attack on BJP MP in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The incident reportedly took place in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari, where Bista was targeted while travelling in his convoy. The BJP leader described the incident as a "cowardly attack" and linked it to previous assaults on BJP leaders in the state.
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BJP's Saumitra Khan welcomes interlocutor appointment for Gorkha issues in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP MP Saumitra Khan on Thursday welcomed the appointment of an interlocutor for the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of West Bengal by the Government of India and asserted that the BJP will carry out its agenda in Bengal.
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"Surprised and shocked": Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to revoke appointme
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly objected to the Centre's move to appoint an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of state and said that the move was taken without any consultation with the
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits flood-hit Mirik, announces Rs 1.2 la
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited flood-hit Mirik relief camps in Darjeeling district and met affected families.
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Air India Express to launch direct Agartala-Bagdogra flight from October 2
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Air India Express is set to launch a direct flight service between Agartala and Bagdogra on October 26, connecting the state capital to North Bengal and providing seamless access to popular destinations such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, and Sikkim.
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Normalcy returns to Darjeeling as tourists flock back after devastating la
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A tourist, Arun Ganguly, expressed joy at the town's recovery, saying, "All is well in Darjeeling now. We've toured all of Darjeeling... Everyone should come here for a visit."
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Darjeeling tea industry severely impacted by landslides, incessant rain
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Suman Das, the manager of Thurbu Tea Garden, described the situation as one of the worst in his decades-long career. "The situation is pretty bad here... I have been in this industry for the last 25 years. But I have never seen such a devastating situation before," he said to ANI.
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Heavy rain in Darjeeling leaves roads broken, locals stranded
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It rained very heavily on Sunday and was raining till 6 am... my house and shop got destroyed in the rain... we left from here early in the morning... the bridge has also broken here and it is causing a lot of trouble for the people since no one can travel anywhere... There has been no e
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"CM visited after 2-3 days; Our tribal MPs were attacked by Bangladeshi in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He also mentioned the attack by locals on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh.
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Bridge collapses at Pulbazar as rainfall cripples transport in North Benga
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A local, Indra Subba, told ANI ANI, "There's been a lot of damage here. This broken bridge was crucial for the people here, so we request its repair at the earliest. If it rains again, then there are no chances of survival." "I urge the government to repair this bridge as soon as possible
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visits flood-affected areas in Darjeeling, urg
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kiren Rijiju inspected the losses and interacted with the affected people in the area. He was accompanied by Darjeeling MP Raju Bista.
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Landslide-affected families take shelter in relief camps in Darjeeling
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
North West Bengal recieved torrential rain on Saturday night and early Sunday, claiming the lives of at least 27 people, as stated by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamta Banerjee, on Tuesday.
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