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27 people, including one Nepali and Bhutanese, lost their lives in North B
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that 27 people, including one Nepali and one Bhutanese, have lost their lives in the wake of severe rain and landslides in North West Bengal. She visited the site of the Dudhia bridge collapse in Mirik on Tuesday.
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State govt stands with family members of victims: West Bengal CM Mamata Ba
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Dudhia bridge collapse site in Mirik on Tuesday in the wake of severe rain and landslides in Darjeeling. The Chief Minister said that the state government stands with the family members of the victims.
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Kiren Rijiju visits landslide-hit Darjeeling, assures central govt's suppo
Updated : 5 months, 2 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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Lok Sabha Secretariat seeks "factual note" regarding attack on Bengal MP K
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
MP Khagen Murmu was reportedly attacked by some local persons while he was visiting flood-affected areas in Jalpaiguri's Dooars region in West Bengal on October 6 (Monday) to oversee relief and rescue operations, whereupon, the member sustained serious injuries to the head. Along with Mur
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"Situation is very serious": Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shringla assured the people that all possible help would be provided, mentioning that the Army commander in the area has agreed to build a temporary bridge in Dudhia and is awaiting approval from the Defence Ministry, which will bring some relief to the people.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits flood-affected Jalpaiguri, urges peo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the flood-affected Jalpaiguri in North West Bengal, on Monday. During her visit, she appealed to people not to lose courage, maintain restraint and caution.
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Darjeeling rains: Every area of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration cut
Updated : 5 months, 3 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 : 5 months, 3 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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J-K: Parts of Srinagar get heavy rain, IMD predicts thunderstorm, gusty wi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Several parts of Srinagar city, Jammu and Kashmir, were impacted by heavy rainfall. IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
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11 dead, at least 10 injured in Mirik: Gorkhaland Territorial Administrati
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Arun Sigchi, an Executive Member of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Darjeeling and Kalimpong, on Monday confirmed 11 dead and at least 9 injured in Mirik, out of the 18 casualties after a massive landslide in West Bengal's Darjeeling.
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West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house, family of 3 dies under d
Updated : 5 months, 3 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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West Bengal rains: 18 dead in Darjeeling, CM Mamata to visit affected area
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
I am in constant touch and am personally going to North Bengal with my Chief Secretary in this connection, CM Mamata Banerjee said.
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