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WB: Alternative Hume Pipe Bridge over Balason River reopens, restores Miri
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The reopening restores a crucial link between Mirik and Siliguri, ensuring smooth movement of vehicles and relief supplies across the region.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits flood-hit Mirik, announces Rs 1.2 la
Updated : 7 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 : 7 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 : 7 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 : 7 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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Landslide-affected families take shelter in relief camps in Darjeeling
Updated : 7 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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27 people, including one Nepali and Bhutanese, lost their lives in North B
Updated : 7 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 : 7 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 : 7 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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"Situation is very serious": Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla visits
Updated : 7 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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11 dead, at least 10 injured in Mirik: Gorkhaland Territorial Administrati
Updated : 7 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 : 7 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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