Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang, GTA head Anit Thapa aim for stronger ties

Sikkim chief minister PS Tamang (Golay) greets people with folded hands, accompanied by GTA chief Anit Thapa (right) at the Kirat Khambu Rai Sanskriti Sansthan’s Sakela festival in Darjeeling on Sunday: Picture by Passang Yolmo

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ weakens into cyclonic storm, more rain likely in several Bengal districts

An NDRF personnel removes an uprooted tree from a road after the landfall of Cyclone ‘Remal’, in South 24 Parganas district.: File

Cyclone Remal leaves devastation in its wake as it makes landfall in coastal West Bengal

‘Remal’ flattened fragile dwellings, uprooted trees and knocked down electric poles. One person was injured after being hit by debris in the Gosaba area of the Sundarbans PTI, Calcutta, 27.05.24…

No footfall dip, visitors choosing rural homestays over Gangtok hotels: Sikkim government

The Temi Tea Garden in Namchi district of Sikkim, a tourist destination famed for its pine trees and view of the mountains: Sourced by The Telegraph

Bangladesh Police team arrives in Kolkata for MP murder probe

MP, 26 May 2024, Kolkata: A team of Bangladesh Police led by the Additional Commissioner of Police (Addl. CP), Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Md. Harun Ar…

HS Council to hold workshop with subject teachers from June

MP, 26 May 2024, Kolkata: The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) will start workshop involving subject teachers from June with the new semester system being introduced from…

Ramakrishna Mission ashram vandalism case: 2 more held

MP, 26 May 2024, Siliguri: Bhaktinagar Police and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Siliguri Metropolitan arrested two more accused in connection with the vandalism of ‘Sewak Bhawan’, the ashram belonging…

Even after over 3 months, 4 families yet to get Rs 1L ex-gratia each vowed by Governor

Radhamadhab Saha, MP, 26 May 2024, Raiganj: With more than three-and-a-half-months having passed since four children died after being buried alive in an under-construction high drain at Chetnagauchh in Chopra,…

Sikkim Chief Minister and GTA chief pledge to work together

Amitava Banerjee, MP, 26 May 2024, Darjeeling: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) chief Anit Thapa unanimously stated that they would work together for issues…

China, Nepal open traditional border trade points

PTI, Beijing, May 25, 2024 :  China and Nepal on Saturday reopened their traditional border trade points that have “supported livelihoods” and played a “significant role” in fostering the development…

Govt working to remove Meitei-Kuki trust deficit, bring lasting peace: Amit Shah

PTI, New Delhi, May 26 2024 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government is working on removing the trust deficit between the Meitei and Kuki communities to…

Bihar alcohol ban prevented 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence: Lancet study

 “Before the ban, males in Bihar increased their frequent alcohol intake from 9.7 per cent to 15 per cent, while in neighbouring states, it increased from 7.2 per cent to…

Pedong in Kalimpong gets first cancer screening centre

A Cancer Screening Centre (CSC) was inaugurated yesterday under the auspices of the Chhabi Sahayog Foundation (CSF) of Navi Mumbai at Topkhana in Pedong in Kalimpong district, amidst a large…

Cyclone Remal makes landfall, authorities engaged in clearing uprooted trees in Kolkata amid rainfall

Cyclone Remal makes landfall, authorities engaged in clearing uprooted trees in Kolkata amid rainfall: Visuals from the spot (Photo:ANI )

Cyclone Remal: Rain lashes parts of city ahead of landfall

Impact of Cyclone ‘Remal’ in Kolkata (Photo:ANI)

Seven newborns killed in fire at east Delhi hospital : Hospital Owner arrested

 Dr Naveen Kichi had been on the run since the fire outbreak late on Saturday, police said PTI, NEW DELHI, May 26, 2024 : A massive fire broke out at…

Kalimpong gears up for rains: Administrative body set with residents safety measures

 Sources in the administration said quick response teams (QRTs) had been formed in every block and rural areas to tackle the rain fury The overflowing Teesta following the flash flood…

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