The Latest Breaking News from Jalpaiguri

Elephant calf swept 4 km away in raging Teesta rescued by fishermen, pulled into the boat and reunited with mother

A newborn elephant calf was swept nearly 4 km downstream in the Teesta after getting separated from its herd near the Gajoldoba barrage in Jalpaiguri. Five fishermen spotted the calf struggling in the swollen river, pulled it onto their boat and handed it to forest officials. After nearly two hours…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

Times Life · Sep 7

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in north Bengal, warns of possible landslides, flash floods

Northern West Bengal districts will receive heavy rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for landslides and flash floods in affected areas. Extremely heavy rain is forecast for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. Other sub-Himalayan districts will experience very heavy rainfall while south Bengal also sees…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over comments on atrocities on Sandeshkhali women

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes PM Modi over women's safety and corruption remarks in Jalpaiguri rally.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

West Bengal: CM Mamata serves tea at local stall, plucks tea leaves at farm

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday had tea at a local stall in Jalpaiguri. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 3, 2024

TMC confident of defeating BJP in Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha poll

Key issues in Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha constituency include water problems, unemployment, health infrastructure, and demand for Kamtapur State.

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee meets cyclone victims at hospital in Jalpaiguri

As the cyclone wreaked havoc in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the victims of the cyclone at the Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 1, 2024

Four killed as sudden storm hits Jalpaiguri

Ms. Banerjee said that affected people were being shifted to safer places and the district administration would provide compensation to the next of kin in the case of deaths, and the injured as per rules and following the model code of conduct.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Rahul calls Bengal a special place, remains silent on Mamata

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: The Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will resume from West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on January 28 after a two-day break.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to resume on Jan 28 from Jalpaiguri

The Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra takes a break after 12 days and faces permission issues in West Bengal.

The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024