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Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisis

At a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to empower smallholder fish farmers by turning data into actionable insights and measures.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Dooars in Cool Season: Gorumara, Jaldapara and the Tea Road Between

Why the Cool Months Change EverythingThe Dooars in October is a different country from the Dooars in July. The monsoon has just released it. The Jalpaiguri district's floodplains are still wet enough to hold animals at the edge of the grass, but the roads are passable and the leeches are…

Times Life · Oct 15

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

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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

Monsoon likely to enter north Bengal in three-four days: IMD

The southwest monsoon is expected to reach West Bengal's sub-Himalayan regions in three to four days. Northern districts are already experiencing pre-monsoon showers. Heavy rainfall is predicted for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar over the next two days. Southern districts will see light to moderate rain. Alipurduar recorded…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

West Bengal hands over 32 acres to BSF for Bangladesh border fencing

The West Bengal government has transferred over 31 acres to the Border Security Force for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. This move addresses a long-standing issue. Land has also been approved for permanent border outposts in several districts. Additionally, 20 acres in Jalpaiguri will be transferred to the forest department…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

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Editorials on Bengal train mishap: ‘Focus on eye-catching aspects? Not doing the basics right’

While authorities probe the Kanchanjunga Express-cargo train accident near West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, the toll has raised serious questions over accountability, safety and policy priorities.

Newslaundry · Jun 19, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal

Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

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

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The Hindu · Jan 28, 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 26, 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 Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

West Bengal: TMC wrests Dhupguri assembly seat from BJP in bypoll

JALPAIGURI(WEST BENGAL): The ruling TMC wrested the Dhupguri assembly seat in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Friday from the BJP in a by-election, officials said.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

PM Modi flags off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express

Vande Bharat will cover the distance between Guwahati and New Jalpaiguri in five-and-a-half hours, while the current fastest train takes about six-and-a-half hours to cover the distance.

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Dynamite News · Mar 6, 2023

West Bengal: Forest officials foil smuggling bid, 3 kgs of elephant ivory seized, 1 held

Officials of the Belakoba forest range on Sunday seized one piece of elephant ivory, weighing three kgs, and arrested one person, accused of smuggling, in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

West Bengal flash floods: PM, CM announce ex-gratia for kin of deceased

The death toll has remained eight; rescue operations still on

Dynamite News · Oct 6, 2022

8 dead after flash flood hit Mal River in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri during idol immersion

Eight persons died during a flash flood that hit the Mal River at Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal on Wednesday evening District Magistrate Moumita Godara Basu said. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Eight drown in flash floods during Durga Puja immersion at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal

About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2022

National body nod to 5 new medical colleges in West Bengal, admission likely to start this year

KOLKATA: NEET UG aspirants have a reason to cheer as Bengal is likely to start admission to six new medical colleges - Arambagh, Tamluk, Barasat, Uluberia, Jalpaiguri and Jhargram - from this year. If all goes according to plans, there will be an addition of 600 MBBS seats as each…

Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2022

WB: 10 dead, many injured due to electrocution in Cooch Behar

The passengers were rushed to the hospital where 16 people out of 27 in the van were referred to Jalpaiguri hospital for treatment as they sustained minor injuries in the incident. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2022

West Bengal: Cooch Behar girl tops HS exam, 9 others from her school on merit list

JALPAIGURI: Ten students from Dinhata Soni Debi Jain High School in Cooch Behar made it to the top 10 of the merit list of Higher Secondary this year. This has brought cheers to the residents of the small hamlet in Cooch Behar, who celebrated the occasion with great fervour.

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