North Bengal

Gajoldoba Bridge has been completely closed, tourists are in trouble
19 Dec

Gajoldoba Bridge has been completely closed, tourists are in trouble

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, North Bengal, West Bengal, ,
The Paromunda Karotoa Bridge in Ambari connecting Gajoldoba and Siliguri A part of the bridge collapsed on Sunday afternoon. As soon as it was noticed, the noise started in the area. After that, the administration stopped traffic through that bridge. From Siliguri on one side and Fulbari on the other, one has to cross this flyover and pass Paromunda Karotoa to Gajoldoba. Ambari police and officials of the works department reached the spot after getting the information about the crack in the bridge. After inspecting the bridge, the chief architect of the works department, Ajit Saha, said, "The bridge is…
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Cooch Behar Municipality is trying to get UNESCO recognition for Rasmela
22 Nov

Cooch Behar Municipality is trying to get UNESCO recognition for Rasmela

Priyanka BhowmickArt & Culture, North Bengal, ,
Cooch Behar's Rash Mela is the largest fair in North East India. This year, this fair entered 210 years. In other words, this Rash Mela of Cooch Behar is one of the many ancient fairs. Cooch Behar Municipality has taken a big step with this Ras Mela. Under the leadership of State Eco Tourism Department Chairman Raj Basu, the initial phase of work has started to get Cooch Behar Rasmela recognized by UNESCO. They held a press conference on this matter. Yesterday mayor Rabindra Nath Ghosh was present at this conference. By 2023, the team is aiming for UNESCO's recognition…
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Long-term covid health problems affect everyone: Study
12 Nov

Long-term covid health problems affect everyone: Study

Priyanka BhowmickHealth, India, North Bengal, ,
People of all ages are at risk of long-term physical and mental health problems after a Covid infection, a study has found. Following Covid-19 infection, there is a significant new-onset illness in children, adolescents and adults across 13 distinct diagnoses and symptom complexes, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Previous studies have established that some people infected with Covid-19 suffer long-term health problems after the acute phase of the disease. However, evidence for the post-acute syndrome is still limited, particularly for children and adolescents. The new study by Martin Rössler of the Technische Universität…
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Long risky journey through Baghpool
10 Nov

Long risky journey through Baghpool

Priyanka BhowmickNorth Bengal, West Bengal, ,
Three years have passed since the process of construction of an alternative bridge for Sevoke's Coronation Bridge began. But till now the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of this project has not been ready. It is noteworthy that from the year 2019, the paper process of constructing an alternative bridge for the servant started. There are frequent delays in inviting tenders from agencies for the preparation of 'DPR'. The leaders of the Sevoke bridge movement are saying that in this way the danger of Sevak's Baghpool is increasing. According to engineers of the State Public Works Department, if an agency starts…
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Indian Railways opens a new trade horizon with Bhutan
28 Oct

Indian Railways opens a new trade horizon with Bhutan

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, North Bengal, ,
Indian Railways has opened a new trade horizon with its neighboring country Bhutan. A freight train of 75 Isuzu cars which is bought by Bhutan from Chennai, arrived at Hasimara railway station in Alipurduar at 9.30 pm on Thursday.Although the train was supposed to arrive on Thursday morning but it arrived late at night. On Friday morning the vehicles left for Bhutan by road. This is a major step by the Alipurduar Division of Railways in expanding Indo-Bhutan trade. People are saying that in the coming days, the economic development of this area of ​​Alipurduar will take place along this…
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Kalas Yatra organizes on the occasion of Chhath Puja
28 Oct

Kalas Yatra organizes on the occasion of Chhath Puja

Priyanka BhowmickNorth Bengal, Siliguri, , ,
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, a colorful Kalas Yatra was organized in Jalpaiguri. Chhath Puja started on Friday with the Kalas Yatra. Devotees have started preparations for Chhata Puja on the occasion of Kali Puja. Kamarpara Chhath Puja Committee of Jalpaiguri town takes out a grand procession through Kalas Yatra. Chhath Puja Committee members started this Kalas Yatra. A group of devotees cleaned the road with a broom and, another group of devotees washed the road. After that, a group of women set off with pitchers on their heads. The procession thus circumambulates the entire town of Jalpaiguri. Prominent…
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Yellow alert issued for north Bengal, 2164.34 cumec water released from Teesta barrage
12 Oct

Yellow alert issued for north Bengal, 2164.34 cumec water released from Teesta barrage

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, North Bengal, Siliguri, , ,
Small and big rivers are in spate due to incessant rains in the Jalpaiguri district. Meanwhile, yellow signal has been issued in Teesta river. According to the Irrigation Department, 2164.34 cumecs of water were released from the Teesta barrage at 8 am on Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, there have been recorded rain in Malbazar. The amount of rain is being reported as 102.70 mm. At the same time, the people of the nearby villages are worried due to the rise in the water level of Teesta river. Due to heavy rains in Sikkim, the water level of other…
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Tiger cubs released in Bengal safari
11 Oct

Tiger cubs released in Bengal safari

Priyanka BhowmickNorth Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal, , , ,
On Monday, four tiger cubs were released into an open tiger enclosure at the Bengal Safari Park near Siliguri. On March 22 this year, a tigress named Sheela gave birth to these four cubs. Four babies are aged six to seven months and they are released into the open area at their proper age. Vehicle travelers can enjoy seeing these cubs on tiger safari. ANI reports that the Tiger Safari plan has been tested to understand the mindset of the tigers and achieved effective results. At this time the number of female tigresses in Tiger Safari Park is five. Their…
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Darjeeling toy train has started its journey with new facilities
26 Sep

Darjeeling toy train has started its journey with new facilities

Priyanka BhowmickNorth Bengal, North East, Siliguri, Travel, , ,
AC toy train service started on Monday just before Durga Puja. Many MPs, MLAs, and district presidents of the BJP were present on this special occasion. Vistadome Troy train service with AC coach from New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling started from today. GM Ansu Gupta, DRM SK Chaudhary along with BJP MP and state president Sukant Majumdar were present at the inauguration ceremony. Today, all of them flagged off the toy train in a brief inauguration ceremony at NJP station. According to railway sources AC Troy train left for Darjeeling today with about 50 passengers. On this occasion, Darjeeling MP…
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Waiting is over, toy train will run again from September 26
24 Sep

Waiting is over, toy train will run again from September 26

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, North Bengal, North East, Siliguri, Travel, West Bengal, , ,
Just two days and then the waiting is over. From September 26, just before Durga Puja, the sound of the historic toy train will resonate in the mountains. According to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway sources, this time the journey of the toy train will be special as AC coach is also being added to the toy train. The toy train service on the Siliguri-Darjeeling route was suspended from September 3 due to landslides in the 17 Mile area. The Siliguri-Darjeeling toy train is restarting after 23 days from 26 September. The tourism business had to face a lot of problems due…
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