News for 'Jalpaiguri'

'Does Communism mean people will become poorer?'

'Does Communism mean people will become poorer?'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday stressed for a change of regime in West Bengal, saying that the Left Front Government had failed to utilise Central funds given to the state for its development.

Trinamool will not allow division of WB: Mamata

Trinamool will not allow division of WB: Mamata

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Firmly opposing the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said her party would not allow any move to divide West Bengal.

If I am arrested, Darjeeling will burn: Gurung

If I am arrested, Darjeeling will burn: Gurung

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Gorkha Janamukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung has warned that any attempt to arrest him in connection with the ongoing agitation in Darjeeling hills will unleash a spate of violence there and the West Bengal government will be responsible for the consequences.

GJM bandh chokes Darjeeling for third day

GJM bandh chokes Darjeeling for third day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Normal life was hit for the third day in Darjeeling Hills on Friday in response to the indefinite bandh called by the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha to protest police firing at Sipchu in Jalpaiguri district that left two persons dead.

Speeding train kills 7 elephants in West Bengal

Speeding train kills 7 elephants in West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Five elephants were killed on the spot late on Wednesday night while two others succumbed to their injuries in the morning, divisional forest officer (wildlife) Sunita Ghatak said. A herd of elephants was crossing the railway tracks while going from Moraghat forest to Diana forest on Wednesday night, when two baby elephants got trapped on the tracks, she said. When other elephants came to the rescue of the baby elephants, a goods train hit the herd

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The UNICEF said an estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in the country.

7 smart cities to be developed in Bengal: Mamata

7 smart cities to be developed in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The state government had adequate land for these projects, the CM said.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

No more talks, we want Gorkhaland: GJM

No more talks, we want Gorkhaland: GJM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

"Nothing short of Gorkhaland is now acceptable for the morcha. No discussion on interim set-up anymore," Gurung told media persons after the GJM meeting at Kumani, on the border of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts.

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

Death of elephants: Railway ministry the culprit?

Death of elephants: Railway ministry the culprit?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The WWF had earlier asked for halting movement of night trains in the New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar section passing through wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks and restricting their speed.

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'The ground reality is that Banglar manush Didir shonge aachhe (The people of Bengal are with Didi).' 'Even as the BJP is still looking for a CM candidate, the elections will be over and we will form government with a two-thirds majority.'

West Bengal: Two killed in Army shooting

West Bengal: Two killed in Army shooting

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Two persons were killed by the Army when they accidentally entered the practice shooting zone of the jawans at Gajaldoba in Jalpaiguri district on Friday, the police said.

TMC netas face tough time with Mamata's 'Didi ke Bolo'

TMC netas face tough time with Mamata's 'Didi ke Bolo'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Party leaders are being forced to bite the tongue while answering queries on cut money and alleged arrogance of local TMC leaders.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

Railways' Jan Ahar outlets at stations soon

Railways' Jan Ahar outlets at stations soon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

To begin with, four Jan Ahar outlets are going to be operational at Howrah, Bangalore, Chennai and Secunderabad stations this month. Seven more will be launched at different stations, including Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow and Mysore next month.

Travel: Exploring mystical Bhutan

Travel: Exploring mystical Bhutan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Getahead reader Jyotika visited Bhutan last year with her husband Rohit Gupta. She shares with us her experiences.

Arrival of monsoon brings respite to farmers

Arrival of monsoon brings respite to farmers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The onset of monsoons in Jalpaiguri in West Bengal raised hopes for the farmers waiting to sow their crops. The region received almost 300 mm of rainfall in the past two days.

Another farmer commits suicide in Bengal; toll reaches 15 in WB

Another farmer commits suicide in Bengal; toll reaches 15 in WB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Ajit Roy, 42, a resident of Ullora village in Memari, jumped in front of a train at Rasulpur in Burdwan.

UPA govt denying funds to Bengal, says Trinamool

UPA govt denying funds to Bengal, says Trinamool

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Delivering a speech at a rally in Jalpaiguri on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Congress-led UPA government of denying funds while spending 'so much money' for its advertisement campaign.

Another farmer suicide in Bengal, toll rises to 8

Another farmer suicide in Bengal, toll rises to 8

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A potato farmer allegedly committed suicide at his home at Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday

Labour problem hits Tata Tea arm's image abroad

Labour problem hits Tata Tea arm's image abroad

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The Nowera Nuddy tea estate of Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd (APPL), a close to 50 per cent subsidiary of Tata Tea, accounts for a little more than 1 per cent of the company's tea production in North India, but is threatening its image as an 'ethical' group. The IUF, a global trade union, is running an international campaign against the lockout of the estate.

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Home Secretary L C Goyal said 72 deaths were reported from the four states of Bihar -- 56, Uttar Pradesh -- 12, West Bengal -- 3 and Rajasthan --1.

Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan

Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com18 May 2009

India's football captain decided to part ways with Mohun Bagan in retaliation to the club's decision to serve him a show cause letter recently for missing practice and an exhibition match in Jalpaiguri.

Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia

Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Mohun Bagan has barred captain Baichung Bhutia from practicing with the team and served a showcause notice asking the footballer to explain reasons for missing number of training sessions and an exhibition match in Jalpaiguri on Monday without prior notice.

Monsoon romance: 'My very first date'

Monsoon romance: 'My very first date'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

In our continuing series, GA readers share their favourite monsoon memories.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

Bengal has highest virus death rate: Centre raps Mamata

Bengal has highest virus death rate: Centre raps Mamata

Rediff.com6 May 2020

In a stern two-page letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said stricter enforcement of lockdown norms was necessary to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Citizenship Bill row: Protests greet Modi in Assam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The prime minister witnessed the protests when he travelled to the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, where he will spend the night, from Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Ahmedabad blasts: Two held in WB

Ahmedabad blasts: Two held in WB

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Two persons -- one of them a Bangladeshi and believed to be linked with a Gujarat blasts suspect -- were arrested on Friday by a team of the Delhi police in Bhaktinagar area near Siliguri in West Bengal.Five crude bombs and one country-made fire-arm and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from the duo, who were picked up from Santipara under Bhoktinagar police station area in Jalpaiguri district in the wee hours of Friday.

Kathalguri Tea labours under Marxian delusion

Kathalguri Tea labours under Marxian delusion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The Kathalguri Tea Estate in the Dooars, is now closed. Situated 40 km from Jalpaiguri, on the India-Bhutan border, it was a big garden with more than 1,200 acres of plantation and 1,479 workers. The annual output of the garden used to be 12 million kg of processed tea and sources in the Dooars Branch of the Indian Tea Association say it could have yielded up to 16 million kg of tea if it had been run properly..

WB: MiG-23 trainer jet crashes; pilots safe

WB: MiG-23 trainer jet crashes; pilots safe

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The aircraft crashed somewhere near Alipurduar in Jalpaiguri district around 12:30 pm, a spokesman said. This is the seventh IAF aircraft crash this year and the third MiG to crash in the Dooars region of North Bengal.

BSF training Coochbehar Maharaja's private army?

BSF training Coochbehar Maharaja's private army?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The BSF has denied the allegation and termed it as "baseless".

Girl shot dead by stalker in Bengal; 3 held

Girl shot dead by stalker in Bengal; 3 held

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

A teenaged girl was on Sunday shot dead outside her home in Jalpaiguri district allegedly by a stalker who was arrested along with his associates within hours of the crime, police said.

Asian Games diary: Extra toes a concern for this Indian heptathlete

Asian Games diary: Extra toes a concern for this Indian heptathlete

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

When you are born with six toes on each foot like Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman, you cannot help being fussy about your footwear.

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.

The prime minister & the fly

The prime minister & the fly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

TMC records resounding victory in Bengal panchayat polls

TMC records resounding victory in Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Results of the panchayat polls indicated a paradigm shift in state politics with the baton of main opposition party passing from the Left to the BJP.

'Powerful explosives, not RDX used in WB blast'

'Powerful explosives, not RDX used in WB blast'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Powerful explosives other than RDX were used in the blast in a coach of the Haldibari-Siliguri passenger train that killed seven persons on Monday, West Bengal Home Secretary P R Roy said in Kolkata on Wednesday.