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Don’t Cancel Your North Bengal Trip: Hills Open, Weather Improving Fast

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Shrayan Sen Authorities and local observers have urged travellers not to panic over reports of heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of North Bengal. While certain catchment areas witnessed extreme rainfall on the night of October 4, most tourist destinations and hill routes remain unaffected and open for travel. Three river catchments saw extreme rainAccording […]

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Early Winter Magic: Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand Wake Up to Season’s First Snowfall

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Snowfall covers Sissu, Himachal Pradesh. Photo Courtesy: Joydeep Guha Chowdhury The Himalayan region welcomed an early taste of winter on monday, 6th October, as the higher reaches of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand witnessed the season’s first snowfall. The fresh spell brought joy to tourists and locals alike, while also triggering a sharp dip in

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Bihar Assembly Elections to Be Held in Two Phases on November 6 and 11, Results on November 14

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The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state. Polling will take place in two phases — on November 6 and November 11 — with counting of votes scheduled for November 14. Out of the 243 assembly constituencies,

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Vi Continues Subscriber Losses, BSNL Posts Strong Growth in August: TRAI

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Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) continued to lose users in August 2025, with over 300,000 subscribers exiting its network, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In contrast, private sector rivals Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel extended their market lead, adding 194,900 and 496,000 wireless users,

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Sustainable Tourism: The Only Way Forward for Fragile North Bengal

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Shrayan Sen North Bengal’s hills and plains — from Darjeeling and Kalimpong to the forests of the Dooars — are reeling from one of the most destructive rain disasters in recent memory. Torrential rainfall triggered massive landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural collapse, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The disaster has renewed urgent calls for

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Weather Improving Across state: Northerly Winds indicating Monsoon Withdrawal round the corner

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After days of rain and flooding across parts of North Bengal, and also moderate to heavy rains over South, the weather is finally showing signs of improvement. From Monday, no heavy rainfall is forecast anywhere in West Bengal — neither in the plains of South Bengal nor in the hills and foothills of the north.

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Rains Ease in North Bengal; Floodwaters Recede, Early Warning Helped Save Lives and Wildlife Near Gorumara

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After a night of relentless extremely heavy rainfall, floodwaters have begun to recede across several parts of North Bengal, bringing partial relief to the region battered by torrential downpours and overflowing rivers. In Jalpaiguri and adjoining districts, the situation has started improving as the water levels of major rivers — Teesta, Jaldhaka, and Murti —

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CISF Seizes Large Quantity of Illegal Coal in Jamuria Raid, Syndicate Network Under Scanner

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Jamuria (Asansol): Fresh allegations have surfaced regarding the revival of illegal coal trade in the Jamuria region of Asansol. On Saturday night, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a major operation in the Tapasi area of ECL Kunustoria Colliery, seizing a large quantity of illegally mined coal. Acting on a tip-off, CISF personnel along

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as rains reduce in north bengal, tourism expected to bounce back soon, video

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Shrayan Sen After a night of relentless and record breaking rainfall that triggered landslides, disrupted road connectivity and caused widespread flooding, conditions are showing some signs of improvement across Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim. Weather forecasts indicate a significant reduction in rainfall after October 6, raising hopes for a quick recovery of the tourism sector in

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Torrential Rains Batter North Bengal: Darjeeling Devastated with 14 deaths, Plains Reel Under Flood Threat

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Continuous exremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has plunged large parts of North Bengal into crisis. In the hills, Darjeeling has witnessed landslides, road collapses and a bridge disaster, while the plains of Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri face severe flooding threats as rivers swell. At least 14 deaths have been reported so far,

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