Shrayan Sen The North Bengal hills — once peaceful retreats wrapped in silence and mist — are now facing the burden of mass tourism. The same slopes that once echoed with birdsong now reverberate with car horns, loud music, and weekend revelry. In places like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, or even the smaller Lepcha villages, the serenity […]
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A distinct transitional phase in weather conditions is expected to begin across West Bengal from wednesday, marking the onset of the monsoon withdrawal process. Meteorologists describe this period as a climatic tug-of-war between retreating monsoon winds and advancing northwesterly dry winds — a phase that can jokingly be referred to as the “Withdrawal Symptom.” The
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In a significant step to make train travel more flexible, the Indian Railways has announced that passengers will soon be able to change the travel date of their confirmed tickets without paying any cancellation charge. The new facility, expected to roll out from January, was confirmed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. At present, passengers
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With the dates of the Bihar Assembly elections announced, political activities have intensified across the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday held a meeting with Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan to finalize seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). At the same time, tensions have surfaced within the opposition alliance
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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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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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,
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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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.
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 —
