Shrayan Sen The monsoon withdrawal process, though unofficially has reached its final phase in West Bengal, with the convergence zone — the area responsible for pre-withdrawal thunderstorms — now moving eastward. Districts such as East Midnapore, North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Nadia are currently witnessing these thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the rest of […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will impose an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports and threatened to cancel a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reigniting tensions in the U.S.–China trade war. The new tariffs, along with U.S. export restrictions on “any and all critical software,” are set to
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The political atmosphere in Bihar heated up on Friday as the process of filing nomination papers for the first phase of the Assembly elections began, coinciding with a major party switch. Bharat Bind, the outgoing RJD MLA from Bhabua in Kaimur district, officially joined the BJP, giving the saffron camp a morale boost ahead of
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While tourism activity across North Bengal has largely returned to normal, with major routes and hill destinations now functional, the interior river-side belts tell a very different story. Along the Jaldhaka River, especially in parts of Dhupguri and Maynaguri, hundreds of families are still living under torn plastic sheets after their homes were destroyed by
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Shrayan Sen After remaining stalled over Uttar Pradesh for nearly two weeks, the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is finally poised to resume rapidly, paving the way for its retreat from West Bengal by this weekend. The transition, however, is proving dramatic — with dry winds tightening their grip over North Bengal while South Bengal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with US President Donald Trump to congratulate him on the successful first phase of efforts to establish peace in the Gaza region. According to official sources, the two leaders also discussed ongoing India–US trade talks and reviewed the progress made in recent months. Modi expressed hope that both
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The small hamlet of Tabakoshi near Mirik, has been among the worst-affected regions following the recent spell of torrential rain and landslides that hit the Darjeeling hills. Situated along the banks of the Rangbhang River, this quiet valley — known for its tea gardens and natural beauty — has suffered extensive damage. The river has
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of his proposed Gaza peace plan, describing it as a major step toward ending the prolonged conflict. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said that under the first phase, all hostages held in Gaza would
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Kolkata: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with district election officers and district magistrates across West Bengal to review the status of election preparedness. The Commission instructed all districts to complete necessary preparations, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, by October 15. The meeting was attended by most district
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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