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October 10, 2025, 02:39 PM - 5 min read
Severe floods in Gorumara National Park have killed scores of wild animals, including rhinos and bison, while displaced wildlife entering villages has sparked panic in North Bengal.
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October 7, 2025, 04:29 PM - 3 min read
According to initial estimates, the damage amounts to nearly more than ₹100 crore, though tea traders fear the figure may rise.
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October 7, 2025, 04:10 PM - 3 min read
The Chief Minister’s hospital visit came amid mounting political tension in the state following the violent attack. The BJP state leadership has lashed out at the government for its failure to make any arrests even 24 hours after the incident.
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October 7, 2025, 03:02 PM - 2 min read
Amid intermittent drizzle, Banerjee travelled by road to Mirik in Darjeeling district, where she interacted with survivors and local residents, who recounted their harrowing experiences since the calamity struck.
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October 7, 2025, 01:14 PM - 2 min read
Murmu, along with Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh, was assaulted by a mob while inspecting flood-hit areas in Nagrakata. A video that surfaced after the incident showed Murmu bleeding profusely from his nose and mouth, his handkerchief and towel soaked in blood, while MLA Ghosh appeared injured beside him.
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October 6, 2025, 07:44 PM - 3 min read
From the airport, West Bengal Governor proceeded directly to inspect the landslide-hit areas in Mirik, one of the worst-affected regions. Raj Bhavan sources confirmed that the Governor had cut short his Puja vacation in Kerala to be present alongside the people in the disaster-hit areas.
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October 6, 2025, 01:45 PM - 3 min read
Addressing reporters at Kolkata airport before leaving for North Bengal to assess the situation, the Chief Minister alleged that the disaster was partly “man-made.”
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October 6, 2025, 01:15 PM - 3 min read
The forest department has announced a temporary suspension of tourism activities in Jaldapara for safety reasons. “We will take further decisions only after assessing the damage to roads, bridges, river channels and other infrastructure,” said the official.
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October 5, 2025, 09:43 PM - 3 min read
Mamata expressed her condolences to the families of 20 people who have lost their lives in the floods, assuring that the state government will provide full support and assistance to the bereaved families.
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October 5, 2025, 03:00 PM - 3 min read
Darjeeling’s landslide tragedy has deepened with Bhutan warning of floods downstream, placing north Bengal on alert as Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar brace for overflowing river waters.
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October 5, 2025, 02:40 PM - 3 min read
President Murmu and PM Modi voiced grief over the deaths in Darjeeling’s rain-triggered landslides, pledging support as rescue teams fought to restore access to the cut-off hill villages.
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October 5, 2025, 02:11 PM - 3 min read
Forest department teams have been deployed across affected areas to rescue and guide the animals back to safer forest zones. “We are working continuously to prevent harm to both animals and people,” said the official.
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