Weather News in Kalimpong

West Bengal Weather Forecast | Rain is decreasing from today! Is the monsoon leaving before the Puja? A major update has been found in the Meteorological Department's forecast.›

West Bengal Weather Forecast | Rain is decreasing from today! Is the monsoon leaving before Puja? A major update has been found in the weather department's forecast. Uttarbanga Sangbad Online Desk: Is the monsoon about to leave the state (West Bengal Weather Forecast) definitively before Puja? According to the Alipore Meteorological Department's forecast, the current situation is completely normal and like other years, this year too, the monsoon will leave Bengal before Puja.

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Rimpi Landslide | Relief returned to the hills as soon as the rain stopped, compensation announced for 40 families in Rimpi›

Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in Rimbi, affecting around 40 families. Following the rain stopping, relief efforts are underway and some areas in Sikkim have resumed normalcy.

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Takdah Cantonment Hospital Landslide | A devastating landslide occurred at Takdah Hospital late at night, narrowly saving the lives of patients and healthcare workers.›

Darjeeling: Following a series of disasters in the hills, a major accident has occurred. At least six people were trapped after a massive landslide at Takdah Cantonment Hospital Landslide late at night. In this incident, a family member of one of the patients was severely injured under the debris. The rescue team reached the scene immediately upon receiving the news. They rescued the injured person and immediately took him to Darjeeling for advanced treatment [...] The post Takdah Cantonm

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Weather Update | The impact of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in North Bengal, what will the weather be like in South Bengal?›

Weather Update | Impact of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rain forecast in North Bengal, what will the weather be like in South Bengal? Uttar Banga Sangbad Online Desk: There are indications of a major change in the weather towards the end of September. This low-pressure area, formed by accumulating energy over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining East Central Bay of Bengal, is continuously moving westward and northwest. Weather

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Toy Train | The century-old 799-B is returning to the hills; will the toy train shake the tracks in December itself?›

Toy Train | The century-old 799-B is returning to the heart of the hills. Will the toy train shake the tracks in December itself? Nitaai Saha, Siliguri: The toy train is slowly moving along the mountainside, winding up a plume of smoke. Sometimes it disappears behind the fog while racing on its winding path, and sometimes it announces its presence with the sound of a whistle. The scene is now just a memory. However, that memory may soon become reality again.

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Cooch Behar | Preparations for the Boro Devi Puja have commenced in Cooch Behar, adhering to the tradition of the royal era.›

Cooch Behar | In Cooch Behar, preparations for the grand festival of Borodevi began in accordance with the tradition of the royal era. Cooch Behar: Radhashtami was celebrated in Cooch Behar (Cooch Behar) by upholding the ancient traditions and age-old customs of the royal family. The special Boro Devi Puja was held at the traditional Borodevi temple in Cooch Behar, marking this sacred day, which officially began the main preparations for Sharadotsav.

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Darjeeling Set to Establish India’s First Himalayan Salamander Sanctuary to Protect Rare Species›

Amitava Banerjee, MP, September 18, 2026, Darjeeling: Darjeeling Hills is all set to become home to India’s first Salamander sanctuary. Very soon these ‘living fossils’ will be provided with a safe habitat in different wetland areas of Kurseong. The Himalayan Sala mander ( Tylototriton himalayanus ) is an ancient amphibian often described as a ‘living fossil ’. This rare, warty-skinned creature th

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Rain Forecast West Bengal | Will it rain in Bengal on Sunday too? What will the weather be like in North and South Bengal? What did the Alipore Meteorological Department announce?›

Rain Forecast West Bengal | Will it rain in Bengal on Sunday? What will the weather be like in North and South Bengal? Alipore Meteorological Department North Bengal News Online Desk: Kolkata itself has been witnessing frequent rains for the past few days. Although the amount of rain has decreased significantly since Saturday. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any intense or heavy rain in Kolkata throughout Sunday.

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Siliguri | Is there a ghost in mustard seeds? The elusive head of the call center was caught in a massive police operation in Siliguri.›

Siliguri | Is the ghost in the mustard? In a mega police operation in Siliguri, the elusive head of the call center, Shamidip Dutta, was arrested. Siliguri: Preparations were underway from early morning. Police personnel from various police stations in the Siliguri Commissionerate were gathered. As night fell, they stood in line and were briefed. After that, a convoy of vehicles left with them. In recent times, such a large-scale operation has not taken place in Siliguri. However, the incident on Thursday at midnight was as...

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Vidya Bharati Model | Will government schools now also have the Vidya Bharati model to prevent decay? Strong discussions are underway across the state.›

Vidya Bharati model | Will government schools also now have the Vidya Bharati model to prevent decay? Nitesh Barman, Siliguri: Recommendations are being made for implementing the Vidya Bharati model in government and government-aided schools across the state. The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shiksha Parishad (ABRP), an organization of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has made this recommendation. The teachers' organization is discussing the recommendation with the state's School Education Minister, Deepak Barman.

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Blocked Sikkim rivers cleared, reducing flash flood risk in Mangan district›

PTI, September 7, 2026, Gangtok: The natural channel of two north Sikkim rivers, blocked due to a landslide, was cleared by the authorities, allowing the water to discharge at a normal speed, averting the threat of a flash flood in Mangan district, officials said on Monday. The water flow of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers was restricted by debris after the hillside collapsed during a new road cut

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North Bengal trains delayed | Trains and freight train engines are still delayed in the north, causing further suffering midway due to breakdown.›

Sagar Bagchi and Manzur Alam, Siliguri and Chopra: Several trains from Sealdah to North Bengal were delayed again due to diversion of trains following obstruction in normal train movement and breakdown of a goods train engine on the up line. Darjeeling Mail and Padatik Express from Sealdah to North Bengal were diverted on Monday around 5 to 6 […] The post North

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Train Delays | Despite the railway opening, suffering persists! Passengers are facing difficulties due to train delays.›

Shamidip Dutta and Harishit Singh, Siliguri and Malda: Morning turns into afternoon. The clock strikes 12:30 PM. An announcement is made on the microphone: "Darjeeling Mail (Train delays) arriving at platform number two." A few coolies are scattered around the platform. One of them, Mahesh Sahani, exclaims, "I can't remember when the Darjeeling Mail last entered in the afternoon." After the train stops at the platform [...] The post Train delays | Even after opening the railway line, they cut

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Teesta River Landslide Sikkim | The Tista River is blocked due to landslides, and fear has returned due to nature's wrath.›

On Saturday midnight, a massive landslide occurred in Mongon, Sikkim, partially blocking the course of the Teesta and Chakung rivers, creating a natural dam. If that dam breaks, there is a strong fear of a severe flood due to the intense surge of water accumulated behind it. A high alert has been issued in the Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar districts of North Bengal to avoid danger as the water level rises across the vast Teesta basin. Shubankar Chakraborty experts' apprehension […] The post Teesta

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Train Cancellation and Bus Fare Hike | Due to train cancellations, there's trouble with buses; the government has arranged for extra trips, but fares have increased dramatically under the pretext of not having seats.›

Train Cancellation | Bus Fare Hike | Due to train cancellations, the government has arranged for extra trips. News Bureau reports that fares have increased dramatically with the excuse of not having seats: trains are cancelled. But traveling by bus is also becoming unaffordable. Therefore, there is extreme suffering in bus travel between North and South Bengal. There are no empty seats on government buses. Taking advantage of this situation, private bus fares are increasing rapidly. Due to dynamic fare adjustments, the price of bus tickets on the Kolkata-Siliguri route has increased to 1700 Taka.

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Train Cancellation | A series of trains were cancelled on Friday after Thursday, leading to poor rail connectivity between North and South.›

Train Cancellation | A series of trains were cancelled on Friday after Thursday, disrupting the severely damaged North-South railway communication. Uttar Banga Sambad Online Desk: The New Farakka Landslide near Farakka due to heavy rains has virtually halted rail communication between North and South Bengal. On Wednesday late night, the soil and ballast under the Up line collapsed near New Farakka station. At that moment, the driver of the Up Uttarbanga Express suddenly felt a strong jolt.

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Farakka landslide cancels trains | New trouble in Farakka due to railway line collapse and repairs! A series of trains, including the Vande Bharat, were cancelled on Friday as well.›

Farakka Landslide Trains Cancelled | A new disaster in Farakka due to railway line collapse and repairs! A series of trains including the Vande Bharat were cancelled on Friday. Uttarbanga Sangbad Online Desk: The rail service, known as the main lifeline for connecting North Bengal, has been virtually disrupted due to a landslide on the railway line near New Farakka station and the collapse of an electric pole. After Thursday, Friday, September 4th also saw a series of important trains heading towards North Bengal being cancelled.

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Farakka landslide cancels trains | Rail line collapse in Farakka: Multiple trains, including Shatabdi and Tebaga Express, were cancelled again on Friday, leaving passengers stranded.›

Farakka Landslide Trains Cancelled | Farakka Rail Line Collapse: Multiple trains, including Shatabdi and Tebaga Express, were cancelled again on Friday. Passengers in distress. Uttarbanga Sangbad Online Desk: The rail service, known as the main lifeline for connecting North Bengal, has been virtually disrupted due to a landslide on the railway line near New Farakka station and the collapse of an electric pole. After Thursday, Friday, September 4, also saw a series of trains heading towards North Bengal being cancelled.

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Farakka Railway Track Landslide | Rail line collapses in Farakka; high bus ticket prices due to train cancellations in North Bengal! Passengers face extreme hardship.›

Farakka Railway Track Landslide | Rail track collapses in Farakka, high bus ticket fares due to train cancellations in North Bengal! Passengers face extreme hardship. Uttarbanga Sangbad Online Desk: Due to heavy rains caused by a low pressure system, the rail track near New Farakka station collapsed and an electric pole tilted, severely disrupting train services between North Bengal and Kolkata. One after another, important

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North Bengal trains canceled | Multiple trains to North Bengal have been canceled! Passengers are facing extreme hardship, what has the railway announced?›

North Bengal trains canceled! Passengers face extreme hardship, what did the railway announce? Uttar Banga Sambad Online Desk: If you are planning to go to North Bengal, you may have to postpone your trip immediately. Due to heavy rains, a severe landslide in the Howrah-Malda division of Eastern Railway has led to the decision to cancel long-distance trains heading towards North Bengal on Wednesday night.

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Railway Track Landslide | Due to heavy rains, landslides occurred on the railway line! Train services to North Bengal were disrupted, causing inconvenience to passengers.›

Railway Track Landslide | Following heavy rains, a landslide occurred on the railway line! Train services to North Bengal have been disrupted, causing inconvenience to passengers. Uttar Banga Sambad Online Desk: A landslide occurred on the railway track between New Farakka and Tildanga stations in Murshidabad due to heavy rains. The landslide near the Up Line at New Farakka station early Thursday morning disrupted train services, leading to severe inconvenience.

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Toy Train | Big gift for tourists during Puja season! Decision to launch six additional joyrides in the hills.›

Nitai Saha, Siliguri: It's impossible for travel-hungry tourists not to visit the hill station during Puja holidays. And a hill station means enjoying the hide-and-seek of clouds and mountains on heritage-tagged toy trains. In that case, every year, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) authorities have to face a lot of trouble in handling the crowds of tourists during the Puja season. In that context, this time they have decided to launch several new joy rides [...] The post Toy Train |

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India-Bangladesh Train | Will the wheels of Mithali-Maitri turn again before Puja? Speculation peaks as Bangladesh's new train departs from Kapurthala.›

India-Bangladesh train | Will the wheels of Mithali-Maitri turn again before Puja? As soon as the new train from Kapurthala to Bangladesh departs, speculation peaks. Sunny Sarkar, Siliguri: The ice has melted in diplomatic discussions, but a final decision is pending. Tourists from both countries are eagerly waiting to know whether the wheels of the new train (India-Bangladesh train) will cross the international border again during the Puja season. In the current situation, their eyes are on India and Bangladesh.

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Toy Train | Adventure and heritage touch in Toy Train tour! DHR's big initiative to popularize chartered services.›

Toy Train | Adventure and Heritage touch in a Toy Train journey! DHR's Nitai Saha, Siliguri: Who doesn't love to sit on the toy train that runs winding paths spewing smoke and watching the clouds play? However, what if you get the chance to trek alongside enjoying nature's scenic beauty? Or imagine, sitting in the toy train, racing through the curves of the mountains and reaching the middle of a jungle, and there...

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GTA included in Statewide corruption inquiry›

DARJEELING,: Addressing widespread allegations of corruption, the West Bengal government has constituted a “Commission of Inquiry on Institutional Corruption” to probe alleged financial irregularities across State departments, including the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) area, from 2011 to May 2026. The independent Judicial Enquiry Commission has been constituted through a State gazet

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