Weather, road, wildlife and tourism updates for anyone heading to Kalimpong from nearby cities and states.
Thapa calls for all Gorkha leaders to unite on one platform for Gorkha issues<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; mso-ansi-language:EN-US"><b>DARJEELING,:</b> Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) chief Anit Thapa on Wednesday, at the party’s sixth foundation day programme held in Kurseong, stressed the need for all Gorkha leaders to work from one platform on Gorkha issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpaci
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.
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...
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.
Blocked Sikkim rivers cleared, reducing flash flood risk in Mangan districtPTI, 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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Assam | Wild elephant gets stuck in tractor tire! Chaos in Assam tea gardensAssam | A wild elephant was found with a tractor tire stuck in its throat! The commotion in Assam's tea garden, North Bengal News Online Desk: A wild elephant was spotted roaming around with a huge tractor tire stuck in its throat at a tea garden in Golaghat district of Assam. Local residents spotted the elephant on Thursday in the Bokial tea garden area. As this unusual sight spread on social media, wildlife enthusiasts as well as ordinary people expressed deep concern.
Siliguri | Puja means a feast for the stomach! However, doubts and concerns are growing in Siliguri regarding the quality of various foods.Siliguri | Puja means a feast for the stomach! However, doubts and apprehensions are growing in Siliguri regarding the quality of various foods. Nitaai Saha, Siliguri: The countdown to the festival has begun. And Bengali means saying goodbye to diet charts for a few days and indulging in a hearty feast! Ignoring gas and bloating, everything is forgiven during Durga Puja, from breakfast to midnight feasts. Siliguri's (Siliguri) puja (Durga Puja) means pandals adorned with lights,
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
PTI, September 7, 2026, Mirik: Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista welcomed the advisory issued by the Government of West Bengal fixing the annual bonus for tea garden workers across the Darjeeling hills, the Terai, and the Dooars at 20 per cent for the financial year 2025–26, with disbursement scheduled for completion by October 5, 2026. "I thank Honourable Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Snow Leopard | There's a rush to bring Japan's snow leopard to the hills! What major initiative is being taken to introduce genetic diversity at Darjeeling Zoo?Tamalika De, Siliguri: After the Siberian Tiger, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has taken another initiative to bring animals from abroad. The zoo authorities have made this request, emphasizing the International Animal Exchange Program to bring genetic diversity into wildlife conservation. Recently, with the collaboration of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI),
Weather Update | Due to the low pressure, the state is experiencing rainfall; although the disaster has passed in the south, rain will continue in North Bengal.Weather Update | The state is getting wet due to the low pressure; although the disaster has passed in the south, rain will continue in North Bengal. Uttar Banga Sambad Online Desk: Due to the impact of the low pressure, rains have started intermittently. Due to the low-pressure area located over the Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha coast, there is a forecast of thunderstorms and rain in various districts of South Bengal throughout Tuesday. Similarly, rain will continue in North Bengal (Weather Update). Read more about the weather in North Bengal Lio
Amit Shah holds meeting with hill leaders to discuss 'permanent political solution' for Darjeeling
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 |
Arrested Afghan Citizen | Pakistan and Bangladesh join in! Suspected Afghan citizen arrested with forged documents at the India-Nepal border in a water tank.Arrested Afghan Citizen | Pakistan and Bangladesh connection! Suspected Afghan citizen arrested with fake documents at India-Nepal border in water tank: Police (Arrested Afghan Citizen). According to police sources, a suspected Afghan citizen has been arrested by the immigration department at the India-Nepal border water tank. It is reported that the arrested young Afghan man has links to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Additionally, one of the Indian...
Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CMPTI, August 23, 2026, Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that 'Arjun Vahini', which is being raised in the state for disaster management in line with the NDRF, will become operational in September. He said that the state government is raising the disaster management force after taking lessons from this year's Taratala warehouse collapse, and the Amphan cyclone disa
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Amit Shah | Today in North Bengal, Amit Shah is focusing on protecting the chicken necks (referring to potential threats).Amit Shah | Today in North Bengal, Amit Shah has focused on the security of the Chicken's Neck, with Nitesh Barman monitoring the situation. Siliguri: Efforts have begun to strengthen the security of the 'Chicken's Neck', also known as the Siliguri Corridor. In July, during his visit to North Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a border inspection and held high-level meetings with top BSF officials. He stayed for one night on that occasion. A month later...
India sets up panel on Teesta amid China’s roleKalimpong News
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.
Full rooms don't always mean healthy tourism. Beneath the busy season lies a quieter story of shrinking margins, price wars, and the growing challenge of preserving the value and identity of the Darjeeling Hills.
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...
