Woman tea worker injured in leopard attack in Alipurduar

Alipurduar, 16th April: A woman tea worker was injured in a leopard attack at Rajabhat Tea Estate in Alipurduar district. The injured woman, identified as Sakila Ansari, was working in Section No. 09 of the garden on Wednesday morning when the leopard suddenly attacked her.

Reportedly, the woman struggled with the animal for some time before other workers arrived at the scene. Upon their arrival, the leopard fled the area. Sakila Ansari sustained injuries in the attack and was later taken to Latabari Rural Hospital for treatment, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Jalpaiguri: Police raid absconding TMC leader Krishna Das’ residence, recover sharp weapons and seize multiple vehicles

Jalpaiguri, 16th June: Police recovered several sharp weapons and seized multiple vehicles during a raid at the residence of absconding TMC leader Krishna Das in Jalpaiguri as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged post-election violence. Krishna Das, the defeated TMC candidate from the Jalpaiguri Assembly constituency, has been accused of involvement in an attack

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Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh formally assumes charge of Tourism Department in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: State Tourism Minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh on Monday formally assumed charge of the Tourism Department in Siliguri following his appointment to the portfolio. Ghosh arrived at the Tourism Department office, where he was welcomed and felicitated by departmental officials. Speaking to reporters after taking charge, the minister said his primary

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‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ begins in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: As part of the state-wide ‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ initiative launched across West Bengal on Monday, a camp was organised at the Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Indoor Stadium in Siliguri under the initiative of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation’s Borough No. 3 Office to deliver various government welfare services to the public. State minister and Siliguri

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Unauthorized portion of building demolished in Siliguri following High Court directive

Siliguri, 15th June: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Monday, acting on a complaint filed by NBSTC and following directions from the High Court, carried out a demolition drive against an allegedly unauthorized construction near the NBSTC bus depot under the jurisdiction of Pradhan Nagar police station. According to sources, NBSTC had alleged that nearly one

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Woman tea worker injured in leopard attack in Alipurduar

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