North Bengal floods
BJP MP Raju Bista's Convoy Attacked in Flood-Hit Darjeeling, Claims Political Conspiracy
Oct 19, 2025 12:48 am CST
BJP's Darjeeling MP Raju Bista's convoy was attacked with stones near Jorebunglow while returning from flood survey work. Bista claims the attack, which follows an Interlocutor announcement, was politically motivated to disturb regional peace. This incident occurs days after similar attacks on other BJP leaders distributing flood relief in North Bengal.
Two Arrested Following Attack on BJP Lawmakers During Flood Assessment in North Bengal
Oct 08, 2025 11:52 pm CST
Police have arrested two individuals connected to the assault on BJP MPs Khagen Murmu and Sankar Ghosh during their visit to flood-affected Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district. The incident, which BJP claims was perpetrated by TMC members, has led to an FIR naming eight individuals as authorities continue their investigation to apprehend additional suspects.
North Bengal Faces Dual Threat: Darjeeling Landslides and Bhutan Dam Overflow Warning
Oct 05, 2025 04:13 pm CST
North Bengal faces compounding natural disasters as Darjeeling struggles with deadly landslides claiming 17 lives, while simultaneously receiving flood warnings from Bhutan about the Wangchu river overflowing the Tala Hydropower Dam, threatening the already waterlogged districts of Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.