The overflowing Teesta following the flash flood in Sikkim on October 4: -PTI picture |
Royal Bengal tiger sighted in Sikkim’s Yali forest for first time, movements captured
Bireswar Banerjee, TT, Siliguri, 26.05.24 : A picture of the royal Bengal tiger clicked at Yali reserve forest in Sikkim: Picture courtesy: Global Tiger Forum
Taxi fare between Gangtok to Nathula fixed by Sikkim government to prevent overcharging by tour operators
Serpentine traffic snarls throw life in the Hill out of gear
Amitava Banerjee, MP, 24 May 2024, Darjeeling : 8 km in 3 hours — this is what has become synonymous with the Queen of the Hills, as serpentine traffic jams take over Darjeeling. Patients, students, office goers, daily commuters as well as the tourists are flocking the hill town.
Cyclone Remal: Flight ops suspended for 21 hrs; several trains cancelled in Bengal
Pradip Chatterjee, MP, 25 May 2024, Kolkata: The India Meteorological Department has announced that a deep depression located over the Bay of Bengal has strengthened significantly, evolving into a severe cyclone named ‘Remal.’ Forecasters predict that ‘Remal’ will make landfall along the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh by midnight on Sunday, May 26.
The IMD has predicted it will strengthen into a cyclonic storm by this evening and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by early morning on Sunday. The weather office has warned fishermen to stay out of the North Bay of Bengal until the morning of May 27.
Significant discovery by Dr Kamal Bhujel involving negative absorption in the infrared (IR)
KalimNews, Kalimpong, 26 May 2024 : In recent times, there have been numerous encouraging reports highlighting the achievements of young people from Kalimpong, Darjeeling, the Gorkhas of the plains, and surrounding areas. These young individuals have been excelling in various fields, bringing pride to their communities and inspiring others.
Dr. Kamal Bhujel suggests that the precise mechanism underlying this process remains elusive. While this research furnishes compelling evidence for its existence, further rigorous investigations are indispensable to elucidate its origins.
Children among 27 killed in Rajkot game zone fire
Cyclone Remal formed over Bay of Bengal, likely to make landfall on Sunday midnight
PTI, 25 May 2024, Kolkata: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Remal, on Saturday evening and is likely to turn severe before making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday midnight, the IMDsaid.
Penultimate phase of LS polls witnesses 59 per cent turnout
शोधकार्य: डा कमल भुजेलले गरे नेगेटिव एब्जर्ब्सनको नयाँ खोज
कालिमन्युज, कालेबुंग, २६ मई २०२४ : विभिन्न क्षेत्रमा हिमाली पहाडी भेक र अन्य स्थानका गोर्खा र अन्य युवाहरुले धेरै प्रगति गरिरहेका छन् । यसै बीच दिलाराम चिया कमान निवासी डा कमल भुजेलले आफ्नो शोध गर्ने क्रममा नेगेटिव एब्जर्ब्सन नामक एक नयाँ प्रक्रियाको खोज गरेका छन्। डा कमल भुजेलले गत वर्ष २०२३ मा मिजौराम विश्वविद्यालयको भौतिक विज्ञान बिभागबाट विद्यावारिधि प्राप्त गरेका हुन्। तिनको शोधको विषय थीन-फील्म पेरोव्स्काइट सोलर सेल रहेको थियो।
Gorubathan has natural resources for adventure tourism
Prashant Rana, an expert in paragliding adventure tourism, along with his team, surveyed various locations and confirmed the potential for promoting adventure tourism in the region. During discussions with the Gorubathan Tourism Development Society (GTDS), the team exchanged ideas for developing tourism infrastructure. Sherpa announced that the GTA team plans to conduct test flights for paragliding in selected areas to further assess feasibility.
This initiative aims to boost the local economy by attracting adventure tourists and providing new recreational opportunities for residents. The development of adventure tourism in Gorubathan is expected to capitalize on its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, making it a significant destination for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Sherpa noted that developing a tourist destination requires years of consistent effort and follow-up. He expressed his pleasure with the positive initiatives taken by GTDS and assured that the GTA’s Department of Tourism will support GTDS in achieving its goals. On behalf of GTDS, President Shyam Thapa thanked the GTA and the team for their support, highlighting GTDS’s efforts to generate income and ensure sustainable development for the local community.
Secretary Tufan Subba of GTDS added that with the help of GTA, adventure tourism in Gorubathan can be significantly boosted, opening new avenues in the tourism sector. He also mentioned plans to organize a workshop to train local tourist guides and encourage more youths to join the profession.
These initiatives aim to leverage Gorubathan’s natural resources for adventure tourism, enhancing the local economy and providing new opportunities for the residents.
BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court order on advertisements during Lok Sabha polls
Molestation’ case: HC stays probe against Guv’s OSD
MP, 25 May 2024, Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday imposed a stay on the investigation against the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of Governor C V Ananda Bose and other Raj Bhavan staff in connection with the case registered for alleged sexual harassment.
HS Council to explore reasons of significant increase of marks
SOUMITRA NANDI, EOI, 25 May 2024, Kolkata: The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) will explore the reasons of the significant increase in the marks of many students following Tatkal Post Publication Review (PPR) and Post Publication Scrutiny (PPS) in connection with the Higher Secondary examination 2024, the results of which were published on May 17.
Transporters in Darjeeling on warpath against traffic snarls
EOI, DARJEELING, MAY 24, 2024 : With the growing traffic snarls disrupting daily life in Darjeeling, different transport organisations and social organisations on Friday voiced their dissent and anger and warned of an agitation later this month.
Himalayan Transport Coordination Committee (HTC
C) President Pasang Sherpa said: “The traffic jam in Darjeeling especially during the peak tourist season is proving to be problematic for everyone. All the rules which are being directed by the government have been followed by the drivers but the traffic problem continues to exist.
Other transport organizations with similar demands include associations like Darjeeling Luxury Association, Pahar Terrai Chalak Sangathan, Darjeeling Trucks and Water Tanker Association and others.
Cyclonic storm in the southern Bengal may cause light to heavy rainfall in the north from 27 to 28 May
KalimNews, Kalimpong, 25 May 2024 Depression over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal (Pre-Cyclone Watch for West Bengal Coast)
28-05-2024:
Severe cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal to make landfall on Sunday night, red alert in stat
PTI, Kolkata/New Delhi, May 24, 2024 : A depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to concentrate into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall along the adjoining coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh around May 26 midnight, bringing heavy rain in the coastal districts of the state and in north Odisha, the Met department said on Friday.