A wave of celebration swept across North Bengal on Monday as the region secured significant representation in the newly formed BJP government, triggering jubilant scenes among party workers and supporters from Malda to Cooch Behar and Siliguri.
Officials of various agencies, including the BSF, SSB, NDRF and other disaster management authorities, also attended the meeting, which focused on flood control measures, identification of vulnerable spots, and coordination among departments ahead of the rainy season.
During his first post-oath visit to North Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari announced weekly public outreach programmes and reiterated BJP’s key development promises for the region.
As an expression of political courtesy, the elected legislators from the opposition Trinamool Congress from eight districts in North Bengal have received invitations to attend the administrative review meeting for the region to be chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Siliguri in Darjeeling district on Wednesday.
Even before the dust has settled on polling day, political tempers in North Bengal are refusing to cool ~ spilling over into administrative decisions, public outreach programmes, and even questions over the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the City Gas distribution (CGD) project for Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts, marking a significant step towards clean energy access in North Bengal.
In a major announcement aimed at accelerating industrial growth in north Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared the establishment of an International Convention Centre in Siliguri.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is set to arrive in Siliguri on Monday for a three-day official visit, during which she will participate in a series of key events
The Border Security Force (BSF) under North Bengal Frontier on Wednesday foiled multiple infiltration and smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh border, apprehending five individuals, including four Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian smuggler.
The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), North Bengal Chapter, is set to host the India Tea Conclave 2025 in Siliguri from 1-2 May, bringing the spotlight to Darjeeling Tea and teas produced in the Terai and Dooars regions.
