North Bengal

By A. Maitra (TNI Falakata) Webdesk, TNI Madarihat 13th May, 2016: Forest guards of Jaldapara North Range fired at a woman, who went to the forest for fuel woods. The name of the deceased is Bina Biswas, a resident of Meghnad Saha Nagar. Initially, she was taken to Madarihat Rural Hospital then Alipurduar District Hospital. Dr. Arindam Adhikari said that at least 20-25 bullets hit her. Her husband Indrajit Biswas said that they are living…

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  Edited by D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri 13th May, 2016: A Pea-hen entered Dhupguri town from the forest. The injured pea-hen was found at an area called Magurmari adjacent to Bamoni Bridge. A farmer first saw the bird running away from the stray dogs. The farmer Zahirul rescued the bird and informed the Forest Department and the police. However, the forest department said that they are unable to…

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri 13th May, 2016: Fear of an unknown creature grouped in Dhupguri’s Natunpara and Deshbandhupara area from yesterday evening. The women of the area said that the animal as a leopard, however, forest experts expressed it to be a species of wild cat. On the other hand, there are other viewpoints also that are hovering around the corners of Dhupguri town….

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Malbazar 13th May, 2016: Two leopard cubs were rescued from Rangamati Tea Garden of Malbazar Block. However, the mother leopard was not found. Yesterday a leopard attack incident was registered at the same tea garden, which is thought that the leopard might have attacked because of her anger of not finding her cubs. The victim is now admitted at NBMC&H. The…

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Malbazar 11th May, 2016: The Elephant rage continues in Jalpaiguri district unabated. The elephants are coming out of the jungles into the localities are returning back to damaging homes, agricultural fields and even killing human beings. In Malbazar subdivision last night, several such incident are reported. The areas where the tuskers attacked are Gajoldoba’s No. 10 colony, Kathambari, Barghoria and Sholghoria….