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At least 24 people have died in massive landslides across West Bengal’s Darjeeling district after over 300 mm of rain in 12 hours.

West Bengal Landslides Claim 24 Lives; Rescue Operations Ongoing

West Bengal Landslides: 24 Dead Amid Rains

At least 24 people have died in massive landslides across West Bengal&rsquo;s Darjeeling district after over 300 mm of rain in 12 hours.

The toll in the devastating landslides in West Bengal's Darjeeling district rose to 24, as disaster management personnel continued the rescue operation on Monday with several people still missing and thousands of tourists stranded in cut-off hill pockets, officials said.
North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha said the toll rose with the recovery of one more body late Sunday night.
"The situation remains extremely challenging. Several people are still missing, and the toll is likely to go up. Continuous rainfall is hampering the rescue operations," he told PTI.
The landslides, triggered by over 300 mm of rain in just 12 hours, have ravaged the Darjeeling hills and the Dooars region at the foothills, officials said.
Among the worst-affected areas are Mirik, Sukhiapokhri and Jorebunglow in Darjeeling, and Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district, they said.
The rescue operations, led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), were continuing across multiple sites, with heavy earth-moving machinery being used to locate people feared trapped under mounds of debris, they added.
"Clearing operations are underway at more than 40 landslide points. Our teams are working around the clock to reopen the Mirik-Darjeeling and Sukhiapokhri roads," an official said.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to visit the affected areas later in the day.
The district administration has set up relief camps in coordination with the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and local NGOs, an official said.
"Food, blankets, medicines, and drinking water are being provided to all displaced families," he said.
An official of the GTA, the semi-autonomous body that administers the Darjeeling hills, said road connectivity to several hamlets remained severed even 24 hours after the disaster.
"Entire slopes have caved in, bridges washed away, and large portions of roads are buried under mud. Helicopter sorties may be needed to reach some interior villages," he said.
Hundreds of visitors who had travelled to the hills for Durga Puja vacations remained stranded as the arterial roads to Siliguri at the foothills were blocked.
Efforts are being made to help them reach Siliguri in batches via alternative routes, an official said.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall may continue in the region till Tuesday morning, with an alert issued for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar districts, an IMD official said.
"Given the saturated soil and ongoing rain, the risk of fresh landslides remains high," he said.&nbsp;

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over Nepalese tea's impact on Darjeeling's reputation, highlights tax issues, river erosion funding troubles, and calls for stringent health vigilance.

Mamata Banerjee on Impact of Nepal Tea on Darjeeling

CM Mamata Banerjee voices concerns on tax benefits for Nepalese tea affecting Darjeeling, river erosion, and counterfeit drugs, urging central intervention.

Mamata Banerjee flags Nepal tea threat to Darjeeling

CM Banerjee highlights unfair tax benefits for Nepalese tea impacting Darjeeling. She addresses river erosion funding, criticizes Farakka neglect, and orders health vigilance.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said tea of cheaper quality from Nepal was entering the state and affecting the state's renowned 'Darjeeling' variety.
She questioned why tea importers from the neighbouring country were given tax-free benefits while the state government had to cough up a tariff of 40 per cent and directed Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to write a strong letter to the Centre.
"We are facing a serious problem. Tea from Nepal is coming here. It is coming at a very cheap price because they do not have to pay any tax... and we have to pay a tax of 40 per cent. This is getting mixed up in our tea, affecting the quality. I will tell the Labour department to highlight this. They are mixing it with Darjeeling tea and deteriorating the quality. I will ask the chief secretary to write a strong letter to the Centre," Banerjee said.
The Bengal CM, who was addressing an administrative review meeting here, also urged officials to install machines on the borders of the state with Nepal to keep a check on tea imported from the neighbouring country.
"We are not against any country. But the Centre cannot do it. We have to pay tax, and they (Tea traders from Nepal) will have to pay no tax. This is wrong. They cannot brand their tea as Darjeeling tea. Install machines in the bordering areas to keep a check on this," she said.
Talking about river erosion in Malda, Banerjee said the Union government has "stopped" releasing funds despite her government sending a proposal of Rs 1,064 crore. She said that 1,800 hectares of land were eaten up by erosion, and the state has spent several crores to address the issue.
She directed the chief secretary to visit New Delhi for a meeting with officials of the Union government in this connection.
She also alleged that the Farakka Barrage, which was entrusted with the responsibility to look into the matter of erosion, has done nothing, and on the contrary, the condition of the roads has deteriorated.
"River erosion in Malda has been a big issue. But those who were responsible for looking after it have done nothing. Nearly 1,800 hectares of land have gone into the rivers. We had given a proposal of Rs 1,064 crore to the Centre, but nothing happened," she said.
The state spent Rs 466 crore, and there are works for another 21 projects at an expense of Rs 225 crore, and work for another Rs 11 crore will start soon.
"Earlier, the Farakka Barrage had a total area of 180 km to maintain, but that has come down to 20 km now. But the condition of roads and other facilities has deteriorated in such a manner that nothing could be done. So, I think the chief secretary should go to Delhi and place it in detail to the Centre," she said.
Banerjee asked Health department officials to ask pharmacists to put advertisements on fake medicines.
"There are several drugs that have been banned. Are you checking whether they are being used in the hospitals or not? Are you checking the expiry dates of drugs stored in the stores? You conduct surprise visits to different stores. Ask all the shops to put up notice on fake medicines ...," she said.
Banerjee also said that doctors at government hospitals "should not prescribe these medicines".
"Recently, we have issued an advertisement in this regard. Keep photos of that advertisement in your phone and check that whenever you are at any medicine shop," she added.
During the meeting, Banerjee sounded a warning for a senior police officer of Cooch Behar Police District over an alleged issue of "lobbying" within the department.
"There is some DSP or SDPO in the Cooch Behar headquarters... Despite being in the headquarters, he is not being given work. He is not allowed to work. If you (the police) form lobbies within yourselves, how will the people sustain them? Involve him in duties in areas like Sitalkuchi, Dinhata and border regions," she said.
"How can someone deployed in the headquarters not be involved in duties despite wanting to work? What is this? Police do not form groups among themselves. Political people do that more&hellip; all this time, that is what we knew," she said.

Darjeeling is all set to go to polls on April 26. TMC's Gopal Lama is up against BJP's Raju Bista. 

Darjeeling Lok Sabha polls: 'Gorkhaland' key issue as BJP, TMC fight it out

Darjeeling is all set to go to polls on April 26. TMC's Gopal Lama is up against BJP's Raju Bista.&nbsp;

Darjeeling, the 'Queen of Hills' is scheduled for polling on April 26 during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. TMC's Gopal Lama will be contesting against BJP's Raju Bista for the Darjeeling seat.&nbsp;
BJP's candidate Raju Bista won the 2019 general elections with 750,067 votes. He was born in 1986 to Smt. Parvati Bista and Shri Vishnu Bista from Manipur. He comes from a Gorkha family.&nbsp;
Whereas, Gopal Lama a retired civil servant and leader of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), was named as the TMC candidate for the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat. Lama, aged 70, joined the BGPM recently and hasn't been active in politics before. He served as the Darjeeling additional district magistrate and later as an OSD (Officer on Special Duty) in the GTA until 2017 after retiring in 2014. Lama is from Garigaon near Tung in Kurseong.
Darjeeling plays a central role in Gorkhaland movement. The major issues in Darjeeling are separate statehood for Gorkhaland, water shortage, soil erosion, tea workers' issue, and pollution.&nbsp;
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As the second wave of the Corona subsided, the number of tourists began to flock to the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling in West Bengal. Though there is a sense of relief in the rest of the state as Covid situation is under control, the infection continues to grow in the hills. The Darjeeling district administration sees the influx of tourists as one of the reasons behind the sudden increase in infections.
To curb the spread of infection, the administration has made it mandatory for tourists to be doubly vaccinated or carry a negative RTPCR test report not more than 3 days old. Tourists are being sent back if they don&rsquo;t fulfill the condition.
Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has extended the COVID-19 restrictions in the state till August 15. The night curfew hours will remain in place between 9 PM to 5 AM except emergency and essential services.&nbsp; Issuing a press release, the state government reiterated that wearing of masks, maintenance of physical distancing and health &amp; hygiene protocol must be followed at all times.

What is mandatory for Darjeeling tourists as Bengal extends Covid restrictions

To curb the spread of Covid, Darjeeling administration has made it mandatory for tourists to be doubly vaccinated or carry a negative RTPCR test report not more than 3 days old.&nbsp;

Tourists began flocking to Darjeeling as Covid restrictions&nbsp;ease
Bengal:&nbsp;Covid-19 infection continues to grow in the hills
Administration blames influx of tourists for sudden increase in cases
Be doubly vaccinated or carry -ve RT-PCR&nbsp;report to enter Darjeeling
Govt extended Covid&nbsp;restrictions in the state till August 15
Night curfew hours will remain in place between 9 PM to 5 AM

The West Bengal government has extended the COVID-19 restrictions in the state till August 15. The night curfew hours will remain in place between 9 PM to 5 AM

As the second wave of the Corona subsided, the number of tourists began to flock to the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling in West Bengal. Though there is a sense of relief in the rest of the state as Covid situation is under control, the infection continues to grow in the hills. The Darjeeling district administration sees the influx of tourists as one of the reasons behind the sudden increase in infections.
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To curb the spread of infection, the administration has made it mandatory for tourists to be doubly vaccinated or carry a negative RTPCR test report not more than 3 days old. Tourists are being sent back if they don&rsquo;t fulfill the condition.
Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has extended the COVID-19 restrictions in the state till August 15. The night curfew hours will remain in place between 9 PM to 5 AM except emergency and essential services.&nbsp; Issuing a press release, the state government reiterated that wearing of masks, maintenance of physical distancing and health &amp; hygiene protocol must be followed at all times.

It's the cutest video you will see today. Three snow leopard cubs have been filmed playing at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling. And we can't keep our eyes of them.
The cubs were born to snow leopard Zima on April 10 this year at the park&rsquo;s conservation and breeding facility.
After feeding on their mother's milk for three months, the cubs have now started enjoying chicken and other supplements, zoo officials said.
With the new addition to their family, the zoo now has 12 snow leopards.
The newly born cubs mother Zima came from a Polish zoo in 2014, while their father Namkha was a was brought from Mulhouse Zoo in France.

Watch: Snow leopard cubs playing in zoo is the cutest video you'll see today

Snow Sweet: Three snow leopard cubs filmed playing at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling. We can't keep our eyes of them

3-month-old snow leopard cubs playing is the cutest video today

It's the cutest video you will see today. Three snow leopard cubs have been filmed playing at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling. And we can't keep our eyes of them.
The cubs were born to snow leopard Zima on April 10 this year at the park&rsquo;s conservation and breeding facility.
After feeding on their mother's milk for three months, the cubs have now started enjoying chicken and other supplements, zoo officials said.
With the new addition to their family, the zoo now has 12 snow leopards.
The newly born cubs mother Zima came from a Polish zoo in 2014, while their father Namkha was a was brought from Mulhouse Zoo in France.

Three snow leopard cubs filmed playing at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling. We can't keep our eyes of them

In some good news, the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or Darjeeling Toy Train is all set to resume operations from the 25th of December, ANI reported.
The Northeast Frontier Railway confirmed that the Toy Train Joyride between Darjeeling and Ghoom stations in West Bengal will begin operations after being closed for nearly nine months in the wake of Covid-19.
The move, authorities believe, will give a boost to local economic activities in the run up to New Year. Depending on the requirement, more such services will be resumed in the following days.

Darjeeling Toy Train to resume operations from Christmas

The iconic Darjeeling Toy Train is all set to resume operations from the 25th of December, Northeast Frontier Railway said

In some good news, the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or Darjeeling Toy Train is all set to resume operations from the 25th of December, ANI reported.
The Northeast Frontier Railway confirmed that the Toy Train Joyride between Darjeeling and Ghoom stations in West Bengal will begin operations after being closed for nearly nine months in the wake of Covid-19.
The move, authorities believe, will give a boost to local economic activities in the run up to New Year. Depending on the requirement, more such services will be resumed in the following days.

Rajnath Singh: won't let China take an inch of our land

Defence Minister Rajnath&nbsp;Singh, speaking at the&nbsp;Sukna War Memorial in Darjeeling said, the Indian Army won't let China taken even an inch of our land

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Rajnath&nbsp;Singh reviews combat preparedness along LoAC
Rajnath: India won't let anyone take an inch of our land
Rajnath: want border tension with China to end in peace
Rajnath&nbsp;was visiting&nbsp;the Sukna&nbsp;War Memorial in Darjeeling

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he was confident that the Indian Army would not let anyone take "even an inch of our land" as he praised the soldiers for standing up to China's threat.
Speaking at the Sukna War Memorial in Darjeeling on the occasion of Dussehra, Singh said, "India wants that the border tension with China should end and peace should be preserved. Also, I am confident that our army will not let anyone take even an inch of our land."
Singh on Saturday reviewed the combat preparedness of the Indian Army at the Sukna-based headquarters of its 33 Corps which is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Sikkim sector.

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