Dedicated ‘Govt employees’ those who cannot voteAccording to S. Sengupta, Field Director BTR, these jumbos have their service books, HR files or leave record.
17 Apr, 2019, 07.56 PM IST
Dedicated 'employees': Humble jumbos of West Bengal govt gear up for poll dutiesThey are also ready for their election duties, but with a catchline ‘No Politics Please’ in mind. They are around 100 adult, super trained,...
17 Apr, 2019, 12.07 PM IST
Courtyard by Marriott launched in SiliguriComprising of 130 rooms, the Siliguri property will have modern meeting and conference facilities, and a variety of dining options.
11 Mar, 2019, 07.00 PM IST
Indian Railways steps forward to get closer to Sino Indian borderAfter decades long wait, finally Indian Himalayan state Sikkim is getting into Indian railway network. In addition to fulfilling aspiration...
12 Apr, 2018, 09.25 AM IST
Train trips to treasure! Five rail journeys across the country that will leave you mesmerisedEnjoy rhythmic rail clatter and the pleasant countryside along these select train routes in India.
23 Nov, 2017, 04.42 PM IST
How to vacation in the wild for less than Rs 50,000 this summerA summer break in a forest reserve with your family need not burn a hole in your pocket. Here are 4 budget forest reserve vacation options.
27 Mar, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Brace for more elephant deaths as NBWL gives nod for extension of Siliguri to Sikkim trackAn existing rail link from New Jalpaiguri to Sevoke, which passes through a part of Mahananda, had earlier seen several elephant deaths.
06 Sep, 2015, 10.47 AM IST
Forest Ministry okays Navi Mumbai airport on condition it will make adjoining area unattractive for birdsThe NBWL standing committee has noted that the BNHS study has also stated that “adjoining NMIA site should be made unattractive to birds in...
29 Jun, 2015, 03.50 AM IST
West Bengal to get bird sanctuary on lines of Singapore's Jurong Park: Mamata BanerjeeWB will set up a bird sanctuary within Rajarhat Eco Park on the lines of Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, CM Mamata Banerjee announced today.
19 Aug, 2014, 05.10 PM IST
100 forest department employees on election duty could not cast vote; boss puts it as 'natural'Over 90 captive elephants of West Bengal Forest Department are inseparable part of Election process in Northern part of the state.
18 Apr, 2014, 07.10 PM IST
- Train to Sikkim poses jumbo threat
A killer stretch of railway track that cuts across a critical wildlife corridor in North Bengal and sees an average of five elephant deaths...
06 Feb, 2013, 06.56 AM IST
3 elephants killed, 2 injured as train crashes into herdThree jumbos -- an adult female and two young males -- were killed and two calves injured when the speeding Guwahati-bound Jhaja Express cr...
06 Jan, 2013, 05.13 AM IST
- Mamata visits sanctuary in north Bengal
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee visited Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, a day before signing of the tripartite agreement on the co...
17 Jul, 2011, 09.03 PM IST
- NHDP runs 6 years behind schedule in North Bengal
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has recently floated a tender for four-laning of the 163-km span of Ghoshpukur-Salasbari se...
01 Dec, 2009, 10.30 PM IST
- Committee to protect elephants in North Bengal
The MoEF has formed a seven-member committee to study and recommend steps to check the killing of elephants by speeding trains in Dooars ar...
15 Feb, 2008, 01.43 PM IST