Forest officials rescue trapped deer in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - Forest officials rescued a deer that got trapped in bamboo vegetation in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri town on Tuesday.

Female bison mowed over by speeding train in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - A female bison died on the spot after being mowed down by a speeding train passing through the Chapramari forest range in West Bengal on Saturday.

3-month-old infant put up on sale in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - A woman here was compelled to sell her three-month old baby in order to release her husband, who has been allegedly held by the hospital authorities from the last three months over non-payment of bill.

MiG 27 fighter jet crash near Jalpaiguri, pilot safe

JALPAIGURI - An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG 27 aircraft crashed near New Jalpaiguri about 16 kilometers West of the Hashimara Air Force Base on Friday.

A huge herd of wild jumbos plunder paddy fields in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - In yet another incident of elephant menace, a herd of nearly 50 wild elephants strayed from the forest into human settlement and plundered paddy fields near Damding Tea Estate in Dooars region of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Monday.

13 cops injured in clash with gamblers in Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Eighteen persons, including 13 policemen, were injured in a clash between police and gamblers in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, officials said Monday.

Teesta canal breaches in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Breached Teesta canal in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district has flooded many villages.

Elephants go on rampage in West Bengal tea estate

JALPAIGURI - A herd of elephants from the jungles of Baikunthapur strayed into a tea estate in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district and destroyed shrubs at the tea gardens.

Missing rhino found in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - Forest officials have been able to locate the rhinoceros found missing from the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary near Siltorsha river in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district.he forest officials saw the rhinoceros roaming near the Siltorsha river on Friday.

Elephant calf rescued in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - Forest authorities in West Bengal on Wednesday rescued an elephant calf, which had strayed away from the herd in Baikunthapur forest range.

Jumbos enjoy a day off at a wildlife sanctuary in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Captive elephants, used by the forest officials to supervise the area, enjoyed a royal treat at the Jaldapara Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.

Jumbos enjoy grooming sessions in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - Visit the Dhupjhora Elephant Camp of Gorumara National Park in Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, and one might come face to face with an elephant getting its nails done! The forest department organises a camp for cleaning and decorating the jumbos each year.

Three newborn leopard cubs die in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Three of the four leopard cubs which were born in the Dooars region of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri District were found dead 24 hours after birth.

Bumper jute production brings cheer to farmers in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Despite late arrival of monsoon rains this year, jute farmers in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal are rejoicing due to bumper production of the crop.

Elephants wreak havoc in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc in a village in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.

Heavy rains in Jalpaiguri result in floods, displace families

JALPAIGURI - Heavy torrential rains continued to flood vast expanse of lands along the River Teesta in Jalpaiguri region of West Bengal.

Rescued baby elephant dies of stomach ulcer in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - A female elephant cub, which was rescued few months back from a village in West Bengal, died on Sunday due to a stomach ulcer.

Leopard rescued in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Wildlife officials rescued a male leopard from a tea garden in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal.

Recaptured leopard released into West Bengal sanctuary

JALPAIGURI - Forest officials in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri District have released a leopard they had captured on Saturday into a wildlife sanctuary here.

Bison creates havoc in tea garden in Jalpaiguri

JALPAIGURI - After hours of struggle and putting up a good fight, forest officials on Wednesday, trapped and tranquillised a bison that ventured out of its wild habitat and instilled fear amongst villagers in Kadambani tea garden of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.

Monsoon break brings respite to farmers

JALPAIGURI/SHIMLA - After a long dry spell, farmers in different parts of the country finally heaved a sigh of relief as the monsoons arrived.

Pineapple crop hit by scanty rainfall in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Absence of ample rainfall and in certain places no rains at all has affected the pineapple crop in Jalpaiguri region of West Bengal.

Elephant rescued from a ditch in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI - Forest rangers in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri District have rescued an elephant that had fallen into a ditch.