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Kanchanjungha Express Accident: Goods Train Collides with Kanchanjungha Express near Rangapani, close to New Jalpaiguri Station; Many Injured
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North Bengal State Transport Corporation gets 43 buses, to start new services

The North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) has decided to augment bus services on several routes with 43 new vehicles being added to the government utility's fleet

NBSTC chairman Partha Pratim Roy said on Tuesday that the corporation had received 43 new buses from the Bengal government.

⭕Landslide due to heavy rains in Darjeeling, 1 killed

DARJEELING : Landslide due to incessant heavy rains. At least one person died in a landslide in Darjeeling. There is a possibility of extensive damage in the area.

Rescue teams reached after receiving the news of loss of life and property on Friday morning. Rescue work has started. However, due to the remote area, it is a bit annoying. Rain continues in the districts of North Bengal.

The Meteorological Department had warned that there would be heavy rains in 7 districts of North Bengal. Orange alert has been issued for hilly areas. High tide in rivers. In these, due to overnight rains in landslide due to heavy rains in Darjeeling, 1 killed area of ​​Darjeeling, the soil of the hills became loose and collapsed.

One person has died. His name is Babulal Rai, age 59 years. According to the rescue team, it suddenly collapsed while sleeping in the early hours of the morning. He died due to the collapse of the house.

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⭕Kalimpong to Gangtok Passenger Bus and Gangtok To Siliguri Passenger Vehicle Collision Along ATTC NH10 Stretch Hour Ago.

at Birpara Chowpatty.
The incident took place on Asian Highway 48 in Birpara Chowpothi area of ​​Madarihat Birpara block.
The car met with an accident at around 2 pm on Saturday. The Birpara police have started investigation after this incident and
According to information no casualties was reported.

INDIAN ARMY TRUCK FALLS INTO TEESTA RIVER, SEARCH FOR DRIVER ON

On 01 Apr 2023, at 11.30 AM, Indian Army truck while on operational duty moving from Gangtok towards Sevoke road skidded off the road and fell into Teesta River.

Driver and one passenger were in the truck. The Passenger managed to jump out, sustained injuries and is being treated in Military Hospital.
Driver went into the water with vehicle. Search for the driver and recovery of the vehicle is ongoing. Cause of the accident is being ascertained.
Army divers have been deployed to assist in rescue and search operations. SP Kalimpong and civilian divers and rafters are also assisting in the search and rescue efforts. Army and civilian recovery cranes are assisting in pulling vehicle out of water.