Makaibari garden in Kurseong, which has introduced tea tourism.

Siliguri, Feb. 14: North Bengal development minister Gautam Deb announced over Rs 130 crore for several projects from his new office on Hill Cart Road where he started working today.

Gosaba, Jan.

Islampur, Jan. 30: The North Dinajpur district administration has started the proceedings to return more than 70 acres of land to its rightful tribal owners in Ramganj.

Siliguri, Jan. 17: The Bengal Ambuja Group will invest Rs 100 crore in three tourism projects in north Bengal, minister Gautam Deb today said.

Jalpaiguri, Jan.

Gajoldoba (Jalpaiguri), Jan. 8: Bickering gave way to bonhomie today when water was released for the first time from the Teesta Barrage to farmlands along the left bank.

Calcutta, Jan.

Calcutta, Jan. 6: The Bengal government has told the Jindals to formally inform the WBIDC by Wednesday when the company can start work on the Salboni steel-and-power project.

Calcutta, Jan. 6: Calcutta High Court today “requested” Coal India Ltd (CIL) to put on hold till January 15 its move to increase prices. “Mind you, this is not an order.

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