At least 20 killed as heavy rain triggers massive landslides in Darjeeling; CM Mamata to visit on October 6
At least 20 people, including several children, died and several others injured as incessant heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in the northern part of West Bengal on Sunday (October 4, 2025). Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced compensation for the victims without specifying the amount or the number of deaths. She also said she would visit north Bengal on October 6 to assess the situation.
Sonam Wangchuk demands independent judicial inquiry into civilian deaths in Leh: lawyer
Detained engineer-turned-activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed for an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four civilians in the September 24 protests, according to a letter rel
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