Malda: Tensions escalated in the Mothabari area of Malda district ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections, as protests broke out over voter list revisions.
Tension gripped Sannyasi area under Rajganj after a teacher was taken away by police following allegations of physically assaulting a student over a trivial issue involving biscuits. The incident sparked outrage among local residents and parents, quickly escalating into a law-and-order situation.
A tense situation unfolded in Parampur village under Ratua in Malda district after several residents alleged that their names had been removed from the voter list, triggering protests and a road blockade that brought normal life to a standstill.
A pall of shock and grief has descended on Malda after a 20-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in a deeply disturbing incident that unfolded during a video call with his parents.
As his three-year era from February 2023 to February 2026 comes to an end, Jiju Jaesper Joseph, IFS, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in forest and wildlife conservation, after dedicated service over three impactful years, in Malda district before taking charge of Jalpaiguri division, to continue his responsibility as a committed forest administrator, and through visionary leadership, scientific initiatives, and compassionate governance that strengthened environmental protection across the district.
