Overview

• Authorities reported no new casualties in the past 24 hours as improved weather sped up rescue, relief and road repairs, with tourists evacuated via alternative routes.
• The West Bengal government announced Rs 5 lakh for next of kin, promised home‑guard jobs within 15 days, and ordered a temporary pipe bridge at Dudhia within 15 days to reconnect Mirik while a permanent bridge is built.
• Two people were arrested in the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh in Jalpaiguri’s Nagrakata; the injured MP was visited by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is under treatment in Siliguri.
• Union minister Kiren Rijiju toured affected areas, said the Prime Minister sent him to assess the situation, pledged a joint Centre–state report and support, and noted the central share under SDRF funding.
• Political crossfire intensified as TMC alleged vandalism of its Tripura office and sent a delegation, BJP leaders accused the TMC over assaults including on MLA Manoj Oraon, and the Governor and senior leaders visited the region.