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Suyog Shital Pradhan received his first chess rating

Suyog Shital Pradhan has earned his first chess rating of 1445 . His latest rated event was the 3rd Nitai Ghosh Memorial Rating Open 2025 , a five-day, nine-round tournament organized by Jalpaiguri Chess Academy at Greater Kailash The Palace , Jalpaiguri, from 10th to 14th October 2025 .

Gajoldopa : a boating paradise in the Doars

Gojoldopa is a blooming tourist hub just 39 km from Siliguri in the Jalpaiguri district . Set up as the Teesta Barrage , this water reservoir is a favourite for tourists for sighting scenes, boating and birding. This barrage is the largest in northeast India . Fish markets and delicious seafood await a taste of a lifetime.  The boat safari costs Rs 100 to Rs 150 per individual for one full round of the lake. The wooden boat gives you a feel for traditional Indian riverside life .