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Robbery plot foiled in Siliguri, two arrested by Bhakti Nagar Police

Siliguri, 10th October: Bhakti Nagar Police have arrested two men who were allegedly planning a robbery in Siliguri. The arrested accused have been identified as Rakesh Goswami (24), a resident of Cooch Behar, and Sajal Ghosh (30), a resident of Siliguri. According to police sources, late Friday night, police received information about the presence of some suspicious individuals in Ward…

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Bagdogra

Three athletes felicitated at Bagdogra Airport after winning medals at Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 in Malaysia

Bagdogra, 10th October: Three athletes returned home after winning medals at the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 held in Malaysia. The Players' Welfare and Rehab Society of Siliguri felicitated the medal-winning athletes at Bagdogra Airport upon their arrival. Representatives of the organisation welcomed the athletes and congratulated them on their achievements at the international championship. According to Amit Sarkar…

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Bagdogra

‘Yatri Seva Abhiyan’ concludes at Bagdogra Airport, focus on improving passenger facilities

Bagdogra, 10th October: The ‘Yatri Seva Abhiyan’, conducted at Bagdogra Airport from September 17 to October 10, concluded on Saturday, with a focus on improving passenger facilities, enhancing cleanliness and making air travel more convenient and comfortable. The airport director said that during the campaign, special attention was given to passenger complaints, feedback and suggestions, along with cleanliness and maintenance…

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Fulbari

Lions Club of Siliguri Terai Shakti offers ’56 bhog’ to ailing cows at Gokul Dham near Fulbari

Fulbari, 10th October: Lions Club of Siliguri Terai Shakti organised a special service initiative for ailing cows at Gokul Dham near Fulbari, where members offered '56 bhog' as part of their efforts to support the care and welfare of the animals. The members said the initiative brought them mental peace and fulfilment and pledged to continue such service activities in…

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North Bengal

Two arrested with Rs 10 lakh in cash during police operation in Jalpaiguri ahead of Durga Puja

Jalpaiguri, 10th October: Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police have arrested two people with Rs 10 lakh in cash during an operation in the Raninagar area ahead of Durga Puja. A vehicle was also seized in connection with the case. According to police sources, Kotwali Police have been conducting operations against criminal activities over the past few days. On Friday night, officers detained…

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Siliguri

Mitra Sammilani’s centenary celebrations mark Mahalaya with grand procession in Siliguri; Shankar Ghosh and Gautam Deb participate

Siliguri, 10th October: Siliguri came alive with a grand procession on the morning of Mahalaya, celebrating a century of tradition, emotion and nostalgia associated with the city’s iconic Mitra Sammilani Durga Puja, which has completed 100 years this year. The procession was organised on Saturday morning to mark the centenary celebrations. It began at Kanchenjunga Stadium, passed through various parts…

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Phansidewa

Rural road renovation begins from Bidhannagar Bazar to Chiknamati in Phansidewa at a cost of Rs 15.21 lakh

Phansidewa, 10th October: Renovation work on the rural road from Bidhannagar Bazar to Chiknamati in Phansidewa has begun under the WBSRDA project, with BJP MLA Durga Murmu laying the foundation stone for the work estimated to cost Rs 15.21 lakh. The renovation follows the Chief Minister’s directive to repair roads during the Durga Puja period. Following the instruction, work on…

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Siliguri

Devotees perform Tarpan at Siliguri’s Lal Mohan Maulik Niranjan Ghat on Mahalaya

Siliguri, 10th October: A large number of devotees gathered at Lal Mohan Maulik Niranjan Ghat in Siliguri on Saturday morning to perform Tarpan and pay homage to their ancestors on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya. With the conclusion of Pitri Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha, people from Siliguri and its adjoining areas arrived at the ghat from the…

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Siliguri

Two-day training programme held in Sukna, Siliguri to combat wildlife trafficking along India-Nepal border

Siliguri, 09th October: A two-day capacity-building training programme was organised at the NIC in Sukna on October 8 and 9 to curb illegal wildlife trafficking and wildlife-related crimes along the India-Nepal border. The programme was jointly organised by the Darjeeling Wildlife Division and the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). Members of the Rapid Response Teams…

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North Bengal

VRP and VLP workers stage protest in Naxalbari, demand permanent status and equal pay for equal work

Naxalbari, 09th October: VRP and VLP workers joined a work stoppage and staged a protest outside the Naxalbari Block Development Officer’s office on Thursday, demanding permanent status and equal pay for equal work. Similar protests were held across West Bengal. The workers alleged that they had submitted a memorandum at the Panchayat Department office in Kolkata on September 25, demanding…

09 Oct 2026, 6:26 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Minister Dipak Barman hints at renaming of Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat in Kawakhali, says reopening is priority

Siliguri, 09th October: Minister Dipak Barman has hinted at a possible name change for Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat in Kawakhali, which was established during the Trinamool Congress government. However, he said reopening the facility is more important at present than changing its name. On Friday, Barman visited Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat in Kawakhali along with officials from various departments. During…

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North Bengal

105 students receive bicycles under ‘Sarathi’ scheme at Ambari Falakata Chinta Mohan High School in Rajganj

Rajganj, 09th October: A total of 105 students of Ambari Falakata Chinta Mohan High School in Rajganj received bicycles under the West Bengal Government’s 'Sarathi' scheme. Rajganj Panchayat Samiti Sabhapati Monika Adhikari, along with other dignitaries, handed over the bicycles to the students during a programme held at the school. Those present at the event included Binnaguri Gram Panchayat Upa…

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