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Rajganj: Women busy making plastic flower garlands ahead of Kali Puja, hope for extra income

Rajganj, 28th October: With Kali Puja just a few days away, women in Bhelkipara, under Farabari in the Binnaguri Gram Panchayat area of Rajganj block, are busy making plastic flower garlands at home. The festive season brings increased demand for garlands, raising hopes of additional income for these women as they try to manage household expenses during the celebrations. Although…

28 Oct 2026, 1:03 pmRead full →

Siliguri

School teacher critically injured in alleged murder attempt with sharp weapon during morning walk in Shantinagar, Siliguri

Siliguri, 28th October: Panic spread across the Shantinagar area of Siliguri on Wednesday morning after a school teacher was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in a suspected murder attempt on a public road. According to reports, the teacher, identified as Shiuli Dutta, went out for her morning walk when a man named Sajal Das allegedly attacked her with a…

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Siliguri

Woman arrested in Siliguri over alleged ₹91.21 lakh cyber fraud involving video-call blackmail

Siliguri, 28th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged cyber fraud involving blackmail through video calls on social media. The arrest was made under ‘Operation Cyber Prahar’. The accused, identified as Manisha Mondal, is reportedly a resident of Kharibari and was arrested from the Batasi bus stand. According to police sources, the investigation began…

28 Oct 2026, 11:28 amRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Police Commissionerate organises road safety awareness rallies across the city

Siliguri, 27th October: The Siliguri Police Commissionerate organised a special awareness campaign on Tuesday to curb road accidents and educate the public about traffic rules on the occasion of Road Safety and Responsible Citizenship Day. Awareness rallies were held across different parts of the city to spread the message of road safety. The programme was attended by DCP Rana Majumdar…

27 Oct 2026, 6:33 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Main accused Sawan Raj Saha arrested for attacking two men who protested alleged harassment of women on Ashtami night in Siliguri

Siliguri, 27th October: Police have arrested the main accused Sawan Raj Saha in connection with the alleged attack on two men who protested against the alleged harassment of women on Durga Puja Ashtami night in Siliguri. He was produced before the Siliguri court on Tuesday and sent to five days of judicial custody. His brother, Sriwant Raj Saha, who is…

27 Oct 2026, 6:09 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri: Preparations to close both railway gates beneath Mahabirsthan flyover? Growing concern among locals

Siliguri, 27th October: The possibility of closing both railway gates beneath the Mahabirsthan flyover in Siliguri is reportedly being explored as part of railway infrastructure modernisation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. However, no final decision has been taken yet. The prospect of the gates being closed has triggered concern and resentment among local residents. On Tuesday, Katihar Railway Division…

27 Oct 2026, 5:48 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Junction Railway Station modernisation targeted for Dec 2026, NJP station upgrade set for March 2027 completion

Siliguri, 27th October: The modernisation of Siliguri Junction Railway Station is targeted for completion by December 2026, while the upgrade of New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station is scheduled to be completed by March 2027. Katihar Railway Division DRM Kirendra Narah reviewed the progress of development work at Siliguri Junction during an inspection on Tuesday and shared updates on ongoing railway…

27 Oct 2026, 5:29 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Rajganj: ₹5 lakh aid for deceased civic volunteer’s family, wife assured employment

Rajganj, 27th October: The administration has provided financial assistance of ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family of civic volunteer Azizul Haque, who died in an accident while on duty. His wife has also been assured employment. On Tuesday, a cheque for ₹5 lakh was handed over to Azizul’s family. According to reports, Azizul was seriously…

27 Oct 2026, 4:36 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Fire breaks out in moving goods vehicle on SF Road in Siliguri, driver’s quick action averts major accident

Siliguri, 27th October: Panic broke out on SF Road in Siliguri on Tuesday morning after a moving goods vehicle caught fire. The fire was brought under control in time by firefighters, with the driver’s presence of mind helping avert a major accident. No casualties have been reported. According to reports, the vehicle was carrying cartons when black smoke suddenly began…

27 Oct 2026, 1:53 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Woman arrested with 27 grams of brown sugar in Matigara’s Vishwas Colony, second drug seizure in four days

Siliguri, 27th October: Matigara Police arrested a woman after recovering 27 grams of brown sugar during a raid at a house in Vishwas Colony on Monday evening. The arrested woman has been identified as Mahinur Begum. According to police sources, the raid was conducted based on a tip-off. During the search, officers recovered 27 grams of brown sugar from the…

27 Oct 2026, 1:32 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Cash, two mobile phones and laptop stolen in another theft in Nawapara near Gora More in Fulbari I area

Fulbari, 27th October: Another theft has been reported in Nawapara near Gora More under Fulbari-I Gram Panchayat area, where cash, two mobile phones, a laptop and clothes were allegedly stolen from a house while the occupants were asleep. The incident has heightened security concerns among local residents, and the theft was reportedly captured on CCTV footage. According to Sourav Das…

27 Oct 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Fire breaks out in kitchen of residential complex near Don Bosco More in Siliguri, residents raise safety concerns

Siliguri, 27th October: Panic spread at a residential complex on Zilla Parishad Road near Don Bosco More in Ward No. 41 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation after a fire broke out in a kitchen on the first floor on Monday night. The fire was brought under control quickly by the residents, preventing a potentially serious incident. Residents alleged that a…

27 Oct 2026, 12:45 pmRead full →