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MLA Sikha Chatterjee visits Siliguri’s Shantinagar after gold and cash snatching incident

Siliguri, 30th October: Fear continues to grip Shantinagar in Siliguri following the incident in which a bag containing gold and cash was snatched from a businessman after a shot was fired. On Friday morning, Dabgram-Fulbari BJP MLA Sikha Chatterjee visited the area. During her visit, the MLA spoke with the affected businessman and his family members to understand the details…

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Siliguri: Minister Dilip Ghosh assures honorarium hike for VRPs, focus on village development

Siliguri, 30th October: West Bengal Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh outlined several priorities, including a possible increase in the honorarium of Village Resource Persons (VRPs), boosting Gram Panchayat revenue and accelerating rural development works. He was speaking at the North Bengal convention of Sara Bangla Gramin Sampad Karmi Sangathan (SBGSKS), held at Dinabandhu Mancha in Siliguri on Friday. Minister of State…

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Bijoya Sammilani held at Rajganj Police Station premises to promote harmony and goodwill

Rajganj, 30th October: A Bijoya Sammilani event was organised on Thursday evening at the premises of Rajganj Police Station, under the Jalpaiguri District Police, with a message of harmony and goodwill. Those present at the programme included Jalpaiguri Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Moin Ahmed, Jalpaiguri Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Gyalsen Lepcha, Rajganj Block Development Officer Suvankar Das, Joint Block Development…

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Minister Shankar Ghosh visits Siliguri’s Mahabirsthan railway gate amid traders’ concerns over possible closure

Siliguri, 30th October: Siliguri MLA and West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh visited the Mahabirsthan railway gate area on Friday following concerns among local traders that its possible closure could affect business activities in Mahabirsthan and Hawkers Corner. Traders fear that the closure could disrupt movement in the area, reduce customer footfall and affect the livelihoods of hawkers and other…

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Railways issues 15-day eviction notice to around 200 traders at Siliguri Junction; traders protest

Siliguri, 29th October: The railway authorities have issued notices to around 200 traders operating in the Siliguri Junction Railway Station area, asking them to vacate their shops within the next 15 days. Protesting against the notices, the traders kept their shops closed and staged a demonstration on the station premises on Thursday. The traders said they had been running their…

29 Oct 2026, 6:23 pmRead full →

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Traffic police conduct enforcement drive at Siliguri’s Hawkers Corner ahead of Diwali, warn traders over road encroachment

Siliguri, 29th October: Panitanki Traffic Guard conducted a special enforcement drive at Hawkers Corner in Siliguri on Thursday to control traffic congestion ahead of the Diwali festival. Traders occupying roads to conduct business were warned, while vehicles illegally parked on the roads were fined. Traffic congestion has been a longstanding problem in the Hawkers Corner area. With the number of…

29 Oct 2026, 5:50 pmRead full →

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Yatri Sathi counter launched at Bagdogra Airport to address tourist harassment and overcharging by taxi drivers

Siliguri, 29th October: A Yatri Sathi counter has been launched at Bagdogra Airport to address complaints of tourist harassment and overcharging by taxi drivers. The initiative was taken by Siliguri MLA and West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh. For a long time, complaints had emerged that passengers arriving at the airport were surrounded by multiple taxi drivers as soon as…

29 Oct 2026, 5:38 pmRead full →

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ABVP to organise ‘Mission Sahasi’ self-defence training camp for female students in Siliguri

Siliguri, 29th October: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) will organise a ‘Mission Sahasi’ trainer-training camp in North Bengal from October 31 to November 2 at the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in Salbari, Siliguri, to equip female students with self-defence skills and boost their self-confidence. The programme was announced by ABVP members during a press conference held on Thursday. According to…

29 Oct 2026, 3:23 pmRead full →

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Businessman’s bag containing gold and cash snatched at gunpoint in Siliguri’s Shantinagar; police investigation underway

Siliguri, 29th October: A businessman’s bag containing gold and cash was snatched at gunpoint in Shantinagar, under Ward No. 36 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, on Wednesday night. Siliguri Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Since Thursday morning, police personnel from Bhakti Nagar Police Station, the Detective Department and Ashighar Police Outpost have been investigating the incident…

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Saffron-coloured candles see rising demand ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali in Rajganj

Rajganj, 29th October: With Kali Puja just days away, candle-making is in full swing ahead of the festive season. Among the variety of colourful candles available, saffron-coloured candles are attracting particular demand this year, prompting a candle-maker in Rajganj to increase production. Sital Sarkar, who runs a small candle-making unit at his home in Patharghata village under Majhiali Gram Panchayat…

29 Oct 2026, 2:00 pmRead full →

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Siliguri’s Sandhani Club begins Kali Puja preparations with ‘Potchitro Kotha’ theme for its 51st year

Siliguri, 29th October: Sandhani Club in Siliguri has begun preparations for Kali Puja with 'Khutti Puja'. The main attraction this year is the ‘Potchitro Kotha’ theme, which will showcase Bengal’s folk art, culture and heritage. This year marks the 51st edition of Sandhani Club’s Kali Puja. Through this theme, the organisers aim to bring the traditional art of Patachitra to…

29 Oct 2026, 1:51 pmRead full →

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College student found dead under mysterious circumstances in Siliguri; family seeks justice

Siliguri, 29th October: The death of a college student under mysterious circumstances has caused a stir in Siliguri. The deceased has been identified as Priya Mondal. Her family has approached Ashighar Police Outpost, demanding an investigation to determine the actual cause of her death and seeking justice. According to the family, Priya had been in a relationship with Kaushav Sarkar…

29 Oct 2026, 12:34 pmRead full →