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Rajganj: 23 buffaloes die after being crammed into container during alleged smuggling attempt

Rajganj, 22nd September: Twenty-three buffaloes died after allegedly being transported in a cramped container in Rajganj. Police intercepted the vehicle before the suspected smuggling attempt could be completed. According to reports, traffic personnel on duty spotted the container parked near Fatapukur Traffic More on Tuesday morning. The driver and helper were reportedly absent from the spot. Suspicion arose after blood…

22 Sept 2026, 7:27 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Five fishermen felicitated in Gajoldoba for rescuing elephant calf from Teesta River

Gajoldoba, 22nd September: Five fishermen who risked their lives to rescue an elephant calf from the strong current of the Teesta River were felicitated in Gajoldoba in recognition of their bravery. It is to be noted that, on Monday, the elephant calf was swept away by the strong current of the Teesta River. The five fishermen ventured into the turbulent…

22 Sept 2026, 6:36 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Minister Dilip Ghosh inspects CADC farm in Naxalbari, inaugurates soil lab and community hall

Naxalbari, 22nd September: Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh inspected the CADC farm under the Panchayat Department in Naxalbari on Tuesday. Ghosh visited the Satbhaiya Farm along with Minister of State for Panchayat Shantanu Pramanik, Minister of State Anandamay Barman and MLA Durga Murmu. During the visit, he inaugurated a soil laboratory testing room and a community hall at the farm. The…

22 Sept 2026, 4:40 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri: Robbery plot leads police to bicycle theft case; accused arrested, seven stolen cycles recovered

Siliguri, 22nd September: Khalpara Outpost police have arrested a man in connection with a bicycle theft case and recovered seven stolen bicycles. The accused has been identified as Biswajit Roy, a resident of the Murder More area near Fulbari. According to police, four people were arrested on September 19 for allegedly planning a robbery in the Khalpara area. During the…

22 Sept 2026, 4:09 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Man arrested for allegedly stealing ₹8 lakh after breaking into jewellery shop in Siliguri

Siliguri, 22nd September: Police from the Khalpara Outpost have arrested an individual in connection with the alleged theft of around ₹8 lakh in cash from a jewellery shop in the Agrasen Road area of Naya Bazaar, Siliguri. The arrested accused has been identified as Shiv Chaudhary (23), alias ‘Banta’. According to police sources, the theft took place on the morning…

22 Sept 2026, 3:56 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Regulated Market to get a facelift; initiatives planned to control onion and sugar prices

Siliguri, 22nd September: The Siliguri Regulated Market is set to undergo a revamp, with plans also being considered to control the prices of essential commodities such as onions and sugar. State Minister Dilip Ghosh announced several plans following an important meeting at the regulated market on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Agriculture Marketing Department Secretary Abhinav Chandra, the SDO…

22 Sept 2026, 2:35 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani organises health check-up and cancer screening camp in Darjeeling

Darjeeling: Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani, in association with the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), Darjeeling Branch, organised a General Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Camp in Darjeeling to promote preventive healthcare and encourage timely health screening among residents of the Darjeeling hills. The camp brought together specialists from General Surgery, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics and Cancer Care, providing residents…

22 Sept 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri’s Gobinda Sarkar wins gold, ‘Best Fighter’ title at 5th Indo-Nepal Karate Championship 2026

Siliguri, 22nd September: Gobinda Sarkar from Ghogomali has won a gold medal in the 70kg category at the 5th Indo-Nepal Karate Championship 2026 held in Kalimpong. He was also named the 'Best Fighter' of the championship. The championship saw participation from athletes from India, Nepal and Bangladesh, with around 310 competitors taking part in the event. Gobinda trains in kickboxing…

22 Sept 2026, 12:54 pmRead full →

Siliguri

SMC Commissioner inspects municipal work in Siliguri, expresses displeasure over staff negligence

Siliguri, 22nd September: Siliguri Municipal Corporation Commissioner Bir Bikram Rai inspected garbage cleaning work across several areas of the city on Tuesday morning. He visited Sevoke Road, Haiderpara and other areas to review the work being carried out by municipal staff. During the inspection, the Commissioner expressed displeasure after noticing negligence and absence of employees at some locations. At Haiderpara…

22 Sept 2026, 12:33 pmRead full →

North Bengal

13-foot long python rescued from bamboo grove in Rajganj’s Nakugach village

Rajganj, 22nd September: A python measuring around 13 feet in length was rescued from a bamboo grove in Nakugach village under Sannyasikata Gram Panchayat in Rajganj on Tuesday morning, triggering a stir among local residents. According to reports, residents spotted the large python inside the bamboo grove, and the news soon spread, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers to the…

22 Sept 2026, 12:18 pmRead full →

Bagdogra

Three Haryana murder accused arrested in Bagdogra while allegedly trying to flee to Nepal

Bagdogra, 21st September: Bagdogra police, in a joint operation with the Special Operations Group of Siliguri Metropolitan Police, arrested three youths allegedly wanted in connection with a murder case in Haryana. The accused were arrested from Muni More while they were reportedly waiting on National Highway 31 towards Siliguri-Kolkata. According to information, a dispute broke out between two groups in…

21 Sept 2026, 6:37 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Stolen Lord Shani idol recovered from Teesta Canal near Fulbari

Fulbari, 21st September: Police recovered a marble idol of Lord Shani from the waters of the Teesta Canal near Kanchanbari, adjacent to Fulbari, on Monday. The idol had allegedly been stolen from a Shani temple in the area. According to information, the marble idol was allegedly stolen from a Shani temple in Kanchanbari on Friday night. On Saturday morning, temple…

21 Sept 2026, 5:43 pmRead full →