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One section of four-lane road at Darjeeling More to open for traffic on September 20, expected to ease traffic congestion in Siliguri

Siliguri, 13th September: Work on the four-lane road project in Siliguri is progressing, with one lane at Darjeeling More scheduled to open for traffic on September 20. The opening is expected to ease traffic congestion at Darjeeling More and improve movement towards Matigara via Mallaguri. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited Darjeeling More on Sunday to inspect the ongoing road construction…

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Fulbari

Residents protest against alleged illegal drug trade in Jugibhita area of Fulbari II Gram Panchayat

Fulbari, 13th September: Residents of the Jugibhita area under Fulbari II Gram Panchayat took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the alleged sale of narcotic substances in the locality and demanded immediate action to curb the illegal trade. According to local residents, narcotic substances, including brown sugar, are allegedly being sold from several houses in the area. They…

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Siliguri

Seth Srilal Market Merchant Association organises ‘Agni-Safe’ fire safety awareness programme in Siliguri

Siliguri, 13th September: Seth Srilal Market Merchant Association organised a special fire safety awareness programme ‘Agni-Safe’ in Siliguri, in the wake of recent fire incidents across West Bengal and the long-standing concerns of traders regarding fire safety in market areas. West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh and BJP leader Rabindranath Banerjee attended the programme. Discussions were held on raising fire…

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Siliguri

Siliguri markets witness festive rush ahead of Ganesh Puja

Siliguri, 13th September: Ganesh Puja is just around the corner, and markets across Siliguri have begun witnessing increased festive activity, with shoppers visiting various markets since Sunday morning to purchase Ganesh idols and puja essentials. A wide variety of Ganesh idols, ranging from small to large sizes, are being displayed at shops and stalls across the city. The festive atmosphere…

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Phansidewa

BJP leader arrested over alleged assault and extortion in Phansidewa

Phansidewa, 13th September: A BJP leader has been arrested on charges of alleged assault and extortion in Phansidewa. The arrested accused has been identified Niranjan Biswas, a member of the BJP district committee. According to reports, footage showing the BJP leader allegedly behaving aggressively at a coal company in the Ambari area of Phansidewa on Friday night went viral on…

13 Sept 2026, 2:38 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Shani Puja draws large crowd of devotees at temple in Ambika Nagar, Siliguri

Fulbari, 13th September: A grand Shani Puja was held at the Shani Temple in Ambika Nagar, Road No. 2 in Siliguri on Saturday, drawing a large number of devotees who gathered to offer prayers to Lord Shani Dev. The puja was conducted with traditional rituals amid a devotional atmosphere at the temple premises. According to the Puja Committee, this year…

13 Sept 2026, 2:08 pmRead full →

Siliguri

SMC demolishes illegal encroachments under flyover on Burdwan Road in Siliguri

Siliguri, 13th September: Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) launched an eviction drive on Sunday morning to remove shops allegedly encroaching the space beneath the flyover on Burdwan Road in Siliguri. The operation began at Mahatma Gandhi More and continued towards the far end of the flyover. Accompanied by police personnel, SMC officials dismantled and removed several shops that had allegedly been…

13 Sept 2026, 1:52 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Four students detained in connection with assault of headmaster in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, 12th September: Four students have been detained by Kotwali Police in connection with the alleged assault of the headmaster of Jalpaiguri District School. One student was detained by police on Friday, while three more students allegedly involved in the incident were detained on Saturday. According to police sources, all four detained students will be produced before the Juvenile Justice…

12 Sept 2026, 3:44 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Multiple small businesses emerge under flyover on Burdwan Road in Siliguri, questions raised over use of space

Siliguri, 12th September: Multiple small and large business establishments are gradually emerging in the space beneath the flyover on Burdwan Road in Siliguri. The area, which was used by several people for residence and livelihood before the flyover became operational, is now being used by some of them to run businesses. Some people are operating small eateries and tea stalls…

12 Sept 2026, 3:31 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Fire Department Officials inspect fire safety measures at shopping mall on Sevoke Road in Siliguri

Siliguri, 12th September: Fire Department officials inspected the fire safety arrangements at a prominent shopping mall on Sevoke Road in Siliguri. The officials inspected various parts of the mall and checked whether the fire safety systems, emergency exits, water supply arrangements and equipment used during fire emergencies were in proper working condition. Siliguri Fire Station Officer Dharmendra Krishna Roy said…

12 Sept 2026, 3:17 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Bhorer Alo Police arrest two men over alleged harassment of two young women content creators

Rajganj, 12th September: Bhorer Alo Police have arrested two men over allegations of harassing two young women content creators near the Ambari Barrage area in Rajganj block. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sujan Roy, a resident of Haricharan Bhita, and Chandra Pradhan, a resident of Ambari No. 09 Colony. According to information, two young women content creators from…

12 Sept 2026, 12:41 pmRead full →

Mirik

Dudhia Bailey Bridge to remain closed for maintenance on September 15, Siliguri-Mirik connectivity to be affected

Dudhia, 12th September: The Bailey Bridge constructed by the Army over the Balason River in Dudhia will remain closed to vehicular movement for one day for monthly maintenance work. According to Army sources, the 200-foot Bailey Bridge will remain closed from 6 am to 6 pm on September 15 to facilitate maintenance work. If the maintenance cannot be carried out…

12 Sept 2026, 12:10 pmRead full →