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Traders stage symbolic protest, observe one-day strike demanding reopening of Fuleswari railway gate in Siliguri

Siliguri, 08th October: Traders staged a symbolic protest and observed a one-day strike on Thursday, demanding the immediate reopening of the Fuleswari railway gate. The traders said the closure of the gate ahead of Durga Puja has caused significant losses to businesses in the area. The traders alleged that the railway authorities suddenly closed the Fuleswari railway gate without considering…

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No possibility of change in power in Bengal, Centre for next 20 years, says Samik Bhattacharya in Siliguri

Siliguri, 08th October: BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday targeted former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while speaking to reporters at the BJP's district office in Mallaguri, Siliguri. Bhattacharya claimed that there was no possibility of a change in power in West Bengal or at the Centre for the next 20 years. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Congress stages protest in Siliguri over alleged police action against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi; demands Gyanesh Kumar’s arrest

Siliguri, 08th October: The Congress organised a protest in Siliguri on Thursday over the alleged police action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and several other leaders during an incident in Delhi. The party also demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress leaders and workers took out a procession in Siliguri to protest the alleged police…

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West Bengal government to organise two-day cultural programme in Siliguri on October 11-12

Siliguri, 08th October: The West Bengal government’s Information and Cultural Affairs Department will organise a special two-day cultural programme at Kawakhali Maidan in Siliguri on October 11 and 12 as part of its Durga Puja celebrations. A meeting regarding the programme was held at the PWD Inspection Bungalow in Siliguri on Thursday. State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, the Siliguri Sub-Divisional…

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Mitra Sammilani’s Durga Puja enters centenary year, bringing back nostalgia of Siliguri’s bygone days

Siliguri, 08th October: Mitra Sammilani's Durga Puja is set to enter its centenary year, with the organisers planning a special celebration centred around memories, emotions and stories associated with Siliguri of a bygone era. The centenary celebrations will go beyond the usual religious festivities, with the puja committee planning to recreate glimpses of the city's past and introduce the younger…

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Man accused of attempting to molest young woman on pretext of exorcism in Siliguri; arrested

Siliguri, 08th October: A man has been accused of attempting to molest a young woman at his rented house in the Madhya Shantinagar area of Siliguri on the pretext of performing an exorcism. The accused, identified as Somnath Barui, has been arrested in connection with the incident. According to the complaint, the accused took the young woman and her mother…

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Samik Bhattacharya holds meeting with BJP’s Siliguri leadership, comments on key issues

Siliguri, 08th October: BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya held a meeting with the leadership of the BJP’s Siliguri organisational district at the party office in Siliguri on Thursday. After the meeting, speaking to reporters, Bhattacharya expressed deep grief over the death of actor Nana Patekar and recalled his contribution to Indian cinema. Bhattacharya described Nana Patekar as a highly talented…

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DYFI marches to SDO office in Siliguri with eight-point demands, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

Siliguri, 08th October: The Darjeeling District Committee of DYFI marched to the SDO office in Siliguri with an eight-point set of demands, including the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. DYFI workers and supporters reached the SDO office in a procession and staged a demonstration outside the premises. The protesters alleged that they were not allowed to enter the…

08 Oct 2026, 2:42 pmRead full →

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Foundation stone laid for new bus terminus at Paribahan Nagar in Matigara, Siliguri

Siliguri, 08th October: The foundation stone was laid for the construction of a new bus terminus at Paribahan Nagar in Matigara, Siliguri, on Thursday. State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh and Minister of State Anandamay Barman laid the foundation stone for the project. The new bus terminus will be constructed on around 30% of the land at Paribahan Nagar. The administration…

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Siliguri College celebrates 77th foundation day with cultural programmes and annual magazine launch

Siliguri, 08th October: Siliguri College celebrated its 77th foundation day with a special programme on the college premises on Thursday. State Tourism Minister and President of the Siliguri College Governing Body Shankar Ghosh was present at the event. The programme formally began in the morning with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp after the minister was welcomed. Former students, former…

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Two arrested in Siliguri after ₹1.50 lakh theft from shop in Kalimpong; stolen cash and bike recovered

Siliguri, 08th October: Kalimpong Police, with the help of Pradhan Nagar Police Station, arrested two men from the Siliguri Junction area after they allegedly stole ₹1.50 lakh in cash from a shop in Kalimpong. Police recovered ₹50,000 in cash and a bike allegedly purchased with the stolen money from their possession. According to police, the theft took place at a…

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Two separate accidents in Fulbari and Belakoba leave two seriously injured

Rajganj, 08th October: Two separate road accidents in Fulbari and Belakoba on the same night left two people seriously injured. The first accident took place on the Ambari-Gajoldoba Teesta Canal Road. According to reports, Satulu Roy, a resident of Putimari, Lakshmi Jote near Fulbari, was travelling towards Fulbari on a scooty when it collided with a passenger vehicle. He sustained…

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