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Woman absconding for a long time arrested in connection with land document forgery and sale case in Siliguri

Siliguri, 09th November: Police have arrested a woman who had allegedly been absconding for a long time in connection with a land document forgery case in Matigara, Siliguri. Six months after the arrest of Jasmine Khatun, wife of alleged land mafia Mohammad Zahid, police arrested Mala Chhetri in the same case on Sunday. She was subsequently produced before the Siliguri…

09 Nov 2026, 4:40 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Multiple fire incidents reported in Jalpaiguri on Kali Puja night; several properties affected

Jalpaiguri, 09th November: A series of fire incidents on Kali Puja night triggered panic in Jalpaiguri city and its adjoining areas. Several locations, including houses and a shopping mall, were reportedly affected by the fires. A dream project developed through the long-standing efforts of volunteers was also reportedly damaged. According to reports, fire incidents occurred at multiple locations, including Kadamtala…

09 Nov 2026, 1:08 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Metropolitan Police seizes drugs worth over ₹6 crore in seven days; 14 arrested in anti-narcotics crackdown

Siliguri, 07th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police has seized narcotic substances worth more than ₹6 crore over the past seven days as part of a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade. During this period, 14 people have been arrested on charges of involvement in drug trafficking and illegal narcotics business. Siliguri Metropolitan Police has been conducting continuous operations under its…

07 Nov 2026, 6:06 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Road roller crushes 209 modified silencers seized by traffic police in Siliguri; Minister Shankar Ghosh oversees destruction

Siliguri, 07th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police's Traffic Department has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against modified silencers. As part of its ongoing crackdown, 209 modified silencers seized by the police were destroyed by running a road roller over them at a programme organised at Airview More. State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh carried out the destruction, sending a clear message that loud…

07 Nov 2026, 5:22 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Buffalo smuggling attempt concealed beneath potato sacks foiled in Fulbari; truck driver arrested, 29 buffaloes rescued

Fulbari, 07th November: An attempt to smuggle 29 buffaloes from Bihar to Assam, concealed inside a specially constructed compartment beneath sacks of potatoes, was foiled by New Jalpaiguri police on Saturday. The truck driver has been arrested in connection with the incident. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, officers conducted an operation in the Fulbari-Amaidighi area along the…

07 Nov 2026, 4:30 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri: Gambling den busted in Matigara; 11 arrested, ₹2.45 lakh in cash seized

Siliguri, 07th November: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police busted a gambling den in Matigara, Siliguri ahead of Diwali, arresting 11 people. Police seized ₹2.45 lakh in cash, playing cards and other materials used for gambling during the raid. According to police sources, a gambling den was being operated inside a room in the Matigara Police Station area…

07 Nov 2026, 2:33 pmRead full →

Siliguri

ABVP announces ‘Chhatra Hunkar’ rally in Siliguri on November 19 under ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ slogan

Siliguri, 07th November: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has announced a massive student rally in Siliguri under the slogan ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’. The rally, titled ‘Chhatra Hunkar’, will be organised on November 19, from Baghajatin Park to the SDO Office in Siliguri. The programme was announced by ABVP members during a press conference at the organisation's office in…

07 Nov 2026, 2:09 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Ambari Falakata Young Star Club celebrates 57th Shyama Puja with ‘Nari Shakti’ theme; Rajganj MLA inaugurates

Rajganj, 07th November: Ambari Falakata Young Star Club's Shyama Puja has been decorated around the theme of ‘Nari Shakti’ (women's empowerment) this year. The 57th edition of the puja was inaugurated by Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar on Friday night. The theme highlights the different forms and importance of women through the pandal decorations. The inauguration ceremony was held with a…

07 Nov 2026, 1:00 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Four-year-old girl allegedly sexually abused in an area under NJP Police Station jurisdiction adjoining Siliguri; accused detained by police

Siliguri, 07th November: An alleged sexual abuse incident involving a four-year-old girl has sparked concern in the area under the jurisdiction of NJP Police Station adjoining Siliguri. Following a written complaint lodged by the child's mother, police have detained the accused, identified as Yogesh Roy, in connection with the incident. According to reports, the child had been complaining of abdominal…

07 Nov 2026, 12:31 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Former TMC MMIC Sikta Dey Basu Ray joins Congress in Siliguri; around 40 youths also switch sides

Siliguri, 06th November: In a new political development, former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Mayor-in-Council (MMIC) of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Sikta Dey Basu Ray, joined the Indian National Congress on Friday. She formally joined the Congress by accepting the party flag at Bidhan Bhavan in Siliguri in the presence of Darjeeling District Congress Committee President Subin Bhowmick. Along with…

06 Nov 2026, 4:43 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Truck driver blocks road after being fined by Motor Vehicles Department officials in Siliguri; department explains action

Siliguri, 06th November: Tension erupted at Medical More in Siliguri following a dispute over vehicle checking and a challan issued by Motor Vehicles Department officials. The driver of a Punjab-registered truck allegedly blocked the road after being issued a challan and obstructed officials from carrying out their duties. The driver also alleged that officials had demanded a bribe. A video…

06 Nov 2026, 4:29 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Matigara police arrest man in connection with two separate house thefts; 29 grams of melted gold recovered

Siliguri, 06th November: A man who allegedly posed as a respectable gentleman by dressing in a suit and tie to avoid suspicion while committing house burglaries has been arrested by Matigara police. Following his arrest, police solved two burglary cases and recovered 29 grams of melted gold. According to police sources, gold jewellery worth lakhs of rupees was stolen from…

06 Nov 2026, 4:07 pmRead full →