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₹1.5 lakh Durga Puja donation demand alleged in Siliguri’s Bharat Nagar; construction work stopped

Siliguri, 02nd October: A controversy has erupted in Siliguri’s Bharat Nagar area over an alleged demand for ₹1.5 lakh as a Durga Puja donation from a landowner and promoter. The allegation has been levelled against some members of Bharat Nagar Athletic Club. According to landowner Ratan Pal, the club members initially demanded ₹1.5 lakh as a Durga Puja donation. He…

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Siliguri

Man arrested for allegedly holding woman captive and sexually assaulting her in Siliguri’s Matigara area

Siliguri, 02nd October: Women Police Station arrested a man for allegedly luring a woman with the promise of a job and good salary, holding her captive at a house in Siliguri’s Matigara area and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. The accused has been identified as 38-year-old Yakub Ali. According to police, Yakub Ali allegedly promised the economically vulnerable woman a job…

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Siliguri

Worker dies after falling from sixth floor at Panchnai Aura Apartment in Siliguri; police complaint lodged

Siliguri, 02nd October: A worker died after falling from the sixth floor of the under-construction Panchnai Aura Apartment in Siliguri’s Haiderpara area on 26th September. The deceased, identified as Mokshedul Mohammed, a resident of Ambari, sustained serious injuries after falling from the sixth floor while construction work was underway. He was taken for treatment in critical condition but later succumbed…

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Third accused arrested in retired DSP’s house theft case in Siliguri; silver items recovered

Siliguri, 02nd October: Matigara Police have arrested a third accused in connection with the theft at the house of retired DSP Hemant Das in Siliguri’s Shardapally area. The accused has been identified as Lakshmi Chand Shaw, a resident of Raiganj. According to police sources, the theft took place on 26th August at Hemant Das’s residence in the Shiv Mandir Shardapally…

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North Bengal

Money allegedly collected for form filling outside ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ camp in Rajganj, police issue warning

Rajganj, 02nd October: Allegations of money being collected from applicants for filling out forms outside a ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ camp in Rajganj have prompted police intervention, with authorities warning those allegedly involved and advising the public not to pay for the service. The ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ has been launched to facilitate access to various government welfare schemes and services. As…

02 Oct 2026, 5:23 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Woman arrested for alleged drug trade in Siliguri’s Hemanta Basu Colony

Siliguri, 02nd October: Khalpara Outpost Police arrested a woman from Siliguri’s Hemanta Basu Colony on allegations of involvement in the drug trade. The arrested woman has been identified as Chandni Khatun. According to police sources, allegations had been raised against Chandni Khatun for allegedly being involved in the drug trade in the area for a long time. Based on these…

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Siliguri

Police recover stolen cash, documents and other items within hours in Siliguri; one arrested

Siliguri, 02nd October: Police recovered stolen cash, important documents and other items within hours of a theft at a house in Siliguri’s Hati More area and arrested one person in connection with the incident. According to reports, Meera Lepcha lodged a complaint at Siliguri Police Station following the theft. Acting on the complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested one…

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Siliguri

Siliguri Municipal Corporation administrator inspects road, drainage and development works ahead of Puja

Siliguri, 02nd October: Siliguri Municipal Corporation Administrator R. Vimala inspected various parts of the city on Friday to review the quality of ongoing road, drainage and other development works ahead of Puja. From Friday morning, Vimala visited several wards and inspected development projects on the ground. During the inspection, she reviewed the quality of ongoing road works as well as…

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Man arrested in Siliguri for allegedly making inappropriate advances towards minor neighbour

Siliguri, 02nd October: New Jalpaiguri Police have arrested a man for allegedly making inappropriate advances towards a minor girl who lived in his neighbourhood. The accused has been identified as Bijoy Roy, a resident of Shantipara. According to the complaint, the minor girl used to address Bijoy Roy as “Dadu”. Taking advantage of their familiarity, Roy allegedly made inappropriate advances…

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Siliguri

Three arrested for alleged brown sugar trafficking in Siliguri’s Khalpara

Siliguri, 02nd October: Khalpara Outpost police arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in brown sugar trafficking in the Khalpara area of Siliguri. The arrested individuals have been identified as Md. Nandu, Md. Biki and Deepak Kahar. According to police, the three had allegedly been involved in selling brown sugar at various locations across Siliguri, including the narrow lanes of…

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Kharibari

₹20.59 lakh road project launched in Kharibari; 450-metre stretch to be paved

Kharibari, 02nd October: The Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad has initiated development work in rural areas, with a new 450-metre paved road being constructed in the tribal-dominated Tritola area under Buraganj Gram Panchayat in Kharibari. The road is being constructed with an allocation of ₹20.59 lakh from the Mahakuma Parishad’s Backward Classes Welfare Fund. The foundation stone for the project was laid…

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North Bengal

Elephant dies after suspected electrocution from barbed-wire fencing in Rajganj; landowner absconding

Rajganj, 02nd October: A tusker was found dead near a tea garden in the Nodhabari area of Mantadari Gram Panchayat in Rajganj on Friday morning, with the Forest Department suspecting that the elephant may have died after coming into contact with an electrified barbed-wire fence. According to local sources, paddy fields are located beyond the tea garden, and barbed-wire fencing…

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