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Siliguri Police Commissioner inspects Kali Puja pandals, reviews security and fire safety arrangements

Siliguri, 05th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police has stepped up preparations to ensure security and convenience for devotees during Kali Puja. As part of the preparations, Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza inspected several Kali Puja pandals across the city on Thursday. During the inspection, he reviewed security arrangements, fire safety measures, electrical connections and entry and exit routes for devotees. He…

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Opposition wants power at any cost, not democracy: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Siliguri

Siliguri, 05th November: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the INDIA alliance, alleging that the opposition's objective is not to protect democracy but to capture power by any means. Sonowal made the remarks while attending the ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ programme organised by the BJP in Siliguri on Thursday…

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Matigara Police return 36 recovered stolen and lost mobile phones to owners ahead of Diwali

Siliguri, 05th November: Ahead of Diwali, Matigara Police brought relief to 36 people by returning their stolen and lost mobile phones. The police recovered 36 mobile phones and handed them over to their rightful owners on Thursday. The recipients were delighted to get their phones back just before the festive occasion. The mobile phones were handed over during a programme…

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Illegal call centre busted at an apartment in Siliguri; nine arrested, including a woman

Siliguri, 05th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police has busted an alleged illegal call centre operating from a rented flat at Lexican More in Matigara. Nine people, including a woman, have been arrested in the operation. Police have also seized dozens of mobile phones, laptops and several other electronic devices from the premises. According to police sources, the alleged call centre was…

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Three months on, Rajganj family awaits Dipankar Gope’s return from Bangladesh; Kali Puja cancelled at home

Rajganj, 05th November: More than three months have passed, but Dipankar Gope has still not returned home. As the family continues to wait for his return, they have decided not to celebrate Kali Puja at home this year. With Diwali approaching, the Gope family is spending the festive season amid anxiety and uncertainty. According to the family, Dipankar was allegedly…

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Two arrested as police bust banned firecracker trade in Siliguri, raids conducted at two locations

Siliguri, 05th November: Matigara Police Station conducted raids at two separate locations in Siliguri and seized a huge quantity of banned firecrackers allegedly being stored and sold illegally. The seized firecrackers are estimated to have a market value worth lakhs of rupees. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bikash…

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Teacher in Siliguri continues learning activities during Durga Puja vacation, conducts free classes for children

Siliguri, 05th November: While schools across the city remain closed for the Durga Puja vacation, a school in Dakshin Shantinagar, Siliguri, continues to witness a different kind of classroom activity every morning. At 11 am, children arrive with their school bags, books and notebooks, gathering on the school veranda for special classes conducted by their headmaster, Chittaranjan Sarkar. The headmaster…

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Fire breaks out in three-storey house in Siliguri’s Devidanga, belongings in one room gutted

Siliguri, 05th November: Panic broke out after a fire erupted in a three-storey house in the Devidanga area of Middle Palash, adjacent to Champasari in Siliguri. Furniture and other essential belongings kept in one room of the house were completely gutted in the incident. However, no casualties have been reported. According to information, flames were spotted coming out of a…

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North Bengal

Amarpur Tea Estate in Jalpaiguri shuts down amid workers’ protest demanding pending Durga Puja bonus

Jalpaiguri, 05th November: Amarpur Tea Estate in Jalpaiguri has been shut down following workers' protests demanding payment of the pending Durga Puja bonus. The sudden closure has left around 300 workers and their families facing uncertainty ahead of Diwali. On Thursday morning, workers arrived at the tea estate to find the main gate locked, with a notice announcing the suspension…

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Siliguri’s Milanpally Tarun Sangha to celebrate silver jubilee year of Kali Puja with captivating lighting displays and a laser show

Siliguri, 04th November: With Kali Puja just a few days away, preparations are in full swing in Siliguri’s Milanpally area. This year, the Milanpally Tarun Sangha is set to celebrate the 25th year of its Kali Puja with several special attractions planned to mark the milestone. One of the major highlights of this year's celebration will be spectacular lighting arrangements…

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Youth allegedly attacked with sharp weapon in Siligur’s Ambikanagar, two arrested

Siliguri, 04th November: A youth was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in the Ambikanagar area of Siliguri on Tuesday night. New Jalpaiguri police have arrested two youths in connection with the incident. According to police sources, Ravi Barman was standing at a field in Ambikanagar when a group of youths from outside the area allegedly arrived and attacked him…

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Kharibari

Banned firecrackers worth ₹4 lakh seized from a warehouse in Panitanki along India-Nepal border, trader arrested

Kharibari, 04th November: Panitanki Outpost police, acting on a tip-off, seized 300 packets of banned firecrackers from a warehouse in Panitanki along the India-Nepal border ahead of Diwali. A firecracker trader was arrested in connection with the case. The arrested trader has been identified as Bikash Acharya. According to information, police first raided the trader’s shop before conducting a search…

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