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Siliguri: Temporary stalls and vans crowd Bidhan Market lanes in evenings, pedestrians face growing inconvenience

Siliguri, 16th September: Temporary stalls and vans begin occupying different stretches of roads in Siliguri’s busy Bidhan Market area after evening, causing inconvenience to pedestrians. According to local residents, the temporary stalls set up in the lanes of Bidhan Market often make it difficult for people to walk normally in the evening. Pedestrians are forced to make their way through…

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North Bengal

Two containers collide in Rajganj’s Dasdarga area, driver rescued from mangled cabin

Rajganj, 16th October: Two containers collided in the Dasdarga area under Rajganj Assembly constituency on Tuesday night, leaving one driver trapped inside the mangled cabin. The driver was later rescued by police and fire and emergency personnel. According to local sources, a container travelling ahead suddenly slowed down due to a speed breaker on the national highway. At that moment…

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Siliguri

Siliguri Vivekananda Vidyalaya organises inter-school football tournament as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Siliguri, 15th September: An inter-school football tournament was organised at Kanchenjunga Stadium as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Siliguri Vivekananda Vidyalaya. The tournament was inaugurated by West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh. The school has planned various programmes throughout the year to mark its Diamond Jubilee. The celebrations include initiatives ranging from sports to different social activities, with…

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Siliguri

100 kg gold jewellery to adorn Goddess Durga and four other deities at Siliguri’s Central Colony Durga Puja

Siliguri, 15th September: Goddess Durga, along with Kartik, Ganesh, Lakshmi and Saraswati, will be adorned with a special 100 kg gold ensemble for the first time in North Bengal. The 64th edition of Central Colony Durga Puja Committee announced the special arrangements at a press conference at Siliguri Journalists’ Club on Tuesday. Every year, Central Colony brings a new attraction…

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Siliguri

Minor girl’s death sparks tension in Ashighar Outpost area of Siliguri; minor boyfriend detained by police

Siliguri, 15th September: Tension spread in the Ashighar Outpost area of Siliguri following the death of a minor girl. Police have detained her minor boyfriend in connection with the incident. According to police sources, no one was at the minor girl’s house on Monday morning. When her mother returned home, she found the main gate locked. Despite calling out for…

15 Sept 2026, 2:52 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Junction GRP foils liquor smuggling attempt to Bihar, two arrested

Siliguri, 15th September: The Siliguri Junction Government Railway Police (GRP) foiled an alleged attempt to transport liquor illegally to Bihar by train and arrested two individuals from Platform No. 3 of Siliguri Junction Railway Station on Monday night. Police recovered 60 cans of beer from their possession. The arrested individuals have been identified as Vishal Kumar (26) and Gautam Roy…

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Siliguri

Biplabi Sangha’s Ganesh Puja in Siliguri showcases ‘Tapasvi Rupe Ganapati’

Siliguri, 15th September: The festive spirit has gripped Siliguri as residents celebrate Ganesh Puja. This year, Biplabi Sangha’s Ganesh Puja has drawn attention with its unique theme, ‘Tapasvi Rupe Ganapati’. The puja has entered its fourth year and was inaugurated by Padma Shri awardee Karimul Haque. According to the club, the puja committee attempts to attract visitors with a new…

15 Sept 2026, 12:27 pmRead full →

Mirik

Dudhia Bailey Bridge closed for maintenance, Siliguri-Mirik connectivity affected

Dudhia, 15th September: The Dudhia Bailey Bridge has been closed to vehicular movement from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday for scheduled maintenance work. The closure has affected direct connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik. However, the administration has arranged an alternative route for vehicles travelling towards Mirik. The Hume Pipe Bridge at Dudhia was damaged due to strong water…

15 Sept 2026, 12:05 pmRead full →

Fulbari

NDRF team recovers bodies of two students who drowned in Mahananda River in Fulbari

Fulbari, 15th September: The bodies of two students who drowned in the Mahananda River in Fulbari were recovered by an NDRF team on Tuesday morning. The bodies were found together, with the two friends reportedly holding on to each other. Following the recovery, Phansidewa Police sent the bodies to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for post-mortem examination. It…

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Fulbari

Child falls into water-filled pit in Fulbari’s Paschim Dhantala area, rescued and hospitalised

Fulbari, 14th September: In a tragic incident, a child fell into a water-filled pit dug for four-lane construction work in the Paschim Dhantala area of Fulbari and was rescued in an injured condition before being taken to hospital. The incident has caused concern in the area. According to information, a woman from the locality had come to collect soil, accompanied…

14 Sept 2026, 5:54 pmRead full →

Siliguri

BJP failed to meet people’s expectations after change in govt: CPI(M) State Secretary MD Salim

Siliguri, 14th September: CPI(M) West Bengal State Secretary Mohammed Salim has alleged that the expectations people had from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the change in government in the state have not been fulfilled. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference at Anil Biswas Bhavan in Siliguri on Monday, where he raised several allegations against the BJP…

14 Sept 2026, 4:39 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Matigara Police arrest alleged mastermind of international financial fraud network run through fake call centre

Siliguri, 14th September: Matigara Police have arrested the alleged mastermind of an international financial fraud network reportedly being operated under the guise of a fake call centre. The arrested accused has been identified as Saikat Sinha Roy. A special team of Matigara Police arrested Saikat from a rented house in the Sodepur area of Kolkata on Sunday and brought him…

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