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Govardhan Puja celebrated with devotion at Siliguri ISKCON temple; thousands of devotees gather

Siliguri, 10th November: Govardhan Puja was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the ISKCON temple in Siliguri, drawing thousands of devotees to the temple premises. The occasion was marked by special puja rituals, bhajans, kirtans and the offering of special Mahabhog. According to religious belief, during the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna advised the residents of Vrindavan to worship Govardhan Hill instead…

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Transgender community continues Kali Puja tradition in Siliguri’s Baribhasha Madani Bazar

Siliguri, 10th November: The transgender community in Siliguri's Baribhasha Madani Bazar has been organising Kali Puja for several years, keeping alive a tradition rooted in devotion, faith and belief. The annual puja has also become a special attraction for local residents. For the community members, the puja is not merely a religious event but a deeply emotional tradition connected with…

10 Nov 2026, 4:59 pmRead full →

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Siliguri: House allegedly attacked, women assaulted and valuables looted over land dispute; BJP woman leader among those accused

Siliguri, 10th November: Allegations of a house attack, assault on women family members and the looting of gold jewellery and cash over a land dispute have been levelled against a BJP woman leader and her associates. The incident has triggered tension in Paschim Dhantala under Fulbari-II Gram Panchayat in the NJP Police Station area. Following the incident, Anwar Islam has…

10 Nov 2026, 4:09 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Rash Utsav preparations begin in Naxalbari with ‘Khutti Puja’; 18-day Rash Mela to depict Lord Krishna’s life through 142 idols

Naxalbari, 10th November: Preparations for the Rash Utsav have begun in Naxalbari with the traditional 'Khutti Puja'. Organised by Naxalbari Shantinagar Yuva Sampradaya, this year's Rash Mela will continue for 18 days. The 33rd-year 'Khutti Puja' was held at the school ground in Shantinagar, Naxalbari, with members of Shantinagar Yuva Sampradaya performing the rituals. This year, 142 idols will be…

10 Nov 2026, 3:37 pmRead full →

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Large quantity of ammunition recovered from abandoned bag near traffic police booth in Fuleswari, Siliguri

Siliguri, 10th November: A large quantity of ammunition was recovered from an abandoned bag near a traffic police booth at IOC More, adjacent to Fuleswari in Siliguri, triggering a stir in the area. On Tuesday morning, a local resident spotted the ammunition inside the abandoned bag. The discovery soon came to light, creating panic among residents. According to reports, the…

10 Nov 2026, 2:07 pmRead full →

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Ambari Shakti Sopan Club organises drawing competition on the occasion of Shyama Puja

Ambari, 10th November: Ambari Shakti Sopan Club organised a drawing competition at its club ground on the occasion of Shyama Puja, with a large number of young artists taking part. The children showcased different forms of Goddess Kali through their drawings using colours and brushes. Their enthusiasm and excitement were clearly visible throughout the competition. Club authorities said that the…

10 Nov 2026, 1:53 pmRead full →

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Minister Shankar Ghosh presents data, claims decline in air and noise pollution during Kali Puja in Siliguri

Siliguri, 10th November: Despite restrictions on noisy firecrackers ahead of Kali Puja, their widespread use across Siliguri caused considerable distress among residents and sparked a debate over air and noise pollution on social media. Amid the controversy, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh presented pollution data from previous years to explain the government's stance on the issue. According to the Minister, the…

10 Nov 2026, 12:52 pmRead full →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →