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Siliguri Metropolitan Police hold meeting with Puja committees, issue guidelines ahead of Durga Puja

Siliguri, 23rd September: The Siliguri Metropolitan Police held a meeting with representatives of Puja committees at a hotel in the Bhakti Nagar police station area as part of preparations for Durga Puja. The meeting focused on security, traffic management, crowd control and environmental protection, with necessary guidelines issued to the committees for the festival. According to the administration, Siliguri has…

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Siliguri police step up Durga Puja security, urge public not to share vacant home details online

Siliguri, 23rd September: The Siliguri Metropolitan Police have begun strengthening security arrangements ahead of Durga Puja to prevent theft, robbery and other criminal activities. Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza urged people to remain alert and take necessary precautions while travelling during the festive period. Speaking after a meeting on Durga Puja preparations, the Police Commissioner appealed to people not to…

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Manipal Hospital Siliguri launches dedicated Height Clinic for children and adolescents

Siliguri, 23rd September: Manipal Hospital Siliguri has launched its dedicated Height Clinic for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age with concerns related to height and growth. The clinic brings together paediatric and endocrinology expertise for detailed growth assessment, identification of underlying concerns and personalised management. The clinic will be led by Dr Ajit Chhetri, Senior Consultant -…

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Mid-day meal helpers protest at Siliguri Municipal Corporation over unpaid honorarium

Siliguri, 23rd September: Mid-day meal helper workers from various schools staged a protest at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Wednesday morning, alleging that they have not been receiving their monthly honorarium regularly for the past several months. The workers alleged that they have not been paid the full amount of their fixed monthly honorarium for a long period and are…

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The Success Mantra event held in Siliguri; entrepreneur Binod Chaudhary shares business experiences, launches book ‘Made in Nepal’

Siliguri, 23nd September: The North Bengal Chapter of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in association with CG Corp Global, organised ‘The Success Mantra’ at Fortune Select, ITC, in Siliguri. The programme featured entrepreneur and Chairman of CG Corp Global Binod Chaudhary. The event was attended by members of the business community, entrepreneurs, professionals and young participants. During the programme…

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SOG-DD team arrests youth with 265 grams of brown sugar in Shiv Mandir area, Siliguri

Siliguri, 22nd September: A joint team of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Detective Department (DD) arrested a youth and recovered 265 grams of brown sugar during an operation in the Shiv Mandir area under Matigara police station. The arrested accused has been identified as Tarikul Sheikh, a resident of Kaliachak in Malda district. According to police, acting on a…

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Matigara police arrest two in theft case, ₹6 lakh worth of gold jewellery recovered

Siliguri, 22nd September: Matigara police have arrested two masons in connection with the theft of gold jewellery worth around ₹6 lakh. Police recovered the stolen jewellery within two hours of receiving the complaint. The arrested accused have been identified as Ramkumar Barman (26) and Sachin Majhi (21). According to police, Bimala Jha, who runs a tea shop at Matigara Market…

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Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal brings rain to Siliguri, administration steps up monitoring

Siliguri, 23rd September: Rain has been lashing Siliguri and several adjoining areas since Wednesday morning under the influence of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Intermittent showers throughout the morning have affected normal life, while concerns over waterlogging have emerged in several parts of the city. Heavy rainfall has also been reported from the hills. With the possibility…

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Shop shutter broken, ₹8 lakh cash stolen in Siliguri; accused arrested, ₹6.15 lakh recovered

Siliguri, 22nd September: Khalpara Outpost police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the theft of around ₹8 lakh in cash from a shop in the Agrasen Road area of Nayabazar in Siliguri. Police arrested the accused and recovered ₹6.15 lakh of the stolen money. The arrested accused has been identified as Raj Choudhury alias Banta, a resident of…

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Speeding car hits two women out for morning walk in Oodlabari, both killed

Malbazar, 23nd September: Two homemakers were killed after a speeding car allegedly hit them while they were out for their morning walk near Chel Bridge along National Highway 17 in Oodlabari under Malbazar block. The deceased have been identified as Dipmala Thapa and Suma Devi Prasad. According to reports, the two women went for their morning walk as usual early…

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Shops occupy roadside parking space along Siliguri’s SF Road, forcing pedestrians onto main road

Siliguri, 23rd September: SF Road is one of the busiest areas in Siliguri, with a large number of people and vehicles using the road every day. However, the occupation of designated roadside parking spaces by shops is creating difficulties for pedestrians and motorists. Areas meant for vehicle parking are being occupied by shops, leaving pedestrians with little space to walk…

23 Sept 2026, 12:45 pmRead full →

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Rajganj: 23 buffaloes die after being crammed into container during alleged smuggling attempt

Rajganj, 22nd September: Twenty-three buffaloes died after allegedly being transported in a cramped container in Rajganj. Police intercepted the vehicle before the suspected smuggling attempt could be completed. According to reports, traffic personnel on duty spotted the container parked near Fatapukur Traffic More on Tuesday morning. The driver and helper were reportedly absent from the spot. Suspicion arose after blood…

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