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Saffron-coloured candles see rising demand ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali in Rajganj

Rajganj, 29th October: With Kali Puja just days away, candle-making is in full swing ahead of the festive season. Among the variety of colourful candles available, saffron-coloured candles are attracting particular demand this year, prompting a candle-maker in Rajganj to increase production. Sital Sarkar, who runs a small candle-making unit at his home in Patharghata village under Majhiali Gram Panchayat…

29 Oct 2026, 2:00 pmRead full →

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Siliguri’s Sandhani Club begins Kali Puja preparations with ‘Potchitro Kotha’ theme for its 51st year

Siliguri, 29th October: Sandhani Club in Siliguri has begun preparations for Kali Puja with 'Khutti Puja'. The main attraction this year is the ‘Potchitro Kotha’ theme, which will showcase Bengal’s folk art, culture and heritage. This year marks the 51st edition of Sandhani Club’s Kali Puja. Through this theme, the organisers aim to bring the traditional art of Patachitra to…

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College student found dead under mysterious circumstances in Siliguri; family seeks justice

Siliguri, 29th October: The death of a college student under mysterious circumstances has caused a stir in Siliguri. The deceased has been identified as Priya Mondal. Her family has approached Ashighar Police Outpost, demanding an investigation to determine the actual cause of her death and seeking justice. According to the family, Priya had been in a relationship with Kaushav Sarkar…

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Gold trader robbed at gunpoint in Siliguri’s Shantinagar, 200 grams of gold and cash looted

Siliguri, 29th October: Four miscreants allegedly robbed a gold trader of gold and cash after firing at him on Panchanan Road in the Shantinagar area of Siliguri, triggering panic among local residents. According to the complaint, the incident took place while Uttam Sarkar was returning home after closing his shop. The miscreants allegedly snatched a bag containing gold and cash…

29 Oct 2026, 12:23 pmRead full →

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Bagdogra Police arrest two in connection with theft case at doctor’s residence, stolen AC and sofa recovered

Siliguri, 28th October: Bagdogra Police have arrested two people in connection with the theft of furniture and an air conditioner from a doctor’s house in Rangapani. One person was arrested for the alleged theft, while another was arrested on charges of purchasing the stolen goods. According to the complaint, the incident took place on 25th October when the doctor’s house…

28 Oct 2026, 4:30 pmRead full →

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Darjeeling District Congress announces ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign at a press conference

Siliguri, 28th October: Darjeeling District Congress announced the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign at a press conference on Wednesday, calling for a nationwide movement to protect voting rights and democracy and raising allegations of ‘vote chori’. Sanjay Kapoor, All India Congress Committee observer and former MLA, announced the campaign during the press conference. The press conference was attended by Nirmal…

28 Oct 2026, 4:13 pmRead full →

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‘Khutti Puja’ marks beginning of preparations for 28th Rash Mela and Uttar Banga Lok Sanskriti O Baul Utsav in Takimari, Gajoldoba

Gajoldoba, 28th October: Preparations have begun for the 28th Rash Mela and Uttar Banga Lok Sanskriti O Baul Utsav at Takimari in Gajoldoba, Rajganj block, with a traditional 'Khutti Puja' ceremony held on Wednesday. The festival is being organised by Naba Milan Yuva Sangha and Takimari Bazar Committee at Takimari under Mantadari Gram Panchayat in Rajganj block. According to the…

28 Oct 2026, 3:03 pmRead full →

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Siliguri’s Amra Sabai Surya Sen Sporting Club begins Kali Puja preparations with ‘Khutti Puja’; unveils ‘Dhyanroope Maa’ theme for 56th year

Siliguri, 28th October: Amra Sabai Surya Sen Sporting Club has begun preparations for Kali Puja with a traditional 'Khutti Puja' ceremony. The club’s puja is entering its 56th year, with ‘Dhyanroope Maa’ as this year’s special attraction, bringing together the origins of creation and tradition. According to the organisers, the mandap decoration will reflect a blend of creation and tradition…

28 Oct 2026, 2:03 pmRead full →

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Rajganj: Women busy making plastic flower garlands ahead of Kali Puja, hope for extra income

Rajganj, 28th October: With Kali Puja just a few days away, women in Bhelkipara, under Farabari in the Binnaguri Gram Panchayat area of Rajganj block, are busy making plastic flower garlands at home. The festive season brings increased demand for garlands, raising hopes of additional income for these women as they try to manage household expenses during the celebrations. Although…

28 Oct 2026, 1:03 pmRead full →

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School teacher critically injured in alleged murder attempt with sharp weapon during morning walk in Shantinagar, Siliguri

Siliguri, 28th October: Panic spread across the Shantinagar area of Siliguri on Wednesday morning after a school teacher was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in a suspected murder attempt on a public road. According to reports, the teacher, identified as Shiuli Dutta, went out for her morning walk when a man named Sajal Das allegedly attacked her with a…

28 Oct 2026, 11:59 amRead full →

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Woman arrested in Siliguri over alleged ₹91.21 lakh cyber fraud involving video-call blackmail

Siliguri, 28th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged cyber fraud involving blackmail through video calls on social media. The arrest was made under ‘Operation Cyber Prahar’. The accused, identified as Manisha Mondal, is reportedly a resident of Kharibari and was arrested from the Batasi bus stand. According to police sources, the investigation began…

28 Oct 2026, 11:28 amRead full →

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Siliguri Police Commissionerate organises road safety awareness rallies across the city

Siliguri, 27th October: The Siliguri Police Commissionerate organised a special awareness campaign on Tuesday to curb road accidents and educate the public about traffic rules on the occasion of Road Safety and Responsible Citizenship Day. Awareness rallies were held across different parts of the city to spread the message of road safety. The programme was attended by DCP Rana Majumdar…

27 Oct 2026, 6:33 pmRead full →