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Five vehicles, including prison van, damaged in container truck crash at Gandar More in Rajganj; motorcycle rider critically injured

Rajganj, 27th September: A major road accident occurred at Gandar More traffic point on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway in Rajganj on Sunday afternoon, after a speeding container truck allegedly lost control and rammed into several vehicles, triggering a chain collision involving five vehicles, including a prison van. A motorcycle rider was critically injured in the accident. According to local sources…

27 Sept 2026, 5:14 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Rohingya youth escapes from Fatapukur Holding Centre in Rajganj, apprehended from nearby tea garden

Rajganj, 27th September: A Rohingya youth allegedly escaped from the Fatapukur Holding Centre in Rajganj on Sunday morning by scaling the boundary wall and was later apprehended from a nearby tea garden following an extensive search operation assisted by a sniffer dog. The detained youth has been identified as Mohammad Salam, a Myanmar national. He was among four individuals detained…

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North Bengal

‘MLA Cup 2026’ day-night football tournament begins in Ambari, Rajganj with 16 participating teams

Rajganj, 27th September: The one-day day-night ‘MLA Cup 2026’ football tournament began at the grounds of Ambari-Falakata Chintamohan High School in Ambari, Rajganj, on Sunday, with 16 teams participating and football enthusiasts gathering at the venue from the morning. The tournament has been organised under the initiative of Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar. Rajganj Panchayat Samiti Sabhapati Monika Adhikari and Saha-Sabhapati…

27 Sept 2026, 3:09 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Young man killed, two critically injured in road accident near Tilak Sadhu More in Siliguri

Siliguri, 27th September: A young man was killed and two others critically injured in a road accident near Tilak Sadhu More area in Siliguri late Saturday night. According to reports, the three were travelling on a scooty from the Ashighar side when the vehicle reportedly lost control near Tilak Sadhu More and crashed into a roadside light pole. One of…

27 Sept 2026, 2:12 pmRead full →

Kharibari

Kharibari: Alleged buffalo smuggling ‘lineman’ arrested with firearm at Bengal-Bihar border; 40 buffaloes recovered, two held

Kharibari, 27th September: A man previously identified in police records as a ‘lineman’ allegedly involved in buffalo smuggling operations was arrested with a firearm and a round of ammunition at Chekarmari along the Bengal-Bihar border in Kharibari. The accused, identified as Khurshid Alam, was reportedly entering Kharibari from Bihar when police intercepted him at Chekarmari. During a search, a firearm…

27 Sept 2026, 2:05 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Fuleswari Railway Gate in Siliguri permanently closed, waterlogged underpass becomes only route for commuters

Siliguri, 27th September: The Fuleswari Railway Gate in Siliguri has been closed, with traffic movement through the route halted on Saturday night. Following the closure, commuters have been left with the water- and mudlogged Fuleswari underpass as the only available route. Local residents had long relied on the road through the railway crossing for their daily commute. However, with the…

27 Sept 2026, 12:28 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Police, Excise Department recover illicit country liquor and fermented wash in Rajganj

Rajganj, 26th November: Police and the Excise Department recovered a large quantity of illicit country liquor and fermented wash during a joint operation in Rajganj block on Saturday. The joint operation was conducted in the Jaldumur and Nepali Basti areas under Binnaguri Gram Panchayat by Bhorer Alo Police Station and officials of the NJP Excise Department. During the operation, country…

26 Sept 2026, 6:39 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Patient dies, allegations of medical negligence and excessive billing raised against private hospital in Siliguri

Siliguri, 26th September: A 70-year-old patient died at a private hospital in Siliguri’s Pradhan Nagar, following which his family alleged medical negligence and excessive billing. The incident also led to tension at the hospital. According to the patient’s family, the elderly man was admitted to the private hospital while he was conscious and able to speak. The family alleged that…

26 Sept 2026, 5:26 pmRead full →

North Bengal

46 buffaloes rescued, driver arrested as police intercept container in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 26th September: Naxalbari Police intercepted a container at Satbhaiya More on National Highway 327 during the early hours and prevented the alleged illegal transportation of buffaloes. A total of 46 buffaloes were rescued. According to police, the container was carrying buffaloes from Bihar to Assam. During the inspection, police found that the driver could not produce valid livestock documents…

26 Sept 2026, 4:54 pmRead full →

Phansidewa

MLA Durga Murmu inaugurates ambulance service at Batasi Health Centre in Kharibari

Phansidewa, 26th September: Phansidewa MLA and Health Standing Committee Chairman Durga Murmu inaugurated a new ambulance service at the Batasi Health Centre in Kharibari on Saturday. The Batasi Health Centre had not had an ambulance service until now, causing difficulties for around 40,000 residents in the area. The absence of an ambulance often created problems in cases of accidents and…

26 Sept 2026, 4:23 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri College organises programme to mark birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Siliguri, 26th September: A programme was organised by the Bengali and Political Science departments of Siliguri College to mark the 206th birth anniversary of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Minister Shankar Ghosh and other distinguished guests were present at the programme. The programme recalled Vidyasagar’s significant contributions to education, social reform, the promotion of women’s education and the development of underprivileged…

26 Sept 2026, 4:04 pmRead full →

Siliguri

North Bengal Sound Owners Association raises eight-point demands over sound system regulations

Siliguri, 26th September: The North Bengal Sound Owners Association has raised eight demands, including clearer government regulations and uniform implementation of rules governing the use of sound systems. Members of the association raised the demands at a press conference at Siliguri Journalists’ Club on Saturday. The association alleged that sound system operators are currently facing various difficulties over the 65-decibel…

26 Sept 2026, 3:56 pmRead full →