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Former TMC MMIC Sikta Dey Basu Ray joins Congress in Siliguri; around 40 youths also switch sides

Siliguri, 06th November: In a new political development, former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Mayor-in-Council (MMIC) of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Sikta Dey Basu Ray, joined the Indian National Congress on Friday. She formally joined the Congress by accepting the party flag at Bidhan Bhavan in Siliguri in the presence of Darjeeling District Congress Committee President Subin Bhowmick. Along with…

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Truck driver blocks road after being fined by Motor Vehicles Department officials in Siliguri; department explains action

Siliguri, 06th November: Tension erupted at Medical More in Siliguri following a dispute over vehicle checking and a challan issued by Motor Vehicles Department officials. The driver of a Punjab-registered truck allegedly blocked the road after being issued a challan and obstructed officials from carrying out their duties. The driver also alleged that officials had demanded a bribe. A video…

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Matigara police arrest man in connection with two separate house thefts; 29 grams of melted gold recovered

Siliguri, 06th November: A man who allegedly posed as a respectable gentleman by dressing in a suit and tie to avoid suspicion while committing house burglaries has been arrested by Matigara police. Following his arrest, police solved two burglary cases and recovered 29 grams of melted gold. According to police sources, gold jewellery worth lakhs of rupees was stolen from…

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Buffalo smuggling attempt from Bihar to Assam foiled in Siliguri; four arrested, 11 buffaloes rescued

Siliguri, 06th November: Police from Matigara Police Station have foiled an alleged buffalo smuggling attempt from Bihar to Assam, arresting four people and rescuing 11 buffaloes. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, Matigara police conducted an operation in the Tumbajote area on Thursday night. During the operation, police intercepted two suspicious pickup vans bearing Bihar registration numbers. The…

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2 kg of brown sugar seized from PC Mittal Bus Terminus in Siliguri; three arrested

Siliguri, 06th November: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police and the Anti-Crime Wing of Bhakti Nagar Police Station jointly conducted an operation and arrested three persons with around 2 kg of brown sugar from PC Mittal Bus Terminus on Sevoke Road in Siliguri. The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammed Alim (52), Shariful Islam (32) and…

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Ranar Sangha Club prepares for 43rd Kali Puja with ‘Trilochan Dham’ theme in Siliguri

Siliguri, 06th November: With just two days left for Kali Puja, preparations are nearing completion at various puja venues across the city. This year, Ranar Sangha Club in Siliguri is celebrating its 43rd Kali Puja with the theme ‘Trilochan Dham’. The puja is organised at Srinagar Colony, near Basundhara Abasan behind Uttar Kanya. The puja committee members are preparing to…

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Cyclist killed in road accident in Dinbazar area of Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, 06th November: A cyclist was killed in a tragic road accident early Friday morning near the Old Mosque in the Dinbazar area of Jalpaiguri. According to local sources, the man was returning home on his bicycle after finishing work when he met with the accident. The sight of his body lying on the road created a stir in the…

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Brown sugar weighing 1.31 kg seized from Vande Bharat Express at NJP Railway Station; one arrested

Siliguri, 05th November: The Special Task Force (STF), in a joint operation with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through the Vande Bharat Express and arrested one person. A total of 1 kg and 31 grams of brown sugar was seized from a sleeper coach of the train at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station late…

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Siliguri Police Commissioner inspects Kali Puja pandals, reviews security and fire safety arrangements

Siliguri, 05th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police has stepped up preparations to ensure security and convenience for devotees during Kali Puja. As part of the preparations, Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza inspected several Kali Puja pandals across the city on Thursday. During the inspection, he reviewed security arrangements, fire safety measures, electrical connections and entry and exit routes for devotees. He…

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Opposition wants power at any cost, not democracy: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Siliguri

Siliguri, 05th November: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the INDIA alliance, alleging that the opposition's objective is not to protect democracy but to capture power by any means. Sonowal made the remarks while attending the ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ programme organised by the BJP in Siliguri on Thursday…

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Matigara Police return 36 recovered stolen and lost mobile phones to owners ahead of Diwali

Siliguri, 05th November: Ahead of Diwali, Matigara Police brought relief to 36 people by returning their stolen and lost mobile phones. The police recovered 36 mobile phones and handed them over to their rightful owners on Thursday. The recipients were delighted to get their phones back just before the festive occasion. The mobile phones were handed over during a programme…

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Illegal call centre busted at an apartment in Siliguri; nine arrested, including a woman

Siliguri, 05th November: Siliguri Metropolitan Police has busted an alleged illegal call centre operating from a rented flat at Lexican More in Matigara. Nine people, including a woman, have been arrested in the operation. Police have also seized dozens of mobile phones, laptops and several other electronic devices from the premises. According to police sources, the alleged call centre was…

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