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Man arrested for allegedly setting brother’s car on fire in Siliguri over family dispute

Siliguri, 26th October: A man was arrested for allegedly setting his brother’s car on fire following a family dispute in Niranjan Nagar near Ashighar More in Siliguri. The fire completely gutted one four-wheeler and damaged another vehicle parked nearby due to the intense heat and flames. The exterior of a multi-storey building was also damaged in the incident. Residents were…

26 Oct 2026, 12:36 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Preparations underway for Chhath Puja at Siliguri’s Maa Santoshi Ghat, continuing a 53-year-old tradition

Siliguri, 25th October: Preparations are underway for Chhath Puja at No. 1 Maa Santoshi Ghat on Burdwan Road in Santoshi Nagar, Siliguri, as the Sri Sri Chhath Puja Seva Samiti gears up for a grand celebration while prioritising the safety of devotees, cleanliness and lighting arrangements. During a general meeting, a new 31-member executive committee was formed to oversee the…

25 Oct 2026, 5:45 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli, sculptors hope for Basanti Puja sales

Siliguri, 25th October: Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli even after the conclusion of Durga Puja and the immersion of idols, leaving local sculptors concerned about their losses. They are now hoping to find buyers during the upcoming Basanti Puja. Every year, sculptors spend months crafting Durga idols in preparation for the festival. However, this year, many idols…

25 Oct 2026, 5:39 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Two-year-old Hanvika Saha from Siliguri enters India Book of Records

Siliguri, 25th October: Hanvika Saha, a two-year-old girl from Siliguri, has earned a place in the India Book of Records for her remarkable memory and learning abilities, bringing immense joy to her family. Hanvika, a resident of Sharat Chandra Pally in Haiderpara, under Ward No. 40 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, has demonstrated an exceptional ability name various Indian states…

25 Oct 2026, 3:52 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Elephant calf rescued after falling into septic tank at Army unit in Bagdogra’s Bengdubi

Siliguri, 25th October: An elephant calf was rescued after falling into a septic tank inside the Army’s 16 FAD unit premises in Bengdubi, Bagdogra, early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Army personnel, the Army’s fire department, and the Forest Department launched a joint rescue operation. After nearly two hours of effort, the rescuers broke open the tank structure and safely…

25 Oct 2026, 3:50 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Ambari-Falakata Young Star Club in Rajganj begins Kali Puja preparations with ‘Khutti Puja’, to feature ‘Nari Shakti’ theme

Rajganj, 25th October: The Ambari-Falakata Young Star Club in Rajganj has begun preparations for its 57th Kali Puja with the traditional ‘Khutti Puja’ ceremony. This year, the club will feature the theme ‘Nari Shakti’, highlighting the strength of women and their importance in society. The 'Khutti Puja' ceremony marked the formal beginning of the pandal construction. Among those present were…

25 Oct 2026, 2:03 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Late-night fire in Siliguri’s Niranjan Nagar guts one vehicle, damages another and building’s exterior

Siliguri, 25th October: Fire broke out late Saturday night in the Niranjan Nagar area near Ashighar More in Siliguri, completely gutting one vehicle and severely damaging another. The flames also damaged the exterior of a multi-storey building. According to local sources, the fire first broke out in a parked vehicle before spreading to another vehicle nearby. Loud noises from the…

25 Oct 2026, 1:56 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Woman arrested with 100 grams of brown sugar at NJP railway station in Siliguri

Siliguri, 25th October: Railway Police have arrested a woman and seized around 100 grams of brown sugar allegedly being smuggled through NJP railway station. The arrested woman has been identified as Rihana Khatun (31), a resident of Assam’s Nagaon district. According to police sources, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Siliguri Government Railway Police (GRP) and the NJP GRP…

25 Oct 2026, 1:02 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Civic volunteer loses life in tragic accident while on duty during Durga idol immersion in Belakoba

Belakoba, 24th October: A civic volunteer posted at Belakoba Police Outpost under Rajganj Police Station lost his life after being hit by a motorcycle while on duty during a Durga idol immersion procession on Friday. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Jalpaiguri Super Speciality Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The incident has cast a pall of grief…

24 Oct 2026, 5:27 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Two women arrested in Siliguri with 283 grams of brown sugar; scrap business allegedly used as cover for drug trafficking

Siliguri, 24th October: Matigara Police arrested two women during a raid at Vishwas Colony in Siliguri and recovered 283 grams of brown sugar from their house. The two women, identified as Mallika Khatun (30) and Rehana Begum (30), are reportedly sisters-in-law. According to police sources, the two women are involved in the scrap business and allegedly used it as a…

24 Oct 2026, 4:29 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Elderly woman rescued from unhygienic room in Siliguri; son and daughter-in-law accused of confinement

Siliguri, 24th October: An elderly woman was rescued from an unhygienic room in the Madhya Shantinagar area of Siliguri following allegations that her son and daughter-in-law had confined her there since before Durga Puja. The Darjeeling District Legal Aid Forum, with the assistance of local residents and Ashighar Police Outpost, rescued the ailing woman and sent her to Siliguri District…

24 Oct 2026, 3:39 pmRead full →

Phansidewa

Two arrested for cattle smuggling in Phansidewa using chips-laden vehicle as cover

Phansidewa, 24th October: Police from the Ghoshpukur outpost in Phansidewa foiled an alleged cattle smuggling attempt and arrested two men after recovering 11 cattle from a vehicle carrying packets of chips. According to police sources, the vehicle, bearing an Assam registration number, was travelling from Bihar on Friday night. Although it appeared to be a regular goods vehicle loaded with…

24 Oct 2026, 3:29 pmRead full →