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West Bengal government provides ₹1 lakh Durga Puja grants; Minister Shankar Ghosh hands over cheques in Siliguri

Siliguri, 12th October: State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh handed over cheques of ₹1 lakh each to representatives of various Durga Puja committees under Siliguri Police Station as part of the West Bengal government’s financial assistance programme. Senior police officials and prominent social workers were present at the programme. The minister extended his greetings to the Puja committees and wished everyone…

12 Oct 2026, 6:31 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Income Tax department issues attachment notice to resort in Naxalbari over ₹1.5 crore in tax dues

Siliguri, 12th October: The Income Tax department has initiated recovery proceedings over outstanding tax dues of ₹1.5 crore by issuing an attachment notice against the immovable property of Maa Sharda Residency Resort in Naxalbari, registered in the name of businessman Rakesh Kumar Srivastava. According to the department, ₹1.5 crore in income tax remains outstanding in the name of Rakesh Kumar…

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Siliguri

CPI(M) protests against alleged eviction in Siliguri, submits memorandum to ADRM

Siliguri, 12th October: CPI(M) submitted a memorandum to the office of the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), protesting the alleged eviction of basti dwellers and railway station hawkers and demanding that the eviction process be halted until proper rehabilitation arrangements are ensured. The programme was organised by CITU, Basti Unnayan Samiti and the July 12 Committee. The organisations demanded that…

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Fulbari

Woman killed, husband critically injured after speeding truck hits motorcycle in Fulbari

Fulbari, 12th October: A woman was killed and her husband sustained serious injuries after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle near Amaidighi in Fulbari on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Faziran Khatun, while her husband, Akhtar Ali, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. The couple are residents of Bhandarigach in Rajganj. According to information, Akhtar Ali and…

12 Oct 2026, 2:46 pmRead full →

Siliguri

CPI(M) stages protest in Siliguri demanding immediate reopening of Fuleswari Railway Gate

Siliguri, 12th October: CPI(M)’s 24th branch in Siliguri staged a protest outside the office of the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), demanding the immediate reopening of the Fuleswari railway gate. The organisation alleged that the closure without adequate alternative arrangements has caused significant inconvenience to local residents and daily commuters. People are reportedly being forced to take longer routes to…

12 Oct 2026, 2:37 pmRead full →

Kharibari

Human trafficker arrested at Panitanki border in Kharibari while attempting to cross into Nepal with a minor girl

Kharibari, 12th October: A suspected human trafficker was arrested at Panitanki along the Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari on Sunday while allegedly attempting to cross into Nepal with a minor girl. During the subsequent investigation, another minor girl was traced and rescued from Siliguri. According to information, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel on border patrol became suspicious while checking the documents…

12 Oct 2026, 12:26 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Gold and silver ornaments stolen from family’s Kali temple in Rajganj’s Bhutki; ₹12,000 worth of fuel also stolen from goods vehicle

Rajganj, 12th October: Gold and silver ornaments were stolen after miscreants allegedly broke the lock of a Kali temple inside a family’s house in Bhutki, Rajganj, triggering concern among local residents. In a separate incident two days earlier, around ₹12,000 worth of fuel was allegedly stolen from a parked goods vehicle, raising concerns over consecutive thefts in the area. Family…

12 Oct 2026, 11:44 amRead full →

Siliguri

Hindu Jagran Mancha posters stir buzz in Siliguri ahead of Durga Puja

Siliguri, 11th October: Hindu Jagran Mancha posters urging shoppers to buy Puja essentials and biryani from Hindu-owned establishments have created a buzz in Siliguri ahead of Durga Puja. The posters reportedly appeal to people to purchase Puja-related items from Hindu-owned shops. Rather than calling for a ban on biryani, they encourage people to buy the dish from Hindu-owned establishments. The…

11 Oct 2026, 6:01 pmRead full →

Siliguri

STF arrests youth with 991 grams of brown sugar in Siliguri

Siliguri, 11th October: The Siliguri unit of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 22-year-old youth with 991 grams of suspected brown sugar during an anti-narcotics operation in the Gossainpur area on Saturday night. The arrested individual has been identified as Md. Maksedul, a resident of Naxalbari. According to the STF, the operation was conducted based on a tip-off. During…

11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri’s Babupara Boys’ Club begins Kali Puja preparations, aims to promote global peace with ‘Shantir Sandhan’ theme

Siliguri, 11th October: Siliguri’s Babupara Boys' Club has chosen ‘Shantir Sandhan’ as the theme for this year’s Kali Puja, aiming to spread a message of peace, harmony and goodwill amid global conflicts and growing geopolitical tensions. The club seeks to highlight the importance of peace and humanity at a time when conflicts between nations have created an atmosphere of uncertainty…

11 Oct 2026, 2:36 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Foundation stones laid for three rural road projects in Naxalbari ahead of Durga Puja

Naxalbari, 11th October: Foundation stones were laid for three rural road projects in Naxalbari ahead of Durga Puja to improve connectivity and ease public inconvenience. Ajay Oraon, Chairman of the District Panchayat Council and a member of the Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad, laid the foundation stones for the projects. The first project involves the reconstruction of a 407-metre stretch of road…

11 Oct 2026, 1:54 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Herd of over 70 elephants safely cross railway tracks after forest department personnel halt approaching train in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 11th October: A major mishap was averted after forest department personnel stopped an approaching train to allow a herd of over 70 elephants to safely cross the railway tracks near Kiran Chandra Tea Estate in Naxalbari. The incident took place on Saturday when the herd was moving from the Tukriajhar area of Naxalbari towards the Bagdogra forest. Elephants frequently…

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