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Student allegedly pours kerosene over himself during class at Ananda Chandra college in Jalpaiguri, alleges harassment

Jalpaiguri, 28th September: A student allegedly poured kerosene over himself during class session at Ananda Chandra College in Jalpaiguri on Monday, triggering tension on the college premises. According to reports, a first-semester History class was underway when the student suddenly took a bottle of kerosene from his bag and poured it over himself. The professor noticed the incident and intervened…

28 Sept 2026, 7:08 pmRead full →

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CPI(M) leader Ashok Bhattacharya warns of breaking barricade if Fuleshwari Railway Gate not reopened

Siliguri, 28th September: Former minister and CPI(M) leader Ashok Bhattacharya has warned that he will personally break the iron barricade if Fuleshwari Railway Gate is not reopened immediately, amid growing anger among local residents over the closure. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Bhattacharya said the railway gate has been closed for the double-line work between Siliguri Junction and…

28 Sept 2026, 5:23 pmRead full →

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Siliguri: Tension erupts in Palpara, Adarsh Nagar over minor girl’s mysterious death

Siliguri, 28th September: Tension erupted in Palpara, Adarsh Nagar under Ward No. 04 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation following the mysterious death of 16-year-old minor girl Mishtu Das. Some unidentified people allegedly assaulted and vandalised the house of Shahid Alam alias Ayush, the minor boyfriend taken into safe custody in connection with the case. Several people were reportedly injured in…

28 Sept 2026, 5:01 pmRead full →

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Darjeeling District Congress stages protest in Siliguri demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s arrest

Siliguri, 28th September: The Darjeeling District Congress organised a protest in Siliguri on Monday over allegations concerning the revision of electoral rolls, demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was organised following directions from the All India Congress. Congress leaders and workers alleged that Gyanesh Kumar had acted in a biased manner in connection with the…

28 Sept 2026, 4:40 pmRead full →

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Siliguri: Multi-storey construction near Dhakeshwari Temple alleged to be illegal, sparks tension

Siliguri, 28th September: Tension has surfaced over an alleged illegal multi-storey construction near Dhakeshwari Temple along Eastern Bypass in Siliguri, close to the Angra Jhora. Local residents have been raising complaints about the construction for a long time. According to local residents, the multi-storey building was constructed without the necessary approval, causing the road in the area to become narrower…

28 Sept 2026, 4:24 pmRead full →

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NBU has no permanent vice-chancellor for over 3 years; protest held demanding appointment

Siliguri, 28th September: More than three and a half years have passed without a permanent vice-chancellor at North Bengal University (NBU), with the university facing an ongoing administrative deadlock amid the absence of a full-time vice-chancellor. Demanding the immediate appointment of a permanent vice-chancellor, the Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh staged a protest in Siliguri on Monday. The protest march…

28 Sept 2026, 3:19 pmRead full →

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Rapido rider arrested for allegedly attacking passenger with key over ride cancellation in Siliguri

Siliguri, 28th September: A Rapido rider has been arrested by Bhakti Nagar police for allegedly attacking a passenger on the head with a key following a dispute over the cancellation of a ride. The incident reportedly took place while the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The arrested accused has been identified as 25-year-old Ujjwal Barui, a resident of…

28 Sept 2026, 2:47 pmRead full →

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Minor girl’s mysterious death in Siliguri: Minor boyfriend and two friends taken into safe custody

Siliguri, 28th September: Khalpara Outpost Police have taken the minor boyfriend of a 16-year-old girl and two of her minor friends into safe custody in connection with her mysterious death. The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Mishtu Das, while her minor boyfriend has been identified as 17-year-old Shahid Alam alias Ayush. The police have also taken Mishtu’s two friends…

28 Sept 2026, 1:31 pmRead full →

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Bengal Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament held in Siliguri for the first time

Siliguri, 28th September: The Bengal Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament was organised in Siliguri for the first time, with more than 60 young players competing in the Under-10 and Under-12 boys’ and girls’ categories. Players from Kolkata, Birbhum, Malda, Siliguri and various parts of North Bengal participated in the tournament. Organised by Siliguri Gymkhana Club, the tournament aims to provide greater…

28 Sept 2026, 1:01 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri Traffic Police crack down on e-rickshaw movement on national highways

Jalpaiguri, 28th September: Jalpaiguri Traffic Police have launched a crackdown on e-rickshaw movement along national highways in the district in violation of government directives. Highway Traffic Police, other police personnel and civic volunteers have been monitoring e-rickshaw movement on national highways since Monday morning. Surveillance is being conducted in various areas to prevent illegal movement of e-rickshaws on national highways…

28 Sept 2026, 12:42 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri bakery manager murder: Police recover hammer and iron rod used in crime

Jalpaiguri, 28th September: Police have made a major breakthrough in the murder of bakery manager Hafizur Rahman in Nayabasti Para, with the Kotwali Police recovering the hammer and iron rod allegedly used in the crime. The weapons were recovered after police took arrested bakery employee Noor Alam Sheikh to the crime scene. Hafizur Rahman was allegedly killed last Thursday night…

28 Sept 2026, 12:17 pmRead full →

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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 →