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Fire breaks out at battery showroom near Eastern Bypass in Siliguri

Siliguri, 01st November: Fire broke out at a battery showroom in the Purba Chayan Para area near Eastern Bypass in Siliguri on Saturday night, triggering panic among local residents. Fortunately, no major damage was reported. According to reports, a battery inside the showroom caught fire and subsequently exploded, causing alarm in the neighbourhood. The fire department was immediately informed, but…

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Siliguri

Minister Shankar Ghosh praises Siliguri Puja committees for avoiding DJs, urges restraint on noisy firecrackers during Kali Puja and Diwali

Siliguri, 31st October: Minister Shankar Ghosh praised Durga Puja committees in Siliguri for refraining from using DJs during the festival and urged them to maintain the same awareness in the coming years. He also appealed to people to act responsibly and avoid using firecrackers that cause noise pollution during Kali Puja and Diwali. On Saturday, the Himalayan Nature and Adventure…

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Matigara Police arrest youth with 61 grams of brown sugar before alleged drug deal

Siliguri, 31st October: Matigara Police arrested a youth and recovered 61 grams of brown sugar from his possession in the Matigara Bypass area. The arrested youth has been identified as Suman Saha, a resident of Vishwas Colony in Matigara, Siliguri. According to police sources, the accused was allegedly present in the area on Saturday afternoon with the intention of buying…

31 Oct 2026, 6:35 pmRead full →

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Procession held to mark centenary celebration of Anandamoyee Kalibari in Siliguri; leaders from different political parties walk together

Siliguri, 31st October: A grand procession was organised in Siliguri to mark the centenary celebration of Anandamoyee Kalibari, witnessing a rare display of political leaders from different parties coming together despite their differing ideologies. Among those who participated in the procession were former minister and former Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb, Trinamool Congress leader Sankar Malakar, and Siliguri MLA and Tourism…

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North Bengal

Huge crowd gathers outside post office in Jalpaiguri for Aadhaar corrections and updates

Jalpaiguri, 31st October: A large crowd gathered outside a post office in Jalpaiguri for Aadhaar card corrections, information updates and Aadhaar enrolment for children. The queue stretched from the post office to nearby roads. Some people had reportedly been waiting since 3 AM, while others arrived at 4 AM. Personnel from Kotwali Police Station were deployed at the site. Although…

31 Oct 2026, 5:20 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Man arrested in Siliguri for allegedly raping minor sister-in-law, leaving her pregnant

Siliguri, 31st October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping his minor sister-in-law and leaving her pregnant. The accused is a resident of Alipurduar. The minor is reportedly around seven months pregnant. According to police sources, the girl’s father lodged a written complaint against his son-in-law at Pradhan Nagar Police Station on 04th October. The…

31 Oct 2026, 4:41 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Traditional clay lamps retain their charm in Siliguri despite the growing popularity of modern lighting

Siliguri, 31st October: With only a few days left before Diwali, potters in Siliguri are working at full pace to meet the demand for traditional clay lamps. Although decorative string lights and LED lighting have become increasingly popular for illuminating homes, the tradition of lighting earthen lamps during Diwali and Kali Puja continues. In Palpara, located in Chayanpara, Siliguri, potters…

31 Oct 2026, 4:32 pmRead full →

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Markets in Siliguri bustle with shoppers as Diwali lighting sales gather pace

Siliguri, 31st October: With only a few days left before Diwali, preparations for the festival of lights have begun in households across Siliguri. From courtyards, rooftops and balconies to shops and streets, the city is set to glow with decorative lights. Markets across Siliguri are already witnessing increased activity ahead of the festival. Traders have stocked a wide variety of…

31 Oct 2026, 4:12 pmRead full →

Phansidewa

BJP workers in Phansidewa protest after TMC leader’s photos with BJP central leaders go viral

Phansidewa, 31st October: BJP workers in Phansidewa expressed dissatisfaction after photographs of Phansidewa Block Trinamool Congress president Kajal Ghosh with BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Sunil Bansal in Delhi went viral on social media. The BJP workers took out a protest march and burnt an effigy of Kajal Ghosh to express their anger. BJP workers alleged that Kajal Ghosh…

31 Oct 2026, 3:24 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Man arrested for allegedly attacking younger brother’s wife over suspicion of gold jewellery theft in Siliguri

Siliguri, 31st October: A man has been arrested by the Women Police Station in Siliguri for allegedly attacking his younger brother’s wife over suspicion of stealing gold jewellery from his house on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja. The arrested accused has been identified as Uttam Mandal (40), a resident of Kawakhali. According to police sources, gold jewellery was stolen from…

31 Oct 2026, 3:11 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Dilapidated ICDS centre in Rajganj’s Kantipara raises safety concerns for children

Rajganj, 31st October: The ICDS centre in Kantipara, under the Kukurjan area of Rajganj, is in a dilapidated condition, raising serious concerns over the safety of children attending the centre. Concrete has crumbled from the pillars, exposing the iron rods, while plaster has peeled off the floor. Local residents fear that parts of the structure could collapse at any moment…

31 Oct 2026, 1:06 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Wild elephant enjoys a playful bath in Teesta Canal waters near Gajoldoba, draws attention of passersby

Gajoldoba, 31st October: An elephant was spotted enjoying a refreshing bath in the waters of the Teesta Canal near Gajoldoba, displaying a playful side that caught the attention of passersby. The elephant was seen entering the canal and splashing water with its trunk before dipping itself into the water for a bath. It continued to enjoy the water for quite…

31 Oct 2026, 12:16 pmRead full →