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Forest department arrests man for allegedly hunting and eating a wild animal in Bagdogra

Bagdogra, 13th November: The forest department arrested a man from the Bhisti Jote area of Choupukharia in Bagdogra for allegedly hunting a wild animal and consuming its meat. The arrested man has been identified as Harman Munda. According to forest department sources, the accused allegedly hunted a Schedule I-listed jungle cat on Thursday evening and cooked it for a feast…

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Siliguri

Siliguri’s Santoshi Nagar No. 1 Chhath Puja Ghat witnesses final preparations; special arrangements for devotees and security

Siliguri, 13th November: Final preparations are underway at Santoshi Nagar No. 1 Chhath Puja Ghat in Siliguri ahead of Chhath Puja. Along with decorating the ghat, the organisers are paying special attention to the convenience and safety of devotees. A special attraction this year will be a singer arriving from Mumbai. Several cultural programmes will also be organised on the…

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North Bengal

Malibhita Rash Mela preparations begin with ‘Khutti Puja’ in Belakoba; five-day fair from December 3

Rajganj, 13th November: Preparations for the traditional Rash Mela at Malibhita in Belakoba, under Shikarpur Gram Panchayat of Rajganj Block, began with 'Khutti Puja' on Friday. The fair is entering its 41st year, and a festive atmosphere has already started building in the area ahead of the five-day celebration. Rajganj Panchayat Samiti Sabhapati Monika Roy inaugurated the preparations by performing…

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Alingan’s Jagadhatri Puja in Siliguri to feature a pandal modelled on a royal palace in Rajasthan

Siliguri, 13th November: Preparations are underway for Alingan's Jagadhatri Puja in Siliguri, which is set to feature a pandal modelled on a royal palace in Rajasthan. This year marks the 17th year of the puja. On Friday, the puja committee of Alingan held a press conference, where secretary Shankar Dey shared details of this year's plans and arrangements. The main…

13 Nov 2026, 3:33 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Paschim Banga Awas Yojana: MoS Anandamay Barman hands over cheques to beneficiaries in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 13th November: 7 lakh beneficiaries across West Bengal have received the second instalment of financial assistance under the Paschim Banga Awas Yojana. A programme was organised at Nabanna, with districts across the state participating virtually in the event. In Darjeeling district, the programme was held in Naxalbari in the presence of Minister of State Anandamay Barman, the Darjeeling District…

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Car crashes into pole at Noukaghat More in Siliguri; driver and passenger sustain minor injuries

Siliguri, 13th November: A road accident late at night at Noukaghat More in Siliguri triggered concern in the area after a speeding four-wheeler lost control and crashed into a traffic signal pole. According to local sources, the vehicle suddenly went out of control and rammed into the pole with considerable force. The impact was so severe that the front portion…

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Bottle gourd demand rises in Jalpaiguri markets as Chhath Mahaparv begins; selling at ₹60–70

Jalpaiguri, 13th November: Chhath Mahaparv begins today with the traditional ritual of eating bottle gourd-rice. Bottle gourd sellers arrived at various markets with their produce, witnessing increased demand since Friday morning. A large number of bottle gourds were seen at several markets across Jalpaiguri, including Indira Gandhi Colony Market, Dinbazar and Station Market. Buyers gathered at these markets from the…

13 Nov 2026, 12:37 pmRead full →

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BJP’s Siliguri Organisational District SC Morcha distributes Chhath Puja materials among devotees

Siliguri, 12th November: The Siliguri Organisational District of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha distributed Chhath Puja materials among devotees ahead of the festival. Various puja items were handed over to Chhath devotees as part of the initiative. Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha MP Jayanta Kumar Roy and Scheduled Caste Morcha President Manisha Sarkar were present during the programme and…

12 Nov 2026, 5:26 pmRead full →

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Abandoned trolley bag near Milan More in Siliguri triggers concern; police recover clothes and bank passbook

Siliguri, 12th November: An abandoned trolley bag found beside the road in the Karaibari area near Milan More triggered concern among local residents on Thursday morning. The bag had been lying in front of a B.Ed college since early morning, raising suspicions among passersby. According to local sources, the bag remained unattended for several hours, and nobody came forward to…

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Bihari Kalyan Manch objects to politicisation of Chhath Puja material distribution in Siliguri

Siliguri, 12th November: Bihari Kalyan Manch has raised objections to the distribution of Chhath Puja materials across different parts of the city, alleging that the religious festival is being used for political purposes. Members of the organisation expressed their displeasure during a press conference held at Siliguri Journalists' Club on Thursday. The organisation stated that Chhath Puja is a religious…

12 Nov 2026, 3:34 pmRead full →

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Siliguri’s Subhashpally Jagadhatri Puja enters fifth year; idol inspired by Krishnanagar’s famous Burima to be major attraction

Siliguri, 12th November: With the Durga Puja and Kali Puja celebrations over, Siliguri is gearing up for Jagadhatri Puja. Several puja pandals across the city are preparing to welcome visitors with new themes and attractions. Among them, Subhashpally Jagadhatri Puja is set to be a major attraction this year as the organisers prepare to celebrate its fifth year. The main…

12 Nov 2026, 2:36 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Severe hailstorm damages houses and crops across Rajganj and other parts of Jalpaiguri; farmers face losses

Jalpaiguri, 12th November: A severe hailstorm lasting around half an hour on Wednesday afternoon caused damage across several parts of Jalpaiguri district, raising concerns over losses to houses and agricultural crops. Rajganj block was among the worst-affected areas, where the intensity of the hailstorm was particularly high. Strong winds accompanied by heavy hail began suddenly at around 5 PM. Hailstorms…

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