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15-year-old schoolgirl found dead at home in Fulbari, sparks sensation in the area

Fulbari, 17th September: A 15-year-old schoolgirl was found dead at her home in Fulbari on Thursday, triggering shock in the area. The deceased has been identified as Barsha Sarkar, a Standard 9 student of Valmiki High School and a resident of Sriram Colony under Fulbari-II Gram Panchayat. According to the family, Barsha woke up as usual on Thursday morning. After…

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Bagdogra

Elephants raid rice warehouse at Bengdubi Army cantonment in Bagdogra, flee after forest officials use sirens and firecrackers

Bagdogra, 17th September: A herd of elephants entered a rice warehouse at the Bengdubi Army cantonment in Bagdogra while searching for food and reportedly began feeding on rice stored inside the facility. According to information, the herd entered the Army cantonment from the nearby forest before making its way into the rice warehouse. The elephants reportedly remained inside for some…

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Fulbari

Youth dies in bike accident while returning after dropping acquaintance in Siliguri

Fulbari, 17th September: A youth died in a bike accident while returning after dropping an acquaintance in Siliguri late Wednesday night, casting a pall of grief over the Paschim Amaidighi area under Fulbari-II Gram Panchayat. The deceased has been identified as Dipu Roy. According to the family, a meeting was held at the Fulbari Parking area on Wednesday night in…

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Fulbari

Unidentified person’s body recovered from shed at school in Fulbari, panic among students and staff

Fulbari, 17th September: The body of an unidentified person was recovered from a shed at Amaidighi Junior Basic School in Fulbari on Thursday morning, triggering panic among students, teachers and local residents. The body was found in the connecting shed between the school’s mid-day meal kitchen and classrooms. According to the school’s TIC, Sanjib Sarkar, a teacher noticed the body…

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North Bengal

Belakoba Police raid Shikarpur Hat; detain 28, including five women, over alleged illegal country liquor sale and drinking

Rajganj, 16th September: Belakoba Outpost Police detained 28 people, including five women, during a raid at Shikarpur Hat in the Rajganj block on Wednesday over allegations of illegal sale of country liquor and drinking. The operation was conducted at the Shikarpur Hat premises under the leadership of Belakoba Outpost OC Arijit Kundu. According to police sources, some of those detained…

16 Sept 2026, 6:50 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Unidentified man’s body recovered from drain in Siliguri’s Regulated Market area

Siliguri, 16th September: The body of an unidentified man was recovered from a drain in the Fruit Market area of Siliguri’s Regulated Market on Wednesday evening, triggering panic in the locality. Following the information, police from Pradhan Nagar Police Station reached the spot, recovered the body and sent it to Siliguri District Hospital. According to local residents, after goods vehicles…

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North Bengal

Belakoba Battala-Gate Bazar road widening initiative begins, measurement work underway

Rajganj, 16th September: An initiative has been taken to widen the road from Belakoba Battala to Gate Bazar, addressing a long-standing demand of local residents. As part of the preliminary process, officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Land and Land Reforms Department began measuring the road on Wednesday in the presence of Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar. According…

16 Sept 2026, 6:18 pmRead full →

Siliguri

One arrested for stealing AC wires from shopping mall in Shiv Mandir, Siliguri

Siliguri, 16th September: Matigara Police have arrested one person in connection with the theft of AC wires from a shopping mall in Shiv Mandir, Siliguri. The arrested accused has been identified as Nikki Das. As per reports, the theft took place on September 9. Following the incident, the owner of the shopping mall lodged a written complaint at Matigara Police…

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North Bengal

House gutted in fire in Naxalbari’s Roy Para area

Naxalbari, 16th September: A house was completely gutted in a fire that broke out in the Roy Para area of Naxalbari on Wednesday, triggering panic among local residents. As per reports, the house was locked when the fire was noticed. After receiving information about the incident, a Naxalbari Fire and Emergency Services engine reached the spot and began efforts to…

16 Sept 2026, 5:29 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Income Tax Department attaches second property of Siliguri businessman over tax dues exceeding Rs 4 crore

Siliguri, 16th September: The Income Tax Department continued its action against tax defaulters, attaching a second property belonging to Siliguri businessman Naresh Verma on Wednesday over income tax dues that have remained unpaid since 2011. On Wednesday afternoon, a team from the Siliguri Unit of the Income Tax Department reached the Kadamtala area of Champasari. The team pasted a notice…

16 Sept 2026, 5:06 pmRead full →

Siliguri

CPI(M) Siliguri Area Committee No. 04 submits memorandum to WBSEDCL alleging frequent power cuts in several areas

Siliguri, 16th September: CPI(M) Siliguri Area Committee No. 04 submitted a memorandum to the Assistant Engineer of the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), Milanpally Sector, on Wednesday, alleging frequent power cuts in several parts of the city and demanding prompt action to address various electricity-related issues. The committee alleged that areas including Deshbandhupara, Tikiapara, Babupara and Milanpally…

16 Sept 2026, 4:58 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, Siliguri to organise week-long mega blood donation camp from September 17-23

Siliguri, 16th September: Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, Siliguri, will organise a week-long mega blood donation drive from September 17 to September 23. The initiative is being conducted under the guidance and support of the Akhil Bharatiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad. The primary objective of the programme is to encourage voluntary blood donation and help maintain an adequate and safe supply of blood…

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