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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Siliguri

Robbery plot foiled in Siliguri, two arrested by Bhakti Nagar Police

Siliguri, 10th October: Bhakti Nagar Police have arrested two men who were allegedly planning a robbery in Siliguri. The arrested accused have been identified as Rakesh Goswami (24), a resident of Cooch Behar, and Sajal Ghosh (30), a resident of Siliguri. According to police sources, late Friday night, police received information about the presence of some suspicious individuals in Ward…

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Bagdogra

Three athletes felicitated at Bagdogra Airport after winning medals at Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 in Malaysia

Bagdogra, 10th October: Three athletes returned home after winning medals at the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 held in Malaysia. The Players' Welfare and Rehab Society of Siliguri felicitated the medal-winning athletes at Bagdogra Airport upon their arrival. Representatives of the organisation welcomed the athletes and congratulated them on their achievements at the international championship. According to Amit Sarkar…

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Bagdogra

‘Yatri Seva Abhiyan’ concludes at Bagdogra Airport, focus on improving passenger facilities

Bagdogra, 10th October: The ‘Yatri Seva Abhiyan’, conducted at Bagdogra Airport from September 17 to October 10, concluded on Saturday, with a focus on improving passenger facilities, enhancing cleanliness and making air travel more convenient and comfortable. The airport director said that during the campaign, special attention was given to passenger complaints, feedback and suggestions, along with cleanliness and maintenance…

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Fulbari

Lions Club of Siliguri Terai Shakti offers ’56 bhog’ to ailing cows at Gokul Dham near Fulbari

Fulbari, 10th October: Lions Club of Siliguri Terai Shakti organised a special service initiative for ailing cows at Gokul Dham near Fulbari, where members offered '56 bhog' as part of their efforts to support the care and welfare of the animals. The members said the initiative brought them mental peace and fulfilment and pledged to continue such service activities in…

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North Bengal

Two arrested with Rs 10 lakh in cash during police operation in Jalpaiguri ahead of Durga Puja

Jalpaiguri, 10th October: Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police have arrested two people with Rs 10 lakh in cash during an operation in the Raninagar area ahead of Durga Puja. A vehicle was also seized in connection with the case. According to police sources, Kotwali Police have been conducting operations against criminal activities over the past few days. On Friday night, officers detained…

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Siliguri

Mitra Sammilani’s centenary celebrations mark Mahalaya with grand procession in Siliguri; Shankar Ghosh and Gautam Deb participate

Siliguri, 10th October: Siliguri came alive with a grand procession on the morning of Mahalaya, celebrating a century of tradition, emotion and nostalgia associated with the city’s iconic Mitra Sammilani Durga Puja, which has completed 100 years this year. The procession was organised on Saturday morning to mark the centenary celebrations. It began at Kanchenjunga Stadium, passed through various parts…

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Phansidewa

Rural road renovation begins from Bidhannagar Bazar to Chiknamati in Phansidewa at a cost of Rs 15.21 lakh

Phansidewa, 10th October: Renovation work on the rural road from Bidhannagar Bazar to Chiknamati in Phansidewa has begun under the WBSRDA project, with BJP MLA Durga Murmu laying the foundation stone for the work estimated to cost Rs 15.21 lakh. The renovation follows the Chief Minister’s directive to repair roads during the Durga Puja period. Following the instruction, work on…

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