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Youth arrested in connection with bicycle theft cases in Siliguri; 12 recovered

Siliguri, 09th September: Siliguri Police have arrested a youth for allegedly stealing bicycles and recovered 12 bicycles from different parts of the city. The arrested accused has been identified as Arjun Mondal, a resident of Matigara. According to police sources, Siliguri Police Station had been receiving repeated complaints of bicycle thefts for some time. The accused allegedly targeted bicycles belonging…

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Siliguri

Elderly man’s gold chain, cash allegedly stolen in Siliguri; caregiver woman and her brother-in-law arrested

Siliguri, 09th September: A gold chain and cash were allegedly stolen from the home of an elderly man in Subhash Pally, Siliguri. Siliguri Police have arrested a caregiver woman and her brother-in-law in connection with the case. According to police, Labani Roy alias Rinki was employed as a caregiver for ailing Narendra Nath Dam. She allegedly took advantage of an…

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Siliguri

Bihar-bound liquor smuggling attempt foiled in Siliguri, two arrested

Siliguri, 09th September: Pradhan Nagar Police have foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle liquor from Siliguri to Bihar and arrested two persons during a late-night operation at the Siliguri Junction Bus Terminus area on Tuesday. The arrested persons have been identified as Munna Sha and Deepak Sha. According to police, Munna Sha is a resident of East Champaran in Bihar…

09 Sept 2026, 1:24 pmRead full →

Siliguri

BJP announces month-long programme in Siliguri to mark PM Modi’s 25 years in public service

Siliguri, 09th September: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a month-long series of social and organisational programmes across the country to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service. As part of the initiative, several programmes will also be organised in Siliguri, with the district BJP announcing the details at a press conference on Wednesday. A meeting…

09 Sept 2026, 1:02 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Theft at Sardar Para BFP School in Rajganj, mid-day meal supplies and gas cylinder stolen

Rajganj, 09th September: A theft was reported at Sardar Para BFP School under Kukurjan Gram Panchayat in Rajganj Block, with mid-day meal supplies, a gas cylinder, books and sports equipment of students allegedly stolen from the school premises. The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when teachers arrived at the school and found the lock of the main room…

09 Sept 2026, 12:13 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Young woman working as floor artist found dead under mysterious circumstances in Siliguri’s Ward No. 40, investigation underway

Siliguri, 08th September: A young woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the area adjacent to ISKCON temple in Ward No. 40 of Siliguri. The deceased has been identified as Shivani, a resident of Punjab. She worked as a floor artist at a bar in Siliguri. According to reports, Shivani lived in a rented house in the Durga Nagar…

08 Sept 2026, 5:19 pmRead full →

Kharibari

Woman allegedly attacks husband’s lover with blade in Kharibari, detained

Kharibari, 08th September: A woman allegedly attacked her husband’s lover with a blade following an alleged extramarital relationship in the Gondogol Jote area of Kharibari. Police have detained the accused woman in connection with the incident. According to reports, Bhima Barman allegedly had an extramarital relationship with Anjali Barman’s husband. Anjali reportedly became angry after seeing her husband’s mobile chats…

08 Sept 2026, 4:38 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Man surrenders at police station after allegedly killing wife in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, 08th September: A woman was allegedly killed by her husband in the Bairagidanga area of Rahut Bagan in Jalpaiguri, triggering tension in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Tumpa Das. According to reports, an argument and physical altercation took place between the husband and wife around midnight. Later, Tumpa’s blood-soaked body was found at their home on…

08 Sept 2026, 3:35 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Food safety inspection at restaurants and pubs at a shopping mall on Sevoke Road in Siliguri, multiple irregularities found

Siliguri, 08th September: A joint team comprising the Jalpaiguri SDO, Food Safety Department and Enforcement Branch conducted an inspection at several restaurants and pubs at a shopping mall on Sevoke Road in Siliguri. Multiple alleged irregularities related to food storage and hygiene were found during the inspection. During the inspection, meat allegedly stored for a long period was found in…

08 Sept 2026, 2:18 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Bhakti Nagar police solve three separate theft cases in Siliguri; accused arrested, jewellery worth around ₹3 lakh recovered

Siliguri, 08th September: The Bhakti Nagar Police have arrested an accused in connection with three separate theft cases reported in Siliguri and recovered gold and silver jewellery worth approximately ₹3 lakh from his possession.The accused has been identified as Navneet Kumar Gupta (27). According to police sources, the first theft was reported on August 14, 2026, in the Bhupendra Nagar…

08 Sept 2026, 2:04 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Fire breaks out at construction company warehouse in Fulbari’s Sipaipara area

Fulbari, 08th September: A severe fire broke out at the warehouse of a construction company in the Sipaipara area of Fulbari. A significant portion of the warehouse was gutted in the fire, triggering panic among local residents as the area surrounding the warehouse is densely populated. Local residents alleged that the fire could not be brought under control even after…

08 Sept 2026, 12:39 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Rising raw material costs put Siliguri’s Kumartuli artisans under financial strain ahead of festive season

Siliguri, 08th September: Siliguri’s Kumartuli is busy with preparations for the upcoming festive season, with idol-makers working day and night to complete their orders. However, rising prices of raw materials have become a major concern, adding to the financial pressure on the artisans. According to reports, the prices of essential materials used in idol-making, including clay, bamboo, twine, fabric, paints…

08 Sept 2026, 12:29 pmRead full →