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Two arrested with 277 grams of brown sugar in Bagdogra

Bagdogra, 23rd October: Bagdogra police foiled a drug-smuggling attempt and arrested two youths who were trying to smuggle brown sugar from Kaliachak in Malda to Siliguri during the festive season. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, officers from Bagdogra police station intercepted two suspicious individuals near the Muni Tea Estate on the Kolkata-Siliguri National Highway. Upon searching them…

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Rail Jan Samvad held at NJP Railway Station; passengers raise concerns over cleanliness, drinking water and ticket booking

Siliguri, 22nd October: A Rail Jan Samvad programme was organised at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station to hear passengers’ grievances and address their concerns. Railway officials interacted directly with passengers and listened to complaints regarding various facilities and services at the station. ADRM Ajay Singh, along with RPF personnel, the station manager and other railway officials, was present during the…

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Siliguri’s Nabin Sangha to showcase 4,000–5,000-year-old lifestyle and heritage in 56th Kali Puja

Siliguri, 22nd October: Preparations for Kali Puja have begun at Nabin Sangha in Ward No. 15 of Siliguri with a 'Khutti Puja' ceremony. The club is set to celebrate its 56th year of Kali Puja this year, with a special theme highlighting the lifestyle, culture and traditions of ancient times. The puja pandal will showcase aspects of life and heritage…

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Durga idol immersion continues in Siliguri; police and municipal teams oversee arrangements at ghats

Siliguri, 22nd October: Durga idol immersion has been underway across Siliguri since Wednesday afternoon, with police personnel and Siliguri Municipal Corporation workers deployed at various ghats to ensure the process runs smoothly. By Thursday morning, 286 Durga idols from household and community pujas had been immersed at Lal Mohan Moulik Niranjan Ghat, while 46 idols were immersed at Parbati Ghat…

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Over 500-year-old Bandhani Puja keeps festive spirit alive on Teesta banks in Jalpaiguri after Durga Puja

Jalpaiguri, 22nd October: The festive spirit of Durga Puja continued along the banks of the Teesta in Jalpaiguri even after the celebrations ended on Dashami. On Ekadashi, residents of Barnish in Maynaguri once again gathered to worship Goddess Durga in her Bandhani form. The puja, which dates back more than 500 years, attracts a large number of devotees every year…

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One arrested in Siliguri for harassing women, assaulting two men on Ashtami night

Siliguri, 22nd October: Siliguri Police have arrested one person in connection with an incident involving alleged harassment of women and the assault of two men near a restaurant on Sevoke Road in Siliguri on the night of Durga Puja Ashtami. The court has remanded the accused, identified as Krish Saha, to 14 days of judicial custody. Police have launched a…

22 Oct 2026, 2:26 pmRead full →

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Tea factory shuts down in Rajganj after Puja holidays, 50 workers face uncertainty

Rajganj, 22nd October: Around 50 workers and employees of a tea factory in the Karatoya area of Rajganj have been left uncertain about their future after the factory was suddenly shut down. Workers returning to duty after the Durga Puja holidays found the factory gate locked and a notice announcing the closure. They alleged that the management shut the factory…

22 Oct 2026, 1:44 pmRead full →

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Siliguri Police Commissioner issues stern message over poster row; says coercion will not be tolerated

Siliguri, 17th October: Posters put up by an organisation in various parts of Siliguri urging people to buy and eat biryani only from Hindu-owned shops have sparked political debate in the city. Addressing the controversy, Siliguri Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza made it clear that customers are free to buy goods from any shop and eat food of their choice…

17 Oct 2026, 3:51 pmRead full →

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16-year-old boy from Siliguri with speech difficulties showcases artistic talent by crafting Durga idol

Siliguri, 16th October: At just 16, Rudra Roy, a teenager from Jyoti Nagar in Siliguri who has difficulty speaking, is showcasing his talent through his artwork. He has crafted a small Durga idol with his own hands, reflecting his creativity and passion for art through its structure, colours and decoration. Rudra began making idols only a year ago, starting with…

17 Oct 2026, 2:55 pmRead full →

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Fulpati brings glimpse of Nepali culture; grand procession draws large crowds in Siliguri

Siliguri, 17th October: A grand procession was organised in Siliguri to mark Fulpati, an important occasion in the Nepali community’s Dashain celebrations. A large number of people participated in the procession, creating a festive atmosphere across the city. Fulpati holds special significance in the Nepali community’s traditional observance of Dashain, one of its major festivals. The occasion reflects the community’s…

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Man arrested in Siliguri for alleged copper wire theft from mobile tower; stolen wire recovered

Siliguri, 17th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing copper wire from a mobile tower and recovered the stolen material. The arrested accused has been identified as Bikki Nag, 30, a resident of the ISKCON Temple area. According to police sources, the management of a Jio tower had lodged a written complaint alleging that copper wire…

17 Oct 2026, 1:58 pmRead full →

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Devi Durga Samman 2026 winners announced in Siliguri; 12 puja committees honoured across four categories

Siliguri, 17th October: The West Bengal government’s Information and Cultural Affairs Department on Friday announced the winners of Devi Durga Samman 2026 at a programme held in Siliguri. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh announced the names of 12 Durga Puja committees selected across four categories. Each winning club will receive a trophy along with a cash prize of ₹50,000. In the…

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