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Siliguri Journalists’ Club announces top five puja pandals for Sharad Samman 2026

Siliguri, 16th October: Siliguri Journalists’ Club has announced the names of the five best Durga Puja pandals in Siliguri for its ‘Sharad Samman 2026’ initiative. The names of the five selected puja committees were announced during a press conference held at Siliguri Journalists’ Club on Friday. The selected puja pandals will be felicitated at a Bijoya Sammilani organised by the…

16 Oct 2026, 4:10 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Man arrested in Jalpaiguri’s Ashrampara, 23 kg of cannabis and ₹24 lakh seized

Jalpaiguri, 16th October: A man was arrested from Ashrampara in Jalpaiguri on allegations of running a cannabis trade from within the city. The accused was produced before the Jalpaiguri court on Friday. According to police sources, around 23 kg of cannabis and ₹24 lakh in cash were recovered from his house. The arrested man has been identified as Bappaditya Singh…

16 Oct 2026, 2:30 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Anandamoyee Kalibari to celebrate 96th Durga Puja, preserving history and heritage in Siliguri

Siliguri, 16th October: Anandamoyee Kalibari, one of the oldest temples in Siliguri, is preparing to celebrate its 96th Durga Puja, bringing together history, heritage, spirituality and social service. The upcoming celebrations have generated enthusiasm among devotees, with the temple committee placing special emphasis on preserving its rich legacy alongside religious rituals, cultural traditions and community welfare initiatives. The history of…

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High-level meeting held in Siliguri ahead of Durga Puja, focus on security and public safety

Siliguri, 16th October: A high-level administrative meeting was held at the Siliguri State Guest House under the chairmanship of Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh to ensure peaceful and safe Durga Puja celebrations in Siliguri. Officials from the police, Siliguri Municipal Corporation, health, GRP, electricity and fire services departments attended the meeting. The meeting focused on maintaining security and law and order…

16 Oct 2026, 1:28 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Three arrested with 285 grams of brown sugar in Siliguri’s Paribahan Nagar

Siliguri, 16th October: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police and plainclothes personnel from Matigara Police Station arrested three people and seized around 285 grams of brown sugar in an anti-drug operation at Paribahan Nagar. The seized contraband is reportedly worth lakhs of rupees. Police also confiscated a motorcycle allegedly used in the smuggling operation. According to police…

16 Oct 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Sree Sangha Club’s 70th Durga Puja inaugurated in Rajganj on Panchami

Rajganj, 16th October: The Sarbajanin Durga Puja of Sree Sangha Club in Rajganj was formally inaugurated on Panchami evening, marking the club’s 70th year of Durga Puja celebrations. The organisers have made special arrangements to commemorate the milestone with distinctive decorations and attractive lighting. This year, the puja theme is ‘Pardalaye Maa Durga’. The unique theme, along with the pandal’s…

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North Bengal

Ram temple-themed Nabin Sangha Durga Puja pandal inaugurated by Rajganj MLA on Panchami

Rajganj, 16th October: A Durga Puja pandal modelled after the Ram Temple has been created by Nabin Sangha in Rajganj, attracting visitors with its distinctive architectural design and eye-catching lighting arrangements. The pandal was inaugurated by Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar on Panchami. The puja organisers have paid special attention to the decorations and lighting to complement the theme. Visitors have…

16 Oct 2026, 12:06 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Sports store accountant arrested in Siliguri over alleged online embezzlement of ₹1.22 lakh

Siliguri, 15th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested an accountant at a sports store in Siliguri in connection with an alleged online financial embezzlement case involving ₹1,22,700. According to reports, Parimal Sarkar, the owner of the sports store located on Hill Cart Road, lodged a complaint at Pradhan Nagar Police Station. In his complaint, he alleged that Rohit Biswas had…

15 Oct 2026, 4:42 pmRead full →

Kharibari

Man from Manipur arrested with live ammunition at Panitanki border in Kharibari

Kharibari, 15th October: A man from Manipur was arrested with live ammunition at the Panitanki border in Kharibari during security checks amid the festive season. The accused has been identified as Paogulin Haokip. According to reports, the accused was travelling to Nepal with two family members for eye treatment. Before entering Nepal in an ambulance belonging to a private hospital…

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Siliguri

Woman arrested in Siliguri for allegedly not paying hotel bills, threatening management

Siliguri, 15th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a woman accused of failing to pay hotel bills and threatening to implicate the hotel management in a false case when asked to clear the dues. The arrested woman has been identified as Trina Bhattacharya (38), a resident of South 24 Parganas. According to police sources, Bhattacharya had arrived in Siliguri around…

15 Oct 2026, 4:12 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Mitra Sammilani takes Siliguri back to 1909 with a nostalgic Durga Puja theme

Siliguri, 15th October: Mitra Sammilani in Siliguri has taken up a unique initiative to transport residents back to the city as it was in 1909. Marking the centenary of its Durga Puja, the club has recreated the city’s early history, featuring old vehicles, shops and memories of a bygone era. The pandal showcases the toy train that once ran along…

15 Oct 2026, 3:55 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Jalpaiguri: ‘Goriber Doctor’ Swapan Roy honoured for 24 years of free medical service to the underprivileged

Rajganj, 15th October: Homeopathic doctor Swapan Roy, popularly known as ‘Goriber Doctor’, has been providing free medical services to underprivileged people for the past 24 years. In recognition of his selfless service, the My Bharat Jalpaiguri District Office, under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, honoured him with a certificate and a trophy. Roy has supported numerous people…

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