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Biplabi Sangha’s Ganesh Puja in Siliguri showcases ‘Tapasvi Rupe Ganapati’

Siliguri, 15th September: The festive spirit has gripped Siliguri as residents celebrate Ganesh Puja. This year, Biplabi Sangha’s Ganesh Puja has drawn attention with its unique theme, ‘Tapasvi Rupe Ganapati’. The puja has entered its fourth year and was inaugurated by Padma Shri awardee Karimul Haque. According to the club, the puja committee attempts to attract visitors with a new…

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Mirik

Dudhia Bailey Bridge closed for maintenance, Siliguri-Mirik connectivity affected

Dudhia, 15th September: The Dudhia Bailey Bridge has been closed to vehicular movement from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday for scheduled maintenance work. The closure has affected direct connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik. However, the administration has arranged an alternative route for vehicles travelling towards Mirik. The Hume Pipe Bridge at Dudhia was damaged due to strong water…

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Fulbari

NDRF team recovers bodies of two students who drowned in Mahananda River in Fulbari

Fulbari, 15th September: The bodies of two students who drowned in the Mahananda River in Fulbari were recovered by an NDRF team on Tuesday morning. The bodies were found together, with the two friends reportedly holding on to each other. Following the recovery, Phansidewa Police sent the bodies to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for post-mortem examination. It…

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Fulbari

Child falls into water-filled pit in Fulbari’s Paschim Dhantala area, rescued and hospitalised

Fulbari, 14th September: In a tragic incident, a child fell into a water-filled pit dug for four-lane construction work in the Paschim Dhantala area of Fulbari and was rescued in an injured condition before being taken to hospital. The incident has caused concern in the area. According to information, a woman from the locality had come to collect soil, accompanied…

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Siliguri

BJP failed to meet people’s expectations after change in govt: CPI(M) State Secretary MD Salim

Siliguri, 14th September: CPI(M) West Bengal State Secretary Mohammed Salim has alleged that the expectations people had from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the change in government in the state have not been fulfilled. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference at Anil Biswas Bhavan in Siliguri on Monday, where he raised several allegations against the BJP…

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Siliguri

Matigara Police arrest alleged mastermind of international financial fraud network run through fake call centre

Siliguri, 14th September: Matigara Police have arrested the alleged mastermind of an international financial fraud network reportedly being operated under the guise of a fake call centre. The arrested accused has been identified as Saikat Sinha Roy. A special team of Matigara Police arrested Saikat from a rented house in the Sodepur area of Kolkata on Sunday and brought him…

14 Sept 2026, 3:59 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri: BJP leaders Nantu Paul and Pranoy Ghosh say misunderstanding led to scuffle

Siliguri, 14th September: BJP leader Nantu Paul had landed in controversy following a scuffle with OBC Morcha President Pranoy Ghosh during an incident related to the cleaning of the Sidhu-Kanhu statue in Siliguri. Following the incident, the party had issued show-cause notices to both leaders. Amid the controversy, BJP OBC Morcha state general secretary Sumit Paul addressed a press conference…

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Siliguri

MP Raju Bista inaugurates 5th Ganesh Puja of Night Owl Association in Siliguri

Siliguri, 14th September: Ganesh Puja celebrations have begun across Siliguri, with the fifth Ganesh Puja organised by the Night Owl Association emerging as a special attraction this year. The puja features a pandal named Omkar Ganesh Dham. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista formally inaugurated the puja. Following the inauguration, a large number of visitors began gathering at the puja pandal. Night…

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Siliguri

NBSTC opens dormitories and new waiting lounge at Siliguri Junction bus stand; inaugurated by MoS Anandamay Barman

Siliguri, 14th September: The North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) has opened new dormitories and a waiting lounge for passengers at the Siliguri Junction bus stand. Minister of State Anandamay Barman inaugurated the facilities on Monday morning on the second floor of the bus stand. The initiative has been taken before Puja to provide additional facilities for passengers. A 14-bed…

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Siliguri

MLA Sikha Chatterjee inaugurates Nabagram Ganesh Puja

Siliguri, 14th September: Dabgram-Fulbari MLA Sikha Chatterjee inaugurated the Nabagram Ganesh Puja on Sunday night as the celebration enters its 11th year. The puja began with a grand programme held as part of the inauguration ceremony. As in previous years, the Nabagram Ganesh Puja Committee has prepared several cultural and social programmes during the festival. The area has already taken…

14 Sept 2026, 1:17 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Intensive search underway for two students missing in Fulbari Mahananda Barrage

Fulbari, 14th September: An intensive search operation is underway at the Fulbari Mahananda Barrage for two students who went missing after entering the river to bathe. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Civil Defence have joined the operation. The search began on Monday morning, with police from Phansidewa and New Jalpaiguri police stations also involved in the…

14 Sept 2026, 12:46 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Siliguri Greater Sri Sri Ganesh Puja begins festive celebration; MP Raju Bista inaugurates event

Siliguri, 14th September: The Siliguri Greater Sri Sri Ganesh Puja was inaugurated on Sunday, a day ahead of the main Ganesh Puja festival. The puja pandal has been decorated around an imaginative theme and began attracting visitors soon after the inauguration. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista inaugurated the puja, which has been organised through the joint efforts of the Bidhan Market…

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