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Suvendu Adhikari leads BJP’s ‘Save Democracy’ mega rally in Siliguri, launches attack on TMC, Left parties and opposition alliance

Siliguri, 03rd November: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a ‘Save Democracy’ mega rally in Siliguri on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari taking part in the procession. Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar, along with several BJP leaders, ministers, MPs and MLAs, was also present. The rally started from Baghajatin Park and proceeded to Air View More. Following the procession, addressing…

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Siliguri

Police seize 1,500 kg of suspected counterfeit products from three shops in Siliguri

Siliguri, 03rd November: The Enforcement Branch of the Siliguri Metropolitan Police has carried out a major operation against the sale of counterfeit products using a brand name in the market. Acting on a complaint filed by a Kolkata-based company, police conducted raids at three shops in the city along with representatives of the company. According to reports, the shops were…

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Siliguri

DRI Siliguri Unit arrests three with gold biscuits and foreign currency worth ₹1.05 crore near India-Bhutan border

Siliguri, 03rd November: The Siliguri Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has achieved a major success in an operation against the smuggling of gold and foreign currency from the India-Bhutan border. Officials recovered 720 grams of gold biscuits and 6,600 US dollars from a passenger bus on National Highway 17 near Old Dabgram in Jalpaiguri. The total value…

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Electrical equipment worth lakhs stolen from shop in Siliguri; accused arrested within 24 hours, stolen items recovered

Siliguri, 03rd November: Police from Panitanki Outpost have arrested a man in connection with the theft of electrical equipment worth lakhs of rupees from a shop in Siliguri. The accused, identified as Debabrata Sarkar (21), was arrested within 24 hours of the incident. According to reports, the theft took place at a shop located in the Netaji Sarani area of…

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Siliguri

Private passenger bus crosses road divider and enters opposite lane in Rajganj; passengers escape unhurt

Siliguri, 03rd November: A private passenger bus met with an accident near Bandhunagar More in Rajganj along the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway on Tuesday. The passengers had a narrow escape, and no injuries were reported. According to local sources, a private bus travelling from Birpara to Siliguri was carrying passengers towards Siliguri when it suddenly lost control near Bandhunagar. The bus…

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West Bengal

North Bengal development projects receive approval; 21-km Kurseong-Darjeeling ropeway and Kalimpong Medical College among key decisions

Siliguri, 03rd November: Several important development projects for North Bengal have received approval. During an administrative review meeting held on Tuesday at Uttar Kanya in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, several key decisions were taken regarding the development of transport, healthcare, tourism, sports and religious sites across the Darjeeling hills, Terai, Dooars and other parts of North Bengal…

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Siliguri

Matigara Police arrest youth with 27 grams of brown sugar

Siliguri, 03rd November: Matigara Police arrested a youth with 27 grams of brown sugar during an operation based on a tip-off. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Ayub (31), a resident of the Leninpur area in Shiv Mandir. According to police sources, Ayub had allegedly arrived at the location to sell brown sugar to a customer when police, acting…

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Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar arrives in Siliguri for BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ mega rally

Siliguri, 03rd November: Political activity intensified in Siliguri on Tuesday ahead of the BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ programme. Union Minister Of State (MoS) Sukanta Majumdar arrived at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station aboard the Padatik Express in the morning to attend the mega rally. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, along with other BJP leaders and party workers, welcomed him. During…

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Siliguri

4,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 72,000 narcotic tablets seized in Siliguri, three arrested

Siliguri, 03rd November: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police seized 4,000 bottles of prohibited codeine-based cough syrup and 72,000 narcotic tablets during a late-night raid at an apartment in Chayanpara, Ward No. 42, under Bhakti Nagar Police Station. Three people were arrested in connection with the case. According to police sources, the arrested individuals have been identified as…

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North Bengal

Dense fog blankets Rajganj in early November, vehicles use headlights even during morning hours

Rajganj, 03rd November: Dense fog blanketed several parts of Rajganj block from the early hours of Tuesday, reducing visibility and forcing vehicles to travel with their headlights on even during the morning. Areas including Gandar More, Ambari, Rajganj and Belakoba witnessed thick fog from early morning. Even as the morning progressed, the fog remained widespread, making it difficult to see…

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Siliguri

Another bank employee detained in ₹91 lakh cyber fraud case in Siliguri following deputy branch manager’s arrest

Siliguri, 02nd November: Pradhan Nagar Police have detained another employee of a private bank in connection with a cyber fraud case involving more than ₹91 lakh. The development comes a day after the arrest of the bank’s Deputy Branch Manager, Anirban Sikdar (36). According to police sources, Anirban Sikdar was arrested on Friday from the private bank’s main branch at…

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Siliguri

Traffic restrictions announced across key Siliguri roads on November 03 in view of CM Suvendu Adhikari’s rally

Siliguri, 02nd November: Major changes will be made to traffic arrangements across Siliguri on November 03 in view of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s proposed rally in the city. According to the Siliguri Metropolitan Police, vehicular movement will be completely restricted along several key roads, and commuters will have to use alternative routes designated by the administration. According to police sources…

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