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Cash, two mobile phones and laptop stolen in another theft in Nawapara near Gora More in Fulbari I area

Fulbari, 27th October: Another theft has been reported in Nawapara near Gora More under Fulbari-I Gram Panchayat area, where cash, two mobile phones, a laptop and clothes were allegedly stolen from a house while the occupants were asleep. The incident has heightened security concerns among local residents, and the theft was reportedly captured on CCTV footage. According to Sourav Das…

27 Oct 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Fire breaks out in kitchen of residential complex near Don Bosco More in Siliguri, residents raise safety concerns

Siliguri, 27th October: Panic spread at a residential complex on Zilla Parishad Road near Don Bosco More in Ward No. 41 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation after a fire broke out in a kitchen on the first floor on Monday night. The fire was brought under control quickly by the residents, preventing a potentially serious incident. Residents alleged that a…

27 Oct 2026, 12:45 pmRead full →

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Two Bangladeshi women arrested at NJP Railway Station for entering India without valid documents

Siliguri, 27th October: Two Bangladeshi women were arrested at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station after allegedly entering India without valid travel documents. The women were reportedly attempting to travel to Kerala when railway police detained them during a train search. According to railway police sources, a joint operation was conducted on Monday by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Government…

27 Oct 2026, 12:30 pmRead full →

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Car plunges into roadside ditch after being hit by truck on NH in Rajganj, driver escapes unhurt

Rajganj, 27th October: A car plunged into a roadside ditch after being hit by a truck on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway in the Bakhoabari area of Rajganj. The driver narrowly escaped with his life in the accident. According to reports, the car was travelling from Jalpaiguri towards Siliguri when a goods truck moving along the same road hit it. Following…

27 Oct 2026, 11:20 amRead full →

Siliguri

Gautam Deb calls for opposition unity to protect democracy and voting rights in view of Siliguri municipal elections

Siliguri, 26th October: Former Siliguri Mayor and Trinamool Congress leader Gautam Deb has called on all opposition parties to unite to protect democracy and voting rights in view of the municipal elections in Siliguri. Addressing a press conference, Deb raised concerns over several aspects of the electoral process, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the transparency of…

26 Oct 2026, 4:40 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Maldangi Mela in Uttar Ektiasal draws thousands as 118-year-old Goddess Durga worship tradition continues

Siliguri, 26th October: Thousands of visitors gathered at the century-old Maldangi Mela in Uttar Ektiasal, which has entered its 118th year. The fair is held alongside the traditional worship of Goddess Durga, also known as Maldangi Devi, following rituals that have been preserved for generations. According to local accounts, the worship of Goddess Dashabhuja began many years ago in the…

26 Oct 2026, 2:56 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Firearms smuggling attempt foiled, two youths arrested at NJP Railway Station in Siliguri

Siliguri, 26th October: Railway police foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle firearms by train during the festive season and arrested two youths following a joint operation at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station on Sunday night. According to information received, the Special Operations Group of Siliguri Government Railway Police (GRP) and plainclothes personnel of NJP GRP launched the operation following a…

26 Oct 2026, 2:27 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Panchkolguri Chhoto Bhai Sporting Club begins Shyama Puja preparations with ‘Swapner Rajhans’ theme

Fulbari, 26th October: Panchkolguri Chhoto Bhai Sporting Club in Fulbari I area has begun preparations for Shyama Puja with a traditional Khutti Puja ceremony held on Monday. The club’s puja is entering its 16th year, and preparations are already underway. This year, ‘Swapner Rajhans’ will be the special attraction for visitors. Through this theme, the organisers plan to convey a…

26 Oct 2026, 1:37 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Ambari Shakti Sopan Club begins Kali Puja preparations with Amritsar’s Golden Temple theme in its 56th year

Rajganj, 26th October: Ambari Shakti Sopan Club has begun preparations for Kali Puja with a traditional Khutti Puja ceremony in Ambari, Rajganj. In its 56th year, the club’s theme this year will be Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The club has been organising Kali Puja on a grand scale among the various pujas held across Rajganj block. The Khutti Puja ceremony was…

26 Oct 2026, 1:32 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Man arrested for allegedly setting brother’s car on fire in Siliguri over family dispute

Siliguri, 26th October: A man was arrested for allegedly setting his brother’s car on fire following a family dispute in Niranjan Nagar near Ashighar More in Siliguri. The fire completely gutted one four-wheeler and damaged another vehicle parked nearby due to the intense heat and flames. The exterior of a multi-storey building was also damaged in the incident. Residents were…

26 Oct 2026, 12:36 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Preparations underway for Chhath Puja at Siliguri’s Maa Santoshi Ghat, continuing a 53-year-old tradition

Siliguri, 25th October: Preparations are underway for Chhath Puja at No. 1 Maa Santoshi Ghat on Burdwan Road in Santoshi Nagar, Siliguri, as the Sri Sri Chhath Puja Seva Samiti gears up for a grand celebration while prioritising the safety of devotees, cleanliness and lighting arrangements. During a general meeting, a new 31-member executive committee was formed to oversee the…

25 Oct 2026, 5:45 pmRead full →

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Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli, sculptors hope for Basanti Puja sales

Siliguri, 25th October: Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli even after the conclusion of Durga Puja and the immersion of idols, leaving local sculptors concerned about their losses. They are now hoping to find buyers during the upcoming Basanti Puja. Every year, sculptors spend months crafting Durga idols in preparation for the festival. However, this year, many idols…

25 Oct 2026, 5:39 pmRead full →