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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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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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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…

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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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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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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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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…

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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…

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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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One section of four-lane road at Darjeeling More to open for traffic on September 20, expected to ease traffic congestion in Siliguri

Siliguri, 13th September: Work on the four-lane road project in Siliguri is progressing, with one lane at Darjeeling More scheduled to open for traffic on September 20. The opening is expected to ease traffic congestion at Darjeeling More and improve movement towards Matigara via Mallaguri. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited Darjeeling More on Sunday to inspect the ongoing road construction…

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Residents protest against alleged illegal drug trade in Jugibhita area of Fulbari II Gram Panchayat

Fulbari, 13th September: Residents of the Jugibhita area under Fulbari II Gram Panchayat took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the alleged sale of narcotic substances in the locality and demanded immediate action to curb the illegal trade. According to local residents, narcotic substances, including brown sugar, are allegedly being sold from several houses in the area. They…

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Seth Srilal Market Merchant Association organises ‘Agni-Safe’ fire safety awareness programme in Siliguri

Siliguri, 13th September: Seth Srilal Market Merchant Association organised a special fire safety awareness programme ‘Agni-Safe’ in Siliguri, in the wake of recent fire incidents across West Bengal and the long-standing concerns of traders regarding fire safety in market areas. West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh and BJP leader Rabindranath Banerjee attended the programme. Discussions were held on raising fire…

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