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Jalpaiguri’s Madhura Kar wins gold at IPF World Powerlifting Championship in South Africa

Jalpaiguri, 29th August: Madhura Kar, a young powerlifter from Jalpaiguri, has won a gold medal while representing India at the IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championship held in South Africa. Madhura is a XII standard student from the 3 No Ghumti area of Jalpaiguri. Her achievement has sparked celebrations among her family, coach, neighbours and local…

29 Aug 2026, 12:19 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri court sentences man to life imprisonment for murdering friend

Jalpaiguri, 28th August: The Jalpaiguri District Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his friend. The court has also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on the convict. The incident took place on October 15, 2015, in Chamurchi Forest Basti in the Dooars. According to the case, Runas Dorjee allegedly attacked his friend Premchand Lohar…

28 Aug 2026, 4:12 pmRead full →

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Saikat Chatterjee resigns as Jalpaiguri Municipality Chairman

Jalpaiguri, 27th August: Trinamool Congress-led Jalpaiguri Municipality Chairman Saikat Chatterjee has resigned from his post. A few days ago, several councillors had brought a no-confidence motion against the chairman. Following this, the chairman allegedly did not convene the meeting within the stipulated time. Subsequently, the state Department of Municipal Affairs and Urban Development issued a show-cause notice to the chairman…

27 Aug 2026, 2:47 pmRead full →

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Three arrested for allegedly stealing and transporting e-rickshaws and bikes from Jalpaiguri to neighbouring districts

Jalpaiguri, 26th August: Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in a vehicle theft racket in which stolen e-rickshaws and motorcycles were being transported to neighbouring districts. Police recovered two motorcycles and four e-rickshaws during raids in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts. According to police sources, e-rickshaws and motorcycles were allegedly being stolen from Jalpaiguri town…

26 Aug 2026, 6:06 pmRead full →

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Congress stages protest march in Jalpaiguri over rising prices of essential commodities

Jalpaiguri, 26th August: The Congress staged a protest march in Jalpaiguri on Wednesday against the rising prices of essential commodities, raising the slogan “Save People, Reduce Prices”. The protest march was organised by the Jalpaiguri Town Block Congress Committee at Dinbazar. Congress leaders said the continuous rise in the prices of essential commodities, from sugar to onions, has created difficulties…

26 Aug 2026, 1:31 pmRead full →

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Sugar price hike pushes up tea prices in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, 25th August: Tea lovers in Jalpaiguri are now paying more for their daily cup of tea as several tea stalls across the city have increased prices following a rise in sugar prices. Tea prices have gone up by ₹1 at some stalls, while others have increased the price by ₹2 per cup. Shopkeepers claim that sugar prices have reached…

25 Aug 2026, 11:47 amRead full →

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15-kg catfish caught in Teesta River draws rush of buyers at Jalpaiguri Station Market

Jalpaiguri, 24th August: A 15-kilogram catfish caught in the Teesta River drew a large crowd of buyers after it arrived at the Jalpaiguri Station Market on Monday. The giant fish was caught in fishermen’s nets in the Teesta River and brought to the market, where people gathered to catch a glimpse of it. A rush soon broke out among buyers…

24 Aug 2026, 12:55 pmRead full →

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Two killed after container truck rams into Bhutan-bound truck on Teesta bridge in Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri, 21st August: Two people were killed in a major road accident on the Teesta bridge in Jalpaiguri late Thursday night after a container truck allegedly rammed into a Bhutan-bound truck that had broken down on the bridge. According to information, the Bhutan-bound truck had stopped on the bridge after developing a mechanical fault. While the driver was repairing the…

21 Aug 2026, 12:18 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri’s Baikunthapur Rajbari Manasa Puja marks 517th year; observed with traditional fervour

Jalpaiguri, 18th August: The annual Manasa Puja at Baikunthapur Rajbari in Jalpaiguri marked its 517th year on Tuesday, with rituals conducted as per tradition in the presence of members of the royal family. The puja began in the morning following traditional rituals, while a Bishari songs programme is also being organised as part of the celebrations. A large number of…

18 Aug 2026, 3:46 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri Teesta riverbank body recovery case; deceased identified, four arrested

Jalpaiguri, 15th August: The mystery surrounding the recovery of an unidentified teenager’s body from the banks of the Teesta River in Jalpaiguri has been solved, with police identifying the deceased and arresting four people in connection with the alleged killing within a few hours. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Mahadev Roy, a student of 10th Standard…

15 Aug 2026, 3:58 pmRead full →

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Unidentified youth found dead in area adjacent to Teesta railway bridge in Jalpaiguri; sharp weapon injury marks found

Jalpaiguri, 14th August: An unidentified youth was found dead in an area adjacent to the Teesta railway bridge in Jalpaiguri, triggering tension in the area. The youth reportedly had sharp weapon injury marks on his neck and face. Several liquor bottles were allegedly found scattered around the area. Police are initially suspecting that the youth may have been killed following…

14 Aug 2026, 1:28 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench illuminated in Tricolour ahead of Independence Day

Jalpaiguri, 14th August: The Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of the Calcutta High Court has been illuminated in the colours of the national flag ahead of Independence Day on August 15. The entire Circuit Bench building has been decorated with saffron, white and green lights, creating a tricolour display that becomes particularly striking after sunset. The illuminated building has attracted several residents…

14 Aug 2026, 12:18 pmRead full →