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Two arrested in Siliguri after ₹1.50 lakh theft from shop in Kalimpong; stolen cash and bike recovered

Siliguri, 08th October: Kalimpong Police, with the help of Pradhan Nagar Police Station, arrested two men from the Siliguri Junction area after they allegedly stole ₹1.50 lakh in cash from a shop in Kalimpong. Police recovered ₹50,000 in cash and a bike allegedly purchased with the stolen money from their possession. According to police, the theft took place at a…

08 Oct 2026, 1:24 pmRead full →

Siliguri

‘Angikar Yatra’ begins from Siliguri to spread message of women’s safety and justice

Siliguri, 09th December: Carrying a strong message against crimes against women and demanding exemplary punishment in the 'Abhaya' case, the ‘Angikar Yatra’ was launched from Siliguri on Tuesday under the initiative of ‘Jago Nari Jago Bohnishikha’. The march aims to spread awareness about women’s safety, dignity, and rights across the state. Members of the organisation took out a rally from…

09 Dec 2025, 3:16 pmRead full →

Siliguri

MP Raju Bista inspects damaged NH-10, calls for permanent solution to Bengal-Sikkim road crisis

Siliguri, 16th August: Continuous rainfall and multiple landslides have severely damaged National Highway 10, the lifeline connecting Bengal and Sikkim. Large portions of the road have collapsed into the Teesta River, causing massive disruption in connectivity between the two states. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, who visited the affected stretches of NH-10 on Saturday, claimed that the road damage is leading…

16 Aug 2025, 6:39 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Restrictions imposed on taking photographs and videos at viral loop bridge in Bagrakote

Bagrakote, 14th January: The district administration has imposed a ban on taking photos and videos at the viral Loop Bridge in Bagrakote, located in the Dooars region. On Monday, the Kalimpong District Magistrate issued this directive regarding the bridge. According to the instructions, vehicles are not allowed to stop within 500 meters before and after the bridge. Additionally, stopping vehicles…

14 Jan 2025, 11:18 amRead full →

Kalimpong

BJP protests in Kalimpong over R.G. Kar incident, demands President’s rule in West Bengal

Kalimpong, 02nd September: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Darjeeling District Committee held a protest in Kalimpong on Monday, demanding stronger protections for women in light of the recent incident at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protest, led by BJP District President Kalyan Dewan, began at Kalimpong's 10th Mile Fatak. The procession, which included BJP leaders Shubha Pradhan…

02 Sept 2024, 2:55 pmRead full →

Kalimpong

MP Raju Bista visits flood-hit Teesta Bazar area

Kalimpong, 15th June: Sikkim has been struck by heavy rains, causing widespread landslides and flooding in various areas. The Teesta River has swollen significantly, leading to several road closures and numerous houses being submerged in the Teesta Bazar area of Kalimpong district. In response, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited the affected Teesta Bazar area on Saturday. During his visit, Bista…

15 Jun 2024, 2:03 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Torrential rain in Sikkim triggers flooding of Teesta River, Kalimpong-Darjeeling route closed

Sikkim, 13th June: In the wake of the incessant rainfall over the past few days, numerous areas across Sikkim have witnessed devastating landslides, leading to reported fatalities. Meanwhile, the water of Teesta has been severely rising since Wednesday night, as the memories of the catastrophic flood in 2023 have terrified the residents of Kalimpong. Residents along the Teesta riverbed are…

13 Jun 2024, 12:39 pmRead full →

General

Saksham Agarwal from Siliguri tops NEET 2024, dreams of AIIMS Delhi

Siliguri, 06th June: In a remarkable achievement, Saksham Agarwal, a student of Siliguri’s Nirmaan Vidya Jyoti School, has secured the highest rank in the NEET (UG) 2024 examination, scoring a perfect 720 out of 720. According to reports, Saksham hailed from a medical background and had a passion for academics since his childhood. Following his father’s footsteps, Saksham aimed to…

06 Jun 2024, 12:28 pmRead full →

North Bengal

84-year-old tourist from Kolkata dies on a trip to Kalimpong

Kalimpong, 29th December: Tragedy befell following the death of 84-year-old Edith Mary Chappell on her visit to Kalimpong. As per reports, Edith was from Muchipara located in Durgapur of Bidhannagar, Kolkata. The elderly woman had arrived in Kalimpong on a trip when her health abruptly began to deteriorate. According to Kalimpong Superintendent of Police Aparajita Rai, the elderly came to…

29 Dec 2023, 12:02 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Two occupants killed as car plunges into Teesta River on NH10

Siliguri, 27th November: A tragic incident surfaced where a four-wheeler lost control and fell into Teesta River in the Likhabir area of National Highway No. 10. The incident led to the loss of the life of two individuals identified as Vishal Chhetri and Thupden Bhutia. According to reports, early on Monday, a car heading towards Sikkim from Siliguri lost control…

27 Nov 2023, 5:11 pmRead full →

North Bengal

GTA Chief Anit Thapa working tirelessly to restore normalcy in areas affected by Teesta flash flood

Kalimpong, 10th October: In continued efforts for restoration, GTA Chief Anit Thapa has been seen living and working in the flash flood-affected areas. Several days have passed since the Sikkim disaster which destroyed numerous houses in Teesta Bazaar, Melli, and the adjoining areas of Kalimpong. Earlier, on Monday, GTA Chief arranged vehicles for the students to be sent to school…

10 Oct 2023, 3:16 pmRead full →

Siliguri

SMC distributes relief supplies among flood victims in Sevoke Bazaar

Siliguri, 10th October: In a commendable initiative to support the flood victims, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) distributed relief supplies in the Sevoke Bazar area. The initiative witnessed the presence of Deputy Mayor Ranjan Sarkar, Municipal Commissioner Sonam Wangdi Bhutia, Member of Mayor-Council (MMIC), and the Borough Chairperson. According to reports, the Sikkim natural disasters have had an impact on…

10 Oct 2023, 2:14 pmRead full →