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Naxalbari Babupara Sporting Club conducts ‘Khutti Puja’ for 67th Durga Puja

Naxalbari, 26th August: Naxalbari Babupara Sporting Club conducted the 'Khutti Puja' for its upcoming Durga Puja celebrations on Wednesday, marking the beginning of preparations for the Sharadiya Durgotsav. This year, the club is organising its 67th Durga Puja with a theme inspired by the architecture of Buddhist temples in Thailand. The pandal will feature a specially designed setup along with…

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Thief arrested within hours of theft complaint in Naxalbari; stolen puja utensils recovered

Naxalbari, 26th August: A man was arrested within hours of a theft complaint in Naxalbari, with police recovering stolen puja utensils from his possession. According to information, a theft took place at a house in Station Para, Naxalbari, on Tuesday. The accused allegedly entered the house when it was empty and fled with puja utensils and cash. After the theft…

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Public meeting held in Naxalbari over key issues concerning the hills

Naxalbari, 23rd August: A public meeting was held in Naxalbari over key issues concerning the hills, including a political and constitutional solution, the Gorkhaland demand, and the status of 11 ethnic communities. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supremo Bimal Gurung, party leader Roshan Giri, and Darjeeling BJP MLA Noman Rai attended the meeting. Representatives of various organisations representing the Dhimal, Rajbanshi…

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Blood donation camp organised at Naxalbari Police Station to address blood shortage and strengthen police-public ties

Naxalbari, 20th August: A blood donation camp was organised at Naxalbari Police Station on Thursday with the initiative of Naxalbari Police and support from the Lions Club to help address the blood shortage and strengthen relations between the police and the public. Police personnel, local residents and members of several organisations participated in the camp and donated blood. To encourage…

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MLA Seva Kendra in Naxalbari renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose MLA Seva Kendra after CM’s announcement

Naxalbari, 15th August: Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s announcement, Minister of State Anandamay Barman renamed the MLA Seva Kendra in Naxalbari as the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose MLA Seva Kendra. The centre provides various services to local residents and helps address their grievances. A large number of people were seen visiting the centre on Saturday. Anandamay Barman said the centre…

15 Aug 2026, 2:48 pmRead full →

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Former Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Upa Pradhan arrested over alleged embezzlement of government funds

Naxalbari, 11th August: Former Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Upa Pradhan and TMC Anchal Sabhapati Bishwajit Ghosh, alias Rocket, was arrested by Naxalbari Police over allegations of embezzling government funds. According to police, the arrest was made based on a complaint lodged by Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Opposition Leader and BJP Mandal president Sadhan Chakraborty. Bishwajit Ghosh has been accused of allegedly misappropriating…

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Three more arrested in connection with mob assault death case in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 10th August: Three more individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was allegedly beaten by a mob after being caught attempting a burglary in Dayaram Jote, Naxalbari. The arrested individuals have been identified as Har Bappa Shil, Nirmal Ghosh, and Bishu Das. The incident took place on Sunday when the accused allegedly attempted…

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Allegations of delayed opening at primary school in Naxalbari; BJP leaders conduct surprise visit

Naxalbari, 05th August: Allegations have surfaced that a primary school in Naxalbari is not opening on time despite instructions from the education department. The incident has been reported from Chikthur Jote Primary School in Naxalbari, where locals alleged that the school opens after 11 am regularly. Following complaints from parents and local residents, BJP leaders conducted a surprise visit to…

05 Aug 2026, 2:29 pmRead full →

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One arrested with sand-laden tractor for alleged illegal sand transport in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 04th August: Naxalbari Police arrested one person along with a sand-laden tractor while allegedly transporting sand illegally from a river. According to information, police intercepted a sand-laden tractor on Panighata-Naxalbari State Highway at Budhkaran Jote area of Naxalbari on Tuesday morning. The driver was arrested after he failed to produce necessary documents related to the sand. Police booked him…

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MoS Anandamay Barman inaugurates Block Public Health Unit in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 01st August: Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Transport Anandamay Barman inaugurated a Block Public Health Unit at Naxalbari Rural Hospital. The new facility will provide various blood tests under one roof, reducing the need for patients to visit outside centres for diagnostic services. The inauguration programme was attended by Darjeeling Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr…

01 Aug 2026, 4:38 pmRead full →

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Dumper driver arrested in Naxalbari for alleged stone smuggling using fake documents

Naxalbari, 01st August: Naxalbari Police arrested a dumper driver for allegedly transporting stones using fake documents and evading revenue. The police also seized the stone-loaded dumper during the operation. According to police sources, a stone-loaded dumper was intercepted at Satbhaiya More on the Asian Highway in Naxalbari. During document verification, police allegedly found discrepancies and fake documents related to the…

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CBI conducts fresh raid in Naxalbari over alleged post office forgery

Naxalbari, 31st July: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted a fresh raid in Naxalbari over alleged post office forgery case. According to sources, a four-member CBI team raided the residence of Meenakshi Pradhan at Bhanugram in the Nirpani area of Naxalbari and carried out a search. Earlier on Wednesday, CBI officials had sealed the accused's house during…

31 Jul 2026, 5:57 pmRead full →