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Newlywed woman injured in barbecue fire incident at a homestay in Sittong, undergoing treatment in Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th September: A newlywed woman from Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur was injured in a tragic incident while she was staying at a homestay in Sittong, Kurseong, during her honeymoon. Visuals of the incident have since surfaced on social media. According to information, the incident took place on the evening of September 13 while a barbecue was being prepared at…

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Siliguri

Toy train decked up on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja in Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th September: Various railway stations were decorated with puja arrangements on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, while Siliguri’s heritage toy train was also beautifully decked up for the occasion. Railway employees conducted the Vishwakarma Puja on the toy train as per tradition. There was enthusiasm among the railway staff from the morning as they took part in the celebrations…

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Siliguri

Three arrested for allegedly stealing from locked house in Siliguri; laptop, silver jewellery recovered

Siliguri, 18th September: Matigara police have arrested three people for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery, an expensive laptop and other items from a locked house in Siliguri. Police have also recovered the stolen laptop, silver jewellery and other items from their possession. According to police, Asim Ghosh went out with his wife on September 12. During their absence, the…

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West Bengal

‘Ashirbader Pradip’ lit in Siliguri to mark PM Modi’s birthday

Siliguri, 18th September: The ‘Ashirbader Pradip’ was lit in Siliguri along with other parts of the country to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The special programme was organised on Thursday despite the rain. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, Siliguri SDO and other administrative officials were present at the event. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp in the…

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Siliguri

Roadside vendors allege forced Durga Puja donation demand in Siliguri, seek Tourism Minister’s intervention

Siliguri, 17th September: Roadside vendors in Siliguri have alleged that they are being pressured to pay a fixed amount as Durga Puja donations, with the issue being brought to the attention of Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh. The allegation has been raised against an old club in the Bidhan Road area of Siliguri. On Thursday, idol sellers approached Minister Shankar Ghosh…

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Siliguri

Siliguri’s Aviraj Yadav selected for CBSE National Under-14 Cricket Competition 2026-27

Siliguri, 17th September: Young cricketer Aviraj Yadav from Siliguri and a student of Narayana Vidyalaya in Salugara has achieved a major milestone with his selection for the CBSE Under-14 regional cricket team. He will now participate in the CBSE National Under-14 Cricket Competition 2026-27. The CBSE regional competition saw talented school-level players from West Bengal and the Guwahati region participate…

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Fulbari

Fulbari-Ghoshpukur bypass road reconstruction begins at a cost of Rs 8 crore

Fulbari, 17th September: Reconstruction work on the Fulbari-Ghoshpukur bypass road from Fulbari Toll Gate to Intake Well began on Thursday, fulfilling a long-standing demand for the improvement of the road. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh and Dabgram-Fulbari MLA Sikha Chatterjee inaugurated the work by lighting a ceremonial lamp and unveiling a foundation plaque. SJDA CEO Bir Bikram Rai, DCP (Traffic) Quazi…

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Siliguri

Siliguri to get modern parking lot at Kanchenjunga Stadium’s Mela Ground at a cost of Rs 1.65 crore

Siliguri, 17th September: A modern parking lot will be developed at the Mela Ground of Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri at a cost of Rs 1.65 crore, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and addressing the long-standing parking problem in the city. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh laid the foundation stone for the project on Thursday. The initiative has primarily been…

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Siliguri

CITU stages march to Siliguri Municipal Corporation over salary hike and timely payment for sanitation workers

Siliguri, 17th September: The Darjeeling District Committee of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) staged a protest at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Thursday, demanding a salary hike and timely payment of wages for temporary sanitation workers under the ‘Nirmal Bandhu’ project. CITU leaders and temporary sanitation workers alleged that their salaries have not been increased for a long…

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Fulbari

15-year-old schoolgirl found dead at home in Fulbari, sparks sensation in the area

Fulbari, 17th September: A 15-year-old schoolgirl was found dead at her home in Fulbari on Thursday, triggering shock in the area. The deceased has been identified as Barsha Sarkar, a Standard 9 student of Valmiki High School and a resident of Sriram Colony under Fulbari-II Gram Panchayat. According to the family, Barsha woke up as usual on Thursday morning. After…

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Bagdogra

Elephants raid rice warehouse at Bengdubi Army cantonment in Bagdogra, flee after forest officials use sirens and firecrackers

Bagdogra, 17th September: A herd of elephants entered a rice warehouse at the Bengdubi Army cantonment in Bagdogra while searching for food and reportedly began feeding on rice stored inside the facility. According to information, the herd entered the Army cantonment from the nearby forest before making its way into the rice warehouse. The elephants reportedly remained inside for some…

17 Sept 2026, 12:57 pmRead full →

Fulbari

Youth dies in bike accident while returning after dropping acquaintance in Siliguri

Fulbari, 17th September: A youth died in a bike accident while returning after dropping an acquaintance in Siliguri late Wednesday night, casting a pall of grief over the Paschim Amaidighi area under Fulbari-II Gram Panchayat. The deceased has been identified as Dipu Roy. According to the family, a meeting was held at the Fulbari Parking area on Wednesday night in…

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