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Another bank employee detained in ₹91 lakh cyber fraud case in Siliguri following deputy branch manager’s arrest

Siliguri, 02nd November: Pradhan Nagar Police have detained another employee of a private bank in connection with a cyber fraud case involving more than ₹91 lakh. The development comes a day after the arrest of the bank’s Deputy Branch Manager, Anirban Sikdar (36). According to police sources, Anirban Sikdar was arrested on Friday from the private bank’s main branch at…

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Siliguri

Traffic restrictions announced across key Siliguri roads on November 03 in view of CM Suvendu Adhikari’s rally

Siliguri, 02nd November: Major changes will be made to traffic arrangements across Siliguri on November 03 in view of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s proposed rally in the city. According to the Siliguri Metropolitan Police, vehicular movement will be completely restricted along several key roads, and commuters will have to use alternative routes designated by the administration. According to police sources…

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Siliguri

Police yet to identify suspects six days after gold and cash snatching at gunpoint in Siliguri’s Shantinagar

Siliguri, 02nd November: Six days after a businessman was allegedly targeted in a snatching incident at gunpoint in the Shantinagar area of Siliguri, police have yet to identify the suspects. A special team of the Siliguri Metropolitan Police, which travelled to Katihar in Bihar to trace the accused, has reportedly returned empty-handed. According to information, the incident took place in…

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Siliguri

Three areas in Siliguri declared no-drone zones on November 03 in view of CM Suvendu Adhikari’s proposed visit

Siliguri, 02nd November: Security arrangements have been tightened in Siliguri in view of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s proposed visit to the city. The Siliguri Police Commissionerate has declared three important areas as no-drone zones for November 03. Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza issued an official order in this regard on November 02. According to the order, the restrictions will remain…

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Siliguri

Siliguri Municipal Corporation holds meeting with Kali Puja and Chhath Puja committees, issues safety guidelines

Siliguri, 02nd November: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation held an important meeting with puja committees on Monday ahead of the upcoming Kali Puja and Chhath Puja. Tourism Minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh, the Municipal Commissioner, and officials from the electricity department, fire services, police and other departments attended the meeting along with members of various puja committees. Several important instructions…

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Siliguri

CM Suvendu Adhikari to lead ‘Save Democracy’ march in Siliguri tomorrow, preparations underway

Siliguri, 02nd November: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will lead a ‘Save Democracy’ march in Siliguri on Tuesday, with preparations for the programme underway across the city. The march will begin from Baghajatin Park and pass through various roads in the city before concluding at Mahatma Gandhi More. Suvendu Adhikari will address a gathering from the stage set up at the…

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Siliguri

Police foil buffalo smuggling attempt in Phansidewa, rescue three buffaloes; two arrested

Siliguri, 02nd November: Phansidewa Police foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle buffaloes in a Bolero vehicle and rescued three buffaloes from the vehicle on the Ghoshpukur-Fulbari National Highway. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a four-wheeler and conducted a search, during which three buffaloes were recovered. Two people were arrested in connection with the incident. The accused have been identified…

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North Bengal

Man injured after being hit by vehicle while crossing road near Fatapukur Traffic More in Rajganj

Rajganj, 02nd November: A man was injured after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road near Fatapukur Traffic More in Rajganj on Sunday night. The injured man has been identified as Santosh Lama, a local resident. According to local sources, Santosh Lama was heading from his home to a shop on the opposite side of the road when…

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Siliguri

Hasta Shilpa Mela begins at Paschim Banga Shilpi Haat in Siliguri, to continue till November 15

Siliguri, 01st November: Hasta Shilpa Mela commenced at Paschim Banga Shilpi Haat in Kawakhali, Siliguri, on Saturday, under the initiative of the state government’s Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Textiles. The fair will continue until November 15. Artisans from various districts of North and South Bengal have gathered at the fair to showcase a wide range…

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Siliguri’s Naba Jagriti Sangha to highlight neglect of elderly parents through ‘Briddhashram’ Kali Puja theme

Siliguri, 01st November: Naba Jagriti Sangha of Uttar Sukanta Nagar in Siliguri has chosen ‘Briddhashram’ as the theme for its 34th annual Kali Puja, highlighting the growing social concern of elderly parents being neglected and forced to leave their homes. Through its pandal decorations, the organisers aim to convey a message that parents should not be abandoned during their twilight…

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Fulbari

Body of newborn recovered from Mahananda River in Fulbari; police begin probe

Fulbari, 01st November: Body of a newborn girl was recovered from the Mahananda River near Kamrangaguri in Fulbari on Sunday, triggering concern among local residents. According to reports, local residents noticed the infant's body floating in the river and immediately informed the police. Acting on the information, personnel from NJP Police Station reached the spot, recovered the body and sent…

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Bagdogra

Man arrested in Bagdogra for allegedly duping woman from Kolkata of gold jewellery over loan promise

Bagdogra, 01st November: A man was arrested by Bidhannagar Police in Bagdogra for allegedly cheating a woman from Kolkata out of her gold jewellery on the pretext of helping her secure a loan. According to police sources, the accused has been identified as Debashis Nag, a resident of Abhiram Jote in Bagdogra. He reportedly owns a restaurant in the Hanskhawa…

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