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Man arrested for stealing 40 kg gym weight plates from Pati Colony in Siliguri; stolen items recovered

Siliguri, 13th October: Pradhan Nagar Police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing two gym weight plates weighing a total of 40 kg from a gym in Pati Colony, Siliguri. The arrested accused has been identified as Haradhan Karmakar, 35, a resident of Road No. 02 in Pati Colony. Police have recovered both stolen weight plates from his possession. According…

13 Oct 2026, 6:02 pmRead full →

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Man accused of attempting sexual assault on minor daughter in Siliguri; arrested by Pradhan Nagar police

Siliguri, 13th October: In a distressing incident, a man has been arrested by Pradhan Nagar Police Station after his minor daughter accused him of repeatedly attempting to sexually assault her. According to sources, the girl alleged that her father had been attempting to sexually assault her for a prolonged period. She reportedly informed her mother about the alleged incidents, but…

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14-year-old student from Belakoba crafts clay Durga idol, names it ‘Chander Durga’

Rajganj, 13th October: At just 14 years of age, Aritra Dutta Gupta, a Standard IX student from Belakoba, has drawn attention by crafting a beautiful Durga idol out of clay. Despite having no professional potters in his family, Aritra has turned his childhood passion for clay modelling into an impressive artistic achievement. He has named his 2-foot-7-inch creation ‘Chander Durga’…

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MLA Dinesh Sarkar hands over state government grant cheques to 47 Durga Puja committees in Rajganj

Rajganj, 13th October: The distribution of West Bengal government’s Durga Puja grant cheques began in the Bhorer Alo Police Station area of Rajganj, with MLA Dinesh Sarkar handing over cheques to 47 Puja committees in the first phase on Monday night. Around 77 Durga Puja committees operate in the Bhorer Alo Police Station area. Of the 47 committees that received…

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Siliguri

West Bengal government provides ₹1 lakh Durga Puja grants; Minister Shankar Ghosh hands over cheques in Siliguri

Siliguri, 12th October: State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh handed over cheques of ₹1 lakh each to representatives of various Durga Puja committees under Siliguri Police Station as part of the West Bengal government’s financial assistance programme. Senior police officials and prominent social workers were present at the programme. The minister extended his greetings to the Puja committees and wished everyone…

12 Oct 2026, 6:31 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Income Tax department issues attachment notice to resort in Naxalbari over ₹1.5 crore in tax dues

Siliguri, 12th October: The Income Tax department has initiated recovery proceedings over outstanding tax dues of ₹1.5 crore by issuing an attachment notice against the immovable property of Maa Sharda Residency Resort in Naxalbari, registered in the name of businessman Rakesh Kumar Srivastava. According to the department, ₹1.5 crore in income tax remains outstanding in the name of Rakesh Kumar…

12 Oct 2026, 5:57 pmRead full →

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CPI(M) protests against alleged eviction in Siliguri, submits memorandum to ADRM

Siliguri, 12th October: CPI(M) submitted a memorandum to the office of the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), protesting the alleged eviction of basti dwellers and railway station hawkers and demanding that the eviction process be halted until proper rehabilitation arrangements are ensured. The programme was organised by CITU, Basti Unnayan Samiti and the July 12 Committee. The organisations demanded that…

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Fulbari

Woman killed, husband critically injured after speeding truck hits motorcycle in Fulbari

Fulbari, 12th October: A woman was killed and her husband sustained serious injuries after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle near Amaidighi in Fulbari on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Faziran Khatun, while her husband, Akhtar Ali, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. The couple are residents of Bhandarigach in Rajganj. According to information, Akhtar Ali and…

12 Oct 2026, 2:46 pmRead full →

Siliguri

CPI(M) stages protest in Siliguri demanding immediate reopening of Fuleswari Railway Gate

Siliguri, 12th October: CPI(M)’s 24th branch in Siliguri staged a protest outside the office of the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), demanding the immediate reopening of the Fuleswari railway gate. The organisation alleged that the closure without adequate alternative arrangements has caused significant inconvenience to local residents and daily commuters. People are reportedly being forced to take longer routes to…

12 Oct 2026, 2:37 pmRead full →

Kharibari

Human trafficker arrested at Panitanki border in Kharibari while attempting to cross into Nepal with a minor girl

Kharibari, 12th October: A suspected human trafficker was arrested at Panitanki along the Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari on Sunday while allegedly attempting to cross into Nepal with a minor girl. During the subsequent investigation, another minor girl was traced and rescued from Siliguri. According to information, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel on border patrol became suspicious while checking the documents…

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North Bengal

Gold and silver ornaments stolen from family’s Kali temple in Rajganj’s Bhutki; ₹12,000 worth of fuel also stolen from goods vehicle

Rajganj, 12th October: Gold and silver ornaments were stolen after miscreants allegedly broke the lock of a Kali temple inside a family’s house in Bhutki, Rajganj, triggering concern among local residents. In a separate incident two days earlier, around ₹12,000 worth of fuel was allegedly stolen from a parked goods vehicle, raising concerns over consecutive thefts in the area. Family…

12 Oct 2026, 11:44 amRead full →

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Hindu Jagran Mancha posters stir buzz in Siliguri ahead of Durga Puja

Siliguri, 11th October: Hindu Jagran Mancha posters urging shoppers to buy Puja essentials and biryani from Hindu-owned establishments have created a buzz in Siliguri ahead of Durga Puja. The posters reportedly appeal to people to purchase Puja-related items from Hindu-owned shops. Rather than calling for a ban on biryani, they encourage people to buy the dish from Hindu-owned establishments. The…

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