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Panchkolguri Chhoto Bhai Sporting Club begins Shyama Puja preparations with ‘Swapner Rajhans’ theme

Fulbari, 26th October: Panchkolguri Chhoto Bhai Sporting Club in Fulbari I area has begun preparations for Shyama Puja with a traditional Khutti Puja ceremony held on Monday. The club’s puja is entering its 16th year, and preparations are already underway. This year, ‘Swapner Rajhans’ will be the special attraction for visitors. Through this theme, the organisers plan to convey a…

26 Oct 2026, 1:37 pmRead full →

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Man arrested for allegedly setting brother’s car on fire in Siliguri over family dispute

Siliguri, 26th October: A man was arrested for allegedly setting his brother’s car on fire following a family dispute in Niranjan Nagar near Ashighar More in Siliguri. The fire completely gutted one four-wheeler and damaged another vehicle parked nearby due to the intense heat and flames. The exterior of a multi-storey building was also damaged in the incident. Residents were…

26 Oct 2026, 12:36 pmRead full →

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Preparations underway for Chhath Puja at Siliguri’s Maa Santoshi Ghat, continuing a 53-year-old tradition

Siliguri, 25th October: Preparations are underway for Chhath Puja at No. 1 Maa Santoshi Ghat on Burdwan Road in Santoshi Nagar, Siliguri, as the Sri Sri Chhath Puja Seva Samiti gears up for a grand celebration while prioritising the safety of devotees, cleanliness and lighting arrangements. During a general meeting, a new 31-member executive committee was formed to oversee the…

25 Oct 2026, 5:45 pmRead full →

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Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli, sculptors hope for Basanti Puja sales

Siliguri, 25th October: Several Durga idols remain unsold in Siliguri’s Kumartuli even after the conclusion of Durga Puja and the immersion of idols, leaving local sculptors concerned about their losses. They are now hoping to find buyers during the upcoming Basanti Puja. Every year, sculptors spend months crafting Durga idols in preparation for the festival. However, this year, many idols…

25 Oct 2026, 5:39 pmRead full →

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Two-year-old Hanvika Saha from Siliguri enters India Book of Records

Siliguri, 25th October: Hanvika Saha, a two-year-old girl from Siliguri, has earned a place in the India Book of Records for her remarkable memory and learning abilities, bringing immense joy to her family. Hanvika, a resident of Sharat Chandra Pally in Haiderpara, under Ward No. 40 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, has demonstrated an exceptional ability name various Indian states…

25 Oct 2026, 3:52 pmRead full →

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Elephant calf rescued after falling into septic tank at Army unit in Bagdogra’s Bengdubi

Siliguri, 25th October: An elephant calf was rescued after falling into a septic tank inside the Army’s 16 FAD unit premises in Bengdubi, Bagdogra, early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Army personnel, the Army’s fire department, and the Forest Department launched a joint rescue operation. After nearly two hours of effort, the rescuers broke open the tank structure and safely…

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Late-night fire in Siliguri’s Niranjan Nagar guts one vehicle, damages another and building’s exterior

Siliguri, 25th October: Fire broke out late Saturday night in the Niranjan Nagar area near Ashighar More in Siliguri, completely gutting one vehicle and severely damaging another. The flames also damaged the exterior of a multi-storey building. According to local sources, the fire first broke out in a parked vehicle before spreading to another vehicle nearby. Loud noises from the…

25 Oct 2026, 1:56 pmRead full →

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Woman arrested with 100 grams of brown sugar at NJP railway station in Siliguri

Siliguri, 25th October: Railway Police have arrested a woman and seized around 100 grams of brown sugar allegedly being smuggled through NJP railway station. The arrested woman has been identified as Rihana Khatun (31), a resident of Assam’s Nagaon district. According to police sources, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Siliguri Government Railway Police (GRP) and the NJP GRP…

25 Oct 2026, 1:02 pmRead full →

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Two women arrested in Siliguri with 283 grams of brown sugar; scrap business allegedly used as cover for drug trafficking

Siliguri, 24th October: Matigara Police arrested two women during a raid at Vishwas Colony in Siliguri and recovered 283 grams of brown sugar from their house. The two women, identified as Mallika Khatun (30) and Rehana Begum (30), are reportedly sisters-in-law. According to police sources, the two women are involved in the scrap business and allegedly used it as a…

24 Oct 2026, 4:29 pmRead full →

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Elderly woman rescued from unhygienic room in Siliguri; son and daughter-in-law accused of confinement

Siliguri, 24th October: An elderly woman was rescued from an unhygienic room in the Madhya Shantinagar area of Siliguri following allegations that her son and daughter-in-law had confined her there since before Durga Puja. The Darjeeling District Legal Aid Forum, with the assistance of local residents and Ashighar Police Outpost, rescued the ailing woman and sent her to Siliguri District…

24 Oct 2026, 3:39 pmRead full →

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Minister Shankar Ghosh inspects Bidhan Market, outlines plan to tackle Siliguri’s traffic and parking problems

Siliguri, 24th October: Minister Shankar Ghosh inspected Bidhan Market in Siliguri on Saturday morning alongside the Police Commissioner, the Municipal Corporation Commissioner and other administrative officials. The team reviewed the market's infrastructure, road conditions and parking arrangements as the administration prepares to address the city's traffic congestion, parking problems and footpath encroachment. Following the inspection, the minister said efforts would…

24 Oct 2026, 12:25 pmRead full →

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Minister Shankar Ghosh, police and administrative officials inspect key roads in Siliguri to asses post-Durga puja situation

Siliguri, 24th October: Siliguri MLA and West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, accompanied by the Police Commissioner, police officials, the Municipal Commissioner and other administrative officials, inspected several key roads in the city on Saturday morning to assess the post-Durga Puja situation. The team visited various areas, including Hill Cart Road and Bidhan Road, focusing on the removal of Puja…

24 Oct 2026, 12:10 pmRead full →