Siliguri, 01st January: The first day of the New Year in Siliguri witnessed a thick fog blanketing the region, as the city experienced the coldest day of the winter season. Residents could be seen huddling around small fires, trying to keep warm as the mercury dipped.
On the other hand, many people left for picnics to celebrate the beginning of the New Year while several crowded the local religious sites to offer prayers and seek blessings on the first day. The temples saw a significant rise in visitors, with devotees arriving early in the morning.