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Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh formally assumes charge of Tourism Department in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: State Tourism Minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh on Monday formally assumed charge of the Tourism Department in Siliguri following his appointment to the portfolio. Ghosh arrived at the Tourism Department office, where he was welcomed and felicitated by departmental officials. Speaking to reporters after taking charge, the minister said his primary

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Siliguri

‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ begins in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: As part of the state-wide ‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ initiative launched across West Bengal on Monday, a camp was organised at the Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Indoor Stadium in Siliguri under the initiative of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation’s Borough No. 3 Office to deliver various government welfare services to the public. State minister and Siliguri

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Siliguri

Unauthorized portion of building demolished in Siliguri following High Court directive

Siliguri, 15th June: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Monday, acting on a complaint filed by NBSTC and following directions from the High Court, carried out a demolition drive against an allegedly unauthorized construction near the NBSTC bus depot under the jurisdiction of Pradhan Nagar police station. According to sources, NBSTC had alleged that nearly one

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North Bengal

‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ begins across West Bengal, draws huge turnout in Rajganj on first day

Rajganj, 15th June: The state government’s ‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ campaign began across West Bengal from Monday, with the camp in Rajganj witnessing a massive turnout. A camp was organized at the Fire Brigade Ground adjacent to the Rajganj BDO office for residents of the Sukhani and Mantadari Gram Panchayat areas under the Rajganj Assembly constituency.

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Kharibari

Bangladeshi national arrested at Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari while allegedly attempting illegal entry into India

Kharibari, 15th June: A Bangladeshi national was arrested by the SSB at the Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari while allegedly attempting to enter India illegally through the Panitanki border point. The arrested individual has been identified as Nandan Das, a resident of Madaripur district in Bangladesh. According to reports, he was intercepted by SSB personnel on

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Fulbari

Two gas cylinders stolen from roadside eatery in Fulbari

Fulbari, 15th June: A woman running a small roadside eatery in Fulbari was left devastated after thieves allegedly stole two gas cylinders and other essential items from her shop amid an ongoing gas shortage. The incident took place near the Fulbari bypass toll gate on the outskirts of Siliguri. According to reports, Krishna Karmakar has

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Siliguri

Odisha’s traditional ‘Raja’ festival celebrated with grandeur in Siliguri

Siliguri, 14th June: Odisha’s renowned and traditional ‘Raja’ festival was celebrated with enthusiasm and cultural splendour in Siliguri on Sunday. The event was organised by the Utkal Sanskrutik Samaj of Siliguri to promote and preserve Odisha’s rich cultural heritage. The celebration featured a vibrant lineup of cultural programmes, including traditional Odia folk music and dance

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North Bengal

Two arrested with 300 grams of brown sugar in Rajganj

Rajganj, 14th June: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Bhorer Alo police arrested two individuals and seized 300 grams of brown sugar from the Sahudangi area of Rajganj. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, a raid was carried out near Canal More adjacent to Sahudangi. During the operation, officers recovered approximately 300 grams of

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Fulbari

MLA Sikha Chatterjee halts toll collection at Fulbari Bypass

Fulbari, 14th June: Taking decisive action regarding toll collection at the Fulbari Bypass, MLA Sikha Chatterjee personally visited the site on Sunday and halted the collection process. According to allegations, toll charges were being collected from both goods and passenger vehicles travelling on the Fulbari-Ghoshpukur road via the Fulbari Bypass, reportedly in the name of

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Siliguri

Preparations underway for Rath Yatra at ISKCON temple in Siliguri

Siliguri, 14th June: Preparations for the annual Rath Yatra festival have begun at the ISKCON Temple in Siliguri ahead of the grand celebration scheduled for July 16. The preparatory activities were formally inaugurated on Sunday with rituals and prayers conducted in accordance with scriptural traditions. The event was attended by Bhakti Vinaya Swami Maharaj from

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Siliguri

BJP flag allegedly torn in Siliguri, case registered

Siliguri, 14th June: Political tension resurfaced in Siliguri after a BJP flag was allegedly torn in the Dhaknikata area under Pradhan Nagar police station limits. According to reports, a torn BJP flag was discovered inside the residence of a BJP worker on Sunday morning, while a Trinamool Congress flag was found displayed at the entrance

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Siliguri

Memorandum submitted at Siliguri’s Pradhannagar Police Station seeking crackdown on drug menace

Siliguri, 14th June: A memorandum demanding stronger action against the drug menace was submitted at Pradhannagar Police Station in Siliguri on Sunday amid growing concerns over narcotics abuse in the area. The memorandum was submitted by members of the Natun Bazar Matri Shakti Sangathan, who urged the police administration to take stringent measures to eradicate

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