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Jalpaiguri’s ‘Brazil House’ once again becomes attraction amid FIFA World Cup

Jalpaiguri, 13th June: With FIFA World Cup fever gripping football fans, a house in Jalpaiguri has once again turned into a major attraction after being decorated in Brazil’s colours. Located in the Maskalaibari area, the residence of cable businessman Ranjan Pal is popularly known as the ‘Brazil House’ and draws attention every World Cup season.

13 Jun 2026, 5:41 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Elephant carcass recovered from Teesta riverbed in Jalpaiguri, probe underway

Jalpaiguri, 12th June: Panic spread in the Basusuba area under Chapadanga Gram Panchayat of Kranti block after the carcass of a full-grown elephant was recovered from the riverbed of the Teesta. According to locals, villagers first spotted the carcass lying on the riverbed and immediately informed the Forest Department. Following the alert, forest officials reached

12 Jun 2026, 4:18 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Fire breaks out at Jalpaiguri Central Girls’ School, panic among students

Jalpaiguri, 12th June: Panic gripped Jalpaiguri Central Girls’ School after a fire broke out inside a classroom, though a major incident was averted. According to reports, smoke and flames were noticed from an electric panel installed inside a room of the school on Friday. The incident created panic among the students, following which the school

12 Jun 2026, 12:56 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Government schools reopen in Jalpaiguri; classes begin with ‘Vande Mataram’ after summer vacation

Jalpaiguri, 01st June: Government schools across Jalpaiguri reopened on Monday after the end of summer vacation, with the day beginning through prayers and rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ in accordance with state government guidelines. A similar scene was witnessed at Sonaulla Primary School in Jalpaiguri, where students stood in rows inside the school premises and sang

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North Bengal

Padma Shri awardee folk artist and renowned ‘Sarinda’ player Mangala Kanti Roy passes away at 104

Jalpaiguri, 29th May: Padma Shri awardee folk artist and renowned ‘Sarinda’ player Mangala Kanti Roy passed away at the age of 104, casting a shadow of grief across the cultural world of North Bengal. Mangala Kanti Roy was a resident of Dhawalaguri village in Maynaguri of Jalpaiguri district and was widely regarded as one of

29 May 2026, 12:19 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Theft case solved in Jalpaiguri; 3 arrested, gold jewellery worth six lakh recovered

Jalpaiguri, 23rd May: Kotwali Police in Jalpaiguri have achieved a major breakthrough in a house theft case, arresting three persons and recovering gold jewellery worth around ₹6 lakh. According to police sources, in the last week of April, a family from Panpara area of Jalpaiguri city had gone to Siliguri for medical treatment, leaving their

23 May 2026, 3:46 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Herd of 60-70 elephants enters Teesta riverbed area in Jalpaiguri, forest workers keep watch

Jalpaiguri, 19th May: Panic spread in parts of Jalpaiguri after a herd of around 60 to 70 elephants entered the Gaurikon area near the Teesta riverbed on Tuesday. Forest department personnel have been monitoring the movement of the herd. According to reports, the elephants entered the Gaurikon area adjacent to the Teesta riverbed under the

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North Bengal

Swapna Barman seeks security after house fire incident in Jalpaiguri, says family living in fear

Jalpaiguri, 16th May: Asian Games gold medal-winning athlete and defeated Trinamool Congress candidate from Rajganj Assembly constituency, Swapna Barman, has sought police protection for herself and her family following the fire incident at her residence. On Saturday, she visited Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police Station and submitted a written complaint expressing concerns over safety and security after

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North Bengal

Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar returns home by toto, grand welcome by supporters

Jalpaiguri, 16th May: Sending a message on fuel conservation, Rajganj MLA Dinesh Sarkar returned home from the station by toto. After taking oath in the Assembly, he arrived at Jalpaiguri station on Saturday morning, where a large number of party workers and supporters gathered to welcome him. As soon as he stepped out of the

16 May 2026, 12:59 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Fire incident at Swapna Barman’s house; “Entering politics was a mistake…” she remarks

Jalpaiguri, 16th May: A fire incident occurred at the residence of Rajganj’s defeated Trinamool Congress candidate Swapna Barman, triggering concern in the Patkata Gram Panchayat area of Ghoshpara in Jalpaiguri. According to information, Swapna Barman has two houses in Ghoshpara. She resides with her family in one of them, while the other house reportedly caught

16 May 2026, 12:53 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Tea garden worker’s decomposed body recovered from Teesta riverbed in Jalpaiguri, probe underway

Jalpaiguri, 09th May: A decomposed body of a missing tea garden worker was recovered from the sandy riverbed of the Teesta, triggering sensation in the area. The deceased has been identified as Ratia Oraon, a worker of Bhandiguri Tea Garden in Jalpaiguri. According to reports, Ratia Oraon had been missing since the post-election period, and

09 May 2026, 2:52 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Jalpaiguri’s Archisman Majumder secures 10th rank in West Bengal Madhyamik

Jalpaiguri, 08th May: Archisman Majumder, a student from Jalpaiguri, has brought pride to the district by securing 10th rank in the West Bengal Madhyamik Examination 2026. He scored 688 out of 700 marks in the examination. A resident of the Sirishtala area in Jalpaiguri town, Archisman has been known as a meritorious student since childhood.

08 May 2026, 12:38 pmRead full →