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Jalpaiguri Teesta riverbank body recovery case; deceased identified, four arrested

Jalpaiguri, 15th August: The mystery surrounding the recovery of an unidentified teenager’s body from the banks of the Teesta River in Jalpaiguri has been solved, with police identifying the deceased and arresting four people in connection with the alleged killing within a few hours. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Mahadev Roy,

15 Aug 2026, 3:58 pmRead full →

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Unidentified youth found dead in area adjacent to Teesta railway bridge in Jalpaiguri; sharp weapon injury marks found

Jalpaiguri, 14th August: An unidentified youth was found dead in an area adjacent to the Teesta railway bridge in Jalpaiguri, triggering tension in the area. The youth reportedly had sharp weapon injury marks on his neck and face. Several liquor bottles were allegedly found scattered around the area. Police are initially suspecting that the youth

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Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench illuminated in Tricolour ahead of Independence Day

Jalpaiguri, 14th August: The Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of the Calcutta High Court has been illuminated in the colours of the national flag ahead of Independence Day on August 15. The entire Circuit Bench building has been decorated with saffron, white and green lights, creating a tricolour display that becomes particularly striking after sunset. The illuminated

14 Aug 2026, 12:18 pmRead full →

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Man allegedly flees with seven-month-old daughter while intoxicated in Jalpaiguri, leaves baby by roadside

Jalpaiguri, 08th August: A man allegedly took his seven-month-old daughter away while intoxicated from his wife’s parental home in the Bosepara area of Jalpaiguri on Friday night, triggering concern in the locality. According to information, the man allegedly entered his wife’s parental home and left with their seven-month-old daughter without informing her. Local residents reportedly

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Jalpaiguri Municipality releases Guppy fish as dengue prevention measure

Jalpaiguri, 06th August: Jalpaiguri Municipality has taken preventive measures against dengue by releasing Guppy fish in drains, sewers and water bodies across the city to destroy mosquito larvae. According to municipality sources, 26 dengue cases were reported in the Jalpaiguri Municipality area last year, while three cases have been reported this year so far. The

06 Aug 2026, 2:04 pmRead full →

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Heavy rain disrupts life in Jalpaiguri; Teesta and Karala River water levels rise, hundreds of families affected

Jalpaiguri, 05th July: Several areas of Jalpaiguri have been severely affected due to heavy rainfall, with water levels of the Teesta and Karala Rivers rising. Several families have been left stranded due to waterlogging in different parts of the district. According to the weather department, Jalpaiguri recorded 165.60 mm of rainfall in the last 24

05 Aug 2026, 1:16 pmRead full →

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Police raid Jalpaiguri’s Indira Colony over drug complaints; suspected narcotics seized

Jalpaiguri, 04th August: Jalpaiguri Police conducted a night-long raid in Indira Colony area of Jalpaiguri city following complaints of alleged drug-related activities and seized suspected narcotics. According to information, residents had been alleging that drug-related activities were continuing in the area for a long time. Local youths had raised the issue before Chief Minister Suvendu

04 Aug 2026, 3:25 pmRead full →

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Jalpaiguri’s Dinbazar market raided by Task Force over soaring vegetable prices

Jalpaiguri, 02nd August: Complaints of soaring vegetable prices prompted a Task Force raid at Dinbazar market in Jalpaiguri city. Accompanied by police, Enforcement Branch officials visited the market and inspected the wholesale and retail prices of vegetables, eggs and other essential food items. Officials found that several vegetables were allegedly being sold at more than

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Census 2027 begins in Jalpaiguri, self-enumeration phase to continue till 15 August

Jalpaiguri, 01st August: The Census 2027 process officially began in Jalpaiguri on Saturday with the formal launch of the programme at the Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad Auditorium. The inauguration programme was attended by Jalpaiguri District Magistrate Aditi Chaudhary, Superintendent of Police, MP Jayanta Kumar Roy, MLAs, and officials from various government departments. The administration informed that

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Heavy rainfall inundates several parts of Jalpaiguri, Teesta water level rises

Jalpaiguri, 01st August: Incessant rainfall inundated several parts of Jalpaiguri, causing widespread inconvenience to residents. Within a few hours of heavy rain, roads and low-lying areas across most of the city’s 25 wards were submerged. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jalpaiguri recorded around 95 mm of rainfall till Saturday morning. The heavy downpour

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Huge quantity of banned cough syrup seized near Teesta Bridge in Jalpaiguri, truck driver arrested

Jalpaiguri, 31st July: Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police recovered a huge quantity of banned cough syrup during an operation near the Teesta Bridge area. The truck driver was arrested in connection with the seizure. According to police sources, acting on a tip-off, police conducted a search of a goods vehicle. During the search, a large quantity of

31 Jul 2026, 6:58 pmRead full →

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School bus hits small car in Jalpaiguri, four injured

Jalpaiguri, 31st July: Four people were injured after a school bus rammed into the rear of a small four-wheeler near Balapara More on the National Highway in Jalpaiguri. Several students travelling on the school bus escaped a major accident. According to reports, the school bus was trying to overtake a stationary dumper when it hit

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