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MLA Seva Kendra in Naxalbari renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose MLA Seva Kendra after CM’s announcement

Naxalbari, 15th August: Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s announcement, Minister of State Anandamay Barman renamed the MLA Seva Kendra in Naxalbari as the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose MLA Seva Kendra. The centre provides various services to local residents and helps address their grievances. A large number of people were seen visiting the centre on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026, 2:48 pmRead full →

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Former Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Upa Pradhan arrested over alleged embezzlement of government funds

Naxalbari, 11th August: Former Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Upa Pradhan and TMC Anchal Sabhapati Bishwajit Ghosh, alias Rocket, was arrested by Naxalbari Police over allegations of embezzling government funds. According to police, the arrest was made based on a complaint lodged by Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Opposition Leader and BJP Mandal president Sadhan Chakraborty. Bishwajit Ghosh has

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Three more arrested in connection with mob assault death case in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 10th August: Three more individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was allegedly beaten by a mob after being caught attempting a burglary in Dayaram Jote, Naxalbari. The arrested individuals have been identified as Har Bappa Shil, Nirmal Ghosh, and Bishu Das. The incident took place on Sunday

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Allegations of delayed opening at primary school in Naxalbari; BJP leaders conduct surprise visit

Naxalbari, 05th August: Allegations have surfaced that a primary school in Naxalbari is not opening on time despite instructions from the education department. The incident has been reported from Chikthur Jote Primary School in Naxalbari, where locals alleged that the school opens after 11 am regularly. Following complaints from parents and local residents, BJP leaders

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One arrested with sand-laden tractor for alleged illegal sand transport in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 04th August: Naxalbari Police arrested one person along with a sand-laden tractor while allegedly transporting sand illegally from a river. According to information, police intercepted a sand-laden tractor on Panighata-Naxalbari State Highway at Budhkaran Jote area of Naxalbari on Tuesday morning. The driver was arrested after he failed to produce necessary documents related to

04 Aug 2026, 3:13 pmRead full →

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MoS Anandamay Barman inaugurates Block Public Health Unit in Naxalbari

Naxalbari, 01st August: Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Transport Anandamay Barman inaugurated a Block Public Health Unit at Naxalbari Rural Hospital. The new facility will provide various blood tests under one roof, reducing the need for patients to visit outside centres for diagnostic services. The inauguration programme was attended by Darjeeling Chief Medical

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Dumper driver arrested in Naxalbari for alleged stone smuggling using fake documents

Naxalbari, 01st August: Naxalbari Police arrested a dumper driver for allegedly transporting stones using fake documents and evading revenue. The police also seized the stone-loaded dumper during the operation. According to police sources, a stone-loaded dumper was intercepted at Satbhaiya More on the Asian Highway in Naxalbari. During document verification, police allegedly found discrepancies and

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CBI conducts fresh raid in Naxalbari over alleged post office forgery

Naxalbari, 31st July: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted a fresh raid in Naxalbari over alleged post office forgery case. According to sources, a four-member CBI team raided the residence of Meenakshi Pradhan at Bhanugram in the Nirpani area of Naxalbari and carried out a search. Earlier on Wednesday, CBI officials had

31 Jul 2026, 5:57 pmRead full →

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CBI team reaches Naxalbari in connection with post office forgery case probe

Naxalbari, 29th July: A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reached Naxalbari on Wednesday in connection with an alleged post office fraud case. According to sources, a five-member CBI team conducted a raid at a house in the Jabra Division area of Naxalbari. As no one was found at the residence during the

29 Jul 2026, 4:35 pmRead full →

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Naxalbari records sharp rise in land revenue collection; ₹7 lakh collected in three months

Naxalbari, 26th July: The Land and Land Revenue Department in Naxalbari has collected ₹7 lakh in revenue within three months of the new government taking office, nearly matching the block’s annual collection recorded during the previous administration. The surge in revenue collection follows directives issued by Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister, Agnimitra Paul to

26 Jul 2026, 1:19 pmRead full →

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Adivasi Congress protests in Naxalbari over NEET paper leak, seeks Education Minister’s resignation

Naxalbari, 25th July: The Adivasi Congress staged a protest in Naxalbari on Saturday over the alleged NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister. The protest was held at Birsa Munda College amid nationwide demonstrations over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, with Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

25 Jul 2026, 12:34 pmRead full →

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Swollen Khemchi River damages key rural road in Naxalbari, restoration work begins

Naxalbari, 25th July: Restoration work has begun on a key rural road in Naxalbari that was damaged after the swollen Khemchi River washed away a portion of it during the monsoon. The damaged stretch at Paschim Babupara serves as an important route for residents of around 10 villages, including Ketugabur Jote, Handibasti, Mallabari, Surajbar and

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