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Elderly woman dies after being hit by oil tanker near NJP in Siliguri

Siliguri, 16th August: An elderly woman was killed in a road accident in Netaji More near the NJP area of Siliguri. The incident triggered tension in the locality. According to sources, the woman was attempting to cross the road when she was struck by an oil tanker. She fell onto the road and was subsequently

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Matigara Police arrest two with 58 stolen jammers

Siliguri, 16th August: Matigara police have arrested two persons in connection with the theft of 58 jammers from examination centres and recovered all the stolen devices. The arrested accused have been identified as Biswajit Roy and Nikhil Sah, both residents of the Matigara area. According to police, a non-governmental organisation lodged a complaint at Matigara

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Kanai Lal Sen Foundation distributes food supplies to 80 underprivileged people in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th August: The Kanai Lal Sen Foundation extended a helping hand to underprivileged and vulnerable people in Siliguri on Independence Day by distributing food supplies. As part of its monthly initiative, the foundation distributed essential food supplies to around 80 people on Saturday. The items were handed over by the organisers and distinguished guests

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Siliguri: Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh raises concern over trend of selective participation in school Independence Day celebrations

Siliguri, 15th August: West Bengal Tourism Minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh raised concern over a trend in some schools regarding the participation of students in Independence Day celebrations. Addressing a press conference on Saturday afternoon, Ghosh alleged that in some educational institutions, students from certain classes were being invited to participate in Independence Day

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Man arrested with pangolin scales in Siliguri, alleged Nepal smuggling bid foiled

Siliguri, 15th August: Sukna Forest Department arrested a man with pangolin scales during a raid in the Vishwas Colony area of Matigara based on information provided by the Border Unit of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. The arrested accused has been identified as Bikash Khalkho, a resident of Damdim. According to the Forest Department, the

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Grand 80th Independence Day celebration held at Income Tax Office in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th August: The Income Tax Office in Siliguri organised a grand celebration of the 80th Independence Day under the leadership of Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Siliguri, Rajeev Kumar. The programme was attended by members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Siliguri Taxation Bar Association and various business associations of Siliguri.

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Siliguri: Drawing competition organised by Farabari Mahadev Sporting Club and NGO on Independence Day

Siliguri, 15th August: A drawing competition was organised by Farabari Mahadev Sporting Club and NGO on the occasion of Independence Day. Children and teenagers of different age groups from the area participated in the competition with enthusiasm. The young participants showcased their creativity through drawings based on themes including patriotism and nature. The event witnessed

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Jakson Gensets, Cummins India Powergen and Powergen host customer meet in Siliguri, showcase CPCB IV+ genset technology

Siliguri, 15th August: Jakson Gensets, in association with Cummins India Powergen and in partnership with its new Powergen dealership, organised a customer meet in Siliguri on Saturday. The event was attended by industry representatives, business owners and customers from across North Bengal and Sikkim. The event also marked the official launch of Powergen as the

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Scooty stolen from outside house in Siliguri; accused arrested within five days

Siliguri, 15th August: Matigara Police arrested a man and recovered a stolen scooty within five days in connection with a theft case reported from the area. The arrested accused has been identified as 24-year-old MD Salman Ali, a resident of Devidanga. According to police, a scooty belonging to Prem Biswas was stolen from in front

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Minister Nisith Pramanik hoists national flag at Uttar Kanya in Siliguri, signals change in administrative practice

Siliguri, 15th August: North Bengal Development Minister Nisith Pramanik hoisted the national flag at Uttar Kanya in Siliguri, the mini-secretariat of North Bengal, for the first time on Independence Day. Since Uttar Kanya was inaugurated in 2014, the flag on Independence Day and Republic Day had traditionally been hoisted by senior bureaucrats or Divisional Commissioners.

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Minister Shankar Ghosh hoists national flag at Tourism Department office in Siliguri, extends Independence Day greetings

Siliguri, 15th August: Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh hoisted the national flag at the Tourism Department office located at Mainak Tourist Lodge in Siliguri on the morning of Independence Day. The celebration was followed by the rendition of the national anthem. The Minister later interacted with department officials and children present at the event and distributed

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Security checks intensified in Siliguri ahead of Independence Day, sniffer dog ‘Simba’ deployed

Siliguri, 14th August: Security arrangements have been tightened in Siliguri ahead of the 80th Independence Day on August 15. Given its strategic location in the ‘Chicken Neck’ corridor, the city is considered sensitive from a security perspective. Siliguri Metropolitan Police have increased surveillance in border areas, hotels, railway stations, bus stands and other crowded locations.

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