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Governor R.N. Ravi holds meeting with Vice-Chancellors of 20 universities of the state at NBU

Siliguri, 09th July: Governor R.N. Ravi held a meeting with the Vice-Chancellors of 20 universities of the state at the administrative building of the University of North Bengal (NBU) to review the higher education infrastructure and challenges. Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of several universities, including Aliah University, Alipurduar University, Bankura University, Biswa Bangla University, Cooch Behar

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“We are preparing the budget after speaking to people, earlier budgets were made on a treadmill”: Minister Swapan Dasgupta at Uttar Kanya

Fulbari, 11th June: State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta held a pre-budget consultation meeting at Uttar Kanya to hear demands, suggestions and proposals related to industrial, commercial and economic development in North Bengal ahead of the state budget. The meeting marked his first administrative visit to Uttar Kanya after taking charge as Finance Minister. The meeting

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures speedy progress of bullet train project, says Delhi-Siliguri journey to take 6 hours

Kolkata, 06th June: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday assured that work on the proposed bullet train project would be carried out at a fast pace, reducing travel time between Delhi and Siliguri to around six hours. The announcement came during a meeting at Nabanna with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, where several railway projects and

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DRI arrests two with gold biscuits worth ₹2.88 crore at Raiganj bus stand, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Siliguri, 05th June: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two persons from the Raiganj NBSTC bus stand with foreign-origin gold biscuits worth approximately ₹2.88 crore in a major anti-smuggling operation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Subhranshu Bhattacharya from Hooghly and Raju Debnath from Tripura. According to officials, the accused were produced before

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Complaint filed against Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri over alleged controversial remarks

Siliguri, 04th June: A complaint has been filed at the Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged controversial remarks, triggering political and legal debate in the region. Advocate Rinku Chatterjee Singh has submitted a written complaint alleging that statements made by Mamata Banerjee from a protest platform

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Minister of State Anandamay Barman receives grand welcome on return to Siliguri

Siliguri, 04th June: Newly appointed Minister of State Anandamay Barman returned to Siliguri on Thursday after taking oath of office and was accorded a warm welcome by BJP workers and supporters at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. A large number of party workers and supporters gathered at the station to greet the minister upon his arrival

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Siliguri’s Srayashi Shil secures 8th rank in Higher Secondary examination

Siliguri, 14th May: Srayashi Shil, a student of Siliguri Girls’ High School, brought pride to the city by securing 8th rank in the Higher Secondary examination. A student of the Arts stream, she scored a total of 489 marks in the examination. Srayashi is a resident of the Ektiasal area of Siliguri. Her father runs

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Vehicle number used in murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s PA traced to Siliguri

Siliguri, 07th May: Police have traced the number plate of a vehicle allegedly used in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide to Siliguri, prompting swift action by investigators. Based on CCTV footage, police tracked the vehicle registration details and reached the owner, a Siliguri resident, who was called to the police station

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Father and brother arrested on charges of alleged murder of youth over family dispute in Rajganj

Rajganj, 16th April: In a shocking incident, a young man was allegedly murdered following a family dispute in the Belakoba Outpost area under Rajganj Police Station. Police have arrested the deceased’s father and brother in connection with the case. According to police sources, the deceased has been identified as Dipankar Roy (25), a resident of

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Congress candidate Aloke Dhara intensifies campaign in Siliguri, raises questions over development

Siliguri, 16th April: With less than a week remaining before the first phase of the Assembly elections, political campaigning has intensified across Siliguri. Candidates from various parties are actively reaching out to voters, and the election fervour is visible across the city’s streets and neighbourhoods. In this context, Congress candidate Aloke Dhara, contesting from the

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Baul artist launches awareness drive for peaceful voting in Siliguri

Siliguri, 16th April: With only a few days left for the 2026 Assembly elections, a Baul artist has launched an awareness campaign in Siliguri to promote peaceful and fair voting. Amid concerns over political tensions in various parts of the state, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to exercise their democratic rights without fear. President’s

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TMC candidate’s posters allegedly torn in Rajganj, political tension erupts

Rajganj, 16th November: Tension spread in Rajganj after allegations surfaced that posters put up in support of Trinamool Congress candidate Swapna Burman were torn down. The incident was reported from the Banshbari area under Panikauri Gram Panchayat in Rajganj block. According to TMC sources, multiple posters supporting the candidate had been put up in the

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