Two occupants killed as car plunges into Teesta River on NH10

Siliguri, 27th November: A tragic incident surfaced where a four-wheeler lost control and fell into Teesta River in the Likhabir area of National Highway No. 10. The incident led to the loss of the life of two individuals identified as Vishal Chhetri and Thupden Bhutia.

According to reports, early on Monday, a car heading towards Sikkim from Siliguri lost control and plunged into the Teesta River in the said area. Upon receiving the news, police and Teesta Range personnel arrived at the spot, recovered the deceased bodies, and transported them for a post-mortem examination. Currently, the police are engaged in further investigation of the entire incident.

Jalpaiguri: Police raid absconding TMC leader Krishna Das’ residence, recover sharp weapons and seize multiple vehicles

Jalpaiguri, 16th June: Police recovered several sharp weapons and seized multiple vehicles during a raid at the residence of absconding TMC leader Krishna Das in Jalpaiguri as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged post-election violence. Krishna Das, the defeated TMC candidate from the Jalpaiguri Assembly constituency, has been accused of involvement in an attack

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Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh formally assumes charge of Tourism Department in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: State Tourism Minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh on Monday formally assumed charge of the Tourism Department in Siliguri following his appointment to the portfolio. Ghosh arrived at the Tourism Department office, where he was welcomed and felicitated by departmental officials. Speaking to reporters after taking charge, the minister said his primary

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‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ begins in Siliguri

Siliguri, 15th June: As part of the state-wide ‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ initiative launched across West Bengal on Monday, a camp was organised at the Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Indoor Stadium in Siliguri under the initiative of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation’s Borough No. 3 Office to deliver various government welfare services to the public. State minister and Siliguri

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Unauthorized portion of building demolished in Siliguri following High Court directive

Siliguri, 15th June: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation on Monday, acting on a complaint filed by NBSTC and following directions from the High Court, carried out a demolition drive against an allegedly unauthorized construction near the NBSTC bus depot under the jurisdiction of Pradhan Nagar police station. According to sources, NBSTC had alleged that nearly one

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Two occupants killed as car plunges into Teesta River on NH10

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