Siliguri, 07th September: In a landmark ruling, a court in Siliguri sentenced Mohammad Abbas to death for the heinous rape and murder of a minor girl in Matigara. The crime, committed on August 21, 2023, sent shockwaves through the community, leading to Abbas’s swift arrest by Matigara police that very night. The trial, which commenced … Read more
Kalimpong 27th August: Kalimpong is witnessing heightened tensions following a disturbing incident involving an attempted sexual assault on a minor girl. The incident occurred when the girl went to purchase chips and was allegedly targeted by Mohammad Irfan Azharuddin, who reportedly tried to close the shutter of his shop to trap the victim. Fortunately, she … Read more
Alipurduar, 26th August: In a decisive move against drug trafficking, police apprehended Rohit Mirdha, a resident of Mechpara, on charges of possessing a significant quantity of narcotic tablets. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement swiftly launched an operation in the Mendabari area of Alipurduar district, leading to the youth’s arrest. The operation marks a notable … Read more
Siliguri, 23rd August: A fire broke out at a well-known clothing store near Siliguri police station on Friday afternoon, causing widespread concern. Smoke was first noticed coming from inside the store, prompting immediate action. Emergency services were called, and two fire engines were quickly dispatched to the scene. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze swiftly, … Read more
Alipurduar, 23rd August: A tragic incident claimed the life of Kamal Das, a resident of Madhya Satali in Kalchini block, Alipurduar district when he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday night in the Gurudwara area of Hasimara, Kalchini block. Kamal Das had just disembarked from a … Read more
Sikkim, 20th August: A massive landslide devastated the power station of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) Teesta Stage 5 dam on Tuesday morning. The 510 MW power station had been under threat due to frequent minor landslides in recent weeks. On Tuesday, a significant portion of the adjacent hill collapsed, burying the power station … Read more
Fulbari, 19th August: A coal-laden trailer overturned on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway early Monday morning, causing significant disruption. The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. near Jotiakali More in Fulbari. The trailer, which was transporting coal from Rajasthan to Bhutan, lost control and tipped over while navigating a narrow section of the highway. Drivers in … Read more
Fulbari, August 19, 2024: The body of Gautam Das, a resident of Durga Das Colony in Siliguri, was found at Lockgate No. 01 of the Mahananda Barrage, Fulbari, five days after he went missing under suspicious circumstances. Das had left with five friends for a trip to the Teesta Canal in Fulbari on August 14. … Read more
Siliguri, 19th August: A troubling incident occurred in Siliguri’s Ujanu, Shiv Nagar area, where a man was arrested for attempting to abduct an 8-year-old girl. The accused, identified as Kanai Biswas, allegedly lured the child with a chocolate near the gas warehouse at Darjeeling More under Ward No. 46 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation. The … Read more
Siliguri, 18th August: The body of a 40-year-old man, Jilap Sherpa, was discovered hanging in a lodge at Siliguri Junction under Pradhan Nagar police station. Jilap, a resident of Jaldhaka in Kalimpong district, had been staying at the lodge since August 16. On Sunday afternoon, lodge management found his body and immediately notified the police. … Read more