Bengal Update 
Darjeeling, West Bengal: A 48-year-old man, Dipanjan Mitra, was arrested on October 17 for allegedly sending bomb threat emails, claiming that hydrogen-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted at three prestigious colleges in Bengaluru. The investigation began after the principal of the Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) reported receiving a threat from the email … Read more
Kharibari, 22nd October: A wave of protests erupted in Kharibari as residents gathered to demand accountability for the poor construction quality of a local Anganwadi center in Keshordoba. The center, funded by the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) with a budget of ₹11,13,000, has raised concerns over the use of substandard materials, resulting in cracks … Read more
Kolkata, 01st October: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made it clear she would not intervene in the current dispute over the payment of bonuses to tea garden workers in Darjeeling, where a 12-hour general strike is in progress. Speaking to reporters in Siliguri before her return to Kolkata, Banerjee suggested that the impasse was … Read more
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