Bengal Update 
Siliguri, 30th July: The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive on Nivedita Road, demolishing unauthorized structures in the area. The operation, which began on Tuesday, targeted shops encroaching on the roadside near Margaret School in Ward No. 02. Municipal officials and workers faced opposition from local businessmen before starting the demolition. The … Read more
In a significant development from Sikkim, fresh landslides have been reported along National Highway 10 near Melli. This crucial roadway, linking Gangtok and Darjeeling, has been closed for 34 days, causing severe disruption. The Gangtok-Jorthang Road also remains impassable. Ongoing inclement weather and heavy rains continue to exacerbate the situation, causing frequent landslides that block … Read more
DARJEELING: The civic authorities in Darjeeling initiated a significant eviction drive to decongest the town, dismantling temporary stalls set up by hawkers at Mahakal Market, below Chowrasta. This follows an announcement by GTA chief executive Anit Thapa, declaring Chowrasta a vendor-free zone starting August 15. “For years, hawkers have encroached on this route, causing congestion … Read more
New Delhi, July 29, 2024: The issue of frequent flight cancellations at Pakyong Airport in Sikkim, especially during the monsoon season, was discussed in the Rajya Sabha today. Shri Dorjee Tshering Lepcha expressed concerns over the disruptions affecting tourists and locals, prompting him to question the Ministry of Civil Aviation on possible solutions. Minister of … Read more
Naxalbari, 29th July: Left party members launched a protest against government land encroachment, fake ‘khatian’, the sale of leased land by encroachment, and the de-encroachment of river banks. Various organizations, including CPI(M) and CPI(ML), organized a rally and protest on Monday, ending with a memorandum submission to the Naxalbari Block Development Officer (BDO). The memorandum … Read more
Siliguri, 29th July: In a significant breakthrough, Pradhan Nagar police arrested four individuals in possession of a firearm and live ammunition, preventing a planned robbery in Siliguri. The suspects are identified as Santosh Magar (30) from Sikkim, Arivan Pradhan (30) from Darjeeling, Manoj Bihari (27) from Oodlabari, and Kesto Pahan (26) from Kharibari. Reports indicate … Read more
RANGPO: The Rangpo Nagar Panchayat has introduced a new regulation requiring residents to present their latest Household Garbage Fee receipt when applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Effective immediately, this measure aims to improve the town’s cleanliness and waste management efficiency. Residents applying for a NOC for purposes such as construction, renovation, and business … Read more
Om Prakash Mathur, a veteran BJP leader from Rajasthan, has been appointed as the new Governor of Sikkim. Mr. Mathur, a national vice-president of the BJP and a former RSS pracharak, has announced his retirement from active politics following his appointment to the Constitutional post. At 72, Mr. Mathur brings a wealth of experience to … Read more
Siliguri, 28th July: In a brazen act of theft, an individual posing as a passenger stole a mobile phone from an unsuspecting e-rickshaw driver in Champasari. According to reports, the e-rickshaw driver was transporting a passenger from Champasari More to Sri Guru Vidyamandir School. The passenger, who claimed to need a ride to Baghajatin Colony, … Read more
Siliguri, 28th July: A series of audacious burglaries on Netaji Road has left the residents of Subhashpally in Ward No. 20 of SMC deeply troubled. The unsettling events began on Friday night when thieves broke into an empty house, making off with electrical wires, cooking utensils, a television, and other valuables. Just 24 hours later, … Read more