Bengal Update 
Naxalbari, 11th August: In a significant operation, Naxalbari police intercepted two individuals attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of brown sugar. The accused, Arima Khatun (38) and Mohammad Majirul (40), residents of Golapganj in Kaliachak, Malda, were apprehended near the Rathkhola railway gate. The duo had arrived at Naxalbari railway station by train from … Read more
Siliguri, 10th August: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Siliguri arrested Jeetu Barman after seizing heroin worth several crores. The operation was conducted near Batasi railway station based on a tip-off. During the raid, 417 grams of heroin were recovered from Barman’s possession. Following the arrest, Barman was presented before the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court on … Read more
Naxalbari, 10th August: In a significant law enforcement action, Tapas Pal, a resident of Rathkhola, was arrested for drug possession in Naxalbari. Acting on a tip-off, the 41st battalion of the Madan Jote SSB raided the area, leading to the seizure of 94 grams of brown sugar from Pal’s possession. Following the arrest, Pal … Read more
Restoration work on the NH10 near Birik Dhara is progressing rapidly, with teams working tirelessly to clear a path through the mountain. The ongoing project involves cutting through the mountainous terrain to pave the way for a new road. Workers, assisted by JCB machines, are operating at full capacity to complete the task. The initiative … Read more
10th August: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista made a compelling case in Parliament on Friday, demanding recognition of land rights (parja patta) for the people of his constituency. He highlighted a critical issue: the West Bengal Forest Department’s claim over lands historically used for tea and cinchona cultivation, dating back to the mid-1800s—long before the department’s … Read more
Kharibari, 10th August: Jagdish Barman, a 72-year-old resident of Prasadu Jote, Kharibari, was found dead in his home on Saturday morning, hanging from a noose. The incident has deeply troubled the local community. Reports indicate that Barman, who had been unwell for some time, was last seen by his wife after dinner on Friday night. … Read more
Jalpaiguri, 09th August: The Irrigation Department has announced plans to construct a dam on the Karala River to address the persistent flooding in Jalpaiguri’s municipal areas. The project, which will span from Shantipara to Paresh Mitra Colony in Ward 25, has been allocated a budget of Rs 1.15 crore. The existing dam has proven insufficient, … Read more
Alipurduar, 09th August: A 65-year-old man, Abdul Jalil Mia, was arrested in connection with the attempted sexual assault of an eleven-year-old girl in the Khoardanga area under Kumargram Police Station. The incident came to light when the minor disclosed the details to her family, leading to a formal complaint being lodged at Kamakhyaguri Police Station. … Read more
RANGPO, AUGUST 8, 2024: The Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project reached a critical milestone on Thursday as Tunnel T6 was successfully completed, marking a significant advancement in connecting Sikkim to the national railway network. The 3.94 km tunnel, which includes a 600-meter audit passage, was constructed by ITD Cementation, a firm renowned for handling complex infrastructure projects. … Read more
Jalpaiguri, 08th August: The Border Security Force (BSF) halted hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter India at the international border in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district. The group, fleeing what they described as “attacks” in their home country, was stopped near Dakshin Berubari village, close to the Jhaportala border outpost. A BSF official confirmed that … Read more