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New Traffic Management Directives Issued for NH 10 by Kalimpong District Magistrate

03rd August: The Kalimpong district magistrate has issued fresh instructions for traffic management on NH 10. These new directives aim to streamline traffic flow and enhance safety measures along the highway. Detailed guidelines and procedures from the Kalimpong administrative have been attached below.  

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Sikkim Enforces Mandatory PUC Certificate for Vehicle Owners

Gangtok, Aug 3 (PTI): The Sikkim government has mandated that all vehicle owners must carry a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, effective from Saturday. According to a circular issued by the Transport Department, failure to present a valid PUC certificate will result in a Rs 500 fine. Transport Secretary Manish Pradhan stated, “With the approval…

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Siliguri girl Father Desperate Plea for Daughter’s Kidney Transplant

Siliguri, 03rd August: Dhananjay Biswas, a resident of Siliguri, urgently appeals for help for his daughter, Piyali Biswas, who needs a kidney transplant. This plea was made during a press conference at the Siliguri Journalist Club. Piyali’s health issues began in 2018 with a fever, leading to a diagnosis of a kidney problem after initial…

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Tragic Accident on Singtam Road: Critical Injuries and Rescue

Singtam, 03rd August: A white Bolero car, vehicle number SK 01 PB 1592, fell from a road cliff and tumbled down a steep mountain slope while traveling from Majitar to Ravangla via Singtam Road. The incident, which involved three victims, could have ended in tragedy. By a stroke of luck, all three individuals were rescued….

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Special Naka checking is being conducted in Siliguri Fulbari-Gajoldoba Road

Rajganj, 03rd August: The Ambari police, operating under the Bhorer Alo Police Station, conducted a special ‘Naka checking’ operation on the Fulbari-Gajoldoba state road at Nawapara Canal More on Saturday. Officers inspected small passenger cars and issued fines to bike riders not wearing helmets. This initiative is part of a broader campaign by the Siliguri…

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SMC Targets Unauthorized Shops in Tikiapara During Ongoing Eviction Campaign

Siliguri, 03rd August: In a significant move, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) launched an anti-encroachment drive in the Tikiapara area, focusing on illegally constructed shops. The operation, part of a larger eviction initiative throughout Siliguri, resulted in the demolition of all unauthorized structures. On Saturday morning, SMC officials executed the eviction in Tikiapara, where a…

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Extended Power Outage Hits Ghoom, Jorebunglow, and Sonada in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, 03rd August: Residents of Ghoom, Jorebunglow, and Sonada in Darjeeling have been without electricity for the past two days. This prolonged outage has caused significant disruption in daily activities and raised concerns among locals. The affected areas are urging the administration to address the issue promptly and restore power. The power outage has impacted…

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Thunderstorms and Rain Batter Pemling: Residents Struggle Without Power

Kalimpong, 02nd August: For the past two days, Pemling, near Kalimpong, has been grappling with severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The ongoing bad weather has resulted in a power outage, significantly affecting daily life. Local sources report property damage, adding to the community’s distress. Residents are hoping for prompt administrative action to restore normalcy and…

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Collision at Mahananda Bridge: One Severely Injured

Siliguri, 02nd August: A severe road accident occurred at Mahananda Bridge in Siliguri, involving a passenger bus and a bike. The bike rider sustained significant injuries in the incident.   Reports indicate that the accident took place while the bus was traveling from Siliguri Junction towards Air View More. A brake failure caused the bus…

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Jorethang Man Confesses to Killing Wife Following Domestic Argument

Jorethang, 02nd August: In a tragic turn of events, a 37-year-old man in Sikkim’s Jorethang has been arrested for murdering his wife over a domestic argument. On August 2, Bhim Kumar Rai allegedly killed his wife, Smrita Rai (33), with a sharp weapon following a heated dispute at their rented accommodation around 1 a.m. After…

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