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Naxalbari Police Seize Truck Transporting 12 Buffaloes, Two Haryana Residents Arrested

Naxalbari, 11th August: In a significant operation, Naxalbari police intercepted a truck at Satbhaiya More, seizing 12 buffaloes being transported without valid documentation. The individuals arrested in connection with the case, Kishan and Nandaji Yadav, both residents of Haryana, were apprehended during a routine inspection. The truck, reportedly en route from Bihar to Assam, was…

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Arrested for Brown sugar

Naxalbari Police Arrest Two in Brown Sugar Smuggling Attempt

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…

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Man Nabbed in Siliguri with Crores Worth of Heroin

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…

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Brown Sugar Seized in Naxalbari: Rathkhola Resident Arrested

  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…

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Restoration Efforts on NH10: Workers Race Against Time to Clear Mountain for New Road

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…

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Darjeeling MP Urges National Policy on Land Rights in Parliament

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…

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Elderly Man Found Dead by Hanging in Kharibari, Investigation Underway

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….

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Senior Citizen Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault of Minor in Alipurduar

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….

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Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project Achieves Key Milestone with Tunnel T6 Breakthrough

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….

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BSF Blocks Bangladeshi Nationals’ Attempt to Cross Jalpaiguri Border

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…

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