Recent Incidents
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
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
Siliguri, 08th August: The Darjeeling District Left Front organized a condolence rally in Siliguri to pay tribute to former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya. The procession began on Thursday from Anil Biswas Bhawan, drawing significant participation from CPI(M) leaders, including Ashok Bhattacharya and Jibesh Sarkar, alongside party activists. The rally proceeded through key routes—Hill … Read more
Kolkata, 08th August: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 at his Kolkata residence. The news was confirmed by CPI(M) state secretary Mohd Salim to PTI. Bhattacharjee had been battling age-related ailments, with a prolonged struggle against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Despite multiple hospitalizations, his … Read more
Siliguri, 07th August: A tragic accident near Cosmos Mall on Sevoke Road in Siliguri resulted in the death of Kalpana Barman, a resident of Netaji Nagar under Bhakti Nagar Police Station. Barman was riding her bicycle when she was struck by an army vehicle. The collision caused a temporary traffic jam in the area. Bhakti … Read more