Recent Incidents
A Volo bus caught fire on the Kishanganj flyover this afternoon. The bus traveling from Siliguri to Purnia suddenly caught on fire, causing thick smoke and visible flames. Passengers, reacting swiftly, escaped by jumping out of the windows, saving their lives. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene, working to extinguish the flames and ensure safety. … Read more
Naxalbari, 05th August: Sensation spread through Shanti Nagar in Naxalbari on Monday after residents discovered an unidentified body on a service road footpath. Local residents promptly alerted the police, leading officers from the Naxalbari police station to recover the body. The deceased was sent to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for a post-mortem … Read more
Rajganj, 05th August: A goods-laden vehicle overturned on the Karatoya bridge near Hati More on the Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway due to a burst tyre. The incident took place on Sunday night, causing a significant disruption in traffic. The small goods carrier was en route to Jalpaiguri when the tyre burst, leading to the vehicle abruptly … Read more
Naxalbari, 05th August: In an unexpected discovery, workers at Pahargoomiah Tea Estate in Naxalbari found two leopard cubs in the drainage system, prompting swift action from the forest department. The workers, who were picking tea leaves, immediately notified authorities upon spotting the cubs. In response, the Bagdogra Range workers, accompanied by the Elephant Squad and … Read more
Siliguri, 04th August: Mayor Gautam Deb has issued a stern warning to realtors in Siliguri regarding the improper sale of designated residential parking areas for commercial purposes. Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the “Urban Landscape in North Bengal” on Friday, Deb highlighted the growing issue of traffic … Read more
Gangtok, Aug 4: Sikkim police have detained a man in Gyalshing district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 69-year-old woman at her home. The incident reportedly took place on July 30 at around 9:30 a.m. when the suspect visited the victim’s house. The victim’s family filed an official complaint on August 2 at approximately 4:50 p.m., … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more