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Addressing Frequent Flight Cancellations at Pakyong Airport in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 29, 2024: The issue of frequent flight cancellations at Pakyong Airport in Sikkim, especially during the monsoon season, was discussed in the Rajya Sabha today. Shri Dorjee Tshering Lepcha expressed concerns over the disruptions affecting tourists and locals, prompting him to question the Ministry of Civil Aviation on possible solutions. Minister of…

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Left Party Members Demand Action Over Naxalbari Land Disputes

Naxalbari, 29th July: Left party members launched a protest against government land encroachment, fake ‘khatian’, the sale of leased land by encroachment, and the de-encroachment of river banks. Various organizations, including CPI(M) and CPI(ML), organized a rally and protest on Monday, ending with a memorandum submission to the Naxalbari Block Development Officer (BDO). The memorandum…

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Siliguri Police Foil Major Robbery, Arrest Four with Firearm

Siliguri, 29th July: In a significant breakthrough, Pradhan Nagar police arrested four individuals in possession of a firearm and live ammunition, preventing a planned robbery in Siliguri. The suspects are identified as Santosh Magar (30) from Sikkim, Arivan Pradhan (30) from Darjeeling, Manoj Bihari (27) from Oodlabari, and Kesto Pahan (26) from Kharibari. Reports indicate…

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Garbage Fee Receipt Mandatory for NOC by Rangpo Nagar Panchayat”

RANGPO: The Rangpo Nagar Panchayat has introduced a new regulation requiring residents to present their latest Household Garbage Fee receipt when applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Effective immediately, this measure aims to improve the town’s cleanliness and waste management efficiency. Residents applying for a NOC for purposes such as construction, renovation, and business…

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BJP’s Om Prakash Mathur Appointed Governor of Sikkim 2024, Announces Retirement from Active Politics

Om Prakash Mathur, a veteran BJP leader from Rajasthan, has been appointed as the new Governor of Sikkim. Mr. Mathur, a national vice-president of the BJP and a former RSS pracharak, has announced his retirement from active politics following his appointment to the Constitutional post. At 72, Mr. Mathur brings a wealth of experience to…

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E-Rickshaw Driver Deceived by Fake Passenger, Mobile Phone Stolen in Siliguri

Siliguri, 28th July: In a brazen act of theft, an individual posing as a passenger stole a mobile phone from an unsuspecting e-rickshaw driver in Champasari. According to reports, the e-rickshaw driver was transporting a passenger from Champasari More to Sri Guru Vidyamandir School. The passenger, who claimed to need a ride to Baghajatin Colony,…

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Serial Burglaries Stun Netaji Road: Siliguri Residents on High Alert

Siliguri, 28th July: A series of audacious burglaries on Netaji Road has left the residents of Subhashpally in Ward No. 20 of SMC deeply troubled. The unsettling events began on Friday night when thieves broke into an empty house, making off with electrical wires, cooking utensils, a television, and other valuables. Just 24 hours later,…

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Nirbak Aranyak Hosts Stray Dog Sterilization Camp in Siliguri

Siliguri, 28th July: The voluntary organization Nirbak Aranyak has organized a sterilization camp for stray dogs, aiming to sterilize approximately 100 strays in the area. The three-day camp, held near Baneswar More, adjacent to the Eastern Bypass in Siliguri, ensures the dogs undergo sterilization procedures and are then returned to their original locations. On Sunday,…

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Adult Leopard Safely Captured at Atiabari Tea Estate in Dooars

Alipurduar, 28th July: A full-grown male leopard was successfully captured at the Atiabari Tea Estate in the Dooars region. The leopard was found in a cage set up by the forest department in Section No. 9 of the tea estate. Upon receiving the news, forest officials from the Buxa Tiger Reserve promptly arrived at the…

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Darjeeling BJP MP Criticizes TMC Over State Budget, says ‘They cheated us’

The ongoing war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) shows no signs of abating. This time, the focus has shifted to budget allocation and utilization in West Bengal, with Darjeeling BJP MP Raju Bista launching a scathing attack on the TMC government. MP Bista highlighted that the annual…

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