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Devraaj Adhikari

Devraaj Adhikari is the Editor of Tarai 24, responsible for editorial oversight, factchecking, and maintaining journalistic standards. Based in West Bengal, he focuses on accurate, timely, and trustworthy reporting, with hands-on experience in digital journalism. He has been closely following news and current affairs from a young age.

April 18 Siliguri Traffic Advisory: Heavy Congestion Expected at Darjeeling More; Check Route Diversions

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Weekend Traffic Alert: Avoid Darjeeling More and Sevoke Road Today; Check Alternate Routes Siliguri, April 18, 2026 — Weekend commuters, tourists, and daily travelers navigating through Siliguri today are strongly advised to plan their journeys with extra buffer time. The Siliguri Traffic Police has released a comprehensive traffic bulletin for Saturday, warning of slow-moving traffic … Read more

Kanpur Class 10 Student Dies by Suicide Despite Scoring 92% in CBSE Exams

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Kanpur, April 18, 2026: In a heartbreaking incident highlighting the immense pressure students face over academic performance, a 16-year-old girl in Kanpur died by suicide after the declaration of the CBSE Class 10 board results. Despite securing an impressive 92% in her board exams, the student, identified as Vaishali Singh, was reportedly deeply disappointed as … Read more

Fourth Suicide in Two Months Rocks NIT Kurukshetra: Angry Students Erupt in Protest

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NIT Kurukshetra Declares 17-Day ‘Break’ After Fourth Student Dies by Suicide Kurukshetra, April 17, 2026 — A wave of grief and anger has engulfed the campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, following the death of another student by suicide. The tragic incident marks the fourth such suspected suicide at the premier engineering … Read more

Malda Police Foil Arms Smuggling Bid; 23-Year-Old Arrested with Illegal Firearms in Kaliachak

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Illegal Arms Seized in Kaliachak: 23-Year-Old Baishnabnagar Resident Arrested Before Sale Malda, April 17, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against the illegal arms trade in the region, the Malda District Police successfully foiled an attempt to sell illicit weapons on Thursday. A 23-year-old man was arrested, and two illegal firearms were seized during a … Read more

Assam, Bengal Tea Bodies Urge PM Modi to Scrap ‘Costly’ Mandatory Auction Rules

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Assam and West Bengal Producers Demand Right to Choose Mode of Sale Guwahati, April 17, 2026 — Facing rising financial pressures, four major tea industry associations from Assam and West Bengal have jointly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Central government to scrap the mandatory requirement of selling tea through public auctions. In … Read more

Siliguri Police Rescue Missing Minor Traced to Birpara in Cross-District Operation

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Siliguri, April 17, 2026 — In a major relief for a local family, the Bhaktinagar Police executed a swift cross-district rescue operation to safely recover a missing minor boy, tracing him all the way to Birpara in the neighboring Alipurduar district. The successful recovery highlights the rapid response protocols of the Siliguri Police Commissionerate when … Read more

Sayani Gupta Named Harvard South Asian ‘Person of the Year’

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Mumbai, April 17, 2026 — In a major international milestone for Indian cinema, acclaimed actress Sayani Gupta is set to be honoured as the ‘Person of the Year’ by the prestigious Harvard South Asian Association (SAA). The recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to storytelling, her fearless choice of roles, and her rapidly growing impact on … Read more

SpiceJet and Akasa Air Planes Collide at Delhi Airport; Pilots and ATC Officer De-rostered

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Delhi Airport Incident: SpiceJet, Akasa Planes Grounded After Ground Collision at Terminal 1 New Delhi, April 17, 2026 — A major ground safety incident was narrowly averted at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi after two passenger aircraft—belonging to SpiceJet and Akasa Air—collided on the tarmac near Terminal 1. Following the incident, … Read more

Siliguri Court Sentences Man to 5 Years in Jail in 2010 Fake Currency Case

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End of a 16-Year Trial: Siliguri Police Secure Conviction in 2010 Counterfeit Note Case Siliguri, April 17, 2026 — Sixteen years after a major crackdown on Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the Matigara area, the wheels of justice have finally completed their course. The Hon’ble Additional District Judge, 2nd Court, Siliguri, delivered its final … Read more

Tragic Accident on Nanpara-Lakhimpur Highway: Bike Rider Burnt Alive After Collision With Tempo

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Fatal Collision on Bahraich Highway: 35-Year-Old Bike Rider Burnt Alive, Tempo Driver Flees Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), April 17, 2026 — A horrific road accident on the Nanpara-Lakhimpur Highway in Bahraich district claimed the life of a 35-year-old man on Friday morning. The victim was burnt alive when his motorcycle caught fire following a severe collision … Read more

Corporate Terror Link? Pregnant TCS HR Manager Nida Khan Tied to JeM’s ‘Women’s Wing’ Chief

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From ‘Wear a Burqa’ to Terror Links: Delhi Special Cell to Probe TCS Nashik HR Nida Khan Nashik, April 17, 2026 — The shocking allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik have taken an unprecedented and terrifying turn. Investigations have revealed that the absconding HR Executive, Nida … Read more

‘Contract Killing Gone Wrong’: Husband Plans to Murder Wife’s Lovers, Gets Killed Instead

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Dhanbad Murder Mystery Solved: Wife’s Lovers Kill Husband in Shocking ‘Love Triangle’ Plot Dhanbad (Jharkhand), April 17, 2026 — In a dramatic and deadly tale of betrayal, illicit affairs, and a preemptive strike, a man from Dhanbad was brutally murdered by his wife’s two alleged lovers. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Md. Shamim Ansari, alias … Read more

Today’s Siliguri Traffic Advisory (April 17): Major Disruptions Expected Due to Rallies and Construction

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Siliguri, April 17, 2026 — Commuters and tourists traveling through Siliguri today are advised to plan their journeys with extra buffer time. The Siliguri Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory warning of significant traffic slowdowns across major routes due to a combination of ongoing infrastructure projects, political rallies, and local market activities. To prevent … Read more

“We Have Stopped It for 3 Decades, Now We Must Do It”: PM Modi Calls for Unity on Women’s Quota

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PM Modi in Lok Sabha: ‘Nari Shakti’ is Not a Gift, It’s Their Right; Urges Unanimous Passage of Women’s Bill New Delhi, April 16, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful and sweeping address in the Lok Sabha today, making a passionate appeal for the unanimous passage of the monumental Women’s Reservation Bill. … Read more

Horrific Cruelty at Basti Wedding: 11-Year-Old Boy Thrown Into Burning Tandoor Over a ‘Rasgulla’

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Basti (Uttar Pradesh), April 17, 2026 — In a horrifying and heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being thrown into a burning tandoor (clay oven) during a wedding ceremony. The extreme act of cruelty was allegedly committed by a catering worker following a … Read more

Former Arsenal and Juventus Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies in Train Crash at 48

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Ex-Arsenal Star Alex Manninger Killed in Fatal Collision in Austria Salzburg, April 17, 2026 — The global football community is in deep mourning following the heartbreaking news that former Arsenal, Juventus, and Austrian national team goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has died at the age of 48. Manninger tragically lost his life on Thursday morning after his … Read more

Bengaluru Police Bust Massive Drug Ring; Seize Narcotics Worth ₹23.6 Crore, Arrest 10

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Foreign Nationals Among 10 Arrested in ₹23.6 Crore Bengaluru Drug Bust Bengaluru, April 17, 2026 — In a massive victory against the city’s illicit narcotics trade, the Bengaluru City Police have dismantled a widespread drug supply network, arresting 10 individuals and seizing prohibited drugs with an estimated street market value of a staggering ₹23.63 crore. … Read more

“Cancel Munawar Faruqui’s Show”: Right-Wing Group Cites Law & Order Threat in Bengaluru

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Fresh Trouble for Munawar Faruqui: Right-Wing Group Demands Ban on April 18 Bengaluru Show Bengaluru, April 16, 2026 — Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui’s upcoming show in Bengaluru has hit a familiar roadblock. A right-wing organization, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, has formally urged the city’s police to deny permission for Faruqui’s stand-up special, titled ‘Dhandho,’ scheduled … Read more

Tragic Accident in Chilfi Ghati: Youth Crushed to Death by Speeding Truck in Kabirdham

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Kabirdham: Speeding Truck Claims Youth’s Life, Sparks Public Outrage in Chilfi Ghati Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh), April 16, 2026 — A horrific road accident on Thursday in the Chilfi Ghati area of Kabirdham district left a young man dead after he was struck by a speeding truck, sparking massive outrage among local residents. According to eyewitnesses, the … Read more

Wedding Joy Turns to Mourning: Bride’s Grandfather Killed, 23 Injured in Agra Highway Crash

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Agra Road Horror: 73-Year-Old Grandfather Dies Returning from Granddaughter’s ‘Lagun’ Ceremony Agra, April 16, 2026 — A devastating road accident on the Agra-Etawah State Highway early Thursday morning has transformed a family’s wedding preparations into profound grief. A 73-year-old man was killed and 23 of his relatives were injured when the Max loader vehicle they … Read more