Cooch Behar Police Crack Down on Illegal Weapons Ahead of Polls Mekhliganj, April 6, 2026 — In a major breakthrough ahead of the upcoming elections, the Cooch Behar District Police successfully intercepted an arms-smuggling operation, seizing multiple illegal weapons and live ammunition. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the haul. The successful operation … Read more
Cooch Behar, West Bengal – A cooking gas cylinder exploded in the playground of Nakkati High School in Cooch Behar district this morning, causing a brief scare on the first day of the West Bengal Madhyamik (Class 10) examinations. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the exams proceeded without further disruption. The incident occurred around 10 … Read more
New Delhi / Siliguri – In a significant development for electoral inclusion in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the use of employment records from tea gardens and cinchona plantations as valid documents for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 2026. The approval comes via an official … Read more
Cooch Behar, West Bengal – In a resolution to a recent theft case, Pundibari Police Station has arrested a suspect and recovered stolen gold ornaments and jewellery valued at approximately ₹2,00,000 from his possession, demonstrating effective policing in the region. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026, when valuables were stolen from a resident’s house … Read more