Jaigaon, April 5, 2026 — A short spell of intense rain on Saturday caused sudden waterlogging in parts of Jaigaon. The rapid accumulation of water led to brief traffic disruptions, leaving several two-wheelers and four-wheelers temporarily stranded on the roads. Following the rainfall, pictures and videos of the submerged streets began circulating on social media, … Read more
Alipurduar Police Recovers Rs 7 Lakh for Local Resident Birpara, Alipurduar, March 25, 2026 — In a significant crackdown on rising cybercrime in the region, the Alipurduar District Police has successfully recovered ₹7,00,000/- for a local resident who fell victim to a highly sophisticated online financial fraud. The prompt investigation highlights the growing threat of … Read more
Jalpaiguri District Police Refund Over ₹1.79 Lakh to Cyber Scam Victims; 20 Stolen Phones Traced Jalpaiguri, March 5, 2026 — In a major relief for cyber crime victims across the Dooars region, the Jalpaiguri District Police have successfully recovered and refunded nearly ₹1.8 lakh lost to online financial frauds. Additionally, authorities traced and returned 20 … Read more
Operations Resume at Malbazar’s Raja Tea Estate After Labour Department Intervention Malbazar, February 27, 2026 — After remaining shut for over a month, the Raja Tea Estate in the Malbazar block has officially resumed its operations, bringing immediate relief to its workforce. The decision to reopen the garden was finalized following a prolonged tripartite meeting … Read more
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista’s News18 Op-Ed Blasts TMC on Bengal’s Youth Crisis: “From Decay To Doles” Siliguri, February 23, 2026 — In a recent opinion article published on News18 titled “From Decay To Doles: How TMC Has Let Down Bengal’s Youth”, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista mounted a sharp critique of the All India Trinamool Congress … Read more
Sevoke, February 16, 2026 — History was scripted at the scenic Sivok Railway Station today as the Sikkim Mahananda Express made its first-ever scheduled halt, marking a new era of connectivity for the region. The flagging-off ceremony, led by Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, drew hundreds of jubilant locals who gathered to witness the long-distance train … Read more
Siliguri, February 15, 2026 – Commuters in North Bengal will soon benefit from new stoppages approved for several key trains at local stations, with formal flagging-off ceremonies scheduled for February 16 and 17, 2026. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista announced the developments, extending invitations to the public to join him and local MLAs for the events. … Read more
New Delhi, February 13, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, congratulating her on presenting nine consecutive Union Budgets—a historic first—and raising key concerns related to the welfare of tea garden workers in West Bengal. In a post on X accompanied by photographs from the meeting, Bista … Read more
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista today strongly criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal during his speech in Parliament on The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026, accusing it of failing to implement the Centre’s progressive labour reforms and neglecting tea garden workers. Speaking in the Lok … Read more
New Delhi, February 12, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah today to push for faster implementation of development projects in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. In a post on X accompanied by a photograph of the meeting, Bista … Read more
Siliguri, February 12, 2026 – The Tea Board of India has issued a directive making laboratory testing mandatory for every imported tea consignment entering the country, effective May 1, 2026, in a move to curb the influx of low-quality and cheaper teas that have been flooding the domestic market. The decision comes in response to … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to express gratitude for the Centre’s focus on the development of the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. In a press release and social media post shared by his office, Bista highlighted the … Read more
Bagdogra, West Bengal – The tea industry in North Bengal is facing renewed financial pressure after auction prices dropped significantly last year. During the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Terai Branch of the Indian Tea Association (TBITA), held at Bengdubi near Siliguri, industry leaders reported that the average price of tea fell by ₹20 … Read more
Alipurduar, West Bengal – A tea garden worker was tragically killed by an elephant while on duty in Sankos Tea Garden, located in Kumargram block of Alipurduar district, early Friday morning. The victim, identified as Anand Minj, was performing irrigation work in the garden before dawn on January 30, 2026. After completing his tasks, he … Read more
Siliguri, West Bengal — The padayatra organized by the Progressive Tea Workers Union (PTWU) and the Raji Parha Sarna Prarthna Sabha Bharat reached its conclusion today in Dagapur, Siliguri. The march, which originated at the Birpara Tea Estate, ended this afternoon after the participating members submitted a formal memorandum at the Shramik Bhavan. The primary … Read more
Siliguri, West Bengal – Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Centre’s appointed interlocutor for discussions on a permanent political solution for the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars, arrived in the region yesterday for his first visit, marking a renewed push toward tripartite talks involving the people of the area, the Government of India, and the West Bengal … Read more
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal – The management of Raja Tea Estate in Mal, Jalpaiguri district, has claimed in a public notice that it is suspending all operations effective from January 24, 2026, due to what they describe as severe financial burdens and disruptions in work culture. According to the notice issued by the estate management on … Read more
Alipurduar, West Bengal – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP national spokesperson Raju Bista addressed a large rally at Toorsa Tea Garden Khel Maidan in Kalchini, Alipurduar district, on Monday. He emphasized the development progress in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership while criticizing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) … Read more
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal – Jalpaiguri District Police have arrested three individuals in connection with an attempted theft at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Binnaguri, preventing a potential crime and recovering incriminating items during the investigation. The incident occurred on January 12, 2026, around 3:00 AM, when unidentified persons tried to break into … Read more
Alipurduar, West Bengal – In a successful resolution to a theft complaint, police in Jaigaon have arrested Sanjay Dey, an employee accused of stealing cash and gold from New Laxmi Narayan Jewellers, and recovered the missing valuables. The case dates back to November 26, 2025, when shop owner Joydeb Sutradhar filed a complaint at the … Read more