Jalpaiguri Police Hand Over Cheques to 5 Cyber Fraud Victims Siliguri, April 3, 2026 — In a massive win for the common man, the Jalpaiguri District Police have successfully brought relief to dozens of citizens who fell victim to theft and digital scams. In a special handover event held on Thursday, April 2, officials at … Read more
Jalpaiguri, April 1, 2026 — In a massive victory for digital safety and public trust, the Maynaguri Police Station has successfully clawed back over a lakh and a half rupees from the clutches of cyber criminals. In a sweeping operational update announced today, Jalpaiguri District Police confirmed the recovery of hijacked digital funds and dozens … Read more
From Rickshaw Puller to Proud Father: Panchanan Barman, Dad of Rajganj TMC Candidate Swapna Barman, Dies Siliguri, March 21, 2026 — A wave of profound grief has descended upon the family of Asian Games gold medalist and Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Swapna Barman. Her father, Panchanan Barman, breathed his last following a prolonged and difficult … Read more
Two Youths Arrested with Illegal Firearm and Live Ammunition New Jalpaiguri / Tarai 24 Crime Desk, March 18, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against illegal arms circulation in the region, the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Police successfully apprehended two individuals and seized an illegal weapon along with live ammunition on March 17. The raid was … Read more
No More Manual Rent: Jalpaiguri Launches ‘Haat Management App’ to End Revenue Leaks Jalpaiguri, March 9, 2026 — In a major administrative leap for North Bengal, the Jalpaiguri Zilla Parishad has introduced a comprehensive digital platform aimed at overhauling the administration of local markets. Titled the “Haat Management Application,” the new system is designed to … 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
Jalpaiguri Athlete Swapna Barman Joins TMC Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections Kolkata, February 27, 2026 — International athlete and Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman officially joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) today at the party’s headquarters in Kolkata. Barman, a prominent figure from the Rajbongshi community in North Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, was formally inducted into … 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
Jalpaiguri, February 6, 2026 – North Bengal’s budding athletes are on the verge of a major upgrade. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually kick-started construction of a world-class eight-lane synthetic athletic track at the Biswa Bangla Krirangan (formerly Jalpaiguri Sports Complex) on Tuesday. Priced at ₹10 crore and built to international standards using a advanced … 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
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
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal – In a targeted operation against narcotics cultivation, officers from Rajganj Police Station under the Jalpaiguri District Police raided a site in the Silatpara area of Kantipara village, Kukurjan Gram Panchayat, resulting in the detection and destruction of approximately 150 illegal cannabis plants. The raid, carried out on January 14, is part of … Read more