BJP Promises Parja Patta Rights and 7th Pay Commission at Malbazar Parivartan Rally Malbazar, March 8, 2026 — Stepping up its election campaign in North Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a massive ‘Parivartan Yatra’ Jan Sabha at Moulani Bazar in the Malbazar area of Jalpaiguri district on Sunday. The rally was spearheaded by … Read more
Balen Shah Secures Landslide Victory Over KP Sharma Oli to Become Nepal’s Next PM Kathmandu, March 7, 2026 — In a historic and unprecedented political shift, Balendra Shah, popularly known as “Balen,” has secured a landslide victory over veteran political leader K.P. Sharma Oli to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal. The election results, which reflect … 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
Panitanki-Kakarvitta Border Closure Announced Ahead of Nepal Elections; Ambulances Exempted Bagdogra, February 25, 2026 — The Indo-Nepal border, including the primary Panitanki-Kakarvitta crossing, will be closed for a 72-hour period, starting from midnight on March 2 until midnight on March 5. This closure is scheduled in connection with the upcoming 2026 Nepalese general elections. Closing … Read more
Tea Board of India Hosts Chintan Shivir in Siliguri to Promote Sustainable Tea Cultivation Siliguri, February 23, 2026 – The Tea Board of India’s Regional Office in Siliguri successfully organised a Chintan Shivir (brainstorming workshop) on February 21, 2026, focused on “Sustainable Practices of Tea Cultivation”. The one-day event, held in Siliguri, combined intensive technical … Read more
Shaping the 2026 Sankalp Patra: Over 200 Stakeholders Join BJP’s High-Level Consultative Meeting in Siliguri Siliguri, February 24, 2026 — Gearing up for the high-stakes 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a high-level consultative meeting in Siliguri today to gather direct public feedback for its upcoming election manifesto, the ‘Sankalp … Read more
Major Fire Breaks Out at Naxalbari Police Station; Seized Vehicles Gutted Naxalbari, February 24, 2026 — A sudden fire broke out in the backyard of the Naxalbari Police Station compound today at around 11:00 AM, destroying seized vehicles and triggering momentary panic in the adjoining areas. According to initial reports, the blaze originated in the … 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
BJP MP Raju Bista Demands Governor’s Intervention Over Brutal Assault on Pregnant Adivasi Woman in Phansidewa Darjeeling, February 22, 2026 — Escalating the fight for justice in a horrific case of land-grabbing and violence in the Darjeeling district, Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista has formally written to West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, urging … Read more
Siliguri/Darjeeling, February 17, 2026 — Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista on Tuesday met the bereaved family of a pregnant Adivasi woman who was allegedly brutally assaulted in December 2025, leading to the premature birth and subsequent death of her infant child. During the visit, Bista expressed condolences, pledged support for … Read more
Siliguri/ February 16, 2026 — It was a historic day for rail connectivity in North Bengal as Darjeeling MP Raju Bista flagged off two major train stoppages at Sevoke and Gulma railway stations, fulfilling long-standing demands of the region. The celebrations began in the afternoon at Sevoke Railway Station, where the Sikkim Mahananda Express made … 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 16, 2026 — Thousands of youths took to the streets of Siliguri today for the “Chaakri Chai Bengal” (We Want Jobs Bengal) rally, organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). The massive protest culminated in a unique symbolic act, with participants mailing thousands of postcards directly to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding … 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