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
Siliguri, February 9, 2026 – In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, Bagdogra police intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately ₹15 lakh, which was being transported from Manipur’s Imphal to Bihar. Acting on a tip-off from reliable sources, a team from Bagdogra Police Station conducted a vehicle check … Read more
Siliguri, February 7, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Raju Bista today expressed strong outrage over alleged derogatory comments made by a Congress spokesperson against a Gorkha panelist during a live TV debate in Assam, calling it an act of humiliation towards the entire Gorkha community. In a detailed post on X … Read more
Naxalbari, February 7, 2026 – A devastating fire broke out in Dhakna Colony under the Maniram Gram Panchayat in Naxalbari block on the evening of February 6, leaving two families homeless and causing significant damage to a third property. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by an electrical short circuit, rapidly engulfed two houses … 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
Siliguri, February 4, 2026 – In a game-changing announcement for eastern India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed the Varanasi-Siliguri high-speed rail corridor during the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation earlier this week, promising to cut travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 55 minutes—a dramatic reduction from the current 12-15 hours by … Read more
Alipurduar, West Bengal – Darjeeling MP Raju Bista highlighted a distressing incident where a meritorious student from Shree Ganesh Vidhyalaya Hindi Higher Secondary School in Dalsingpara Tea Garden was barred from appearing for her first Madhyamik examination, calling it a “shameful” reflection of the collapse in West Bengal’s education system. A video circulating on social … 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
Siliguri, West Bengal – Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were allegedly assaulted for chanting “Jai Shri Ram” during a Trinamool Congress (TMC) rally in the Dabgram-Fulbari area of Siliguri on Sunday evening, sparking tension in the locality. The incident reportedly took place near Bhavesh More while the TMC rally was in progress. According to … 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
Kolkata – As the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Madhyamik (Class 10) examinations begin on February 2, 2026, stringent safety protocols have been implemented to safeguard over 10 lakh students statewide, with special emphasis on mitigating wildlife risks in North Bengal’s forest-fringed districts. In areas like Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling, where exam centers … Read more
New Delhi – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans for seven new high-speed rail corridors during the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today, with the Varanasi-Siliguri route set to enhance connectivity in eastern and northeastern India. Describing the corridors as “growth connectors,” Sitharaman emphasized their role in promoting environmentally sustainable passenger systems … Read more
Bagdogra, West Bengal – Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a BJP Karyakarta Sammelan at Gossainpur in Bagdogra near Siliguri today, rallying party workers and outlining key criticisms of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government’s performance in West Bengal. In his speech, Shah highlighted how the TMC came to power with the slogan “Maa, Maati, Maanus” (Mother, … 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
Bagdogra, West Bengal – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and affiliated groups led a large protest march in Bagdogra on January 29, 2026, demanding strict action against those responsible for the alleged assault on a pregnant tribal woman, which reportedly resulted in the tragic death of her newborn child. The rally, organized by the Janjati … Read more
Siliguri, West Bengal – Umang Dewan, a young social worker and son of Uday Dewan, an employee at the Bangla Sahayata Kendra in Naxalbari Gram Panchayat, died in a tragic road accident last night. The incident occurred around 11 PM on January 26 at Kadopani, Bagdogra, near his residence in Bhuttabari. Umang was riding his … 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
Siliguri, West Bengal – The second episode of “Police Idol: North Bengal Chapter,” the unique singing reality show for Bengal Police personnel, was released today on the show’s official YouTube channel, featuring the first 12 contestants in Round 1 and highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Building on the momentum from the debut … Read more