New Delhi, February 5, 2026 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of ‘Bharat Taxi,’ marking India’s first taxi service in the cooperative sector, aimed at empowering drivers through shared ownership and better profits. In a social media post, Shah described the initiative as a platform for cooperation, where people can pool small … Read more
New Delhi – The Central Government has sanctioned the establishment of 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museums (TFFMs) across 10 states to honor and preserve the legacy of tribal communities in India’s struggle for independence. The projects are being funded under various central schemes, including “Support to Tribal Research Institute” and grants under Article 275(1) of … Read more
Bengaluru – The Nagpuri feature film Sereng, directed by Purushotam Kumar better known as NPK Purushotam, had its world premiere on February 3, 2026, at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) 2026. The film was screened to a full house, receiving strong audience acclaim in the festival’s prestigious “Homages“ category, which highlights cinematic gems from … 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
Mumbai – Bhuvan Bam has officially confirmed the second season of his popular web series Dhindora, and revealed that it will be streaming on Netflix. The announcement was made today through a special video released on his official Instagram and YouTube channel. This marks the first time Bhuvan Bam’s production is moving to a global … 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
New Delhi – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confronted Delhi Police personnel outside Banga Bhawan, the state guest house in the national capital, on Monday, accusing them of “atrocities” and creating an intimidating environment ahead of her meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The incident occurred amid heavy police deployment around … 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
Darjeeling, West Bengal – IPS officer Pratiksha Jharkhariya has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) for Darjeeling district, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the region’s history. The appointment is part of a major reshuffle in West Bengal’s IPS cadre, announced on January 31, 2026, involving the transfer of … 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
Kolkata, West Bengal – Playback singer Kunal Ganjawala took to Instagram to share his joy over receiving a set of beautifully curated postcards from India Post Guwahati, created in loving memory of the iconic Assamese artist Zubeen Garg. In his post, Ganjawala expressed gratitude for the “precious memorabilia,” which he described as a fitting tribute to … Read more
Siliguri, West Bengal – Acclaimed Nepali folk-rock singer Bipul Chettri launched his latest single, “Lopchu ko Orali,” yesterday, January 30, 2026, capturing the quiet beauty of a small village in the Darjeeling hills through heartfelt lyrics and soothing melodies. The song, now streaming on all major platforms, draws inspiration from Lopchu—a spot famous for its … 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