8 Lakh Voters Deleted in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Siliguri, March 25, 2026 — With the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly Elections fast approaching, a massive political storm has erupted over the state’s electoral rolls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled a severe allegation against the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming the poll body has unjustifiably … 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
Historic Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Hits Major Milestone; Operations to Begin by December 2027 Siliguri, March 21, 2026 — Sikkim is moving significantly closer to making transport history. The highly anticipated Sivok-Rangpo railway project, which will finally connect the Himalayan state to the national railway network, achieved a critical milestone this week with the successful breakthrough of … 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
Gas Booking System Crashes in North Bengal: Raju Bista Slams ‘Political Rumors’ Triggering Panic Siliguri, March 13, 2026 — Member of Parliament Raju Bista has stepped in to reassure the residents of North Bengal that there is an ample supply of domestic LPG cylinders in the region, urging the public not to succumb to panic … Read more
‘Swayangsiddha’ Initiative Empowers Bagdogra Locals Against Child Abuse and Trafficking Bagdogra, March 8, 2026 — In a crucial step toward eradicating social crimes at the grassroots level, a comprehensive ‘Swayangsiddha’ awareness program was successfully conducted at the Hetmuri Singhijhora Gram Panchayat in Bagdogra. The community initiative, held on Friday, March 6, was organized jointly by … Read more
Siliguri Police Nab 28-Year-Old from East Sikkim with Gun and Live Ammunition Siliguri, March 5, 2026 — In a successful operation aimed at curbing illegal arms circulation in the city, the Siliguri Police Commissionerate arrested a 28-year-old man from Sikkim and recovered an illegal firearm along with live ammunition on Wednesday. The arrest was carried … Read more
Shock in Siliguri: International Cricketer Richa Ghosh Placed in ‘Adjudication’ Category of Electoral Roll Siliguri, March 1, 2026 — In a surprising development following the publication of the final voter list in West Bengal, the name of Siliguri’s own international cricketer and World Cup winner, Richa Ghosh, has been marked as “Under Adjudication.” The anomaly … Read more
North Bengal Science Centre Unveils Busts of 10 Women Scientists to Inspire Local Youth Siliguri, February 28, 2026 — National Science Day was observed today at the North Bengal Science Centre (NBSC) in Siliguri, highlighted by the unveiling of busts honoring ten pioneering Indian women scientists. The NBSC, a unit of the National Council of … 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
Uttarkanya Abhiyan: Protest Over Jhamaklal Village Assault Turns Violent at Tinbatti More Siliguri, February 26, 2026 — A protest march organized by Janjaati Suraksha Manch, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the Jhamaklal village assault case, turned violent in Siliguri today. Police deployed water cannons, tear gas shells, and a lathi-charge to disperse demonstrators … 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
Heroic Act at Coronation Bridge: Kalimpong Police Constables Save Man from Jumping to His Death Sevoke, February 25, 2026 — In a tremendous display of alertness and quick thinking, two on-duty police personnel from the Kalimpong Police district successfully averted a major tragedy by saving a man from jumping off the iconic Coronation Bridge on … 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
Major Breakthrough in Siliguri’s Panitanki More Hit-and-Run Case: Accused Arrested Siliguri, February 23, 2026 — In a major breakthrough, the Siliguri Police have arrested the prime accused in the horrific Sevoke Road, Panitanki More hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a young man and left a woman critically injured. The accused has been identified … 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
Dehradun, February 21, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista participated in the Gorkha Himalayan Festival 2026 organised by the Shaheed Durga Malla Memorial Trust in Dehradun today. The vibrant cultural festival brought together artists, singers, dancers, and craftsmen from the Gorkha, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari communities across Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Uttarakhand, and Himachal … Read more