New Delhi, February 20, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista on Friday strongly criticised the Indian Youth Congress for staging a disruptive “shirtless” protest at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, terming it a “National Shame”. In a sharply worded post on X, Bista accused Congress workers, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, … 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
Siliguri, February 14, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista visited Darjeeling More today to review the ongoing construction of the Rail Over Bridge (ROB) and the Sevoke-Balason Elevated Highway Corridor Project. During the inspection, Bista examined the progress of the two-tier elevated structure designed to facilitate seamless traffic flow from Darjeeling, Bagdogra, and … 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
Siliguri, February 11, 2026 – A 15-year-old Class 10 boy was found murdered in Sukna forest near Siliguri. Police suspect a love triangle as the motive. The victim, Subhojit Modak from Simultala (Matigara area), went missing a few days ago. His body was recovered on February 10. A murder case has been registered. Police have … Read more
Siliguri, February 9, 2026 – A serious road accident occurred on Asian Highway 2 near Singhijhora in Bagdogra today, when a high-speed bus rammed into the rear of a private car, injuring an Indian Army personnel and his wife who were travelling in the vehicle. The incident took place when the bus, en route from … Read more
Siliguri, February 9, 2026 – The Sikkim Government has taken swift action in response to allegations of fraud at Asha Paramedical and Nursing Institute in Salbari, Siliguri, where students, including many from Sikkim, claim they were misled into enrolling in unrecognized courses, resulting in significant financial and academic losses. Following directives from Sikkim Chief Minister … 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
DARJEELING, West Bengal — The iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), popularly known as the “Toy Train,” has achieved a historic financial milestone by generating a record-breaking revenue of ₹24.6 crore during the 2025 calendar year. This significant surge in earnings marks a major boost for the UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the growing global appeal … Read more
Siliguri, February 6, 2026 – The discovery of a young woman’s blood-stained body near the New Chamta railway bridge in Matigara caused significant local tension on Thursday night. The body was found on the tracks around 8:00 PM, prompting an immediate response from the Matigara Police and the Government Railway Police (GRP). Sub-Inspector Durojit Das … Read more
Siliguri, February 5, 2026 – The Matigara Police Station team under the Siliguri Police Commissionerate has successfully recovered a motorcycle stolen from Matigara Bazar on October 8, 2025, and arrested the suspect involved. Acting on a tip-off, officers apprehended Md Serip, a 28-year-old resident of Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district, on February 4, 2026. The … 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
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
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
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