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
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
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
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/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 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
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 – 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 – 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
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
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