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13 Sep

Why is this place from the city of Siliguri so popular with tourists?

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Located a little outside the city at Toribari in Salugara, this Buddhist monastery is now becoming one of the most attractive tourist spots in Siliguri. You can visit this Buddha temple with your love partner or with the whole family on a 'weekend'. Everyone's mind will feel better once they come to the quiet and peaceful environment next to the city, next to the mountains and the river. You can definitely visit this place during Puja holidays. This Ewam monastery near the city has now become a favorite tourist spot. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of bustling city life,…

11 Sep

A huge amount of foreign liquor confiscated in Falakata before Durga Puja

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Alipurdurwar, September 11: Ahead of Durga Puja, officials of the Falakata police station have seized a huge amount of foreign liquor. Three people have also been detained in the case.On Wednesday, based on a tip-off, the police raided a warehouse located in Jaichandpur Pakritala area under Gwabarnagar Gram Panchayat of Falakata block and recovered a huge quantity of liquor. The liquor was of different brands, with an estimated market value of around ₹10 lakh. Law enforcement officials have said that similar raids will be conducted in the coming days.

10 Sep

Siliguri cyber crime team gets big success, recovers ₹25 lakh and returns it to fraud victim

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, September 10: The cyber crime team of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has achieved a significant success by successfully recovering ₹25 lakh fraudulently obtained from a retired employee. The special thing is that this money has been returned to its real owner, a retired government employee of Haiderpara.According to the report, on August 19, the fraud victim received a call on WhatsApp from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as an officer of the Mumbai Crime Branch and threatened to arrest the victim in a drug-related case. The caller then demanded Rs 25 lakh to settle the matter.As a result,…

07 Sep

State Health Department convened meeting with drug rehabilitation center owners in Siliguri

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, 06 September (Retd.). The state health department on Friday called a meeting with the owners of drug rehabilitation centers in Darjeeling district. This session took place at the State Guest House in Siliguri.During the meeting it came to light that many drug rehabilitation centers were running without proper license. Health department officials provided information about licensing requirements and di9scussed various issues affecting these centres. He also guided the owners on the process of obtaining the necessary licenses.About 50 drug rehabilitation center owners participated in the meeting.

05 Sep

Report of the forensic expert in the minor murder and rape case

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The bicycle of the accused and the manner in which he rode it became one of the evidences in the court in the rape-murder case of the minor. Last year on August 21, a criminal named Mohammad Abbas killed a minor girl after raping her in Matigara, Siliguri. Police investigation proved that Abbas chased the minor on his bicycle while returning home from school. The minor was mistakenly placed on the carrier of his bicycle and taken to an abandoned warehouse in Matigara. After raping and murdering the minor there, he quickly fled on a bicycle. That bicycle of Abbas…

30 Aug

When will ‘Suraj-Tanaya’ meet in Bengal Safari Park? Tourists are waiting

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When will Suraj-Tanaya meet? Tourists are waiting. They were renamed a few days ago. However, will Suraj and Tania be able to meet during the Puja holidays? People of North Bengal are in hope. However, the Bengal Safari Park authorities of Siliguri said that the final decision has not yet been taken regarding Suraj and Tanaya. In February this year, the first lions and lionesses were brought to Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri. At that time, their names were Akbar and Sita. There is a lot of confusion about that name. In the end, a case was filed in the…

28 Aug

Body of missing minor girl recovered in Siliguri

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Body of missing minor recovered in Siliguri. The body was recovered from the drain of a tea garden in Ghoshpukur of Siliguri subdivision after 9 days of disappearance. The minor is initially believed to have been murdered. Police have started investigating the incident. The body was recovered from the drain of the tea garden in Ghoshpukur on Tuesday morning. The body was found in a decomposed state. It is reported that the minor has been missing since August 18. A complaint was later filed with the police by the family. On August 19, the police filed an FIR and started…

28 Jun

Fourth arrest in Siliguri SIM box case, investigation reveals links to Bangladesh

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, June 28: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has detained Abdul Qadir (39), resident of Jalpaiguri, in the fourth arrest in the SIM box case. Recent developments have further revealed the cross-border links of the case, pointing towards links with Bangladesh. The matter first came to light on May 16 when the Special Operations Group (SOG) unearthed a SIM box operation under the guise of a mobile shop in Siliguri. Acting on intelligence regarding criminal activities related to SIM boxes, police raided a mobile shop in Jyotiyakali. They recovered three SIM boxes with various illegal materials and…

27 Jun

Blood donation camp was systematized by Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in collaboration with Marwari Yuva Manch

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Naxalbari, June 27: In a commendable initiative, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in joint efforts with Marwari Yuva Manch successfully organized a blood donation camp on Thursday with the target of collecting 200 units of blood.According to reports, active blood donors have been voluntarily contributing to this noble cause since morning. Sujit Das, Head Teacher, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir expressed his gratitude to all the participants and emphasized that the annual blood donation camp was organized in accordance with the principle of 'Sebai Param Dharma, Raktdan Jeevan Daan'.All the collected blood units will be taken to Rotary Blood Bank. Meanwhile, the former vice-president…

26 Jun

On Tuesday SMC carried out the demolition of unauthorized construction in Ward No. 35

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On Tuesday The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) carried out the demolition of unauthorized construction in Ward No. 35 near Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road. The demolition was executed following a High Court order, targeting portions of a residential building that allegedly deviated from approved plans. Reportedly, the demolition operation commenced on Tuesday morning, with police present to ensure security and order. Several flats across three floors of the residence were demolished. This action is part of a broader initiative mandated by the High Court to address illegal constructions across various wards in the city. On the previous day, Monday, a…