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06 Aug

The drivers raised their voice, as police administration stopped running e-rickshaws

editorNorth Bengaltoto protest

According to the reports, from 1st August, the police administration has stopped the movement of unregistered e-rickshaws on the main roads. The drivers have raised their voices in protest. A major protest on Monday took place, and the drivers came to the streets to protest again on Tuesday. The protesting drivers said that they come from very weak and poor backgrounds, while several have loaned money to purchase their e-rickshaws. They asked how they would pay the loans if they are not allowed to run their vehicles on the main roads. As per their demands, the protesting drivers had fought…

28 Jun

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

editorNews, 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

editorNews, 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…

15 Jun

In Fulbari residents panic after rusted mortar shell found

Ashish MajumderNorth Bengal

Recently an atmosphere of tension and panic gripped the residents of Fulbari after a rusted mortar shell was found lying around in a parking lot adjacent to the Indo-Bangladesh Border in Amaidighi of Fulbari. According to reports, the Teesta River water had carried sand and stones to the parking lot area. Similarly, the mortar shell was actually washed away and carried by the Teesta River. Notably, similar incidents had occurred in the Teesta flood disaster in the previous year. In fact the NJP police station was immediately alerted of the incident. Subsequently, the officials actually rushed to the scene and…

14 Jun

From June 16 Dooars Forest set to be closed

Ashish MajumderNorth Bengal

As Dooars forest gears up for its annual closure from June 16, the tourist presence in the areas has seemingly reduced which prompting concerns among the local tourism businesses. As per reports, tourists gather in the various forest regions of Dooars every year. Consequently, the homestays, hotels, and resorts in the areas are evidently overcrowded. However, the tourism department actually claimed that the number of tourists during the summer vacation has been significantly impacted this year. Meanwhile, the entire region will be actually shut down for three months starting June 16. Proprietors, including safari drivers, guides, folk artists, and homestay…

12 Jun

Body of unknown person retrieved in Bagdogra

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Bagdogra, June 12: A tragic incident came to light in Bagdogra where the body of an unidentified person was found. According to the information, local people noticed a dead body under the fly over at Bihar turn of Bagdogra. After this, information about the matter was given to Bagdogra police station. Police without delay reached the spot, recovered the body and took it to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem. Police sources contemplate that the person might have fallen from the fly over in the dark of night. However, the complete occurrence is being further investigated.

29 May

7 Rohingya including children taking into custody in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 29: The Government Railway Police (GRP) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Police in a joint operation arrested a group of seven Rohingya people, including a child, allegedly while on their way to Punjab via NJP railway station.According to details collected, the captured persons, which included four women, three men and a child, were identified as Zubera Begum, Rehana Akhtar, Ashiya Begum, Haseena Begum, Noor Hakim, Saddam Hussain and Azinur. The arrested group came from a refugee camp in Bangladesh.It is noteworthy that many Rohingyas often migrate illegally from Bangladesh to different parts of the country through NJP station. However,…

27 May

Cattle smuggling attempt: One taking into custody in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 27: In a recent development, NJP police station has arrested a man named Nizamuddin, a resident of Bihar, in connection with an attempt to smuggle cattle. This arrest took place during a raid conducted by the police near Fulbari bypass toll gate adjacent to Siliguri on Sunday night. Police sources revealed that during the operation based on a tip-off, 26 cows were recovered from a container truck. The cattle were reportedly being moved from Ghoshpukur towards Jalpaiguri. After the arrest, the accused driver was produced in Jalpaiguri district court on Monday. At present the police is investigating the…

25 May

Thieves had a feast before the theft in a hotel in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 25: In an unusual turn of events, a gang of thieves broke into a hotel on Sevoke Road in Siliguri and had a hearty meal before making off with various items. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when the hotel owner arrived to open the establishment.Reportedly, upon arrival, the owner discovered that the walls of the hotel had been hacked into. Many utensils and other items were missing. It appears that the thieves took their time in eating the food available at the hotel before committing the theft.According to the hotel owner, all the employees had…

24 May

School enrollment scam in Siliguri, a teacher and colleague arrested

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 24: Bhakti Nagar police has arrested a teacher and her companion for taking money in the name of getting admission in a school. The accused have been identified as teacher Meghna Saha and her friend Soumyadeep Saha.According to reports, the incident took place during the admission process at a private school located on Sevoke Road. A parent arrived with his child's enrollment receipt, which the school management found to be fake. Upon enquiry, the parents revealed that their child's teacher, Meghna Saha, had taken thousands of rupees and provided fake receipts.After this revelation, the school management lodged written…