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Taruya Basti's charm washed away: 60 families homeless after flood

Siliguri, Oct. 8 -- Once known for its scenic riverside views and bustling picnic spots, Taruya Basti in Dudhiya now lies in ruins. The tranquil village, nestled between the Balasan River and the surr... Read More


Mamata blames Centre for depriving Bengal of necessary funds

Siliguri, Oct. 7 -- "I don't know whether Bengal is an exceptional child! We are facing stepmother-like treatment from the Central government," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked, raising allegat... Read More


State arranges bus services for 'safe return' of stranded tourists to Kolkata

Siliguri, Oct. 6 -- From the hills to the plains, North Bengal continues to reel under the impact of incessant rains that caused widespread devastation. With tourists stranded across the hills and Doo... Read More


Heavy rains submerge Siliguri, adjoining areas; rising river levels worsen situation

Siliguri, Oct. 5 -- Following incessant rainfall overnight, Siliguri city and several adjoining areas have been severely waterlogged, disrupting life. The rising water levels of the Mahananda, Teesta,... Read More


Culture, devotion & festive spirit to mark Siliguri Carnival on Saturday

Siliguri, Oct. 3 -- The Durga Puja Carnival is set to take place in Siliguri on October 4, with colorful lights, decoration, cultural performances and festive fervor spreading across the city. Organis... Read More


Siliguri: Student 'abducted' from 10 Mile area, family blocks highway in protest

Siliguri, Aug. 25 -- Tension gripped the Sevoke Police Outpost area over the alleged abduction of a teenager from the 10 Mile forest village, with his family staging a highway blockade demanding his i... Read More


SMC to build fish market in Mahabirsthan, repair 5 roads

Siliguri, Aug. 24 -- The long-standing demand of fish traders in Mahabirsthan is finally set to be fulfilled, with the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) announcing the construction of a permanent f... Read More


'Road repairs in Siliguri to be completed before Durga Puja'

Siliguri, Aug. 22 -- Most of the roads in Siliguri are in a precarious state owing to ongoing underground cabling work coupled with heavy rains. However, the good tiding is that the damaged roads will... Read More


NBU begins experimental mangosteen farming with seedlings from Thailand

SILIGURI, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Bengal (NBU) is set to begin cultivating the exotic mangosteen, widely known as the "queen of fruits." The pilot initiative, led by the Centre for Floricul... Read More


New association formed to boost tourism in Himalayan regions

Siliguri, Aug. 19 -- A new initiative has been launched to strengthen the tourism and hospitality sectors across the Himalayan regions of North Bengal and North-East India. The Kanchenjunga Region Hos... Read More