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'State planning weekly market at Kawakhali Shilpi Haat'

Siliguri, Oct. 9 -- The Bengal government is planning to organise a weekly market at Kawakhali Shilpi Haat to make the venue more active and popular while creating better opportunities for local artis... Read More


'NBMCH Super Speciality Block set for June 2027 launch'

Siliguri, Oct. 8 -- The Super Speciality Block at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) is expected to become fully operational by June 2027, Minister of State for Transport and Rogi Kalya... Read More


Drones, extra forces & traffic curbs: Siliguri gears up for Puja

Siliguri, Oct. 7 -- With just a few days left for Durga Puja, preparations are in full swing across Siliguri. The administration is prepared to ensure a safe, smooth and clean festive season in the ci... Read More


Sukna Station Mahotsav celebrates DHR's 146-year legacy

Siliguri, Oct. 6 -- Ahead of the Puja season, the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) museum at Sukna Railway Station has reopened in a renovated form, offering tourists a glimpse into the ric... Read More


'Legal hurdles' delay appointment of Vice-Chancellors at universities, says Majumdar

Siliguri, Oct. 4 -- Union minister of state for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said that legal complications have delayed the appointment of vice-chancellors at universities in West Bengal, assu... Read More


Bengal plans ropeways, festivals to boost North Bengal tourism

Siliguri, Sept. 30 -- The West Bengal government is planning to introduce ropeway projects in the hills to help ease traffic congestion in Darjeeling and strengthen tourism infrastructure across North... Read More


Fuleswari railgate row: CPI(M) threatens to demolish barricade

Siliguri, Sept. 28 -- Ashok Bhattacharya, former minister and veteran CPI(M) leader, warned that the barricade placed at Fuleswari Railgate to permanently shut it would be demolished if the Railways f... Read More


Fuleswari railgate closure sparks protests in Siliguri

Siliguri, Sept. 27 -- The Railways has permanently shut the Fuleswari Railgate in Siliguri, triggering protests by local residents who alleged that the closure would cause inconvenience to commuters a... Read More


Bengal sets 7-day deadline to reopen closed tea gardens

Siliguri, Sept. 25 -- A seven-day deadline for the reopening of closed tea gardens across the state has been set by the West Bengal government. Gardens that fail to resume operations within the stipul... Read More


Mahakal Temple project replaced by Mahakal Yoga Centre in Matigara

Siliguri, Sept. 24 -- The proposed Mahakal Temple project at Matigara in Siliguri, for which former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had laid the foundation stone, has been scrapped by the c... Read More