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West Bengal cabinet approves construction of Mahakal temple in Siliguri ahead of assembly elections
November 25, 2025 7:46 ISTCM Banerjee had earlier said the temple would feature the largest statue of Lord Shiva. The cabinet also approved the construction of a new convention centre in the Dabgram area of the northern city.
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Nirmala Sitharaman's flight makes emergency landing at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri
India | October 30, 2025 23:26 ISTAdministrative officials said that if weather conditions improve by Friday morning, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to continue her planned trip to Bhutan.
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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces completion of Dudhia bridge linking Mirik and Siliguri
October 26, 2025 23:50 ISTBanerjee said that normal traffic will resume from Monday and praised the Public Works Department for their swift work. The earlier bridge, constructed in 1965, had become structurally weak, and a Rs 54 crore new bridge project is already underway.
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Mamata Banerjee visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Siliguri hospital amid political row
October 07, 2025 16:40 ISTA footage captured Bengal CM entering the hospital and interacting with doctors overseeing Murmu’s treatment. She assured the BJP leader of all possible help from the state government. “I have received all inputs. He has high blood sugar, which needs to be controlled.
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Vi 5G services live in Indore and Siliguri, unlimited data plans start at Rs 299
Technology | September 04, 2025 11:49 ISTVi 5G services is live in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), following its debut in Siliguri (West Bengal). With unlimited 5G data starting at Rs 299, Vi aims to boost user experience with faster streaming, gaming, and downloads.
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West Bengal: Indian Air Force's AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Bagdogra airport
March 07, 2025 22:19 ISTWest Bengal: According to the officials, the aircraft is being recovered from the site.
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Bagdogra Airport to get new terminal building, construction will be done in two phases
February 15, 2025 8:46 ISTAn airport official said that the new terminal will be built on 70,400 square meters in phase one and subsequently, 50,000 square meters area will be added in the second phase.
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Fire engulfs 25 shops at Bidhan market in Bengal's Siliguri
September 28, 2024 16:58 ISTThe fire started at about 10: 30 in the morning and engulfed 25 shops, most of which were of cloths and readymade garments. An investigation was started to ascertain the cause of the fire.
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BSF lodges 'strong' protest with Bangladesh after 'miscreants' abduct its jawan while patrolling
India | September 24, 2024 22:28 ISTIn response to this "alarming" situation, the BSF said, its North Bengal Frontier Inspector General headquartered in Siliguri "promptly reached out to the Region Commander of the North West Region, BGB, demanding the immediate release of the abducted jawan."
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West Bengal: Major trains cancelled and rerouted following Kanchanjungha Express tragedy | DETAILS
June 18, 2024 12:25 ISTIn Darjeeling district, a fatal collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train claimed 10 lives and injured over 60 individuals on Monday. Following the incident, several trains were canceled for Tuesday, with reroutes announced for others.
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Kanchanjungha Express accident: How did train disaster happen in Bengal's New Jalpaiguri? Details
June 17, 2024 12:46 ISTThe popular tourist route, crucially linking the Northeast to the rest of India, faces risks due to its busy tracks and automatic signaling. Rescue efforts are underway with coordinated support from Railways, NDRF, and SDRF teams, as announced by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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West Bengal: 15 dead after freight train collides with Kanchanjungha Express in Siliguri, CM reacts
June 17, 2024 13:48 ISTThe collision, which occurred between Rangapani and Nijbari, severely damaged three coaches. Rescue teams from Katihar and New Jalpaiguri have been dispatched, and hospitals are on high alert. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock and directed emergency teams to the site for immediate assistance.
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'TMC made fake job cards to loot MNREGA funds provided by Centre': PM Modi attacks Mamata govt
March 09, 2024 19:46 ISTThe PM inaugurated multiple projects of railway line electrification that will benefit the people of northern West Bengal and nearby areas including the Eklakhi-Balurghat section, Barsoi-Radhikapur section, Raninagar Jalpaiguri-Haldibari section, Siliguri-Aluabari section via Bagdogra among others.
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Two dead after bus bound for Siliguri overturns in Katihar | VIDEO
India | February 12, 2024 12:43 ISTIn a tragic accident in Bihar's Katihar district, a bus headed for Siliguri overturned, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries. Authorities are awaiting further details on the incident.
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West Bengal: Fire breaks out at Naxalbari Bazar in Siliguri | VIDEO
October 16, 2023 6:47 ISTWest Bengal: The fire engulfed a big part of the market. The visuals showed the shops which caught the fire were located in the narrow lane. However, the fire brigade officials somehow managed to take the fire tender inside the market.
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Siliguri minor murder: 12-hour bandh in West Bengal's Darjeeling, Kalimpong tomorrow
August 25, 2023 17:11 ISTSiliguri minor murder: The bandh, which will begin at 6 am and continue till 6 pm, has been called by the newly-formed Gorkha Sewa Sena, and supported by the taxi associations of Kurseong, Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
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World's most expensive mango 'Miyazaki' showcased in 'Siliguri Mango Festival' | CHECK ITS PRICE
June 10, 2023 13:25 ISTMiyazaki mango: Selling at a whopping Rs 2.75 lakh per kg in the International market, the mango was showcased in the seventh edition of Siliguri's three-day-long- Mango Festival.
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Indian Army conducts Airborne exercise in sensitive Siliguri Corridor near China
India | March 26, 2022 19:47 ISTThe exercise involved advanced free-fall techniques; insertion, surveillance and targeting practice and seizing of key objectives by going behind enemy lines.
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West Bengal: TMC leader shot at succumbs to injuries
India | November 23, 2021 12:46 ISTSuleiman, who was a businessman, was admitted to a hospital in Fulbari and later shifted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri, where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning.
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Tourist special train with Vistadome coaches introduced in North Bengal
News | August 28, 2021 20:40 ISTTo revive tourism amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has officially introduced a tourist special train with Vistadome coaches for the Dooars region in North Bengal to attract tourists. The special Vistadome coaches will allow passengers to have a panoramic view of Dooars with transparent plexiglass roofs. The train is also equipped with Wi-Fi, automatic sliding doors, LED display boards and bio-toilets.
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