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Two arrested with firearm and two cartridges in Siliguri

5Jul

By Priyanka RoyNo Comments

News, North bengal, Siliguri

Two arrested with firearm and two cartridges in Siliguri

Siliguri, 05 July (Retd.). NJP police have arrested two people with firearms and two cartridges. The accused have been identified as Narayan Mandal and Sanath Barman, residents of Kamranguri and West Dhantala in Phulbari. Police sources have revealed that both of them had reached Kashmir Colony area adjacent to NJP on a scooter to exchange weapons. Meanwhile, a law enforcement team from NJP police station, acting on a tip-off, raided the area on Thursday night. Upon searching the two-wheeler, officials recovered a firearm with two rounds of ammunition, leading to his arrest. After this, the scooter involved in the incident was also confiscated. Both the arrested were presented in Jalpaiguri court on Friday. At present the police is inquiring the entire matter.

Illegal tea cultivation on government land devastate on orders of High Court in Siliguri

3Jul

By Priyanka RoyNo Comments

News, North bengal, Siliguri

Illegal tea cultivation on government land devastate on orders of High Court in Siliguri

Siliguri, 3rd July . Following the order of the High Court, tea plantations planted illegally on Forest Department land in Siliguri have been destroyed. Reports show that a person was doing business by planting a tea garden on several bighas of government land in Farbari Nepali Basti area under Dabgram-Phulbari. Despite the man's claims of ownership, the forest department had earlier directed him to remove the tea plantation, but he did not comply. The case was taken to the High Court and after a long legal battle the court ordered the release of the land. On Wednesday, as per the court's direction, a large contingent of police and forest officials supervised the destruction of the entire tea garden.

Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of NH-10

2Jul

By Priyanka RoyNo Comments

News, North bengal

Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of NH-10

Siliguri, July 02: Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is advocating geological survey for the safety of National Highway 10 (NH-10) connecting Bengal and Sikkim. During a press conference at Siliguri Journalist Club on Tuesday, HHTDN members stressed the need for expert analysis of the hilly terrain along NH-10. The organization highlighted that since the recent disaster in Sikkim, the course of the Teesta River has changed significantly, causing frequent damage to the highway. The disruption has severely affected not only the tourism industry but also the overall connectivity between Bengal and Sikkim. To address these issues, HHTDN is seeking a comprehensive survey of the affected area by geological experts. The organization has already begun efforts to ...

Coal laden truck overturns on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri NH in Rajganj; driver injured

29Jun

By Priyanka RoyNo Comments

Jalpaiguri, News, North bengal

Coal laden truck overturns on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri NH in Rajganj; driver injured

Rajganj, June 29: A truck carrying Bhutan coal from Rajasthan overturned at Jyotiakali intersection on Siliguri-Jalpaiguri National Highway (NH) late on Friday night. The accident happened around 11 pm. at night due to bad condition of the road. Reportedly, the driver who was injured in the incident was rescued and taken to a private hospital in Phulbari. After receiving information about the accident, local officials including New Jalpaiguri police reached the spot. Eyewitnesses and local drivers attributed the accident to the poor condition of the 4 km long highway between Jyotiyakali and Phulbari, which has been in a dilapidated condition for a long time. He emphasized that such accidents happen frequently and demanded immediate repairs to ensure road safety.