Siliguri

In major crackdown, DRI seizes 55 kg of gold worth Rs 18.2 crore from West Bengal’s Siliguri

DRI officials found 55 bars of gold weighing 1 kg each concealed in the cavity under the driver's seat of a vehicle.

Oct 28, 2018, 14:31 PM IST

Six pieces of ivory seized in West Bengal, two held

This is the third such seizure by DRI this year in north Bengal and Assam regions.

Jul 19, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

Man suffering from blood cancer live streams suicide on Facebook

While he started the live stream on Facebook, some of his friends tried to reach out to him on phone but to no avail.

Jul 02, 2018, 19:46 PM IST

West Bengal police escorting Sikkim registered trucks along NH 10

The Sikkim government has moved the Supreme Court on July 13 seeking a direction to the Centre and West Bengal government that NH-10, be protected and uninterrupted vehicular movement be ensured in the wake of ongoing agitation for separate Gorkhaland state.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

Fire engulfs five IOC tankers in West Bengal's Siliguri - WATCH

Major fire broke out in five Indian Oil Corporation tankers at IOCL Depot. The incident took place in West Bengal's Siliguri.

Jul 15, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

Sikkim planning to move SC over ransacking of vehicles: CM Pawan Chamling

The Sikkim government too asked West Bengal government to provide security to all state-registered vehicles and people from the state in Siliguri.
 

Jul 06, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

Open to talks to restore normalcy in Darjeeling: West Bengal government

State Home Secretary Malay De, who chaired an all-party meeting here on the prevailing situation in the scenic hills, said the doors of the government "are open for talks to restore normalcy in there".
 

Jun 22, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

Indian Super League to unveil two new teams tomorrow

The bids were invited from prospective team owners in 10- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cuttack, Durgapur, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Ranchi, Siliguri and Thiruvananthapuram.

Jun 11, 2017, 19:59 PM IST

Army officer commits suicide in Delhi's Dwarka

A 46-year-old Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army allegedly committed suicide outside his house in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area on Friday morning.

Mar 17, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

I-League: Unbeaten East Bengal, Mohun Bagan share spoils in season's first Kolkata derby

The result meant Mohun Bagan remained at second place with 17 points from seven matches.

Feb 12, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

West Bengal: Toy train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway derails near Kurseong, several injured

At least 10 persons were left injured when a Darjeeling to Siliguri bound toy train derailed near Kurseong in the northern Bengal on Tuesday. 

Jan 10, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Darjeeling's toy train service suspended due to landslides

Toy train services in the Darjeeling hills were suspended due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall, a railways official said on Friday.

Oct 14, 2016, 21:59 PM IST

Three days on, drinking water shortage leaves Siliguri locals in distress

Local residents of 47 wards of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) under Darjeeling district of West Bengal are suffering from drinking water crisis from the last three days.

Sep 11, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

Major tragedy averted at Bagdogra, Spice Jet flight lands at airport with tyre burst

A major tragedy was averted at the Bagdogra on Tuesday when a Spice Jet flight landed at the airport with a nose wheel tyre burst.

Jun 14, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

With Baichung Bhutia in fray, Siliguri poised for interesting contest

For Siliguri mayor and former minister Ashok Bhattacharya it is a fight to stage a comeback after his surprise defeat in the 2011 Assembly Election as he takes on former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia, who has taken the field as a Trinamool Congress nominee.

Apr 14, 2016, 10:18 AM IST

East Bengal defender Arnab Mondal suspended for two matches by AIFF

Mohun Bagan's Trinidad and Tobago striker Cornell had charged that Mondal hurled a racist remark at him during the Kolkata Derby in Siliguri last Saturday.

Apr 09, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

I-League 2015-16, Round 14: East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan AC - Preview

It's expected to be a fiery clash in North Bengal.

Apr 01, 2016, 20:31 PM IST

West Bengal Elections 2016: Trinamool's Baichung Bhutia has assets worth over Rs 17 crore

Former India football star Baichung Bhutia who is contesting the West Bengal assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate, possess assets worth in excess of Rs 17 crore.

Mar 29, 2016, 22:40 PM IST

West Bengal: Rampaging elephant damages houses in Siliguri

A rampaging elephant today strayed from Baikunthapur forest area and entered Siliguri town damaging buildings there, police said.

Feb 13, 2016, 00:29 AM IST

Pandemonium breaks loose in Siliguri as wild elephant goes berserk

An angry elephant created ruckus and damaged people's property in Siliguri.

Feb 10, 2016, 15:06 PM IST