An alleged ₹25 lakh jewellery fraud case in Siliguri has taken a fresh turn after 82-year-old Radheshyam Agarwal reportedly approached the Director General of Police (DGP), seeking justice. The complaint concerns Silver Queen Jewellers and two other jewellery showrooms allegedly associated with the same family.
Siliguri is set to witness a major BJP political rally on November 3, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari scheduled to lead the ‘Save Democracy, Eradicate Anarchy’ campaign.
Siliguri's Central Colony Durga Puja has become a major attraction this year, with Maa Durga and other idols adorned with more than 100 kg of genuine gold ornaments. The 64th edition of the celebration combines artistic presentation with devotion, backed by extensive security arrangements to protect the valuable jewellery.
Durga Puja festivities commenced at Batasi Badrajote in Khoribari with the inauguration of the puja organised by Batasi Public Sports Association. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista and senior BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain attended the ceremony as chief guests, marking the beginning of the celebrations.
The Income Tax Office in Siliguri organised two significant events, inaugurating the ‘AROGYA’ First Aid Room and hosting ‘SHAKTI VANDANAM Swachhata Evam Shakti Samaroh’. The programme celebrated women empowerment and honoured Safai Karamcharis and other support staff for their contributions.
Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital in Siliguri organised a press conference on October 13 to raise awareness about spine health and discuss Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery. The initiative focused on modern minimally invasive treatment options, patient concerns and access to specialised spine care in North Bengal ahead of World Spine Day on October 16.
Durga Puja committees under Siliguri Police Station received financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each from the West Bengal government. State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh handed over the cheques in the presence of senior police officials and other dignitaries.
More than 100 wild elephants were safely guided from Tukriajhar forest in the Naxalbari area to Bagdogra forest following a six-hour operation by the Kurseong Forest Division. The 20-kilometre relocation drive involved crossing tea gardens, populated settlements, Asian Highway II and railway tracks, with coordinated efforts to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Ahead of Durga Puja 2026, Siliguri Metropolitan Police has planned stricter traffic management measures to control festive crowds and reduce congestion. The reported restrictions on toto movement and roadside parking have raised concerns among drivers who depend on the festive season for additional earnings.
The North Bengal University Alumni Association marked the conclusion of its Silver Jubilee celebrations with a special programme at the university campus on October 4. Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, attended the ceremony.
Siliguri Institute of Technology organised the Mind Spark Inter-School Recitation and Extempore Speech Competition on October 1, bringing together more than 200 students from schools across North Bengal.
Hope & Heal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Siliguri, is set to inaugurate its Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign on October 1, with the programme scheduled to begin at 12 noon on the hospital premises.