The Latest Breaking News from Siliguri

Dooars in Cool Season: Gorumara, Jaldapara and the Tea Road Between

Why the Cool Months Change EverythingThe Dooars in October is a different country from the Dooars in July. The monsoon has just released it. The Jalpaiguri district's floodplains are still wet enough to hold animals at the edge of the grass, but the roads are passable and the leeches are…

Times Life · Oct 15

Nitin Gadkari announces new expressway for north-east, proposed Gorakhpur to Meghalaya highway connecting UP, Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya to reduce travel time by half

Gorakhpur-Siliguri-Guwahati-Shillong expressway: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a Rs 61,500 crore, 630-km highway corridor connecting Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong. A separate Gorakhpur-Siliguri expressway project is also planned to improve connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the North East.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Brother-in-law sold 26 bigha land using GPA for Rs 6.95 crore; didn't pay full share to sister-in-law; Delhi HC orders him to pay Rs 2.27 crore

Sister-in-law purchased 26 bighas of land in Najafgarh in 1985 and gave GPA to brother-in-law who in turn sold this land for Rs 6.95 crore in 2011; sister-in-law dies in 2012 without a Will; Delhi HC orders brother-in-law to pay Rs 2.27 crore to sister-in-law’s daughters.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

3 Ways to Stay Productive When the Internet Goes Down in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

Plan for the outage before it happens, not afterChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that the prepared administrator does not scramble when conditions change, he has already accounted for them. In Nashik, Tiruppur, Bhilai, or Siliguri, a dropped connection is not a surprise. TRAI's network performance reports consistently show that smaller…

Times Life · Aug 16

From Chicken's Neck to growth corridor: Why North Bengal's next chapter matters

North Bengal is emerging as a vital economic corridor, connecting trade and regional integration. Bagdogra Airport's expansion signals growing confidence in business and urban development. Upgraded infrastructure and new policy initiatives support this economic transformation. Siliguri is evolving into a regional hub, creating economic value beyond its transit role. A…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodus

Trinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts. This follows a wave of resignations and an internal revolt within the party. The party is experiencing its deepest internal crisis in 28 years. These developments are impacting local governance…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

This Place in India Feels Like You’re Living in Stranger Things!

Ever watched Stranger Things and wished you could step into a town filled with mystery, eerie silence, and unexplained energy? Surprisingly, India has places that can give you the exact same vibe. While there may not be Demogorgons or secret government labs hidden underground, certain destinations across the country carry…

MyLifeXP · Jun 18

RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan

Railway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop seven high-speed rail corridors. The ambitious push, including Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri routes, is expected to boost rail infrastructure and domestic manufacturing.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Delhi to Siliguri in 6 hours? Railways have a Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan to connect major cities

India is embarking on a massive high-speed rail project. Seven dedicated corridors are planned, aiming to slash travel times between major cities. The Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri routes are key proposals. This initiative will connect western, northern, southern, and eastern India. Indigenous bullet train technology is also advancing, with trial runs…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Bengal govt transfers 179 IPS and WBPS officers in biggest reshuffle after BJP took over

West Bengal government has transferred 179 IPS and WBPS officers in a significant reshuffle. Key appointments include new IGPs for STF and Intelligence Branch, along with changes in Kolkata Police leadership. The exercise also saw new police commissioners appointed in Siliguri and SPs in Diamond Harbour and Purulia.

The Economic Times · Jun 8