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Darjeeling: Elephant strays into North Bengal University campus near Siliguri, damages reported
Darjeeling, April 19: An adult male elephant wandered into the North Bengal University (NBU) campus near Siliguri, causing panic among students and staff before taking shelter in a small forested area within the campus, officials said on Saturday.
Long-awaited railway project linking Siliguri to Sikkim expected to be completed by 2027: CM Prem Tamang
Gangtok, April 17: In a major boost for state's infrastructure and tourism, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on the final day of the Discover Rabong Cho-Dzo Fest 2025 that the long-awaited railway project connecting Siliguri (Sevok) in West Bengal to Sikkim is set to be completed by 2027.
W Bengal: Muslims distribute water bottles, shower flowerpetals during Siliguri's Ram Navami celebrations
Siliguri, April 6: In a display of communal harmony, the Ram Navami celebrations in Siliguri have set an example of peaceful coexistence amidst the backdrop of rising religious tensions in the country.
Yunus statement on northeastern states offensive, condemnable: Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the statement of Bangladesh interim government’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunus regarding the seven states of northeast is offensive and condemnable.
Northeast integral part of India...: Former Indian envoy slams shocking remarks by Muhammad Yunus
New Delhi, April 1: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are "landlocked." Sikri called Yunus' comments "shocking" and emphasised that the Northeast is an integral part of India.
West Bengal: Siliguri Municipality sets up giant screen for fans ahead of Champions Trophy final
Siliguri, March 9: Siliguri Municipal Corporation has set up a giant screen for cricket fans ahead of India's clash with New Zealand in the final ICC Champions Trophy.
Siliguri welcomes KKR's historic IPL 2024 Trophy Tour
Siliguri, March 2: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) historic Trophy Tour made its way to Siliguri on Sunday, extending the celebration of their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title to the Gateway of Northeast India.
KKR's IPL 2024 trophy tour reaches Siliguri, fans pose with silverware
Siliguri, March 2: Kolkata Knight Riders’ historic IPL 2024 trophy tour made its way to Siliguri on Sunday, extending the celebration of their third title to the Gateway of Northeast India.
Himalayan Folk Music Festival celebrates rich cultural heritage in Siliguri
Siliguri, January 16: In an effort to preserve and promote the rich traditions of the Himalayan region, the Warnamala Paribar and the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT) organized a three-day-long Himalayan Folk Music Festival in Siliguri.