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जन Aawaaz, Silguri (2025)

18/08/2025

India and Bhutan Strengthen Agricultural Ties with New Fertilizer Supply Agreement

Siliguri: In a significant step towards deepening bilateral cooperation, the National Seed Centre (NSC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan, and Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, signed a landmark B2B Agreement today. This agreement ensures the seamless supply of fertilizers from India to Bhutan, bolstering Bhutanese farmers' access to critical agricultural inputs to enhance food security and agricultural productivity.

The signing ceremony, held at the National Seed Centre in Thimphu, commenced with the Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp, symbolizing knowledge, auspicious beginnings, and collective prosperity. The event was graced by dignitaries from both nations, underscoring the shared commitment to agricultural advancement and cordial relations.
Dignitaries Present:
Royal Government of Bhutan:

Shri Yonten Gyamtsho, Director, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

Shri Deepak Rai, Program Director, National Seed Centre

Shri Sonam, Senior Store Manager, Fertilizer Store, National Seed Centre

Government of India:

Shri Satyajit Mishra, General Manager, BVFCL

Shri Chandragupta Kakati, Senior Manager, BVFCL
Shri Sunil Kumar Tripathi, Senior Manager, BVFCL
Miss Romi Chakravorty, Deputy Manager, BVFCL
Shri Devendra Singh Rajawat, Assistant Manager, BVFCL

This agreement marks a meaningful milestone in the enduring partnership between India and Bhutan, reinforcing their mutual dedication to supporting agriculture and allied sectors. By ensuring a steady and timely supply of fertilizers, the agreement aims to empower Bhutanese farmers, enhance crop yields, and contribute to Bhutan’s food security objectives.

BVFCL expressed gratitude to the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India for their unwavering support in fostering this partnership. This collaboration is a testament to the strong bilateral ties and shared vision for sustainable agricultural development.

15/08/2025

भारत - बांग्लादेश की सीमा फुलबारी बॉर्डर पर BSF द्वारा 79 वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस का पालन

06/08/2025

MP Raju Bista meets Union HM Amit Shah, discusses permanent political solution for Darjeeling region

News Desk: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and congratulated him on behalf of the people from Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars for becoming the longest-serving Home Minister of India.

As per an official press release issued by the MP, Raju Bista used the opportunity to raise key administrative and political concerns related to the region. He highlighted the need to expedite the process for a Permanent Political Solution to ensure justice, peace, and development in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars.

The MP also conveyed his gratitude for the continued support of the Central Government and its commitment to addressing the longstanding aspirations of the region.

According to the release, Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the Government is working towards a Constitutional framework that honours the unique identity and sentiments of the region. He reportedly stated that the Home Ministry will soon take productive steps in this regard.

Terming the meeting fruitful, Raju Bista expressed confidence in a brighter future for the people of the region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Amit Shah.

31/07/2025

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble PM Sh. Narendra Modi ji led Union Cabinet for approving four new railway multitracking projects worth Rs 11169 crores, adding about 574 kilometers to the Indian Railways network. This includes the Alubari Road - NJP 3rd and 4th line project, which will make travel faster and more efficient for people using railway in our Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars region.

These projects will improve connectivity across 13 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.

Thanks to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji and Hon'ble Railway Minister Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for supporting these projects and helping strengthen our railway system in our region, and across the country. This is a positive step for our region, and our nation’s future.
Raju Bista

30/07/2025

Speaking in the Parliament today, I placed a formal demand for the development of an Alternative Highway connecting Darjeeling to Siliguri via Balason.

I informed the Parliament, that despite being one of India’s most iconic hill tourism destinations, Darjeeling is facing growing accessibility challenges. The main route to Darjeeling, National Highway 110 (former NH 55), built during the British era, is heavily overburdened.

Designed for far less traffic, it now carries over 15,000 vehicles daily, which is more than double its capacity. This causes frequent traffic jams and gridlocks, during peak hours and tourist seasons. This is severely impacting the lives of the locals, especially students, medical patients and officer goers, and also the tourists and visitors, whose numbers are declining due to massive traffic jams.

To address this, I have requested the government to prioritize the construction of an alternative highway from Siliguri to Darjeeling via Balason. This new route would decongest NH-110 (former NH55) and connect underserved rural areas of Kurseong, Mirik, Sonada, Rangbull, Dhotrey-Pussumbeng, Sukhia Pokhari, and Pokhrebong valley, thereby unlocking economic opportunities and improving regional mobility.

Given Darjeeling’s steep and sensitive terrain, I also called for modern, sustainable transport solutions. I proposed the development of ropeway systems under the Parvatmala scheme, including links from Ghoom to Darjeeling and Darjeeling to Bijanbari, and Delo to Kalimpong, Kalimpong to Relli, and Chitrey. These ropeways would not only offer efficient, eco-friendly travel options, it will also ease pressure on the roads, while enhancing the tourism experience.

I am confident that with the Central and State government support, these initiatives will lay the foundation for a more accessible, economically vibrant, and sustainable Darjeeling, once again reclaiming its legacy as a world-class tourism destination.

Raju Bista

25/07/2025

Today, I met with the Hon’ble Minister of Railways Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw ji with a request for establishment of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail system connecting Siliguri to surrounding areas, a metro-rail project in Siliguri, and the establishment of a Railway Coach Factory in Siliguri-Terai region.

Siliguri is recognized as the "Gateway to Northeast India," and it serves as a vital transit hub and tourist stopover for destinations like Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Dooars. It is also a major commerce and trade center linking Bihar, Sikkim, Assam, West Bengal, and shares international borders with Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

I informed the Hon’ble Minister that despite its strategic importance, inadequate transportation infrastructure hampers its growth potential.

Hence, I have requested for the establishment of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail system connecting:

1. Siliguri to Malda - via Bagdogra, Naxalbari, Khoribari, Bidhannagar, Chopra, Islampur, Raiganj, and Malda
2. Siliguri to Hashimara - via, Sevoke, Bagrakote, Oodlabari, Mal Bazar, Chalsa, Nagrakata, Banarhat, Birpara, and Hashimara; and
3. In the future, connecting Siliguri to Rangpo once the Sevoke_Rangpo Rail Line is operational.

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, a semi-high-speed inter-city rail service designed for distances of 100–250 km, could significantly improve transportation and connectivity by offering a fast, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to road travel. With modern amenities like air-conditioned coaches and the KAVACH anti-collision system, it will reduce pressure on congested roads in and around Siliguri city like the Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road.

Siliguri, the second-largest urban center in West Bengal, has seen rapid population growth in the past decade, with over 10 lakh permanent residents today. To ease traffic inside Siliguri Metropolitan Area, I have further requested for the establishment of a metro-rail system connecting Siliguri and adjoining areas.

A proposed metro system could serve over 50,000 daily commuters, alleviate traffic congestion, and boost tourism revenue, especially given its proximity to Bagdogra Airport and New Jalpaiguri Junction. Establishment of Metro Rail Services will help unlock the region’s full potential and address urban transportation challenges.

Further, I have also demanded for the establishment of a Railway Coach Factory in our Siliguri-Terai region. Our region’s proximity to Northeast India, and the pool of employment-seeking youth make ours’ an ideal location for a railway coach factory.

These projects are not only vital for Siliguri, Darjeeling Hills, Terai, and Dooars but also essential for strengthening international trade and tourism. Our region stands at a crossroads, swift action on these demands will propel its economic growth and social development.

I am most hopeful that the Ministry of Railways will prioritize these initiatives to realize a prosperous future for our Darjeeling hills, Siliguri, Terai, Dooars, North Bengal and the Northeast.

22/07/2025

Gangtok, The office of the Chief Electoral Officer-Sikkim conducted a meeting with the representatives of political parties at the CEO Level on 22d July 2025. The meeting was held as part of the monthly interaction, in line with directives from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The discussion focused on reviewing issues raised and resolved during DEO-Level
political parties meeting held earlier in July 2025. The objectives were to ensure smooth coordination and to address pending concern.

Key issues discussed included preparatory works being undertaken at the DEO and ERO level for the proposed Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls particularly
rationalization of polling station including identification of new building subject to
number of polling station to have not more than 1200 electors and appointment of
additional officials especially BLOs in anticipation of expected number of polling station and volume of work.

The training of Election officials mainly the National Training Program for BLOs which
was completed between 7 to 17h July 2025 in the district, recently concluded training of
32 BLOs and supervisors, 01 DEO, and 3 EROs at IIIDEM on 17h July and the ongoing
ERO/AERO training were discussed at large.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to enhancing coordination,
transparency and cooperation between the political parties and the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim.

21/07/2025

Urja Installation Ceremony organized by Lions Club of Siliguri Surksha

21/07/2025

CM Mamata Banerjee said:

Over 40 lakh voters’ names were removed in Bihar. Now, they plan to do the same in Bengal. If they attempt it here, we will launch a Gherao movement. We will organise a massive protest, we will not allow them to strike off names.

17/07/2025

2-day training programme for BLOs & Supervisors of , , and begins.

CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar addresses the participants comprising 380 field level functionaries at
Election Commission of India

17/07/2025

क्षणिक प्रलोभन र रूपियाँकोपछि युवाहरू लाग्न हुदैन -अनुप गदाल

मिरिक १७ जुलाई( निसं) युवाहरूलाई सृजनात्मक कार्यमा सहभागी बनेर असल समाजको निर्माणमा लाग्ने आव्हान भारतीय गोर्खा प्रजातान्त्रिक मोचाको युवा संगठन युवा शक्तिका केन्द्रीय उपाध्यक्ष अनुप गदालले गरेका छन। गदालले वतर्मान समयमा कतिपय युवाहरू नशालु पदार्थ, मादक पदार्थ लगायत अन्य कतिपय कुलतमा फसेका घटनाहरू प्रकाशमा आइरहेको छ। यो चिन्ताको गम्भीर विषय बनेको छ भन्दै युवाहरूलाई कुलतबाट जो गाँउन प्रशासनले आफ्नो पक्षबाट कार्य गरिरहेपनि जबसम्म कुलतमा फसेका युवाहरूले नै सकरात्मक बाटोमा हिड्ने मन बनाँउदैन तबसम्म जति नै प्रयास गरे पनि बेअसर हुन जान्छ। यस्तोमा घरबाट नै युवाहरूलाई असल मार्गनिर्देशन हुन आवश्यक देखिन्छ भने। अर्कोतिर गदालले वर्तमान समय युवाहरूको हो। युवाहरूको काँधमा ठूलो जिम्मेवारी रहेको छ। वर्तमान युवाहरू नै भविष्यका देश,राज्य अनि समाजका संचालकहरू हुन। असल युवा तयार पार्न भागोप्रमोको युवा शक्ति लागि परेको छ भन्दै भागोप्रमोले युवाहरूलाई झण्डा मात्रै बोकाएर आफ्नो राजनैतिक रोटी सेक्ने कार्य गरेको छैन। युवाहरूको सोच र विचारलाई फराकिलो बनाएर समाजको मूलधारामा बगाँउने नै हाम्रो लक्ष्य हो भने। तिनले जीटीए चीफ अनित थापा पनि युवाहरूलाई समाजको एक जिम्मेवार नागरिक बनाँउने कार्यमा लागि परेका छन।संगीत क्षेत्रमा लागेका युवाहरूको प्रतिभा फस्टावोस भनेर जीटीए आयडल शुरू गरिएको, खेलकूल प्रतियोगिता आयोजनामा सहयोग प्रदान गरिरहेका छन।खेलाडीहरूलाई सकेसम्म सहयोग गरिरहेका छन। जसले गर्दा युवाहरूले आफ्नो प्रतिभा फस्टाँउने अवसर पाइरहेको छ भने। तिनले दार्जिलिङ पहाडमा युवाहरूको भावनासित खेलवाड गरेर उनीहरूलाई केवल झण्डाको राजनितीसम्म सिमित राख्ने कार्य गर्नेहरू पनि रहेको छ। उनीहरूसित युवाहरू जोगिन पर्छ।क्षणिक प्रलोभन र रूपियाँको पछि युवाहरू लाग्न हुदैन भने।
Anup Gadal

14/07/2025

I am happy to share that Rs 129.41 crores have been sanctioned for the upgradation and expansion of the Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed, located at Siliguri Junction Railway Station (SGUJ), Darjeeling. The shed will be expanded to maintain 250 locomotives, from the current capacity of 100 locomotives, making it one of the largest loco sheds in India.

The Railways will be establishing a state of art maintenance and logistic facilities, and provision of cutting edge Machinery and Plants for maintenance of these Evolution series locomotives. The upcoming upgrade will significantly increase the shed’s capacity, supporting both freight and passenger services across the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. The project includes modern infrastructure enhancements aimed at improving efficiency and meeting growing operational demands.

The investment of around Rs 130 crores will further help push the economic growth of our region. The trickle-down impact of this project will be immense, benefiting hosts of subsidiary MSMEs, transportation and related avenues.

Most important of all, employment opportunities will open up for the youths from our Siliguri, Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars region, both during the construction and operation phases.

Siliguri serves as a pivotal rail node connecting North East India with the rest of the country. Deployment of Wabtec locomotives and its maintenance depot at Siliguri will directly contribute to Government’s vision of Northeast’s transformation from a frontier to a growth engine as underscored during “Rising Northeast” summit.

I thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for his leadership in advancing railway modernization, and Hon’ble Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for prioritizing rail infrastructure development in Siliguri, the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars. This upgrade will immensely strengthen the role of our region in India’s economic and logistical framework.
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