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🚨 NEWS ALERT: NH-10 Open but Heavily Congested Due to Presidential Visit 🚨SILIGURI/SIKKIM — Planning to head up to the h...
26/05/2026

🚨 NEWS ALERT: NH-10 Open but Heavily Congested Due to Presidential Visit 🚨
SILIGURI/SIKKIM — Planning to head up to the hills today? While National Highway 10 (NH-10) linking Siliguri to Sikkim is fully operational, travelers are advised to brace for severe traffic delays.
Major road congestion is building up along the highway due to heightened security protocols and official movements for the President of India's visit to Sikkim.
If you are commuting between Siliguri and Sikkim today, please factor in significant extra travel time or delay your journey if possible.
👇 Commuters, are you stuck in traffic? Drop your live location updates in the comments below to help fellow travelers!
Stay tuned to TravelWire for real-time transit updates.

🚨 ROUTE UPDATE: Great news for travellers heading up to the Himalayas! As of 25th May 2026, the Siliguri to Sikkim NH-10...
25/05/2026

🚨 ROUTE UPDATE: Great news for travellers heading up to the Himalayas! As of 25th May 2026, the Siliguri to Sikkim NH-10 highway is clear and fully open for traffic.
If you are planning your journey from the plains up to Gangtok or other parts of Sikkim, the lifeline mountain route is accessible. Drive safely, watch out for sudden weather shifts, and have a fantastic trip! 🚗🏔️✨

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: Heading up to the hills today? Heavy traffic congestion is being reported on the Siliguri to Darjeeling...
25/05/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: Heading up to the hills today? Heavy traffic congestion is being reported on the Siliguri to Darjeeling NH-110 route! Expect significant delays.
Plan your journey accordingly and consider taking alternative routes to save time. Drive safe! 🚗🏔️

DARJEELING UPDATE 🚨Both GTA Chief and Darjeeling MP Raju Bista have confirmed that from 1 June 2026 onwards, no toll tax...
24/05/2026

DARJEELING UPDATE 🚨

Both GTA Chief and Darjeeling MP Raju Bista have confirmed that from 1 June 2026 onwards, no toll tax / fee will be collected from passengers at Rohini Toll Plaza.

Commuters travelling through Rohini Road will no longer have to pay toll charges from June 1.

🚨 TRAVEL ADVISORY: Nathula Pass Closed from May 26–28, 2026!Important update for travelers planning a trip to East Sikki...
23/05/2026

🚨 TRAVEL ADVISORY: Nathula Pass Closed from May 26–28, 2026!

Important update for travelers planning a trip to East Sikkim next week. Due to an upcoming VVIP visit, Nathula Pass will remain completely closed to tourists and civil traffic for three days.
Key Details:
📍 Affected Area: Movement beyond Changu (Tsomgo) Lake will not be permitted.
🗓️ Dates: 26th May to 28th May 2026.
🚫 Permits: No tourist passes will be issued for Nathula Pass during this period.
If you are currently in Sikkim or planning your itinerary for next week, please adjust your travel plans accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
Standard tourist movement is expected to resume normally from May 29th onwards. Tag your travel buddies or share this post to keep fellow travelers informed! 🏔️👇

West Bengal Govt announces free bus travel for women in all state-run buses from June 1Kolkata, May 21, 2026 – In a majo...
22/05/2026

West Bengal Govt announces free bus travel for women in all state-run buses from June 1

Kolkata, May 21, 2026 – In a major move to boost women's empowerment and mobility, the West Bengal Government has notified free transportation for all women of the state in state-run buses, effective from June 1, 2026.

The Transport Department issued the notification on May 21, stating that the scheme will cover all short-route and long-route state-run buses, across all categories of public service.

Key details of the scheme:
- Who benefits: All women of West Bengal
- Where applicable: All state-run buses under WBTC, NBSTC, and SBSTC
- Start date: June 1, 2026

To avail the benefit, women beneficiaries will be issued a digital Smart Card with QR code, photo, and name. Applications must be submitted to the local BDO/SDO office.

Documents accepted for Smart Card: Aadhaar, Voter ID, MGNREGA Job Card, Ayushman Bharat Health Card, Driving License, PAN, Passport, Pension document with photo, Government/PSU employee ID, School/College ID, or any other ID issued by the West Bengal Government, along with a recent photo.

For immediate rollout until Smart Cards are issued, women can travel free by showing any valid government photo ID to the conductor. A 'Zero Value Ticket' or 'Thermal Paper Ticket' will be issued after verification.

The notification, issued by Principal Secretary Surendra Gupta, IAS, has concurrence from the Finance Department and Cabinet approval.

The Transport Department has directed all DMs, SDOs, BDOs, and state transport corporations to ensure necessary action for implementation.

🚗 ROUTE UPDATE | 22nd May 2026SILIGURI ➜ DARJEELING✅ NH-110 IS OPENGood news for travellers heading to the Queen of the ...
22/05/2026

🚗 ROUTE UPDATE | 22nd May 2026

SILIGURI ➜ DARJEELING

✅ NH-110 IS OPEN

Good news for travellers heading to the Queen of the Hills 🏔️

Road connectivity between Siliguri and Darjeeling via NH-110 is open. Travellers planning their mountain journey can proceed accordingly.

Drive safe and enjoy the hills ❤️

Tag someone travelling to Darjeeling soon 👇

🚗 ROUTE UPDATE | 22nd May 2026SILIGURI ➜ SIKKIM✅ NH-10 IS OPENGood news for travellers heading towards Sikkim. The prima...
22/05/2026

🚗 ROUTE UPDATE | 22nd May 2026

SILIGURI ➜ SIKKIM

✅ NH-10 IS OPEN

Good news for travellers heading towards Sikkim. The primary road connectivity between Siliguri and Sikkim via NH-10 is now open.

Travellers planning their journey can proceed accordingly and stay updated for any further route advisories.

🏔️ Safe travels and enjoy the mountains.

Tag someone travelling to Sikkim soon 👇

🚗 Route Update | Siliguri to SikkimGood news for travelers heading to the Himalayas! 🌿NH-10 is OPEN as of 18th May 2026,...
18/05/2026

🚗 Route Update | Siliguri to Sikkim
Good news for travelers heading to the Himalayas! 🌿
NH-10 is OPEN as of 18th May 2026, making travel between Siliguri and Sikkim accessible again.
Plan your mountain escape, drive safe, and stay updated on weather and road conditions before departure. 🏔️☁️

🚗✨ Route Update for all hill travelers!The journey from Siliguri to Darjeeling via NH-110 is now OPEN again as of 18th M...
18/05/2026

🚗✨ Route Update for all hill travelers!
The journey from Siliguri to Darjeeling via NH-110 is now OPEN again as of 18th May 2026. 🛣️⛰️
Tea gardens, toy train views, mountain breeze & the Queen of Hills are calling once again! 🌿🚞
If you’re planning your next Darjeeling escape, the road trip is back on. Drive safe and check local weather/traffic updates before you travel.
📍Route: Siliguri → Kurseong → Darjeeling

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