Siliguri Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal hoardings, commissioner says “Nothing illegal will be allowed”
The crackdown follows directions issued by Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul during her recent visit to Siliguri.
The crackdown follows directions issued by Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul during her recent visit to Siliguri.
Following the change in regime, the state's administrative priorities and implementation mechanisms have begun reflecting the new government's policy direction.
Mayor Goutam Deb on Friday tabled the Budget of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) for the financial year 2026-27, proposing an outlay of over Rs 638 crore.
Soon after the Trinamul Congress assumed power at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC), the issue of expanding the corporation’s jurisdiction came under discussion, as several adjoining areas have gradually transformed from rural belts into urban zones.
With Assembly elections less than a year away, political activities in Siliguri have begun taking a symbolic turn — and this time, the broom has become the new tool of political messaging.
Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb on Tuesday countered BJP MLA Dr Sankar Ghosh’s allegation that the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) was stalling development projects under the MLA’s fund.
What began as a routine civic session quickly descended into a heated exchange, prompting Mayor Goutam Deb to step in and extend the meeting by two hours to allow structured discussion.
Siliguri residents have been facing a severe drinking water crisis for the past two days, triggered by heavy rainfall and flooding in Sikkim.
In a proactive move ahead of the monsoon, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to set up a central Control Room from June 1 to manage waterlogging and other rain-induced emergencies.
The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) had initially planned a grand festival to commemorate its platinum jubilee. However, in light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, mayor Goutam Deb announced today that the 75th-anniversary celebrations have been postponed.
