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Metropolis in West Bengal, India

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Siliguri: Metropolis in West Bengal, India
Siliguri, also known as Shiliguri, is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms "Twin Cities" with the neighbouring district headquarter of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. Known as the "Gateway of Northeast India", Siliguri is popular for three Ts: Tea, Timber and Tourism. It is located on the banks of the Mahananda in the foothills of the Himalayas. Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in West Bengal, after Kolkata and Asansol.

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Massive 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal: Tremors Felt in Bihar, Siliguri, Nearby Regions [Video]

Massive 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal: Tremors Felt in Bihar, Siliguri, Nearby Regions

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, in the early hours of Friday, sending shockwaves across the region. Tremors were felt in Bihar, Siliguri, and other parts of India,..

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