28th July, 2008 - Jalpaiguri also observes a bandh

The town of Jalpaiguri observed a bandh today in protest against the non-functioning of the tea auction center in the town. The ‘Jalpaiguri Tea Auction Centre Bachao Committee’ had sponsored the bandh. The bandh in Jalpaiguri over the dormant tea auction centre however, evoked a total response. Business establishments, markets, office and educational institutions remained shut and passenger transport remained suspended.