Century-old streets, bullock carts and toy trains recreate Siliguri's past

Siliguri, Oct 16 (UNI) As Siliguri celebrates Durga Puja, the centenary committee of Mitra Sammilani has drawn crowds by recreating the town's streets, buildings and everyday life from a century ago, offering a nostalgic glimpse of a Siliguri that has changed dramatically over the decades. The centenary has a special emotional significance for both old and new generations of Siliguri. For many, Mitra Sammilani is not merely a Durga Puja venue but an institution closely associated with the town's cultural history. This year's celebrations seek to connect that past with the present through a carefully designed recreation of the locality…