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About 1,116 new teaching posts to be created in schools

Darjeeling, July 31 -- The Government of West Bengal has initiated the process for the creation and sanction of 1116 new teaching posts under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). The move... Read More


Devastating fire breaks out at Forest dept complex in Darj

Darjeeling, July 30 -- A devastating fire broke out in the Darjeeling Territorial Division of the Forest department on Wednesday. At around 8:20 pm the fire is said to have started from the staff quar... Read More


'Short circuit': 87-year-old man dies in fire in Sonada

Darjeeling, July 30 -- A fire broke on Tuesday night at New Basti in Margaret's Hope Tea Estate under Tung St. Mary's Constituency, killing an 87-year-old man. The fire is believed to have started due... Read More


Kalimpong: New bridge to boost rural connectivity

Darjeeling, July 29 -- A major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural connectivity in Kalimpong district is underway, with the construction of a 90-metre (295-feet) long bridge over the Relli ... Read More


'Divya Drishti' showcases future warfare capabilities of Army

Darjeeling, July 28 -- The Indian Army demonstrated its next-generation warfare capabilities during exercise 'Divya Drishti,' held this month in the high-altitude terrains of East Sikkim. The exercise... Read More


'Give us justice': Gorkha leaders call for unity on 'Shaheed Diwas'

Darjeeling, July 27 -- Shaheed Diwas was observed across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong Hills in remembrance of those who laid down their lives during the Gorkhaland movements. Political leaders marked ... Read More


Presidency University all set to launch its third campus in Dow Hill, Kurseong

Darjeeling, July 24 -- The process for establishing the third campus of Presidency University at Dow Hill, Kurseong, has made much progress. The new campus, envisioned as the "Himalayan Centre" of the... Read More


After 15 years, trial of Madan Tamang murder case begins

Darjeeling, July 23 -- After 15 years, trial of the high-profile Madan Tamang murder case commenced on Wednesday at the City Sessions Court, Calcutta (Bankshall Court). The Darjeeling District Court, ... Read More


Youth gets rigorous lifer for murdering aunt in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, July 21 -- The Darjeeling District Judge Court sentenced a 26-year-old youth to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering his 45-year-old aunt Chitra Kala Gurung. "Judge Jimut Bahan Biswas... Read More


Bengal: Three Cameroon nationals arrested for overstaying their visas

Darjeeling, July 21 -- Three footballers from Cameroon were arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and handed over to the police at the Panighata Police Station. "The 8th Battalion of the SSB, G C... Read More