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Centre cites 'no elected GTA members', draws flak

Darjeeling, March 25 -- Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India, Nityanand Rai's response that an interlocutor was appointed following repeated demands for dialogue and the "absence of... Read More


Four houses, shop gutted in Mongpu; One injured

Mongpu, March 23 -- A major fire broke out at Mongpu Chaurasta in the wee hours of Monday, destroying around four houses and a shop. One woman was also injured in the fire. The blaze has triggered str... Read More


Kurseong: Tea garden workers field independent candidate

Darjeeling, March 22 -- In an interesting turn of events, tea garden workers have announced an independent candidate for the Kurseong Assembly Constituency, who is being projected to become their voic... Read More


IGJF entry sets stage for triangular contest in hills amid BJP infighting

Darjeeling, March 20 -- Battle lines were redrawn in the hills with the Indian Gorkha Jansakti Front's (IGJF) decision to join the fray in the forthcoming Assembly election. With this, the Hills of No... Read More


BJP names candidates for Darjeeling, Kurseong & Kalimpong seats

Darjeeling, March 19 -- Though speculations around seat-sharing in the BJP camp have somewhat thawed with the party announcing candidates for the three hill seats on Thursday evening, talks of another... Read More


Monday's thunderstorm leaves one dead in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, March 17 -- The thunderstorm that raged through the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts on Monday evening has left one person dead, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Meanwhile, the Ind... Read More