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Darj: Man gets lifer for repeated rape of minor

Darjeeling, June 1 -- The special POCSO Court in Darjeeling convicted a 38-year-old and pronounced life sentence for repeated rape of a minor. Riwaz Rai, Special Public Prosecutor, POCSO stated: "The ... Read More


Everest Day & 111th birth anniv of Tenzing Sherpa celebrated with zeal

Darjeeling, May 29 -- The 72nd Everest Day along with the 111th birth anniversary celebration of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was commemorated on Thursday with great zeal. On May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary ... Read More


Prompt intervention by SSB saves lives of 3 tourists in Sandakphu

Darjeeling, May 29 -- Timely intervention of the Sashashtra Seema Bal (SSB) saved the life of an 18-year-old from Kolkata on Thursday. Similarly, on Wednesday an 11-year-old boy and a 30-year-old woma... Read More


Parliamentary Standing Committee discusses means to strengthen GI for Darjeeling tea

Darjeeling, May 27 -- Tea packs meant for export could soon have the 'Made in India' tag along with the region-specific reference (Darjeeling or Assam). This is on the lines of tea exports from other ... Read More