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Darjeeling's Mahakal temple bars entry of ladies in short dresses

Darjeeling, Oct. 29 -- Women wearing mini skirts or short dresses will no longer be allowed inside the Mahakal Temple in Darjeeling. The Mahakal Mandir Pooja and Welfare Committee (MMPWC) has announce... Read More


'Inferior quality coal' robs Darjeeling Himalayan Railway of steam

Darjeeling, Oct. 29 -- Inferior quality coal has robbed the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of steam. For the past one week, there have been rampant cancellations, delays and disrupt... Read More


Reverence: Darjeeling pays glowing tribute to Sister Nivedita

Darjeeling, Oct. 28 -- The misty hill town of Darjeeling resonated with reverence and remembrance as devotees, students, and admirers gathered at the Ramakrishna Mission Nivedita Educational and Cultu... Read More


Dudhia Bridge to reopen on Monday; Rohini Slip repair underway

Darjeeling, Oct. 26 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that the Hume Pipe bridge at Dudhia, Mirik, will be operational from Monday, thereby restoring vehicular connectivity between ... Read More


Hills celebrate Bhai Tika with traditional warmth

Darjeeling, Oct. 23 -- The five-day-long Tihar (Diwali) festivities in the Hills concluded with Bhai Tika on Thursday, marking a day of deep emotional and cultural significance. While the essence of t... Read More


West Bengal: Four killed in car accident in Mirik

Mirik, Oct. 22 -- In a road accident at Nol Dara village under the Mirik subdivision on Tuesday afternoon, four people lost their lives after a force cruiser taxi plunged off the road. The accident o... Read More


Congress slams Centre's 'Political Gimmick' as IGJF calls for unity and clarity on Gorkha issue

Darjeeling, Oct. 19 -- The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) has sharply criticised the Central Government's recent appointment of former IPS officer and ex-Deputy National Security Advis... Read More


Festival of lights & legends: Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills glow with spirit of Tihar

Darjeeling, Oct. 19 -- The hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong have once again come alive with colour, music, and light as the five-day festival of Tihar commenced with Kag Tihar. Known elsewhere as Dee... Read More


Darjeeling Hills abuzz over Central govt's interlocutor appointment

Darjeeling, Oct. 17 -- After a long political lull, the Darjeeling Hills are once again astir with renewed debate - this time over the Centre's appointment of an interlocutor to examine the long-pendi... Read More


Mamata urges tourists to return to Darjeeling

Darjeeling, Oct. 16 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged tourists to return to Darjeeling, noting that visitors have already begun visiting the hills. She mentioned that during her visit, she perso... Read More