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Hill edu hit as HC cancels 313 GTA teacher approvals, protests mount

Darjeeling, Dec. 17 -- A Calcutta High Court verdict has quashed the regularisation and state approval of 313 volunteer teachers appointed under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), declar... Read More


Over 1.4L voter deletions in Darjeeling, Kalimpong

Darjeeling, Dec. 16 -- A comparison between the electoral rolls published on October 27, 2025 and the draft rolls released on Tuesday under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals substantial del... Read More


Overwhelming response: 'D-Run' draws runners from across India & abroad

Darjeeling, Dec. 14 -- The 12th edition of the Darjeeling Hill Marathon evoked immense response with runners from all over the country and even abroad taking part. Organised by the Darjeeling Police,... Read More


MP pushes for three integrated sports centres in Hills in Parl

Darjeeling, Dec. 12 -- Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Harsh Vardhan Shringla has stepped up his long-standing campaign for advanced sports infrastructure in the Darjeeling hills and North Bengal, ... Read More


Music, mountains & community: Darjeeling's Melo-Tea Fest returns

Darjeeling, Dec. 11 -- The third edition of the Melo-Tea Fest dubbed as a 'symbol of harmony, hope and progress' was flagged off in Darjeeling on Thursday. An initiative of the Darjeeling police, GTA,... Read More


Iconic Glenary's Bar license suspended for 90 days over 'excise violations'; tourists left without spirits

Darjeeling, Dec. 10 -- This Christmas, revellers and tourists will be left without spirits and live music at the iconic Glenary's restaurant in Darjeeling. The restaurant which opened during the days ... Read More


Darj 'tea sector crisis' spotlighted in RS; MP urges immediate govt action

Darjeeling, Dec. 10 -- The mounting crisis in India's tea sector, particularly in Darjeeling and the North-East, was brought to the forefront in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday as MP Harsh Vardhan Shring... Read More


Mamata 'tears Centre's MGNREGA note', calls it 'valueless' & 'insulting'

Siliguri, Dec. 9 -- Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee warned on Tuesday: "If the BJP wins Bengal, the state will be destroyed. Our identity, language and c... Read More


'Save Lepcha Language': Campaigners begin Kalimpong to Kolkata long march

Darjeeling, Dec. 9 -- Members of the "Save Lepcha Language Campaign" on Tuesday embarked on a long-distance march from Kalimpong to Kolkata, demanding the introduction of the Lepcha language in the st... Read More


Sitong: Three killed in late night car accident

Darjeeling, Dec. 8 -- Three people were killed on the spot in a late night accident near Mana, close to Sitong, under the Kurseong subdivision on Sunday. The accident occurred at around 11 pm. Accord... Read More