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Unchecked growth, fragile hills: Making of a Himalayan crisis

DARJEELING, Oct. 8 -- As North Bengal struggles to recover from the devastating floods and landslides of October 4 - which have claimed over 35 lives and left many missing - questions are being raised... Read More


Mamata warns against irresponsible hill constructions amid flood aftermath

Darjeeling, Oct. 7 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a visit to Dudhey on Tuesday cautioned against irresponsible constructions in the Hills that would invite disasters like the ones in Himacha... Read More


CM visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu at Siliguri hospital, assures him of all help

Darjeeling, Oct. 7 -- In a sudden move, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on her way back from disaster-struck Dudhia, paid BJP MP Khagen Murmu a visit at a private hospital in Siliguri. Khagen Murmu wa... Read More


Darjeeling: Rescue ops gain pace

Darjeeling, Oct. 7 -- With weather conditions improving, search, rescue and relief work in the landslide-ravaged Hills have gathered momentum. Stranded tourists were evacuated by the district administ... Read More


Leaders rush to devastating landslides' epicentre Mirik

Darjeeling, Oct. 6 -- The day after the Kalimpong district and Darjeeling Hills were battered by incessant rainfall, leaving more than 20 dead and many more missing, leaders made a beeline for Mirik i... Read More


Over 20 killed, several missing as landslides, rains devastate Hills

Darjeeling, Oct. 5 -- Incessant rains throughout Saturday triggered landslides, causing widespread devastation in Kalimpong district and Darjeeling hills, leaving more than 20 persons dead and many mi... Read More


Darjeeling, Kalimpong reel under landslides; key road links snapped

Darjeeling, Oct. 5 -- It was a trying time for tourists and residents alike in the rain-battered Hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong on Sunday, reeling under the natural calamity. With the Hills recordi... Read More


Darjeeling's unique Durga immersion

Darjeeling, Oct. 3 -- This time, Devi Durga decided to return home from the Queen of the Hills riding the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). Marking the 111th year of the Durga Puja, the Nripendra Na... Read More


Determination: All-women dhaki troupe beats to the rhythm of 'Shakti' in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, Sept. 28 -- The journey from Gobordanga in North 24-Parganas to Darjeeling has been one of grit, determination and challenge. However, the 'Dhaki Champion,' have lived up to their name. Th... Read More


Darj: Man gets lifer for murder

Darjeeling, Sept. 26 -- The District and Sessions Court, Darjeeling sentenced a 45-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for the murder of a woman residing in the same locality. "Judge Jimut Bah... Read More