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Statehood demand, voters' list row shape Darjeeling's pre-poll mood

Darjeeling, March 2 -- Though the polls are yet to be declared, the Darjeeling Hills are a bee hive of political activities. Political parties are busy consolidating their support bases, with cross ov... Read More


Vehicle plunges into Teesta on NH10, killing two and injuring others

Darjeeling, Feb. 13 -- A vehicle plunged into the River Teesta on Friday leaving two dead and two grievously injured. The accident occurred at around 5 am when the vehicle (SK05 PA6666) was heading to... Read More


Indefinite PDS bandh in the Hills put on hold

Darjeeling, Feb. 9 -- Darjeeling Hill FPS Dealers Association (DHFPSDA) has put on hold the ongoing PDS indefinite bandh that has been going on in the Darjeeling Hills and Kalimpong since February 1. ... Read More


Amid indefinite PDS strike in Hills, GTA flags crisis with Food minister

Darjeeling, Feb. 6 -- The GTA on Friday raised the long-pending grievances of MR (Fair Price Shop) dealers in the Darjeeling hills with Food and Supplies Minister Rathin Ghosh in Kolkata, amid an inde... Read More


DHR earnings touch Rs 24.6 cr as tourist numbers cross 2 lakh

Darjeeling, Feb. 5 -- The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has reported a growth in revenue and tourist footfall during the 2024-2025 fiscal period, reflecting the success of its focus on tourism. ... Read More


Shringla flags lack of CGHS facilities in North Bengal and Sikkim, seeks urgent upgradation

Darjeeling, Feb. 2 -- Rajya Sabha member Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday raised the long-pending issue of inadequate Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities in the Darjeeling hills, North ... Read More


Darjeeling Hills: Heaters bring comfort to exam centres

Darjeeling, Feb. 2 -- Heaters brought much-needed relief to candidates appearing for the Madhyamik examinations across the Darjeeling Hills as minimum temperatures hovered around 4degC. Every year, d... Read More


Tourism: 'Sweetest Part of India' fails to find a berth in Union Budget

Darjeeling, Feb. 1 -- India's second most popular international tourist destination found no mention in the Union Budget 2026, a move tourism stakeholders have termed a letdown. With Assembly election... Read More


GTA chief Thapa seeks Labour minister's intervention over Rangli Tea Garden dues

Darjeeling, Jan. 30 -- Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), Anit Thapa, has written to West Bengal Labour Minister Malay Ghatak seeking urgent intervention in the worsen... Read More


Raju Bista flags delay in AMRUT 2.0 projs, writes to Union Min

Darjeeling, Jan. 29 -- Member of Parliament from Darjeeling, Raju Bista, has written to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar seeking urgent intervention over delays in the prep... Read More