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Landslide damages section of Takdah Rural Hospital in Darjeeling, patient’s relative injured after being trapped under debris

Darjeeling, 25th September: A section of the Takdah Rural Hospital in Darjeeling was damaged after a landslide struck the area adjacent to the hospital early Friday morning. Part of the hospital building collapsed following the landslide, leaving a relative of a patient trapped under the debris. Panic spread across the hospital premises following the incident. Local residents quickly reached the…

25 Sept 2026, 12:26 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani organises health check-up and cancer screening camp in Darjeeling

Darjeeling: Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani, in association with the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), Darjeeling Branch, organised a General Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Camp in Darjeeling to promote preventive healthcare and encourage timely health screening among residents of the Darjeeling hills. The camp brought together specialists from General Surgery, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics and Cancer Care, providing residents…

22 Sept 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

Kurseong

Newlywed woman injured in barbecue fire incident at a homestay in Sittong, undergoing treatment in Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th September: A newlywed woman from Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur was injured in a tragic incident while she was staying at a homestay in Sittong, Kurseong, during her honeymoon. Visuals of the incident have since surfaced on social media. According to information, the incident took place on the evening of September 13 while a barbecue was being prepared at…

18 Sept 2026, 6:24 pmRead full →

Mirik

Dudhia Bailey Bridge closed for maintenance, Siliguri-Mirik connectivity affected

Dudhia, 15th September: The Dudhia Bailey Bridge has been closed to vehicular movement from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday for scheduled maintenance work. The closure has affected direct connectivity between Siliguri and Mirik. However, the administration has arranged an alternative route for vehicles travelling towards Mirik. The Hume Pipe Bridge at Dudhia was damaged due to strong water…

15 Sept 2026, 12:05 pmRead full →

Mirik

Dudhia Bailey Bridge to remain closed for maintenance on September 15, Siliguri-Mirik connectivity to be affected

Dudhia, 12th September: The Bailey Bridge constructed by the Army over the Balason River in Dudhia will remain closed to vehicular movement for one day for monthly maintenance work. According to Army sources, the 200-foot Bailey Bridge will remain closed from 6 am to 6 pm on September 15 to facilitate maintenance work. If the maintenance cannot be carried out…

12 Sept 2026, 12:10 pmRead full →

North Bengal

DHR loco shed roof collapses at Darjeeling Railway Station, 7 workers injured

Darjeeling, 02nd September: Seven workers were injured after the roof of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway’s toy train loco shed collapsed at Darjeeling railway station early on Wednesday morning. Several workers were reportedly on duty inside the loco shed when the roof suddenly collapsed, injuring seven workers. While some sustained relatively minor injuries, all seven were taken to a hospital for…

02 Sept 2026, 1:11 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to increase special ‘Joy Ride’ services from October 1 ahead of Durga Puja

Darjeeling, 25th August: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is set to increase its special 'Joy Ride' services for tourists from October 1 ahead of the Durga Puja festive season. The initiative will offer tourists more opportunities to experience the iconic toy train while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Darjeeling hills. According to DHR, four single-trip joyrides will operate on…

25 Aug 2026, 5:32 pmRead full →

Kurseong

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose visits Netaji Museum in Kurseong, calls for global promotion of historic site

Kurseong, 13th August: West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose visited the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum at Gidda Pahar in Kurseong and said no remarks should be made about Netaji that hurt the sentiments of the people. Rathindra Bose said Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is not merely a name but an emotion, a matter of pride and an unforgettable…

13 Aug 2026, 6:06 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Minister Agnimitra Paul reviews development projects in Darjeeling and Mirik

Darjeeling, 08th June: West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul visited Darjeeling and Mirik on Monday along with MP Raju Bista, where she inspected multiple ongoing development projects in the hill region. During her visit in Darjeeling, the minister reviewed key infrastructure works including water supply projects, drinking water distribution systems, and various civic service-related developments. She also inspected a…

08 Jun 2026, 5:07 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Tree plantation and awareness programme organised near Tiger Hill, Darjeeling on World Environment Day

Darjeeling, 05th June: A tree plantation and environmental awareness programme was organised near Tiger Hill under the Jorebungalow Police Station area on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programme saw active participation from police personnel, including SI Biswanath Paul, ASI Binod Bhujel and others from the police station. As part of the initiative, saplings were planted to promote environmental…

05 Jun 2026, 12:47 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Rohini toll plaza shut down following GNLF protest; vehicles can now travel toll-free towards Darjeeling

Rohini, 07th May: Amid the changing political situation in the state, the Rohini toll plaza was shut down on Thursday following a protest by GNLF workers.On Thursday morning, GNLF leaders and supporters gathered at the toll plaza and raised slogans against toll collection. After a brief protest, toll plaza employees reportedly left the spot, leading to suspension of toll operations.GNLF…

07 May 2026, 1:31 pmRead full →

Kurseong

BGPM candidate Amar Lama files nomination for Kurseong AC amid grand rally

Kurseong, 01st April: Amar Lama, candidate of the Bhartiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), filed his nomination for the Kurseong Assembly Constituency on Wednesday. Before submitting the nomination, Amar Lama along with BGPM President Anit Thapa offered prayers at a temple located on Gidda Pahar in Kurseong. A multi-faith prayer was also organized at the Kurseong Motor Stand. Following the rituals…

01 Apr 2026, 4:19 pmRead full →