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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 →

North Bengal

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha announces candidates for three hill ACs

Darjeeling, 16th March: After the announcement of elections in the state, Anit Thapa’s party Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) has declared candidates for three assembly constituencies in the hills. The candidate list was announced by the party on Sunday night. Anit Thapa has already stated that the party will contest the assembly elections solo in the hills. Rudhen Sada Lepcha…

16 Mar 2026, 12:17 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Holi rush drives record liquor sales in Darjeeling district including Siliguri

Darjeeling, 06th March: Record liquor sales were reported across Darjeeling district, including Siliguri, during the Holi festival, with sales crossing ₹11 crore within three days. According to the Excise Department, liquor worth ₹11 crore 16 lakh 80 thousand was sold in the district from 02nd March to 04th March. On 02nd March, liquor sales stood at around ₹4 crore 10…

06 Mar 2026, 11:38 amRead full →

North Bengal

DHR to launch three luxury chartered toy train services in Darjeeling hills

News Desk: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is set to introduce three new luxury chartered toy train services this summer, offering tourists a unique blend of heritage rail travel, mountain landscapes, forests, trekking, tea gardens and Gorkha culture. The initiative, being launched in joint collaboration with the Forest Department, is said to be the first of its kind in the…

20 Feb 2026, 12:30 pmRead full →

Kurseong

Kurseong: MP Raju Bista fulfils promise, provides aid to 12 families affected by natural disaster

Kurseong, 27th January: Member of Parliament (MP) Raju Bista has provided financial assistance amounting to ₹12 lakh to 12 families affected by the devastating natural disaster that struck North Bengal in 2025. The disaster caused widespread destruction across both the plains and hill regions, claiming several lives and leaving many families homeless. After receiving information about the disaster, MP Raju…

27 Jan 2026, 1:19 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Maheshwari Mahila Mandal celebrates silver jubilee with mass marriage ceremony in Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th December: The Darjeeling District Unit of Maheshwari Mahila Mandal marked its silver jubilee year with a unique and humanitarian initiative, choosing social service as the medium to celebrate 25 years of its journey. As part of the initiative, the organisation took responsibility for solemnising the marriages of 25 economically underprivileged couples. The mass marriage ceremony was conducted following…

18 Dec 2025, 6:56 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Calcutta High Court sets aside regularisation of 313 volunteer teachers under GTA, calls appointments illegal

News Desk: The Calcutta High Court has set aside the regularisation and state government approval of 313 volunteer teachers under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) on Wednesday, ruling that the appointments were illegal and could not be sustained in law. Justice Biswajit Basu, while delivering the order, observed that the West Bengal government failed to justify the recruitment process for…

17 Dec 2025, 3:41 pmRead full →