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North Bengal development projects receive approval; 21-km Kurseong-Darjeeling ropeway and Kalimpong Medical College among key decisions

Siliguri, 03rd November: Several important development projects for North Bengal have received approval. During an administrative review meeting held on Tuesday at Uttar Kanya in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, several key decisions were taken regarding the development of transport, healthcare, tourism, sports and religious sites across the Darjeeling hills, Terai, Dooars and other parts of North Bengal…

03 Nov 2026, 3:20 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway earns ₹1.41 crore in 21 days during Durga Puja season; 12,000 passengers travel on heritage trains

Darjeeling, 23rd October: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) recorded revenue of ₹1,41,23,100 in just 21 days during the Durga Puja season, with around 12,000 passengers travelling on its services between 1st October and 21st October this year, according to figures released by the railway. The strong response highlights the continued popularity of the UNESCO-recognised heritage railway among tourists visiting Darjeeling…

23 Oct 2026, 2:35 pmRead full →

Siliguri

Darjeeling district administration launches digital tourism app to help tourists explore attractions

Siliguri, 17th October: The Darjeeling district administration has launched a digital tourism app to help tourists visiting the district access information about popular tourist destinations, historical heritage sites and other attractions. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh inaugurated the app during a programme held in Siliguri. The district administration developed the app in just three days. The app will provide information about…

17 Oct 2026, 11:46 amRead full →

North Bengal

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 →