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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 →

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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 →

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Darjeeling Truck Associations extend support to Siliguri Bandh against minor’s murder

Darjeeling, 24th August: The Darjeeling District Truck Owners' Association has extended their unwavering support to the 12-hour Siliguri bandh called by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) in protest of the tragic murder of a minor girl. This significant move has also garnered backing from the Darjeeling Truck Drivers' Association, resulting in a complete standstill of truck movement in the region…

24 Aug 2023, 4:54 pmRead full →

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Darjeeling MP Raju Bista joins celebrations in Mirik

Mirik, 13th July: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista celebrated Bhanu Jayanti by joining the people of Mirik and the Gorkha United Alliance partners to acknowledge the significant victory achieved by the BJP and the Alliance in both the Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti elections. While expressing gratitude for the support and trust of the people of Mirik, Bista assured them that all…

13 Jul 2023, 4:52 pmRead full →

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Mirik Police destroyed huge quantity of illicit liquors

Mirik, 19th July: In a continuous fight against illicit liquors, Mirik Police under Darjeeling District Police conducted a raid at Mirik area and destroyed a substantial amount of illicit liquors.

19 Jul 2021, 1:06 pmRead full →

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MP Raju Bista writes to Governor and HM demanding investigations into Drug Trafficking in Darjeeling Hills

After the video made by a 28-year-old drug addict from Mirik went viral on social media, the local people, educational institutes, governmental and non-governmental organizations raised strong objection and demanded immediate intervention of the administration to eradicate the drugs menace in the region. The video which was made after the youth was recently arrested for drug possession, revealed several shocking…

23 Jun 2021, 5:18 pmRead full →

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State should provide adequate manpower, infrastructure, and equipment in our Hill hospitals: Raju Bista

Darjeeling, 01st June: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited government hospitals under the Kurseong constituency and interacted with the BMOH, doctors, nurses, ASHA workers, sanitation workers and other hospital staff to learn about the difficulties and problems being faced by the hospitals, and also to examine the COVID related issues. He was accompanied by Kurseong MLA BP Bajgain, Darjeeling MLA Neeraj…

01 Jun 2021, 6:43 pmRead full →

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Darjeeling District records 420 COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours

Darjeeling, 08th May: Darjeeling district, including Siliguri municipal area and parts of Jalpaiguri, recorded 420 new positive cases in the last 24 hours. According to the information received, 185 COVID-19 cases have been reported from Siliguri municipal area, 12 from Darjeeling municipality, 24 from Sukna, 11 from Kurseong municipality, 16 from Mirik, 03 from Bijanbari, 04 from Sukhia Pokhari, 09…

08 May 2021, 7:17 pmRead full →

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Change for Mirik: GJM leader Anit Thapa addresses mega-meeting in Mirik

Mirik, 11th April: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Binay faction, leader Anit Thapa addressed the mega rally, under the theme "Change for Mirik". Thapa along with his supporters and party activists marched from Mirik Bazar and later addressed a public meeting. It is to be noted, Chairmen of 13 Development Boards, Ex-Service Organization, various organizations of Mirik and party supporters, activists…

11 Apr 2021, 8:04 pmRead full →

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Board chairpersons of 13 Gorkha sub-communities share same platform in Mirik, Anit Thapa calls it a “historic event”

Mirik, 11th April: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Binay faction, General Secretary Anit Thapa led the ‘Change for Mirik’ mega rally in Mirik, on Sunday. Thousands of party supporters participated in the rally and marched across the town before turning into a public meeting. During the meeting, chairpersons of 13 Gorkha sub-communities shared the same stage to which Anit Thapa referred…

11 Apr 2021, 7:22 pmRead full →

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Anit Thapa leads ‘Change for Mirik, Save Mirik’ march in Mirik

Mirik, 11th April: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Binay faction, leader Anit Thapa organized a mega rally in Mirik, under the theme ‘Change for Mirik, Save Mirik’ on Sunday. The rally is being speculated as an attempt to give a fight to Hill Trinamool Congress (TMC) president L.B. Rai. Thousands of party supporters participated in the rally and marched across the…

11 Apr 2021, 3:06 pmRead full →

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Big leaders from Hill TMYC announce their resignation

Mirik, 07th October: Hill Trinamool Youth Congress Darjeeling Hills President Bishnu Gole along with Working President Anup Gadal and Secretary Lalit Bareilly have announced their resignation from the party. Hill Trinamool Youth Congress President Bishnu Gole announced his resignation after a press meeting at Mirik today.

07 Oct 2020, 2:37 pmRead full →