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Ramakrishna Mission to start school in Darj from 2026 academic year

Darjeeling, Aug. 7 -- Ramakrishna Mission, renowned for imparting quality education, has decided to open a school in Darjeeling. "Ramakrishna Mission School, Darjeeling, has officially opened admissio... Read More


Sevok-Rangpo Rly link: Heavy rain collapses protection wall near Tunnel 7

Darjeeling, Aug. 5 -- After major damages to the National Highway 10 to Sikkim, incessant rainfall has resulted in the collapse of the protection wall of Tunnel 7 of the Sevok-Rangpo Railway project. ... Read More


New attraction: Mirik to get 45-ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava

Darjeeling, Aug. 4 -- Mirik is all set to get a tourism boost with a new attraction that will include a 45-feet statue of Guru Padmasambhava, just above the lake. On Monday, a special Bhumi Puja (land... Read More


Dooars still waits as Coronation Bridge cracks under pressure

Darjeeling, Aug. 3 -- "Baghpool Banchbey Paharo Banchbey, Banchbey Prani o Udhbid Kul; Jodi Gorey Othey, Ei Teestar Buketey Shobar Swapner Ditiyo Baghpool" (the Coronation Bridge will be saved, the Hi... Read More


About 1,116 new teaching posts to be created in schools

Darjeeling, July 31 -- The Government of West Bengal has initiated the process for the creation and sanction of 1116 new teaching posts under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). The move... Read More


Devastating fire breaks out at Forest dept complex in Darj

Darjeeling, July 30 -- A devastating fire broke out in the Darjeeling Territorial Division of the Forest department on Wednesday. At around 8:20 pm the fire is said to have started from the staff quar... Read More


'Short circuit': 87-year-old man dies in fire in Sonada

Darjeeling, July 30 -- A fire broke on Tuesday night at New Basti in Margaret's Hope Tea Estate under Tung St. Mary's Constituency, killing an 87-year-old man. The fire is believed to have started due... Read More


Kalimpong: New bridge to boost rural connectivity

Darjeeling, July 29 -- A major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural connectivity in Kalimpong district is underway, with the construction of a 90-metre (295-feet) long bridge over the Relli ... Read More


'Divya Drishti' showcases future warfare capabilities of Army

Darjeeling, July 28 -- The Indian Army demonstrated its next-generation warfare capabilities during exercise 'Divya Drishti,' held this month in the high-altitude terrains of East Sikkim. The exercise... Read More


'Give us justice': Gorkha leaders call for unity on 'Shaheed Diwas'

Darjeeling, July 27 -- Shaheed Diwas was observed across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong Hills in remembrance of those who laid down their lives during the Gorkhaland movements. Political leaders marked ... Read More