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Boat orchids set to sail hill economy

Darjeeling, Sept. 16 -- Cymbidium orchids, often called "boat orchids," are fast emerging as a viable cash crop in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, thanks to a blend of favorable climate, governmen... Read More


GTA chief seeks state help to tackle water, sewerage woes in Darj Hills

Darjeeling, Sept. 15 -- Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Chief Executive Anit Thapa has sought urgent intervention from the Bengal government to address the acute deficiency of modern sewer... Read More


5.8 magnitude quake jolts Assam; tremors felt across North Bengal and North-East

Darjeeling, Sept. 14 -- A powerful earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted Assam on Sunday afternoon, sending waves of panic across Guwahati and adjoining areas. The tremor struck at 4:41... Read More


Siliguri Municipal Corporation steps up dengue awareness ahead of festive season

Darjeeling, Sept. 12 -- Even as dengue cases remain under control in Siliguri, the Municipal Corporation is unwilling to let its guard down with the festive season approaching. Mayor Gautam Deb on Fri... Read More


Darjeeling: GTA chief seeks swift financial relief for locked-out tea garden workers

Darjeeling, Sept. 11 -- Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Chief Executive Anit Thapa has urged the Bengal government to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under the Financial ... Read More


Indians return as life in Nepal limps back to normalcy after 'Gen Z' political churning

Darjeeling, Sept. 11 -- Nepal seems to be limping back to normalcy. Though the situation on the India-Nepal border at Panitanki, 27 km from Darjeeling remained peaceful, strict vigil is being maintain... Read More