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Darj: Clear skies & sunny day usher in Buddha Jayanti

Darjeeling, May 23 -- Darjeeling heaved a sigh of relief as the 2568 Buddha Jayanti (birth anniversary of Lord Buddha) was ushered in with clear blue skies and a sunny day, a sudden respite from the h... Read More


Darj: Even 14 years later, justice remains elusive for Late Madan Tamang's family

Darjeeling, May 21 -- As many as 14 years have passed yet justice remains elusive for Late Madan Tamang's family. The Hill leader was brutally murdered in broad daylight on this day in 2010 in Darjeel... Read More


Sudden surge in Teesta River's water level triggers panic

Darjeeling, May 19 -- The sudden surge in the water level of River Teesta on Saturday night resulted in the panic button being pressed owing to the devastation wrecked by the Teesta flash floods still... Read More


NBSTC to run Siliguri to Darj via Mirik bus services

Darjeeling, May 16 -- On the heels of Siliguri to Darjeeling via Tindharia bus services, the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) is all set to start Siliguri to Darjeeling via Mirik servi... Read More


'Aasale Falls' to soon emerge as a tourist hotspot near Mirik

Darjeeling, May 14 -- With more and more tourists opting for offbeat locations, tourism stakeholders are scurrying to come up with new tourist points. 'Aasale Falls' is all set to come up as the new t... Read More


State embarks on proj to save orange orchards from pests

Darjeeling, May 12 -- "Catch a Trunk Borer and earn money" claims an advertisement by 'Mission Suntala' an initiative to save the world famous Darjeeling Mandarin's by the Directorate of Cinchona and ... Read More


Hamro Party presses for 6th Schedule

Darjeeling, May 9 -- Keeping up the political tempo despite the polls having ended in Darjeeling, Hamro Party, an ally of INDIA bloc, has started rallying for the 6th Scheduled status for the Darjeeli... Read More


Stakeholders come together to ensure safe & pristine Singalila

Darjeeling, May 5 -- Various organisations, government departments and local residents have decided to come together to ensure a safe and pristine Singalila stretch along the Indo-Nepal border. A joi... Read More


NH 10 closes down for repairs

Darjeeling, May 3 -- The District Magistrate, Kalimpong has issued an order restricting the movement of all types of vehicles from Rabi Jhora to Gail Khola, 29th Mile on the National Highway (NH) 10 f... Read More


Dry spell: Major forest fire breaks out in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, May 2 -- A major forest fire broke out in the Tobgay Danra Block of Sinchal East Range, Darjeeling on Thursday morning. Forest personnel, fire fighters, police and local residents worked r... Read More