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West Bengal: Darjeeling-New Jalpaiguri DHR operations shut for 3 days

SILIGURI: The DHR has suspended its services between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling from August 5 to 7 for bridge maintenance.

The Times of India

Ahead of presidential election, Mamata meets Himanta in Darjeeling

Ahead of presidential election, Mamata meets Himanta in Darjeeling

No political discussions held, says Bengal CM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on 3-day visit to Darjeeling, to attend swearing-in ceremony of GTA members

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on 3-day visit to Darjeeling, to attend swearing-in ceremony of GTA members

Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to arrive at Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri in the afternoon, and will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Darjeeling Chowrasta, popularly known as Mall, on July 12, a senior official said.

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Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Programme aims to release about 20 animals in a period of five years

‘GTA election marks the beginning of practical politics in the Darjeeling Hills’

Peace is not enough, people want prosperity now, says Anit Thapa, who will soon be Chairperson, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha set to form board at Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

The electoral outcome is significant to the politics of the hills, which has witnessed decades of agitation over the demand for a separate State of Gorkhaland

Lukewarm response to GTA election in Darjeeling, 56.5% voters cast their vote

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader Bimal Gurung says that he will not cast his vote and is boycotting the election

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Multiple contestants and many firsts mark GTA polls in Darjeeling hills

Multiple contestants and many firsts mark GTA polls in Darjeeling hills

Of the 277 candidates, 108 are representatives of political parties and 169 are Independents

Time for tea: plantation stays in India

Time for tea: plantation stays in India

Rolling hills and centuries of heritage — India’s sprawling estate bungalows are the new favourite getaway for families embracing summer vacations after a two-year gap

Diesel crosses Rs 100 mark per litre in six West Bengal districts

Diesel crosses Rs 100 mark per litre in six West Bengal districts

KOLKATA: Diesel prices crossed the century mark in six West Bengal districts -- Purulia, Murshidabad, Nadia, Alipurduar, Coochbehar and Darjeeling on Tuesday.

The Times of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Hills leaders, says GTA polls will be held in May-June

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Hills leaders, says GTA polls will be held in May-June

DARJEELING: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday iterated after a meeting with representatives of Hills outfits that election to the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration will be held in May-June.

The Times of India

The team of Ajgar and Musthafa crowned champion in national car rally

The team of Ajgar and Musthafa crowned champion in national car rally

DARJEELING: After three days of steering through some of the toughest terrains of north Bengal, the extraordinary incident of a driver needing impromptu treatment after suffering a cardiac attack and participants making post-rally protests over some decisions delaying the announcement of the results, the eighth edition of Himalayan Drive came…

The Times of India

Eighth edition of JK Tyre Himalayan Drive starts with ceremonial flag-off

Eighth edition of JK Tyre Himalayan Drive starts with ceremonial flag-off

SILIGURI: The eighth edition of the JK Tyre Himalayan Drive was ceremonially flagged off from the City Center in Siliguri on Wednesday. With the police band playing popular marching tunes, the flagging-off ceremony drew large crowds of onlookers.

The Times of India

Darjeeling unlimited: new party vows to end region’s strife

Darjeeling unlimited: new party vows to end region’s strife

Hamro’s leader promises new start for Indian hill station after years of strikes and insurgencies

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NGT expresses disappointment to WB govt over pollution in Siliguri rivers

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed disappointment to the West Bengal government in connection with the pollution of Mahananda, Jorapani and Phuleswari Rivers in the Siliguri area in the Darjeeling district.

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