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Darjeeling district administration launches digital tourism app to help tourists explore attractions

Siliguri, 17th October: The Darjeeling district administration has launched a digital tourism app to help tourists visiting the district access information about popular tourist destinations, historical heritage sites and other attractions. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh inaugurated the app during a programme held in Siliguri. The district administration developed the app in just three days. The

17 Oct 2026, 11:46 amRead full →

North Bengal

Landslide damages section of Takdah Rural Hospital in Darjeeling, patient’s relative injured after being trapped under debris

Darjeeling, 25th September: A section of the Takdah Rural Hospital in Darjeeling was damaged after a landslide struck the area adjacent to the hospital early Friday morning. Part of the hospital building collapsed following the landslide, leaving a relative of a patient trapped under the debris. Panic spread across the hospital premises following the incident.

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Siliguri

Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani organises health check-up and cancer screening camp in Darjeeling

Darjeeling: Manipal Hospitals Siliguri & Rangapani, in association with the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), Darjeeling Branch, organised a General Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Camp in Darjeeling to promote preventive healthcare and encourage timely health screening among residents of the Darjeeling hills. The camp brought together specialists from General Surgery, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics

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North Bengal

DHR loco shed roof collapses at Darjeeling Railway Station, 7 workers injured

Darjeeling, 02nd September: Seven workers were injured after the roof of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway’s toy train loco shed collapsed at Darjeeling railway station early on Wednesday morning. Several workers were reportedly on duty inside the loco shed when the roof suddenly collapsed, injuring seven workers. While some sustained relatively minor injuries, all seven were

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North Bengal

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to increase special ‘Joy Ride’ services from October 1 ahead of Durga Puja

Darjeeling, 25th August: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is set to increase its special ‘Joy Ride’ services for tourists from October 1 ahead of the Durga Puja festive season. The initiative will offer tourists more opportunities to experience the iconic toy train while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Darjeeling hills. According to DHR, four

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Kurseong

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose visits Netaji Museum in Kurseong, calls for global promotion of historic site

Kurseong, 13th August: West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose visited the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum at Gidda Pahar in Kurseong and said no remarks should be made about Netaji that hurt the sentiments of the people. Rathindra Bose said Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is not merely a name but an emotion, a matter

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North Bengal

Minister Agnimitra Paul reviews development projects in Darjeeling and Mirik

Darjeeling, 08th June: West Bengal Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul visited Darjeeling and Mirik on Monday along with MP Raju Bista, where she inspected multiple ongoing development projects in the hill region. During her visit in Darjeeling, the minister reviewed key infrastructure works including water supply projects, drinking water distribution systems, and various civic service-related

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North Bengal

Tree plantation and awareness programme organised near Tiger Hill, Darjeeling on World Environment Day

Darjeeling, 05th June: A tree plantation and environmental awareness programme was organised near Tiger Hill under the Jorebungalow Police Station area on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programme saw active participation from police personnel, including SI Biswanath Paul, ASI Binod Bhujel and others from the police station. As part of the initiative, saplings

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Siliguri

Rohini toll plaza shut down following GNLF protest; vehicles can now travel toll-free towards Darjeeling

Rohini, 07th May: Amid the changing political situation in the state, the Rohini toll plaza was shut down on Thursday following a protest by GNLF workers. On Thursday morning, GNLF leaders and supporters gathered at the toll plaza and raised slogans against toll collection. After a brief protest, toll plaza employees reportedly left the spot,

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North Bengal

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha announces candidates for three hill ACs

Darjeeling, 16th March: After the announcement of elections in the state, Anit Thapa’s party Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) has declared candidates for three assembly constituencies in the hills. The candidate list was announced by the party on Sunday night. Anit Thapa has already stated that the party will contest the assembly elections solo in

16 Mar 2026, 12:17 pmRead full →

North Bengal

Holi rush drives record liquor sales in Darjeeling district including Siliguri

Darjeeling, 06th March: Record liquor sales were reported across Darjeeling district, including Siliguri, during the Holi festival, with sales crossing ₹11 crore within three days. According to the Excise Department, liquor worth ₹11 crore 16 lakh 80 thousand was sold in the district from 02nd March to 04th March. On 02nd March, liquor sales stood

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North Bengal

DHR to launch three luxury chartered toy train services in Darjeeling hills

News Desk: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is set to introduce three new luxury chartered toy train services this summer, offering tourists a unique blend of heritage rail travel, mountain landscapes, forests, trekking, tea gardens and Gorkha culture. The initiative, being launched in joint collaboration with the Forest Department, is said to be the first

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