Manipur Landslide: Remains of martyr Bidhan Rai reaches Kurseong, funeral will be held tomorrow

Kurseong, 02nd July: The mortal remains of Bidhan Rai, who lost his life in the tragic Manipur landslide, reached his native village in Gauri Shankar Tea Garden of Kurseong, on Saturday. Bodies of 11 martyred jawans were flown from Manipur to Bagdogra Airport and were taken to the Bengdubi Military Station. After receiving the Guard of honour, Bidhan Rai’s body reached Kurseong at around 4.30 pm today. His funeral will be held on Sunday.

SDO (Kurseong) Ezaz Ahmed, BGPM leader Shyam Sherpa, Kurseong MLA BP Bajgain, army officials and thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to the brave soldier.

BGPM candidate Amar Lama files nomination for Kurseong AC amid grand rally

Kurseong, 01st April: Amar Lama, candidate of the Bhartiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), filed his nomination for the Kurseong Assembly Constituency on Wednesday. Before submitting the nomination, Amar Lama along with BGPM President Anit Thapa offered prayers at a temple located on Gidda Pahar in Kurseong. A multi-faith prayer was also organized at the Kurseong

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Kurseong: MP Raju Bista fulfils promise, provides aid to 12 families affected by natural disaster

Kurseong, 27th January: Member of Parliament (MP) Raju Bista has provided financial assistance amounting to ₹12 lakh to 12 families affected by the devastating natural disaster that struck North Bengal in 2025. The disaster caused widespread destruction across both the plains and hill regions, claiming several lives and leaving many families homeless. After receiving information

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Driver allegedly assaulted on Rohini Road; Tarai Drivers’ Association halts small vehicle movement on Siliguri-Darjeeling route

Siliguri, 24th July: A passenger vehicle driver was allegedly assaulted by a truck driver on Rohini Road while travelling from Siliguri to Kurseong, leading to protests by the Tarai Drivers’ Association. On Thursday morning, members of the association halted small vehicle operations on the Siliguri-Darjeeling route and staged a protest near the truck stand at

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BJP hosts Tiranga Yatra in Kurseong celebrating success of ‘Operation Sindoor’

Kurseong, 23rd May: In a show of patriotism and national pride, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a grand Tiranga Yatra in Kurseong on Friday to celebrate the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The event witnessed the active participation of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, who attended the yatra as a special guest. The rally saw a

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Manipur Landslide: Remains of martyr Bidhan Rai reaches Kurseong, funeral will be held tomorrow

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