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Darjeeling hill students at NBU demand fair hostel allocation amidst systemic inequality
Students from Darjeeling hills studying at North Bengal University (NBU) are advocating for a fairer system of hostel allocation, driven by recent developments. They...
Controversy brews as Darjeeling’s iconic Chowrasta faces cluttered transformation for tourism fair
The Darjeeling municipality's decision to host a "tourism fair" at Chowrasta, the town's prominent promenade, has ignited backlash from social organizations and the public....
Toy train tourism thrives : Darjeeling Himalayan Railway sets new heights in revenue and passengers
In the fiscal year 2023-2024, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) witnessed a growth in revenue and passenger numbers compared to the previous financial year,...
BJP blocks National highway following violent clashes in Siliguri; Protests escalate after attacks on party workers
A 12-hour bandh organized by the BJP in Silliguri, within the Siliguri Police Commissionerate, saw a mixed response on 29th of April. The bandh...
Saraswati Rai triumphs in TCS Bengaluru open 10k, secures top rank
Saraswati Rai of Kalimpong, sponsored by Adidas, clinched victory in the TCS Bengaluru Open 10k. Despite being in her late 40s and a mother...
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Plastic Waste From Kurseong Used to Build Eco-Friendly Road in Darjeeling Hills
In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure development, plastic...
Foothill Notes Season 4 Concludes With Two Days of Literary Exchange In Siliguri
Foothill Notes, the annual literary meet organised under the...
Nepali Scheduled Castes Association Denies Claims Of Conversion To Scheduled Tribes
The All India Nepali Scheduled Castes Association, Central Committee,...
Sikkim’s Mountaineer Manita Pradhan Climbs Antarctica’s Highest Peak, Mount Vinson
Sikkim’s accomplished mountaineer Manita Pradhan has made history by...


