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Centre to hold tripartite meeting on Gorkha issues on April 2

The ministry of home affairs in Delhi. (File Photo)
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 07:34 PM IST

Man held for sending hoax bomb threats to Bengaluru colleges

The accused, Dipanjan Mit (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 07:02 AM IST

One dead as rains trigger landslides in north Bengal’s Darjeeling and Kalimpong

The deceased was identified as Raghubir Rai, 78, a resident of Bijuwa village in the Sukhia Pokhari community block of Darjeeling (Screengrab)
Published on Oct 03, 2024 08:33 PM IST

Man risks life to take selfie with moving toy train in Darjeeling. Watch

The man was seen standing in front of the toy train, trying to take a selfie.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 04:29 PM IST

7 people killed after car runs over them in West Bengal’s Siliguri: Police

Four of the deceased were aged between 20 and 28 years. (Representative file photo)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 01:30 PM IST

Darjeeling’s Tiger Hill to get new pavilion for tourists to see Mt Kanchenjunga

The new structure will also boast of modern amenities, including central heating. (@Ananth_IRAS | X account)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:59 AM IST

Captain Brijesh Thapa cremated in Darjeeling with military honours

(Twitter/@trishakticorps)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:38 PM IST

Mortal remains of captain Brijesh Thapa reaches his ancestral home in Darjeeling

Captain Brijesh Thapa from Darjeeling in West Bengal was killed in gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda on Tuesday (Twitter Photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 07:57 PM IST

WB: 5 dead, dozens injured as goods train rams into Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express

Visuals from the site of the accident. (Sourced image.)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:29 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Voting under way in 3 seats in Bengal; no violence reported

Till around 9am, the voter turnout in the three constituencies was 15.6%. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 12:27 PM IST

India’s six best spring destinations

From hiking routes, indigenous cultural programmes and views that make you want to spring into a spring mood, these destinations just might inspire you to take a spring break.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 02:54 PM IST

From soil to sip: How microbes are taking tea to new heights

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It's no secret that the environment in which tea grows plays a pivotal role in its quality
Published on Feb 19, 2024 06:42 PM IST

Buzz grows over Shringla entering Lok Sabha election fray from Darjeeling

Posters featuring Harsh Vardhan Shringla have emerged all over Darjeeling. (HT)
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 12:29 PM IST

Darjeeling hills to welcome tourists with enchanting year-end snowfall

New Year 2024 travel: Darjeeling hills to welcome tourists with enchanting year-end snowfall
Published on Dec 29, 2023 03:42 PM IST

Darjeeling to reimpose tourist tax after more than a decade

Darjeeling is one of the most sought-after hill destinations in India offering breath-taking views of Mt Khangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world (File)
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 01:40 PM IST

Darjeeling school student allegedly dies by suicide; police arrest headmaster

(Representative Photo)
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 03:48 PM IST

Bandh observed in north Bengal hills demanding justice for murdered school girl

While most offices, educational institutions and markets remained closed, vehicles remained off the roads in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills. (Representative Image)
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 08:36 PM IST

Bandh over school girl's murder affects life in Bengal's Darjeeling

The girl was a class 11 student of a Nepali-medium school. She was returning home from school, when the accused intercepted her, police said.
Published on Aug 26, 2023 11:56 AM IST

Woman attacks CISF official during security check at Bengaluru airport: Report

A woman allegedly refused to be frisked and assaulted a female officer from the CISF during pre-flight security checks at the Kempegowda International Airport.
Published on Aug 17, 2023 04:38 PM IST

TMC ally BGPM sweeps gram panchayats in Darjeeling, Kalimpong

The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) is an ally of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the hilly regions of north Bengal (Twitter Photo)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 08:57 PM IST

Panchayat polls: Ex-serviceman runs 21 km to file nominations for a noble cause

The nomination process will end on Thursday evening. (HT photo)
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 01:56 PM IST

Darjeeling: Indo-Nepal border on alert after reports of Lumpy Skin Disease

West Bengal shares around 100 km of porous border with Nepal which is guarded by the SSB. (Representative Image)
Updated on May 22, 2023 07:21 PM IST

Bengal govt declares school, college holidays from Monday as heatwave continues

The Bengal government earlier said that summer vacation in schools would start from May 2 instead of end-May. (Representative Image)
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 07:18 PM IST

Heatwave warning in south Bengal districts as temperature crosses 40°C

Pedestrians cover themselves with a scarf to protect them from the searing heat. (PTI photo)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 06:45 PM IST

Police on alert in Bihar, Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP for stoking the violence. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:00 AM IST

Himalayan Drive rally to travel to the Dooars, Sikkim and Darjeeling Hill

Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), G. Kishan Reddy flags off the Himalayan Drive 9, a car rally to promote the G 20 theme on the sidelines of 2nd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting (TWG), in Darjeeling.
Published on Apr 04, 2023 03:03 PM IST

Second G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Siliguri, Darjeeling from April 1

A man walks past a model of G20 logo outside the finance ministry in New Delhi, India. Second G20 Tourism Working Group meeting to be held in Siliguri, Darjeeling from April 1, 2023.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 02:27 PM IST

TMC backs BGPM to push out Hamaro Party from Darjeeling municipality, loses MLA

Ajoy Edwards, who founded the Hamaro Party 13 months ago, said his party will move court “as BGPM used unethical means to woo six HP councillors.” (Twitter/)
Updated on Dec 29, 2022 01:01 AM IST

Darjeeling zoo in Bengal recognised as best in India, Kolkata grabs 4th spot

The Red Panda is one of the top attractions of Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, besides others such as the Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Goral and Himalayan Thar. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Sep 15, 2022 04:49 PM IST