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At the cradle of Naxal movement, there are no red flags, Left candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Naxalbari's political history and current election scenario in Darjeeling, reflecting on past Naxalite movement and present-day politics.

The Hindu

Congress fields Munish Tamang from Darjeeling

Mr. Tamang, the former national president of Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP), joined the Congress in New Delhi last week. He will be supported by the Hamro Party (HP). Ajoy Edwards, chief of the Hamro Party, had also joined the Congress.

The Hindu

BJP MLA files papers to contest LS poll against party in Darjeeling

Elected from Kurseong in 2021, Mr. Sharma has been one of most vocal legislators of the BJP in demanding the separate State of Gorkhaland.

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Lok Sabha elections | Darjeeling’s Harmro Party chief Ajoy Edwards joins Congress

Darjeeling’s Hamro Party president Ajoy Edwards joined the Congress party in Delhi.

The Hindu

Kurseong BJP MLA to contest as Independent against party candidate from Darjeeling

BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma announces he will contest as an Independent candidate against party's official nominee.

The Hindu

Former Foreign Secretary Shringla rises as Darjeeling’s ‘Bhumiputra’

“I am giving back to the people of Darjeeling,” the former diplomat Shringla said.

The Hindu

BJP MLA threatens to contest LS election as independent if local candidate not fielded from Darjeeling

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kurseong Assembly seat Bishnu Pada Sharma on Wednesday urged the top leadership of the BJP to field a local candidate from Darjeeling Lok Sabha, and threatened to contest the polls from the seat as an independent candidate if the party nominates an ‘outsider’ to…

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A new political alignment in Darjeeling

With Binay Tamang moving to the Congress, 2024 could be a triangular contest in Darjeeling

The Hindu

Time is ripe for permanent political solution to Gorkhaland issue: Binoy Tamang after joining Congress

Binoy Tamang, a senior leader in the Darjeeling Hills, joined the Congress and said it is time to find a permanent political solution for the Gorkhas. He highlighted the recognition of the Nepali language by the Congress as the biggest achievement for the Gorkhas

The Hindu

Prominent Gorkha leader Binay Tamang joins Congress

Binay Tamang, former chairperson of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, joined the Congress in the presence of State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. He had earlier been a close aide of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha founder Bimal Gurung and had supported the Trinamool Congress. He may contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls…

The Hindu

Mamata alleges Centre’s discrimination towards flood-hit people in north Bengal

The Chief Minister said that the “recent disaster which has struck our brothers and sisters at Sikkim has struck my people at the Darjeeling hills and in Kalimpong also”.

The Hindu

TMC’s indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan enters third day, delegation to meet Governor in Darjeeling

TMC activists led by Abhishek Banerjee continue sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, demanding release of MGNREGA dues by Centre and audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. Governor agrees to meet TMC delegation in Darjeeling, but Banerjee insists on meeting at protest site. TMC delegation of 3 members to meet…

The Hindu

Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales

Cheaper alternatives from Nepal, as well as rising costs of domestic production, have slashed demand.

Al Jazeera

12-hour bandh in Darjeeling, Kalimpong on Saturday over Siliguri girl's murder

KOLKATA: A 12-hour bandh has been called by newly-formed Gorkha Sewa Sena in West Bengal's Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts on Saturday, demanding that the accused in the murder of a schoolgirl in Siliguri's Matigara be tried in a fast-track court.

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Bengal government not imposing Bengali, says State Education Minister

Darjeeling MLA Neeraj Zimba reminded the State government that protests had erupted in 2017 over similar attempts to impose Bengali on the people of the hills.

The Hindu

Climate change taking toll on Darjeeling tea gardens and workers

Behind the serenity of Darjeeling’s famed tea gardens with gentle slopes stretching green and pine trees seemingly touching the skies, a crisis unfolds quietly, almost unseen — climate change that is affecting production, the flavour of the tea and the health of hundreds of workers.

The Hindu

Panchayat poll in West Bengal on July 8

The panchayat poll in West Bengal will be held in a single phase on July 8, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday. The election will be held for three-tier panchayats across 20 districts and two-tier panchayats in hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

The Hindu

Several parts of West Bengal reeling under heatwave conditions

Several parts of West Bengal reeling under heatwave conditions, Meteorological Department on June 2 forecast hot and humid weather in the State’s hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong for the next three to four days.

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Decorated American officer’s last remains to head home from Darjeeling after 58 years

The mortal remains of Major General Harry Kleinbeck Pickett, one of America’s most decorated officers who fought in both World War I and World War II, are being returned home to the United States from West Bengal’s Darjeeling.

The Hindu

Darjeeling to join the list of polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study

A recent study by scientists has revealed that Darjeeling may become one of the most polluted cities of West Bengal.

The Hindu

Mamata expresses grief over the death of jawan from Darjeeling in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on May 6 expressed grief over the death of a 25-year-old jawan from Darjeeling who was among the five Indian soldiers who lost their life during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu

Tea Industry seeks floor price in the wake of rising cost, drop in production

Highlighting a spike in cost of production and a decline in crop in Darjeeling and the Dooars region of West Bengal, the tea industry has urged the Commerce Ministry to declare a floor price for tea.

Bangkok Post

Siam Society invites all to visit Sikkim

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling in India from April 22-30.

The Times of India

This winter, enjoy a night ride aboard Darjeeling toy train!

One of the prominent tourist attractions in Darjeeling is the Darjeeling toy train, which continues to lure tourists from far and near. Launched in 1881, travelling in this train still features in the travel wishlist of almost all train lovers.

Daily Mirror

King Charles' favourite breakfast drink lowers cholesterol levels to keep heart healthy

According to the new King's former press secretary, Charles III is said to enjoy a late breakfast consisting of a drink shown to reduce cancer risk, protect the heart and improve longevity

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