Sikkim, 18th Feb 2025 The proposed political merger of Sikkim and Darjeeling has ignited fierce debates across Northeast India, with critics warning that the move risks eroding Sikkim’s constitutional safeguards, cultural identity, and economic stability under Article 371F. The contentious proposal, likened by opponents to Jammu and Kashmir’s 2019 reorganization, has drawn sharp reactions from…
DARJEELING, 17th Feb 2025: Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista has intensified demands in Parliament for the immediate inclusion of 11 historically marginalized Gorkha sub-tribes into the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, spotlighting a decades-long struggle for constitutional recognition. The move seeks to address systemic exclusion faced by Gurung, Bhujel, Mangar, Newar, Jogi, Khas, Rai, Sunwar,…
DARJEELING, West Bengal, 15th Feb 2025: Darjeeling MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista convened an emergency meeting on Thursday to address growing concerns over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s contentious policy permitting 30% of tea garden land to be diverted for non-tea purposes. Attendees, including regional stakeholders, unanimously condemned the move as a threat…
Published on 14th Feb 2025. DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL – Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) president Bimal Gurung surrendered before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Darjeeling on Thursday, marking a pivotal development in the 2017 killing of Sub-Inspector Amitava Malik during a police operation linked to the Gorkhaland agitation. Gurung, the prime accused in the…
DARJEELING, 14th February 2025 — In a decisive move to transform regional travel infrastructure, Darjeeling Member of Parliament and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista has intensified efforts to improve air connectivity across the Darjeeling-Kalimpong corridor, citing tourism growth and emergency readiness as critical priorities. During a high-level meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu,…
Darjeeling, 13th February: In a significant push to bolster infrastructure and connectivity in the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars regions, Darjeeling MP and BJP National Spokesperson Raju Bista met with Union Minister for Road, Transport, and Highways Nitin Gadkari today. The discussions centered on accelerating key infrastructure projects aimed at addressing long-standing challenges of accessibility,…
Darjeeling, West Bengal: A 48-year-old man, Dipanjan Mitra, was arrested on October 17 for allegedly sending bomb threat emails, claiming that hydrogen-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted at three prestigious colleges in Bengaluru. The investigation began after the principal of the Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) reported receiving a threat from the email…
10th August: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista made a compelling case in Parliament on Friday, demanding recognition of land rights (parja patta) for the people of his constituency. He highlighted a critical issue: the West Bengal Forest Department’s claim over lands historically used for tea and cinchona cultivation, dating back to the mid-1800s—long before the department’s…
Darjeeling, 06th August: GTA Chief Executive Anit Thapa has been alerted about fraudulent calls demanding lakhs of rupees for various programs in his name. Thapa has instructed the police to investigate the matter thoroughly. He has also advised local businessmen to report any such calls to the police immediately, providing the phone numbers used by…
04th August: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted significant rainfall across West Bengal due to intensified monsoon rains, exacerbated by a cyclone and a low-pressure system. On Monday, residents can expect slight relief, but heavy to very heavy rains are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday in both southern and northern Bengal. Specific districts in…
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