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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Darjeeling, 03rd August: Residents of Ghoom, Jorebunglow, and Sonada in Darjeeling have been without electricity for the past two days. This prolonged outage has caused significant disruption in daily activities and raised concerns among locals. The affected areas are urging the administration to address the issue promptly and restore power. The power outage has impacted … Read more
Amitava Banerjee, MP, 2 Aug 2024, Darjeeling: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) area will soon have four new fire stations to enhance fire safety in the region. Two stations will be established in the Kalimpong district at Algarah and Gorubathan, while the remaining two will be located in the Darjeeling district at Sonada and Sukhipokhari. … Read more
DARJEELING: The civic authorities in Darjeeling initiated a significant eviction drive to decongest the town, dismantling temporary stalls set up by hawkers at Mahakal Market, below Chowrasta. This follows an announcement by GTA chief executive Anit Thapa, declaring Chowrasta a vendor-free zone starting August 15. “For years, hawkers have encroached on this route, causing congestion … Read more