Darjeeling News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Indian tea industry employs 12 lakh workers, 58 pc women: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 26: The Indian tea industry in the organised sector provides employment to about 12 lakh workers, and about 58 per cent of those are women, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
41st Battalion SSB nabs Bangladeshi national attempting illegal entry into India via Nepal border
Panitanki, May 15: The Special Patrolling Party of 'C' Coy, 41st Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), apprehended a Bangladeshi national attempting to cross illegally into India from Nepal near Border Pillar No. 90/1, approximately 800 meters inside Indian territory in the Panitanki border area of Darjeeling district.
Darjeeling: Elephant strays into North Bengal University campus near Siliguri, damages reported
Darjeeling, April 19: An adult male elephant wandered into the North Bengal University (NBU) campus near Siliguri, causing panic among students and staff before taking shelter in a small forested area within the campus, officials said on Saturday.
Darjeeling's legendary steam locomotive 782B marks 125 years of service
Guwahati, April 17: In a significant tribute to India's rich railway heritage, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) on Thursday celebrated the 125th year of continuous service of the legendary B Class steam locomotive number 782B.
How grassroots innovation can drive India's economic transformation
New Delhi: India's economic growth story has been defined by its ambitious national programmes, from MGNREGA to Skill India, which have strengthened rural livelihoods and lifted millions out of poverty. But for truly inclusive development, top-down policies must be complemented by bottom-up innovation.
Kartik Aaryan gives a glimpse of his annual Baba conference in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, April 5: Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is currently busy shooting for his film with Sreeleela in Gangtok and Darjeeling.
Kartik Aaryan participates in the 'Annual Baba conference'
Mumbai, April 5: Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan took part in the 'Annual Baba conference' during his stay in Darjeeling.
West Bengal: Security heightened in Darjeeling after villagers burned tyres, damaged police vehicles
Darjeeling, April 1: Security has been heightened in the Kharibari area of Darjeeling in West Bengal after tensions erupted on Monday evening.
12-member delegation of BJP leaders from Bengal to attend meeting on Darjeeling hills in Delhi
Kolkata, April 1: A 12-member delegation of 11 BJP legislators and a party Lok Sabha member from West Bengal will be attending the tripartite meeting convened by the Central government in Delhi this week on working towards a permanent political solution in the hills of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong in northern part of the state.
Kartik Aaryan shares romantic picture with Sreeleela from their upcoming project
Mumbai, March 28: Actor Kartik Aaryan is currently busy shooting with Sreeleela for a love story.
Kartik Aaryan finds his 'zindagi' amidst the serene beauty of Darjeeling
Mumbai, March 28: Actor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently shooting for the third installment in 'Aashiqui' franchise in Darjeeling, shared a heartfelt post revealing who he considers his true ‘zindagi.’
Bagdogra airport's new terminal to be completed by March 2027: Airport Director Mohammad Arif
Darjeeling, February 15: Airport Authority of India's (AAI) Airport Director Mohammad Arif confirmed the construction of a new terminal building of the Bagdogra airport by March 2027.
Flag hosting ceremony held at Batasia War Memorial to pay tribute to soliders
Darjeeling, February 14: The Flag Hoisting Ceremony and Inauguration of the Flag Mast at Batasia War Memorial was held on Friday in a solemn and grand tribute to the valour and sacrifices of Indian soldiers, including the revered Gorkha Soldiers.
Citizen Action Party claims 'hidden agenda' over Darjeeling-Sikkim merger
Gangtok, February 12: The Citizen Action Party-Sikkim on Tuesday raised concerns about the recent meetings between Sikkim and Darjeeling leaders, suggesting a 'hidden agenda' regarding the potential merger of the two regions.
West Bengal: National Seminar on 'Nalanda Buddhism in 21st Century' held in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, February 10: A national seminar on "Nalanda Buddhism in the 21st Century" and the recognition of Monastic Education under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) was held on Sunday in West Bengal's Darjeeling.
Sikkim-Darjeeling merger not possible: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Golay
Gangtok, February 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Golay dismissed speculation regarding the Sikkim-Darjeeling merger on Wednesday, saying that certain politicians and the opposition party are simply spreading rumours.
Tibetan President in exile stresses preservation of Tibetan identity amidst Chinese misinformation
Darjeeling, January 31: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited Sambhota Tibetan School in Darjeeling, where he addressed the local Tibetan community about the ongoing oppression by China and the importance of preserving Tibetan identity, as reported by Tibet.net.