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Army redeployed after fresh violence erupted in Darjeeling hills where Gorkhaland supporters torched a police outpost, a toytrain station and clashed with the police at two places in Darjeeling. (Photo: AP)

SC gives nod to Centre to withdraw forces from Darjeeling

The forces currently deployed in the strife-torn parts of West Bengal are to be shifted to poll-bound Gujarat.

27 Nov 2017 7:54 AM GMT

The reason for the fire that gutted down the shops on Nehru Road in Darjeeling is yet unknown. (Photo: ANI)

WB: Major fire burns down 6 shops in Darjeeling

Over 4 fire tenders reached the spot immediately to douse the fire and no injuries were reported.

20 Nov 2017 7:45 AM GMT

Darjeeling youth creates miniature toy train models for railfans world over

Darjeeling youth creates miniature toy train models for railfans world...

Youngsters hobby stems from fact that he has always been fascinated by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

8 Jan 2018 11:47 AM GMT

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Cops to take strict action against land mafia, says CM Banerjee

CM also issues warning against govt. officials involved in land grab.

11 July 2018 11:46 PM GMT

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Miffed over not getting top job,Raj Kanojia resigns

In his last assignment Mr Kanojia, an IPS officer of 1982-batch, was also the senior most officer in the state police.

8 July 2018 1:27 AM GMT

Thirdhand smoke, or THS, results when exhaled smoke and smoke emanating from the tip of burning cigarettes settles on surfaces such as clothing, hair, furniture, and cars. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

WB: DRI arrests one person for smuggling, recovers cigarettes worth Rs...

The arrested was smuggling the cigarettes from Myanmar and Guwahati to Kolkata.

22 July 2019 3:01 PM GMT

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee addresses during her Assembly By-election campaign in Kolkata, Sept. 26, 2021. (PTI)

Didi offers 'permanent solution' for Darjeeling to stay with Bengal

The CM also called for an eco-friendly infrastructure in the hills in wake of multiple landslides due to a heavy...

26 Oct 2021 2:20 PM GMT

One of the companys mandates to its English and Scottish officers, brave enough to go on expeditions, was to find an alternative source for tea. (Representational image)

The ghosts of Cheenapatti

One of the company's mandates to its English and Scottish officers, brave enough to go on expeditions, was to find an...

10 May 2018 7:01 PM GMT

Soundarya Rajinikanth springs to dad's aid

Will surely have someone reach out to you Mr Murugan. Glad you got in touch . Way to go Soundarya!

21 Jun 2018 6:54 PM GMT

According to sources, the IED explosion was aimed at the police station, but the device failed to breach the perimeter walls of the building and exploded on the road suddenly. (Representational image)

Second blast in hills in 5 days, no one injured

Preliminary investigation revealed that the IED blast caused heavy damage to the nearby shops and vehicles.

24 Aug 2017 9:10 PM GMT

Tapan Chawdhury gives final touches to a Durga idol, for which no artificial colouring was used by the artist, at Tengra on Sunday. Former minister and Trinamul Congress leader Madan Mitra (above) and others release the theme of 75 pally Durga Puja. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Uncertainty over Puja celebrations in Darjeeling

The Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal, is scheduled from September 26-30.

27 Aug 2017 11:35 PM GMT

(Photo: Facebook / Sariff Lama)

In Darjeeling, musicians give new voice to Gorkhaland debate

musicians give new voice to Gorkhaland debate

2 July 2017 10:30 AM GMT