Tag: Darjeeling

Why are ‘illegal mining’ victims not compensated? CPM to ask Darj DM

The National Green Tribunal had on 28 March directed the Darjeeling DM to ensure payment of Rs 20 Lakh each to families of three victims, who had died when a chunk of earth fell on them while illegally mining sand at Matigara, and Rs 5 Lakh to an injured, after deducting the amount already paid, within one month

May 17, 2023

Agriculture department support to Lepchas

Lepcha women have set up nurseries, mostly in their homes to earn their livelihood in addition to agri-farming. The state agriculture department officials are providing training to the farmers and keeping them well acquainted with the latest development.

April 25, 2023

Guv: Solid action by agencies will follow

Says that Centre and state govt would work together to eliminate mob violence

April 5, 2023

Centre reps talk PMAY with Darj dist officials

Two national-level monitors (NLM) empanelled with the ministry are set to visit rural areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, where they will verify whether the names of eligible people have been included in the PMAY list

January 15, 2023

Hills head for new pol equation?

Gurung, Tamang, Edwards put in efforts to drum up support from other leaders and form common Gorkha platform

January 2, 2023

Special toy train joy rides for festive season

The Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to operate four new special joy rides of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) Toy Train during the ensuing festive season.

August 30, 2022

The quest for a GI tag

Asian countries soon realized the potential of this unique form of protection being extended to their indigenous domestic interests.

August 20, 2022

Siliguri mega water project ‘announcement this month’

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) supplies 55 million litres of water per day (MLD), while the demand is 70 million litres.

August 11, 2022

Cong demands Siliguri district

We feel a separate Siliguri district should be created comprising all 47 wards, including 14 wards that fall in Jalpaiguri district, and Chopra.

August 5, 2022

In Parliament, Bista urges Centre to work for tea workers’ land rights

Showcasing the issue of land rights for the workers, the BJP leader and MP, Mr Bista has criticised Miss Banerjee’s statements on the matter.

July 26, 2022

‘Jai Gorkha’

The crisis is embedded in sub-regional jingoism, though one must concede that violence and deaths have been contained.

July 14, 2022

‘Didi’ Mamata and her Phuchka connect with Darjeeling

The TMC Supremo chose the right tool to connect with the people of Darjeeling, as street food and the common man makes an unassailable bond. 

July 12, 2022

Health authorities set to roll out pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Darjeeling from 3 Nov

"Children from six weeks of age group will receive the vaccines from immunisation centres from 3 November in the district, and at the time when they will get the first dose of polio, rotavirus, pentavalent vaccine and other routine vaccines,"

October 31, 2021

J&K martyr’s body arrives in Hill hometown amid protest

A group of people from his hometown, who had gone to the Bagdogra Airport to receive Ghising's body, put up a protest there and alleged that the martyr had not been given proper honours and that no one from the Army was there at the airport

September 23, 2021

Toy Train’s Jungle Tea Safari picks up steam

"The 'Steam Jungle Tea Safari' Toy Train service has been planned to run on a regular basis depending on demand. It is provided with the facilities of a  Vistadome coach and hauled by the heritage steam engine. The Toy Train travels through the scenic beauty of tea gardens, apart from the breathtaking views of the lower Himalayan hills

September 13, 2021

Darjeeling Toy Train’s full services resume

There will be 17 seats in the first class and 29 seats in the vista dome coach for passengers in three coaches hauled by the diesel loco. A parcel van has been included in the Toy Train after a gap of 30 years. The fare for a seat in the first-class coach is Rs 1420, while it is Rs 1200 for a vista dome.

August 26, 2021

Darjeeling Toy Train in list of Centre’s monetisation assets

"Since it was only announced yesterday, I haven't had the opportunity to study the entire document. However, there has been a long-standing proposal for the monetisation of the mountain railways of India, which includes the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, the Kalka Shimla Railway, and the Matheran Railway,"

August 25, 2021