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Darjeeling’s steam engine celebrates 125 years on tracks

Amidst the misty hills and scenic beauty of the Eastern Himalayas, Darjeeling’s iconic steam locomotive, No. 782B, marked a momentous milestone on Thursday – 125 years of uninterrupted service on the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage.

Darjeeling MP urges Shah to expedite tripartite talks

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista met Union home minister Amit Shah yesterday during the ongoing Parliament session, urging him to expedite tripartite talks for a resolution to the longstanding political issues of the Hills.

Darjeeling aims to revive orange glory

Once renowned for its high-quality Mandarin oranges, Darjeeling has seen a decline in orange cultivation over the past few years due to climate change and pest attacks. Frustrated by mounting losses, many local farmers abandoned orange farming.