Darjeeling

Darjeeling teen still missing, police hunt for leads

August 29, 2025 9:25 pm

The boy has been missing since August 23, allegedly abducted while he was fishing with friends near a bridge. The incident has sparked widespread concern.

Darjeeling: Foundation stone for football stadium with FIFA standard turf laid, say officials

March 25, 2025 7:15 am

As per GTA officials, the ambitious project, with an allocated budget of Rs 3.2 crore, will transform the existing sand field into a state-of-the-art football turf

Rain and thunderstorm likely in Kolkata, South Bengal for 2 days; Darjeeling may get snow: IMD

February 18, 2025 3:27 pm

Continuous rain is expected in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong from Wednesday onwards, with the likelihood of rain and snow in Darjeeling on Tuesday.

Battle for coldest spot in Bengal: Hill station Darjeeling faces tough competition from a Junglemahal district

December 17, 2024 3:42 pm

Since December 12, South Bengal has been experiencing a significant drop in night temperatures.

Tea workers on strike over bonus: Mamata refuses to intervene, says Labour Commission to decide

September 30, 2024 7:34 pm

Says bonus issue was resolved by her govt, calls present deadlock ‘politically motivated’.

Heavy rain alert for 5 districts in north Bengal, landslides for hills

August 08, 2024 12:21 am

The intense rainfall is expected to persist throughout the week, raising concerns about landslides, reduced visibility, and rising river levels. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain vigilant.

Darjeeling train collision: Probe underway into why goods train breached speed limit, says official

June 21, 2024 2:54 am

The investigation now focuses on why the driver of the freight train exceeded the permissible speed limit before it collided with the Kanchanjunga Express at Rangapani, and why the train drivers failed to follow safety procedures in case of an automatic system failure.

Congress leader Binay Tamang seeks votes for BJP Darjeeling candidate Raju Bista, suspended

April 24, 2024 2:32 am

Sources say Binay Tamang joined Congress five months ago hoping to get the Lok Sabha ticket for Darjeeling, but the party has chosen Munish Tamang for the seat.

BJP Darjeeling candidate Raju Bista on Gorkhaland: ‘We are close to resolving this issue and the process has started’

April 23, 2024 10:15 am

Raju Bista cites the Centre’s record on issues such as Article 370 and the Ram temple to buttress his claim and says he doesn't fear a division of Gorkha votes in the Lok Sabha election.

All hotels booked, Darjeeling sees a surge in tourists as rest of Bengal reels under severe heat wave

April 22, 2024 12:22 pm

Kolkata and rest of south Bengal are witnessing an average temperature of 40 degree Celsius. In places like Bankura, the temperature even went up to 45 degrees.

Express Wanderlust: When in Darjeeling, here's what you should do

March 19, 2020 4:56 pm

Depending on how much time you are planning to spend here, this quick and easy itinerary can be helpful.

Darjeeling remains unaffected as election fever grips nation

April 09, 2019 11:28 am

The condition of tea gardens and plantations in Darjeeling present a picture of deprivation as three tea gardens have shut down and the workers are yet to receive their dues.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: What it takes to run the toy train

July 25, 2018 6:36 am

A recent rap from UNESCO on the 'diminishing heritage value' of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has added to the long list of the 117-year-old toy train's problems.

Massive landslide in Darjeeling, 38 feared dead

July 01, 2015 10:22 pm

Heavy overnight rain triggered a string of landslides in the mountainous Darjeeling district of West Bengal, killing at least 38 people.

Hear the Hills of Darjeeling

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Spread over a steep mountain ridge, nestled amidst acres of lush green tea plantations, Darjeeling is popularly known as the Queen of hills. Hear and experience the different sounds of West Bengal’s premier tourist attraction.

What it takes to keep Darjeeling Himalayan Railway running

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

A recent rap from UNESCO on the ‘diminishing heritage value’ of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has added to a long list of the 117-year-old train’s problems. We explore what it takes to keep this World Heritage Site running.

Darjeeling Unrest: Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling Extends Support For Separate Gorkhaland State

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Darjeeling Incident-Free; Security Forces Remain On High Alert

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm

Darjeeling Unrest: Gorkhaland Supporters Take Out Silent Rally

June 19, 2017 1:45 pm