Darjeeling

How Darjeeling, Queen of the Hills, caught the attention of the British and became their summer getaway

October 08, 2025 6:26 pm

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 reduced the travel time from Britain to India to just a few weeks, and the families of the British officers could join them here during the cooler months, which necessitated the development of hill stations.

How landslides threaten Darjeeling, and why this has national security implications for India

October 06, 2025 12:24 pm

Unsustainable development, climate change, and lack of institutional will to remedy matters are pushing Darjeeling to a precipice. This harms the region, as well as India’s economic and national security interests.

5 stories you must read today, October 5: Darjeeling landslides kill 14, Greta Thunberg detained by Israel and more

October 05, 2025 6:41 pm

Read about climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's statement from Jodhpur prison, Greta Thunberg's revelation on Israeli treatment, ICC's Women World Cup and more

Darjeeling landslides | Sikkim cut off from Bengal, CM to visit tomorrow: 5 things to know

October 05, 2025 5:38 pm

Darjeeling landslides: The rain also led to the collapse of two iron bridges. Multiple roads have been damaged and flooded, while large swathes of land have been inundated in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar districts.

Darjeeling landslides: President calls deaths 'distressing', Mamata announces compensation

October 05, 2025 5:20 pm

Darjeeling landslide latest news: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by heavy rains and landslides in North Bengal.

At least 20 killed, scores missing in Darjeeling rain, landslide

October 06, 2025 4:15 am

Tourist spot Mirik worst hit; roads and bridges washed away; CM Mamata Banerjee to visit the region on Monday.

Darjeeling Rains Live Updates: At least 20 killed, rescue ops underway; Mamata Banerjee to visit affected areas tomorrow

October 05, 2025 8:37 pm

West Bengal's Darjeeling Weather, Rains, Landslide, Dudhia iron Bridge Collapse Live News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the deaths and said the situation in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas was being closely monitored.

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.

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