The Latest Breaking News from Darjeeling

Mamata expresses grief over the death of jawan from Darjeeling in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on May 6 expressed grief over the death of a 25-year-old jawan from Darjeeling who was among the five Indian soldiers who lost their life during a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

Tea Industry seeks floor price in the wake of rising cost, drop in production

Highlighting a spike in cost of production and a decline in crop in Darjeeling and the Dooars region of West Bengal, the tea industry has urged the Commerce Ministry to declare a floor price for tea.

The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023

Siam Society invites all to visit Sikkim

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling in India from April 22-30.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

Ahead of presidential election, Mamata meets Himanta in Darjeeling

No political discussions held, says Bengal CM

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on 3-day visit to Darjeeling, to attend swearing-in ceremony of GTA members

Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to arrive at Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri in the afternoon, and will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Darjeeling Chowrasta, popularly known as Mall, on July 12, a senior official said.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2022

Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Programme aims to release about 20 animals in a period of five years

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2022

‘GTA election marks the beginning of practical politics in the Darjeeling Hills’

Peace is not enough, people want prosperity now, says Anit Thapa, who will soon be Chairperson, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022

Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha set to form board at Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

The electoral outcome is significant to the politics of the hills, which has witnessed decades of agitation over the demand for a separate State of Gorkhaland

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022

Lukewarm response to GTA election in Darjeeling, 56.5% voters cast their vote

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader Bimal Gurung says that he will not cast his vote and is boycotting the election

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022

Multiple contestants and many firsts mark GTA polls in Darjeeling hills

Of the 277 candidates, 108 are representatives of political parties and 169 are Independents

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2022