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These 7 scenic Indian train routes promise unforgettable views

These scenic Indian train routes promise unforgettable views.

Published on Jun 11, 2026 12:40 pm IST

A newt dawn: Whitley awardee Barkha Subba discusses her fight for salamanders

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Updated on May 24, 2026 12:51 pm IST

Anit Thapa: Architect of BGPM’s rise and key power centre in Darjeeling hills

Anit Thapa's rise reflects a shift in hill politics towards relatively stable administration after years of unrest linked to the Gorkhaland movement.

Published on May 04, 2026 11:41 am IST

West Bengal assembly polls: Gorkhas gear up for 4-way battles in three scenic seats

Supporters of Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatrantik Morcha gather to show support to party candidate Bijoy Singh Rai in Darjeeling. (ANI)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:39 pm IST

Indian man in Singapore says ‘surviving here is hard’, feels more at home

An Indian man living in Singapore praised its civic sense and multicultural harmony.

Published on Mar 03, 2026 12:01 pm IST

BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joins TMC ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

He repeatedly raised the issue of the Gorkhaland demand and accused the party of failing to address it. (Image sourced from Darjeeling Chronicle)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 04:00 pm IST

Breaking barriers: World heritage Darjeeling toy train gets first woman ticket examiner in 145 years

Breaking barriers: World heritage Darjeeling toy train gets first woman ticket examiner in 145 years

Published on Feb 12, 2026 09:36 am IST

Prashant Tamang's wife, 3-year-old daughter bid tearful goodbye to singer

Indian Idol winner and actor Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley, and their daughter pay him their last respects at Chowrasta, in Darjeeling on Monday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 08:27 am IST

West Bengal’s Darjeeling Mandarin Orange gets Geographical Indication status

As the process progressed, the applicant was formally changed from UBKV to Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organisation (DOFPO), Mirik in August 2024, Tulsi Saran Ghimiray, who initiated the GI proposal in August 2022, said. (Picxy/ Representative photo)

Published on Nov 29, 2025 07:16 pm IST

Richa Ghosh to get rare honour untouched by even Sachin Tendulkar or MS Dhoni

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitates Richa Ghosh.

Published on Nov 12, 2025 08:59 am IST

Heavy rain in WB: Trekking, movement of tourists restricted in Darjeeling region

A portion of Balason Bridge collapses after heavy rainfall triggers landslides in Darjeeling earlier this month. (PTI)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 04:37 pm IST

Appointment of interlocutor on Gorkha issue is unilateral: Mamata writes to Modi

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Published on Oct 18, 2025 07:23 pm IST

Darjeeling landslides damaged property worth ₹950 crore, claims GTA

A view of the highway covered with flood water as the water level rises due to heavy rain at Kalimpong, in Darjeeling on October 5 (ANI Video Grab/ FILE IMAGE)

Published on Oct 13, 2025 09:17 pm IST

Unequal geography of the climate crisis

Teesta flows in full spate as flood like situation intensifies in Darjeeling and adjoining districts of Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong.

Published on Oct 13, 2025 04:06 pm IST

Flash floods, landslides devastate over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens; ₹50 crore loss feared: Planters

Flash floods, landslides devastate over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens; ₹50 crore loss feared: Planters

Published on Oct 09, 2025 11:57 am IST

Heavy October rainfall on saturated Himalayan slopes caused Darjeeling landslides, says GSI

Heavy October rainfall on saturated Himalayan slopes caused Darjeeling landslides, says GSI

Published on Oct 08, 2025 02:32 pm IST

After 2 days of devastation in north Bengal, roads reopen, but wounds run deep

After 2 days of devastation in north Bengal, roads reopen, but wounds run deep

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:01 pm IST

Darjeeling rains: Every area of GTA cut off, no road connectivity, says official

Darjeeling: Locals look at the damaged Dudhia iron bridge after landslides and heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_06_2025_000297A)

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:07 pm IST

Bengal rains: Death toll rises to 27; Mamata Banerjee calls it man-made flood

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee arrives at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Monday while en route to flood-hit North Bengal. (PTI)

Published on Oct 06, 2025 09:44 pm IST

Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides killing scores in India's Darjeeling, Nepal

Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides killing scores in India's Darjeeling, Nepal

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 05:22 pm IST

Tourist footfall continues in north Bengal despite weather disruptions

Tourist footfall continues in north Bengal despite weather disruptions

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:57 pm IST

Toll in landslides, flood in north Bengal rises to 28, rescue ops on as several remain missing

Toll in landslides, flood in north Bengal rises to 28, rescue ops on as several remain missing

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:08 pm IST

Mamata blames Damodar Valley Corporation for ‘man-made’ floods in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee is visiting Bagdogra to oversee relief and rescue operations in the flood-ravaged areas of north Bengal.

Published on Oct 06, 2025 02:24 pm IST

More than 400 landslides hit Darjeeling, Kalimpong within four hours: Officials

Road clearance work underway after heavy rains triggered landslides in Darjeeling on Sunday. (ANI video grab)

Published on Oct 06, 2025 01:33 pm IST

Bengal BJP Prez slams Mamata over Darjeeling disaster: 'Learned nothing from…'

Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and its surrounding areas triggered landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge.

Published on Oct 06, 2025 10:43 am IST

Darjeeling deluge kills 18 after landslides sweep through hills

The Rohini road, connecting Siliguri and Darjeeling, was severely damaged after heavy rainfall triggered landslides in the region on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on Oct 06, 2025 04:44 am IST

Darjeeling landslides kill 23; villages cut off, tourists stranded | 10 points

Rescue operation were underway after landslides hit Darjeeling following heavy rainfall on Sunday

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 06:07 pm IST

12 hours of rain leave Darjeeling Hills in ruins as residents rally to rebuild

12 hours of rain leave Darjeeling Hills in ruins as residents rally to rebuild

Published on Oct 05, 2025 10:09 pm IST

‘When we woke up, road was gone': Landslides crush Darjeeling tourist season

Major highways like NH 55 and NH 10 remain blocked, paralysing transport to and from Siliguri and cutting off several remote hamlets.

Published on Oct 05, 2025 09:26 pm IST

North Bengal braces for more rain as Met dept sounds red, yellow alerts

North Bengal braces for more rain as Met dept sounds red, yellow alerts

Published on Oct 05, 2025 09:12 pm IST

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