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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised a permanent political solution for the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal. A panel will be formed to finalize an agreement to address the long-standing issues in the region.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
An alleged Rs 300-crore 'chana dal' scam has hit the Darjeeling Hills ahead of Bengal polls, with accusations against the GTA for failing to account for a large consignment.
Darjeeling District Magistrate Manish Mishra has been shifted to the state home department, amidst speculation of a central deputation.
In the absence of the Chief Minister and Governor, the Minister-in-Waiting should have received the President according to protocol, officials said
President Murmu will visit Darjeeling, West Bengal, on March 7 to attend the 9th International Santal Conference, organized by the International Santal Council.
West Bengal has achieved the third position nationally for its number of Geographical Indication (GI) tags, covering products from Darjeeling Tea to Baluchari Saree.
Anit Thapa, the founder of BGPM and GTA Chief, has established himself as a significant power center in the Darjeeling Hills. He is seen as the architect of BGPM's rise in the region.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Darjeeling that all "false" cases filed against Gorkha leaders would be withdrawn. This statement addresses a long-standing demand from the Gorkha community.
The administrative reshuffle came hours after reports surfaced that the Home Ministry was considering seeking the services of the two officers in connection with the controversy surrounding the President’s visit
A political controversy erupted in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over arrangements at the International Santal Conference 2026 in Darjeeling district.
Kolkata records 32.2°C while Darjeeling shivers at 4°C, showcasing diverse weather conditions across West Bengal ahead of the Holi festival.
Sarita Yolmo, a lifelong admirer of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, has become its first female Train Ticket Examiner, transforming her childhood fascination into a three-decade career.
Exit polls for several Indian state elections, including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, were released, predicting varied outcomes such as a potential BJP sweep in West Bengal and Assam. Following these predictions, the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal expressed skepticism and maintained vigilance outside strong rooms where votes were stored.
An extremely dry winter has created challenging harvest conditions for India's Darjeeling tea, with climate change causing erratic weather patterns that threaten the tea's unique flavor and future.
Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi reacted with public displeasure after President Droupadi Murmu expressed anguish over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in Darjeeling, Bengal, calling it more than just logistical issues.